listed on our homemade table plan, and the table names (and place names) looked effective made in laser-cut wood that we purchased from Etsy.” SETTING THE SCENE Ellie wore an off-the-peg dress from Zara - I couldn’t go to bridal boutiques to try on dresses due to the pandemic restrictions in place at the time so I ordered several online to try,” she tells us. “My veil was embroidered with flowers and butterflies and looked so pretty and I teamed it with a floral garland.” Tim chose a suit from House of Cavani and his groomsmen wore their own suits. “My maid-of-honour wore a long navy gown and I made our grey tulle flowergirl dresses along with some family members,” Ellie tells us. TIME TO CELEBRATE The restrictions in place due to the pandemic were lifted 24 hours before Ellie and Tim’s special day so guests could dance and sing to their playlist. “We also had the Little Red Bus photo booth which was great fun especially, for the children!” Ellie says. “It provided plenty of props and we loved looking at all the images afterwards. When all of our guests had left, we sat at the bottom of the garden admiring the stars reflecting on the day.” “Consider having a small wedding because it means you can spend quality time with every guest.” - Ellie and Tim REAL WEDDINGS 27
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