and wear a once in a lifetime dress! Just when I thought I was wearing the one, the staff pulled out one more. My mum and I didn’t think it would be possible, but the staff were right, and that dress was perfect. I adored all the different layers, it was off white, and it sparkled beautifully. I wanted to look like a princess, so I tried on a long veil and tiara and was sold.” Rory chose a Marc Darcy suit. “He’s an engineer, so I’m used to seeing him in work trousers but he looked amazing,” recalls Rhian. “Rory opted for a three-piece option while his best man wore a two-piece version.” The bridesmaids chose baby blue long dresses with lace detailing from Ever Pretty. TIME TO CELEBRATE “We had a five-piece band called The Heights booked through Tailored Entertainment,” adds the bride. “They played two-hour sets and even learnt our first dance song. Their repertoire was great, and the dancefloor was always packed. They really interacted with the crowd, and everyone commented on how fantastic they were. They organised for guests to play a drinking game that I used to play at university, which was great fun.” MEMORABLE MOMENTS “I think the photos show that we didn’t stop laughing or smiling all day,” says Rhian. “The standout moment overall was having the wedding go ahead just the way we wanted with all of our friends and family in attendance without any major restrictions. It was well worth the wait!” The couple’s big day was made perfect by their friends and family. “My dad did a reading about Aberdyfi that was written by Rory’s nan, which was very special,” shares the bride. “Having my 93-year-old nana there and seeing her smiling so much was also amazing to see. Our loved ones were so helpful in decorating the venue the day before and taking it all down the day after. Des George, who manages Neuadd Dyfi, was so wonderful. I tried to use local suppliers in Aberdyfi and the surrounding areas as much as I could. The feedback from our guests regarding Caviar & Chips and The Heights was great and highly deserved! We also had our guests film our day using the services of Edit Your Wedding, which was a lot of fun.” “We didn’t know what to expect from the best man’s speech,” explains Rhian. “Rory was nervous as all grooms are, I expect. His speech was the closest I came to crying. He said such lovely and kind words. We couldn’t have asked for a better day. It really was spectacular and we wish we could do it all over again!” REAL WEDDINGS 41
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