Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 37)

REAL WEDDINGS 43 that Craig gave me on the eve of our nuptials.” To keep with the elegant look of the day the groom and his groomsmen sported black dinner suits. “Craig had a custom- made shirt from Whitfield & Ward in Wilmslow – he looked so handsome,” says Danielle. The bridesmaids’ dresses were not so easy to find. “I wanted my girls to have long sleeves. After trawling the shops to no avail we decided to have them made. We opted for a Grecian-style with a lace top in dusky pink – my best girls looked gorgeous!” The couple’s daughter wore a princess-style dress with crystal straps and butterfly shoes to match her mum. TIME TO CELEBRATE After the all-important vows the couple entertained guests with a photo booth. “It was a big hit with our friends and a real ice breaker – I love looking at the images now,” says the bride. There was a DJ in the evening to get the congregation up partying, all fuelled by a delicious sweet cart. MEMORABLE MOMENTS Danielle enjoyed the morning of their wedding, chilling out and having her hair and make-up done with her friends and family, “I did get a bit emotional just before I was due to walk down the aisle though,” remembers the bride. “I was told by Craig’s groomsmen that he was really nervous!” The couple were keen to have their children involved in their special day. “They read out a poem that they’d written for us with their nanny,” says Danielle. “It was a total surprise and a really emotional moment.” Overall, the couple knew they couldn’t have done it without some fantastic suppliers. “Nicola and Jo from the venue really went above and beyond to make our day beautiful,” recalls the newlywed. “Our photographer Matthew, what can I say? He was amazing from start to finish and captured some incredible memories. We felt like we’d known him for years.” A TOUCH OF R&R Celebrations continued after the big day with a luxurious trip to Miami and the Bahamas. “It was the best honeymoon, we felt like we were in paradise,” says Danielle. ♥