Your Surrey Wedding- August/September 2020 (Issue 84)

REAL WEDDINGS 45  excellent, and we were very lucky to have them on board.” DRESSED TO IMPRESS Anna wore an Essence of Australia dress called D2639 from Aurora Bride. “I was fussy about the type of lace that I wanted,” says Anna. “My gown had some on the skirt and a gorgeous deep V-neckline. As the dress was plain from a distance, I had a belt made to add some sparkle to my waist. I accessorised with a two-tier chapel length veil from Meadowsweet Bridal that was adorned with pearls. I also wore a necklace, earrings and pearl pins in my hair.” Craig and the groomsmen opted for black morning suits with grey double-breasted waistcoats. “I made feather brooches for everyone while Craig wore a slightly more elaborate brooch with his regiment’s tie,” explains the bride. “The remainder of the groomsmen had green versions that looked great.” TIME TO CELEBRATE “We kept everyone entertained with lots of snacks and drinks,” shares Anna. “Fortunately, we were providing all the alcohol at our venue, so we had supplies for everyone. We placed our speakers around the flat and had friends arrive before us to connect their phones and play appropriate tunes. The Frying Squad and the novelty of an apartment wedding was exciting enough to keep our loved ones happy.” MEMORABLE MOMENTS “On the morning of our nuptials, we felt a little bittersweet,” Anna shares. “We were thrilled to be married but a litter disappointed that we didn’t have the day that we planned. We felt extremely lucky to have each other and our friends and family rallied around us and gave us a perfectly unique day.” The couple’s nearest and dearest made their nuptials perfect. “Everyone chipped in and brought us together,” adds the bride. “The ceremony was beautiful and despite the chaos, when we were in the church all our worries went away and we were able to enjoy the moment. Our guests had a great view as they socially distanced around the venue.” HONEYMOON “We were supposed to go to Egypt after the wedding, but they closed the borders,” reveals Anna. “Instead we enjoyed a week at the Best Log Cabin in Dorking. We were surrounded by highland cows and a small fishing lake which we enjoyed completely isolated from the chaos of lockdown.”