AND BEAUTIFUL Bold, bright Rach and Greg celebrated their Bristol city-centre nuptials with an on-trend vibrant colour palette Images courtesy of Adam Barnard Photography Greg proposed to Rachel seven years into their relationship on Panglao Island in the Philippines. The couple took a romantic stroll along the beach after their evening meal, and he took her completely by surprise! “Thankfully she said, ‘yes,’” Greg shares. The two set about looking for a wedding venue that would be convenient both for guests living in Bristol and for those coming to stay. “We wanted a central location with a relaxed atmosphere that didn’t feel too ‘weddingy’,” Greg explains. “As soon as we met Daniella, our wedding planner at Armada House, we knew it was the right place. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to get married.” With a cool inner-city vibe, the palette was colour itself, with vibrant splashes of purple, orange and pink. The flowers too were bursting with colour along the bannisters of the grand staircase and in front of the fireplace in the ceremony room. The couple decided against traditional floral centrepieces, instead opting for a collection of quirky candle holders, ornaments and only a few bud vases. The super-fun decor also featured neon signs, disco balls and Rach’s homemade fringe wall, used for the photo booth backdrop. Paxton and Brown catered the wedding feast, which featured sharing plates of aromatic spiced beef sirloin and chicken shawarma served with potatoes, sauces and salads. Guests then tucked into a dessert table of chocolate mousse cups, macarons and cupcakes alongside the big-day bake. By the time the evening celebrations rolled in, guests were ready for a top-up, so the couple served a posh ploughman’s with breads, meats, cheeses, olives, sausage rolls, koftas and salads. “Our guests said it was the best wedding food they’d ever had,” Greg remembers. The bride wore a gown by Unbridled from Waxflower in Clifton. “Kathy and the team were amazing in helping her choose a dress to suit her style and one that she felt comfortable in,” Greg says. She personalised her look with a pair of Dr Martens. The couple’s sixyear-old niece was a gorgeous bridesmaid and wore a white dress with a big bow. The groom wore a sage-green tailored suit. “I knew I wanted to wear green of some sort, and I’d looked at various suit offerings, but they just didn’t fit or look right,” Greg explains. “As soon as I saw this suit, I just knew it was the one. It suited a warm wedding, and as a three-piece suit it worked well.” Greg’s groomsmen were dressed to match him. A playlist curated by Rach’s uncle and auntie played throughout the rooftop drinks reception. “It was the perfect location, with lovely weather and plenty of space,” Greg shares. DJ Lloyd Kay took over the entertainment during the evening, playing everything from 90s dance classics to hip hop and RnB, which culminated in a set of drum and bass. The couple also provided beer pong to entertain guests as well as a photo booth. When we asked Greg for his highlight, he replied: “That Rach turned up!” Overall, though, the couple were simply thrilled that all of their family and friends could be together to celebrate their special day, especially those they don’t get to see as often as they’d like. “The day was everything we could have ever wanted,” Greg remembers. REAL WEDDINGS 23
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