Your Surrey Wedding- Page number 45 - June/July 2021 (Issue 89)

Flowers, who we met at a wedding fair.” The cake was created by Jeni’s Cakes & Flowers. “It was a mixture of flavours and was a design masterpiece,” explains the bride. “We have always loved ducks, so it had bright yellow ducks on the top and tiers surrounded by mini eggs and chocolate flakes. Our favourite was the chocolate orange tier!” To decorate the space, the couple incorporated their love of sweet treats. “We had pots of chocolate mini eggs on the bar as well as a sweet table as I’m known for my love of Pick & Mix,” adds Charlotte. “We also made our guests yellow party bags for the drive home.” “We used a small company from Guildford called James Lewis Executive Cars for our transport,” recalls Charlotte. “He took us from the church to the centre of Guildford where we boarded the barge that was all set up with champagne for us.” DRESSED TO IMPRESS “My dress came from a cancer charity called Big C,” recalls Charlotte. “It was quite cheap, so I bought it and had it altered, and it was perfect! My wedding shoes came from Clarks, and they were so comfy that I didn’t remove them all day or night.” Ben and the groomsmen wore suits from Slater Menswear. “He also had a best woman who chose a navy dress that was quite similar to the bridesmaids’ dresses,” says the bride. “I had my sister and two children as bridesmaids. The children’s dresses were from Monsoon, and I managed to get an almost identical adult version from ASOS.” MEMORABLE MOMENTS The lovebirds had the perfect wedding. “It’s a day we both look back on and can’t stop smiling,” shares Charlotte. “The morning after the wedding, I wanted to do the whole thing again! We loved the boat ride and having a moment by ourselves just after we were married.” “A very funny story came out on our big day,” laughs the bride. “In a little bag that my sister made and gave everyone for my family hen party, there was a small yellow bath bomb wrapped up beautifully. A family member thought it was a sweet and saved it for later. When she ate it, she obviously realised it wasn’t food as soon as she began foaming at the mouth and, of course, a drink of water only made it worse!” Charlotte’s sister did a speech that everyone loved. “She works in radio production and had interviewed lots of people at the wedding and those who couldn’t make it,” explains Charlotte. “She then compiled these into a wonderful recording that she played, and it was wonderful.” HONEYMOON “We went on a minimoon to Venice for five days,” recalls the bride. “The weather was divine, as was the food, drinks and scenery, and we loved every minute of it!” REAL WEDDINGS 45