arrangements, including for the church ceremony and the marquee reception. “We didn’t have a set colour for our flowers, we just opted for bright blooms to match the Liberty Ciara print which we chose for Alex’s bow tie which was made by his mum,” Izzy explains. “We had floral pins for the boys and bouquets for the girls. The task of growing the flowers was challenging because of the hosepipe ban that we had that summer starting about two weeks before our wedding date.” The flowers were presented in mixed vases and bottles, purchased from local charity shops and also donated by the couple’s friends and family. “They looked great displayed on the tables in the marquee,” Izzy says. The couple’s wedding cake was made by their friend, Laura and presented on a cake stand that was handmade by a family friend. “Our caterers were incredible - the food tasted amazing, and ending the night with Cornish pasties was a great idea!” Izzy and Alex asked their loved ones to help fill a dessert table. “We had cakes, brownies and plenty more,” Izzy tells us. “We also organised a cheeseboard with Cornish Yarg and creamy Lancashire cheese. We decided on table names after different varieties of cheese because we are both big fans of a delicious cheeseboard!” The marquee was decorated with personalised Mr & Mrs Reed bunting made by Izzy’s mum which was strung across the bar. “Alex’s mum made our ‘Just Married’ bunting using Cornish tartan material, which was displayed on the back of the golf buggy in which we travelled to the marquee,” Izzy tells us. “We also had an arrangement of photographs of us created by my sister.” LOOKING THE PART Izzy purchased her seaside-themed wedding bag from Kate Spade during a trip to New Orleans while attending her brother’s wedding just two weeks before her wedding. “I also bought my vintage shoe clips there which looked great and my mum made a hairpiece using the lace and pearls from my granny’s hairpiece from her wedding,” she tells us. “My dress was from La Boutique in Exeter which donates all profits from the sale of its dresses to The Wedding Wishing Well Foundation. The charity organises and funds weddings for people around the UK with a life-limiting or terminal illness which is such a good cause. They do alterations in-house too, and my sister had successfully purchased her wedding dress from there previously. My veil was my sister’s one which became my something borrowed.” Alex hired his suit and his wedding band belonged to his great grandfather which added a sentimental touch. “We hired the groomsmen’s suits too, and they all wore bright pink bow ties and pocket squares while our bridesmaids looked beautiful in their navy wrap dresses,” Izzy says. “They each had matching wildflower bouquets and Liberty-print scrunchies made by my mum.” TIME TO CELEBRATE Izzy and Alex chose live jazz to entertain their guests. “Alex’s old music teacher, Simon Latarche played jazz tracks on the piano all day and was joined by his band for our evening reception,” Izzy tells us. “The dancefloor was full all evening! We had table games organised by Rusty, Alex’s usher which kept everyone entertained too - speech bingo is always a hit!” “Our friend taking the golf caddy for a spin after a couple of drinks was hilarious - I’ve never seen my dad move so fast! - Izzy 43 REAL WEDDINGS
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