DRESSED TO IMPRESS Lauren knew the dress was ‘the one’ the moment she tried it on. Lauren remembers, “It was important to me to get my grandma’s seal of approval, being an alternative gown. I knew it was the one after showing her white gowns first and the moment I popped on the black gown she said, ‘oh that’s so you – you look beautiful’.” TIME TO CELEBRATE For welcome drinks, his and hers cocktails were served - mojitos and strawberry daiquiris, plus a prosecco cart kept everyone’s glasses topped up throughout the day. Dinner featured ham hock to start, followed by lemon sorbet (Roy’s one nonnegotiable request for the entire day), roast beef, and a rich chocolate brownie for dessert. For the evening, the pair stuck to basics, with classic bacon baps and burgers - exactly what everyone needed for a late-night feast. MEMORABLE MOMENTS “There were three standout moments from the day that we’ll never forget.” Roy tells us. “The first was our ‘first look’ just before the ceremony - that special moment when we finally saw each other all dressed up. The second was when we took five minutes to ourselves during dinner, and Lauren kept saying, ‘Wow, it’s like the vision I’ve had in my head has come to life!’ And finally, the third, a rather unexpected highlight was when a firework misfired and set a small fire along the tree line, leading to a brief evacuation and a visit from the fire brigade. Not many couples can say they had firefighters show up on their wedding day!” The night ended with laughter echoing across the grounds, as guests teased the couple about the firework that nearly tried to steal the spotlight. It was the perfect finale to a day that was individual, enchanting, and wonderfully unforgettable. REAL WEDDINGS 33
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