Your Sussex Wedding - Page number 29 - October/November 2021 (Issue 93)

a beautiful Dando London gown for the original wedding date in May 2020, she discovered she was expecting their third child. This meant she’d be six months pregnant at the time of walking down the aisle. So, shopping take two: she selects a second dress, perfect for her and growing baby. But, that wasn’t the end, as the pandemic struck and the wedding moved. Frustratingly, Becci was told there was no way the dress could be altered to fit her new post-baby figure, so dress number three was on the agenda. Happily though, when the shops reopened in October, the bride fell in love with Enchanting by Mon Chera. “It was light, easy to move in and so elegant. It made me feel beautiful and I knew I had to have it.” Ed wore black trousers, a white shirt, black tie and dark grey jacket. He completed the ensemble with a sage green waistcoat, which complemented the bridesmaids’ dresses. The groomsmen were dressed in the same black trousers, shirts and jackets, but with sage green braces instead of the waistcoat. The bridesmaids looked gorgeous in sage green multi-way dresses. Becci explains, “I wanted them to feel comfortable whatever their body shape and let them choose how they wanted to wear them.” “Cancelling our big day gave us a chance to reflect on what was really important and that the show a wedding can turn into isn’t necessary.” TREASURED MEMORIES The bride shares, “On the day we felt happy, loved-up, complete – just so relieved that it’d finally happened and nothing had gone wrong. Saying our vows in front of our friends and family was a highlight, as was christening our new baby during the ceremony. It was wonderful to see everyone come together and let their hair down after such a weird year. Life felt almost normal that day. “Every single supplier involved in our big day was amazing. They essentially pulled it all off with only 72 hours notice. Everyone was so nice, helpful and lovely. We’re also grateful to our friends and family who came at short notice, and to those who weren’t able to attend but were still incredibly understanding sending gifts and well wishes. We’re very lucky to be surrounded by such fabulous people.” REAL WEDDING 29