Your Sussex Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 78)

I arrived at the venue with my father in a Beauford 1930s-style open Tourer, which was absolutely gorgeous. The food was incredible, and the portions were really generous! We started with a range of delicious canapés before moving on to a starter of maple-smoked chicken with a goat’s cheese, pine nut and pancetta salad and a main course of pork belly with cider gravy. There were some great vegetarian options as well. The dress was quite simple at the front with a detailed low back, so I kept accessories to a minimum to show it off. I did have some forget- me-not lace blossom hair pins from Liberty In Love, which complemented the back perfectly. Rhys and the groomsmen all wore black trousers, white shirts and a dark blue velvet suit jacket from Next, embossed with a light paisley pattern. The gents all wore pastel pink bow ties and matching wooden initialed cufflinks. Rhys stood out with his paisley patterned bow tie and shoes with a flash of matching blue velvet. I based our whole colour scheme on my shoes! My something blue, they’re called “Jool” from KG by Kurt Geiger. I wore Nadia by Sassi Holford. I found it at a sample sale, and it was only the third dress I tried on, but it felt perfect. It was actually the first thing I bought for the wedding. REAL WEDDINGS 51 