Your Herts and Beds Wedding - December 2022/January 2023 (Issue 95)

For the evening reception we had light-up love letters, a balloon garland, an LED light-up dancefloor, a photo booth with props, a gin bar and a doughnut wall. We wanted guests to have plenty of options for the wedding breakfast. So we picked a chicken and leek terrine starter, followed by a barbeque board for the main followed by an amazing salted caramel cheesecake. Hanbury Manor was great at catering for all dietary requirements with good-quality alternatives. Ollie wore a three-piece grey suit, while the groomsmen wore a slightly different shade to allow him to stand out. We had a DJ to finish the night off, which was a great hit with loved ones. Our cake was a true masterpiece from the incredible baker Claire from At Your Wish Cakes. The bake consisted of two dummy tiers and three made from cake with lemon, banana and salted caramel and chocolate fudge for the flavours. I wore a strapless princess-style dress with layers of satin and tulle from the Sweetheart Collection by Justin Alexander. The bodice was ruched at the top, while the waist had diamantes and pearls all the way around. 43 REAL WEDDINGS

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