For the smaller guests, we created activity packs with stickers, drawing books, colouring crayons, noughts and crosses, and bracelet-making kits to keep them busy. After our first dance, we gave glow sticks for our guests during the evening reception and had a photo booth, which provided great entertainment for all age groups. Everybody could keep a photograph and add one to the book for us. The photos are brilliant and capture moments that we missed. We also had an acoustic singer who performed while the canapés were being served. The music was lovely and chilled, providing a talking point and entertainment while we were having our photos taken. THE DREAM TEAM Photographer, Marcus Charter Wedding Photography, www.marcuscharterphotography.co.uk | Venue, catering and first-night and guest accommodation, Chicheley Hall, https://chicheleyhall.co.uk | Bridal dress, Bicester Bridal, www.bicesterbridal.co.uk | Bridesmaids’ dresses, Kates Dresses, https://katesdresses.co.uk | Jewellery and accessories, Etsy, www.etsy.com and Accessorize, www.accessorize.com | Hair, Sacha Jayne Hair, www.sachajaynehair.wedding | Make-up artist, Rachel White Bridal Makeup Specialist, www.rachelwhitemakeup.com | Suits, John Lewis, www.johnlewis.com | Wedding rings. H.Samuel, www.hsamuel.co.uk | Flowers, Sophie & Bee, https://sophbee.co.uk | Stationery, Etsy, www.etsy.com | Entertainment, Picture Blast, www.pictureblast.co.uk | Singer, www.bandsforhire.net/acoustic-music/item/251-alicia-acoustic Top tip: “Try to spend as much time with your husband or wife as possible. There are so many people there for you, but this day is about you both, and nothing is more special than sharing as many moments as possible.” - Laura and Danny. To keep our guests entertained and well fed, we served a delicious selection of canapés! We made sure that there were enough for everybody. We also had some smaller children at our wedding who we made sure snacks were available for. The bridesmaids wore multiway dresses which, while they could be styled in various ways, we decided they’d all wear the same way. They wore them over one shoulder with a twist at the back. The dresses were a shade of pink called French Rose. 31 REAL WEDDINGS
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