After having to postpone the wedding from March 2021, we were both so happy when the day finally arrived. We didn’t stop smiling and were overjoyed that we were able to have our friends and family celebrate with us. The wedding felt so personal, and we were so glad that we included little quirks like the cut out of George Michael and the cat cake topper, as it summed us up as a couple. To keep everyone entertained, we hired a photo booth from Ultra Booth. Our guests loved that they could take home their pictures, as well as leave us a copy with a message in our guest book. The bridesmaids wore long-sleeved dresses, which were perfect for the winter weather and suited all their figures, including my maid-of-honour who was eight months pregnant! Matthew and the four groomsmen had rented su its from Oxford House Menswear Ltd located in Pontycymmer. They ch ose traditional black three-piece suits with grey tweed waistcoats that contained hints of pink. To help differentiate Matthew from his groomsmen, he wore an ivory tie and pocket square, while the groomsmen had pink versions. I wore a gown called Alexandria by Callista Bridal that I purchased from Wynter Isabelle Bridal in Barry. It was a simple, classic dress that wouldn’t age. It was the first one that I tried on, and nothing else compared. My earrings were Kate Spade, and my shoes were from Charlotte Mills. As the dress was so simple, I knew I could have a bit more fun with the veil and accessories. Eva Ashley Bridal Limited provided me with my dream veil that I wish I could wear every day! We were so lucky with our suppliers; they went over and above our expectations. Special mention must go to our photographer Natasha at Honeydew Moments. We booked her last minute as we were unable to have our original photographers, and even though we had only met virtually less than a week before the wedding, she felt like a true friend as soon as she arrived on the morning of the wedding. REAL WEDDING 49
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