Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding - April/May 2023 (Issue 38)

THE DREAM TEAM Photographer, James Fear, www.fearphotography.com | Church ceremony, St Mary’s Church, Painswick | Reception venue, Hilles House, www.hilleshouse.co.uk | Yurts, Cheltenham Yurt Hire, www.cheltenhamyurthire.co.uk | Bridal dress, The Dressing Rooms, www.thedressingroomsbridal.co.uk | Hair, Lisa Walby Hair, www.lisawalby.com | Make-up artist, Beauty by Liv, https://beautybylivatie.gettimely.com | Bridesmaids’ dresses, Maya Deluxe, www.mayadeluxe.com | Suits, Regency Groom, www.groomswear.co.uk | Wedding rings, Dean Ferguson, 0121 604 8008 | Cake, The Vanilla Pod Bakery, https://vanillapodbakery.com and Armadeli, https://armadeli.com | Flowers, Petals And Pampas, https://petalsandpampasflorals.co.uk | Stationery and signage, Sign Painting by Dawn, www.signpaintingbydawn.com | Daytime catering, Joanna Parker Professional Caterer, https://joannaparker.co.uk | Evening catering, Marinades Caribbean, www.marinades.co.uk | Saxophonist, Sax & Honey, www.saxandhoney.com | Overnight accommodation for Dionne and David, The Painswick, www.thepainswick.co.uk | Overnight accommodation for wedding guests and groomsmen, Cheltenham Chase, Gloucester, www.thecheltenhamchase.co.uk Top tip: “Accept help from friends and family, you don’t have to do everything on your own - people want to help and be part of your special day so let them.” - Dionne and David “Nothing prepares you for hearing the announcement that you’re husband and wife. Some of my favourite moments were listening to the speeches which were so moving and sitting at the top table watching our guests enjoying themselves. The first dance with my dad was also very special.” - Dionne 30

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