Your Surrey Wedding - April/May 2023 (Issue 100)

ROLL CREDITS Photographer, Rachel Thornhill Photography, www.rachelthornhill.co.uk | Dress, The Bridal Room, www.bridalroom.co.uk | Jewellery, accessories and rings, Philip Lloyd, https://philiplloydjewellers.co.uk | Hair stylist, Katy White at Michael Todd Hairdressing, www.michaeltoddhairdressing.co.uk | Catering and cake, Clever Cooks Catering, www.clevercooks.co.uk | Flowers, Event and Floral Design by Dora Kovacs, www.dorakovacs.com | Stationery, ThinkPad, https://think-pad.co.uk | Videographer, Abigail White Photography, www.abigailwhite.co.uk For me being walked down the aisle by my lovely dad to These Are The Days by Van Morisson was a special moment. Music is hugely important to dad and I, and something we have a significant bond over. Sam and I walked back down after saying our ‘I dos’ to Don’t Stop by Fleetwood Mac, a song with very significant words to us as a couple! My sisters Kate and Sammy were bridesmaids. They wore white bodysuits with lilac tulle skirts, they looked stunning. We had an incredible two-piece band Super Spokes, everyone danced under the stars all night! There was a fantastic cocktail bar too. On the day we were unbelievably relaxed and happy. We loved the intimacy of it, it was a fab day with our best friends and family, and it was clear it meant the world to everyone to have been included. Other standout moments include dad getting out of his suit and throwing on his shorts and polo shirt within five minutes of getting back to the farm! Zac and Charlie standing on the climbing frame singing along with the band to Sweet Caroline (it was the year of the Euros!). Seeing Sam’s face when he realised I had written a poem for him and thought I might outdo his speech. And, finally, Sam’s trousers almost ripping at the alter when we knelt to pray and me getting the giggles and us being told by the Vicar to ‘behave’. For our honeymoon we went to Antigua. It was wonderful and quiet as the island was still in lockdown. There’s nothing we like doing more than having a few drinks together, so it was also quiet for us as I couldn’t drink due to being pregnant! However, on reflection, the peace was much needed before the impending carnage of another baby boy! Never lose sight of the end goal which is marrying the one you love. Lots of people like to have opinions on your wedding, it’s quite amazing really! Follow your heart and stay true to yourselves and your wishes. 50

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