Your Surrey Wedding- October/November 2020 (Issue 85)

44 The lovebirds and their photographer visited Mayfield Lavender. “We knew the pictures would look stunning,” Ruth shares. “We’ve been there many times over the years and have always admired the fields in purple bloom.” The happy couple hired Scotts of Carshalton for their catering. “We had a buffet menu with vegetarian and meat options,” shares the bride. “There were some starters set up before the main meal and delicious desserts.” DRESSED TO IMPRESS Ruth wore a gorgeous dress called Snowdrop that she purchased From This Moment. “I loved the corset back and the beadwork on the bodice,” says Ruth. “I accessorised with a medium length veil that clipped into my hair and some paper flower hairpins. I also had cap sleeves fitted, but it was so hot that I couldn’t use them!” Richard and the groomsmen opted for faded blue suits from Moss Bros. “His buttonhole was different to the groomsmen to help him stand out,” explains the bride. “He also had a custom handkerchief in his pocket.” “The bridesmaids and bridesman wore light blue,” Ruth adds. “The girls’ dresses had ruching that echoed the bodice on my gown.” TIME TO CELEBRATE “We kept everyone entertained by hiring Hey Mr DJ,” shares Ruth. “He was very good at keeping the party going throughout the evening. He played lots of requests for our guests and ensured our first dance run smoothly.” MEMORABLE MOMENTS “On the morning of our nuptials, I felt quite calm, but Richard was very nervous,” Ruth shares. “He nearly dropped the ring at the altar, and I had to steady his hand! Later he told me he’d never felt so nervous but was so sure he was doing the right thing, which made my heart melt.” The couple’s suppliers made their nuptials perfect. “Our photographer, Life is in the Detail, never stopped taking photos,” adds the bride. “She went above and beyond for us. We had to tell her she’d done enough or I think she would have stayed all night and ended up with far too many photos of our guests getting drunk!” HONEYMOON “We went to the New Forest,” reveals Ruth. “It was a lovely break in beautiful‌ surroundings. We were able to go on walks and spend an idyllic week together eating far too much food!”