MEMORABLE MOMENTS “We were overjoyed with how the day turned out,” says the bride. “The weather was stunning, and we felt so lucky. Everything went even better than we imagined! Chris was really looking forward to the ceremony, whereas I was so nervous and felt relieved when it was finished. Chris was mostly nervous about the speeches and properly relaxed after that part.” The couple’s family and friends helped make their big day perfect. “Having my younger brother walk me down the aisle was one of my favourite moments,” shares Catherine. “Chris’ cousin, Steph, did a reading for us during the ceremony, and it was so beautiful. One of our friends, Roz, was also particularly helpful on the morning of the wedding and helped put me at ease.” HONEYMOON “We went to Sri Lanka for two weeks,” explains the bride. “We planned it together, using an independent travel agent. The honeymoon was amazing, it was a jam-packed first week with long days of excursions, but the second week was slower paced with much needed relaxation. We met a few other couples on their honeymoon whilst we were there too! We would definitely recommend Sri Lanka as a honeymoon destination, especially if you enjoy wildlife, exploring and learning about different cultures.” TOP TIPS “Our top planning tip would be to organise everything well in advance if you can,” reveals Catherine. “I did this, and honestly, I wasn’t stressed in the slightest in the weeks before the big day because I had already sorted everything. On the day, take a moment by yourself to soak it all in. See all of your hard work and planning come to life, watch your guests having a great time, take a look at your new husband/wife and see them enjoying the best day of their life and don’t forget to take a moment just the two of you!” 33 REAL WEDDINGS
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