CLAIRE AND MIKE’S CONTACTS Venue and catering, Hensol Castle, www.hensolcastle.com | Photographer, HitchFlicks, www.hitchflicks.co.uk | Bride’s dress, accessories and alterations, Cardiff Bridal Centre, www.cardiffbridalcentre.co.uk | Bridesmaids’ dresses, JJ’s House | Groom’s suit, Dyfed Menswear, www.dyfedmenswear.co.uk | Mother-of-the-bride and groom’s dresses, Hobbs | Hair stylist, NOHO Hair Studios, www.facebook.com/nikoshair1 | Make-up artist, Charlotte Bellham Makeup Artistry, www.facebook.com/charlottebellhamMUA Cake, Bella Cakes, www.facebook.com/bespokebellacakes | Flowers, Rolfes Florist, www.rolfestheflorist.co.uk | Transport, Cheringham Cars, www.cheringhamcars.co.uk | Entertainment, Earcandy, www.earcandylive.co.uk | Ice-cream and candy floss, Tricycle Treats, www.facebook.com/Tricycletreats2016 | Doves, Lovey Dovey UK, www.loveydoveyuk.com Our day was amazing! People always tell you that it goes so fast, and it really does. It was such a whirlwind. We were fortunate that we got to spend most of the time with each other, and everything went so perfectly. The best bit of advice that we can offer is to not sweat the small stuff and to concentrate on what the day is really all about. After the ceremony, we released doves with the help of Lynne from Lovey Dovey UK. This was to celebrate our marriage and also to pay respect and remember those that couldn’t be with us. Lynne was so professional, attentive and helpful. She was also great at tying up a few little loose ends, like the younger boys’ ties and helping to put Mike’s mind at ease before I arrived. These are all things that she wasn’t expected to do, and that made a big difference. For our honeymoon, we went to Cancún in Mexico. We went for two weeks and it was absolutely brilliant. We went on day trips, a catamaran, snorkelled with sea turtles and other sea life and got to swim in the underwater museum! Seeing how our families came together and everyone enjoying each other’s company was wonderful. 38
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