Your South Wales Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 74)

REAL WEDDINGS 33  Tilla Court sourced hay bails for us from a local farm to spread across the grounds so everyone could relax and enjoy themselves.” For the wedding breakfast, the couple decided against a three-course meal. “We went to a wedding around six years ago where Sara from Glyn Gwyn Baking Co did the food, and it was amazing,” explains Harriet. “We loved it so much that we asked if we could have the same. We opted for a savoury afternoon tea for the main meal and warm rolls with various meats for the evening.” DRESSED TO IMPRESS Harriet chose to have her dress altered to create a bespoke look. “A family friend offered to customise it for me,” shares Harriet. “She’s extremely talented, and was kind enough to help. I accessorised with Dune London shoes, a bracelet, necklace and earrings.” Jacob opted for a stylish suit from Slater Menswear. “To make him stand out from the groomsmen he wore a bow tie and waistcoat,” explains the bride. “Everyone looked great on the day.” The bridesmaids wore purple dresses from House of Fraser. “I loved the colour,” Harriett adds. “A few of the girls are tall, so we went for a style that had a split leg.” TIME TO CELEBRATE “To keep everyone entertained, we hired Kieran Marsh Wedding Singer to perform during the welcome drinks,” says Harriett. “He was amazing and had everyone of all ages up and dancing. In the evening, we had Jeris Music play. They created a great atmosphere and kept the party going throughout the night.” MEMORABLE MOMENTS “The day was perfect,” shares the bride. “We didn’t feel nervous and loved every minute of it. The timings were all off so I didn’t throw my bouquet or cut the cake but we didn’t mind as everyone was so happy and relaxed.” The couple were thrilled with the speeches. “Our dads were amazing,” explains Harriet. “One of the best men’s speech was complete with props which left everyone in fits of laughter.” Harriet and Jacob’s nuptials were anything but conventional. “We wanted things to be a bit different,” adds Harriet. “The bridal party got ready in our local village hall, which we rented for the weekend, and during the church hymns, the bridesmaids played the tambourine. Our local vicar, Dean, was fantastic. He carried out an amazing service, and we’ve since received so many compliments about him.” Their big day wouldn’t have been as special without the help of their amazing suppliers and friends. “Our mothers, Ceri and Suzanne, held the whole wedding together and helped us so much,” says the bride. “We had so many amazing helpers, including our florist, Ceri, and Jacob’s father, Jon, who organised for a printing company to create personalised beer cans for our welcome drinks.” HONEYMOON “We decided to go to Cape Town and Mauritius for two weeks,” shares Harriet. “We loved everything about our trip and were so glad we went two days after the wedding. It gave us just enough time to open our gifts and enjoy Sunday lunch with our families before packing.”