MOMENTS Minimalist Bethany and Creg said “I do” at Bawtry Hall, and kept their styling chic, elegant and modern with a black and white palette Images courtesy of Pears Photography Beth and Creg met online and wasted no time in moving in together shortly afterwards. That was 10 years ago and they’ve been together ever since. Creg proposed in 2023 at The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne, on the balcony of their suite. When the venue search began, the couple immediately fell in love with Bawtry Hall. “We loved the exclusivity and how amazing it looks inside and out,” Beth explains. The venue spoke for itself, so the colour palette of choice was black and white with simple, minimalist vibes. The florals too were kept simple with white roses and eucalyptus. The reception tables meanwhile, were adorned with mirror plate runners, black candelabras, glass black-rimmed chargers, vases with floating candles and black napkins. The chairs featured ivory drapes tied with black ribbons. Guests were treated to cake pop wedding favours iced to fit the palette. The place names too were in keeping with white ribbons and black writing. Following the “I dos” guests mingled in the grounds while canapés were served. These mini morsels included fish, chips and pea puree; wagyu sliders with cheese sauce and onion relish; and chocolate-dipped strawberries. For the main event sirloin of local roast beef was served with Yorkshire puddings, goose fat roast potatoes and gravy. By the time the evening rolled around, people were starting to get peckish again, so the couple laid on a garden barbecue. Although Beth had her heart set on a huge princess dress covered in sparkles, she ultimately opted for a more classic style in plain satin with big bow detail on the back – Dorothy from Dorothy Eloise Bridal’s collection. “I knew it was the one as soon as I put it on, even though the sample size was too small. It just made me more excited to try the final dress on,” the bride shares. “I felt so beautiful in it on the day, with hair and makeup done. I felt like a princess!” Creg was dressed in a black tuxedo by Antique Rogue, with white Ted Baker shirt, black bow tie and white trainers. His groomsmen were dressed to match. The bridesmaids were sleek and sophisticated in their black, off-the-shoulder, satin gowns, which they accessorised with black pearl headbands. The entertainment for the day was kicked off by Rachel Elizabeth Illustration who took photos of guests allowing her to paint portraits for them to take home. Heading into the evening, the casino went down a storm along with the photo booth, audio guest book and DJ. “The highlight of the day for me was just having all of our favourite people together as Creg and I celebrated our love for each other,” Beth says. “My top wedding tip would be to do your wedding the way you want it. Despite people questioning our choices, we went ahead and did it our way. Don’t get stuck with traditions if you don’t want to. Creg and I didn’t have a wedding cake, a first dance or speeches and it was absolutely perfect – exactly what we wanted.” REAL WEDDINGS 23
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTA0NTE=