WITH LOVE From Paris, Lucy and Davey’s nuptials embodied the summer season Images courtesy of Chloe Ellis Photography Davey and Lucy met at Top Body gym in Gorleston and then started texting through Tinder. Lucy adds, “We became a couple on the 8th July 2018, which is also why we choose the 12th July to be our wedding day – it was the closest Saturday to our anniversary! Davey said in his wedding speech our meeting ‘was somewhere in between fitness and fate’. In March 2023, just a few days before Lucy’s birthday, Davey proposed in front of the Eiffel Tower. “He knew how much I loved Paris, so just being there already felt special. Our flight had been delayed and we were running a bit late, but luckily we made it to dinner. After dessert, Davey suggested we go outside to take a photo just as the Eiffel Tower was about to sparkle on the hour. I didn’t think much of it, he’s always loved taking photos, so it felt completely normal. Then he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. It was such a beautiful moment, one I’ll never forget. We’d planned to spend the first day in Paris just the two of us, then join my family at Disneyland for the rest of the trip, which made it even more perfect!” After setting the big date, the couple set about finding their wedding venue. “Davey and I both knew we wanted a barn wedding. Once we looked at Fishley Hall, we never made it to another venue as we fell in love with it. We wanted a wedding that felt relaxed, fun and easy-going, similar to how we think we are as people, and Fishley Hall ticked every single box.” For the colour palette, Lucy and Davey kept it neutral, with the addition of bright flowers to bring a pop of colour and energy to the styling. “Sunflowers are my favourite, so they were included in the bouquets, adding a personal touch to the floral design,” shares Lucy. “For Davey and the groomsmen, Davey’s favourite colour is red, so that was his colour buttonhole.” The tablescaping was kept unfussy to match the couple’s informal, barbecue-style meal. “We used wildflowers in vases, soft fabric runners, and our favourite sweets, Haribos, as part of the table setup.” Keeping stationery to a minimum, one of their favourite details was a hand-drawn illustration of their venue by Rachael Bull Design. “It became our guestbook and also worked beautifully as a centrepiece.” To personalise the day, the pair included napkins featuring their dog Drizzle, and a sweet station filled with their favourites. “Inside the venue, we used festoon lighting, soft drapes, disco balls, and a ‘Til Death Do Us Party’ sign to create the perfect setting for a great night,” adds Lucy. The bride wore a Wona gown called Moore from Pure Brides. “This was the second dress I’d tried on and I’d never felt so beautiful; I looked at myself in the mirror and lost my breath,” recalls Lucy. Davey looked the part in a pale fitted lounge suit, called Florence, with a wine-coloured satin bow tie and matching braces. The groomsmen were all matching, while the bridesmaids complemented the ensemble in multiway dresses in an oyster hue. After the wedding ceremony, guests enjoyed welcome drinks from a prosecco wall on the lawn; there were also garden games outside and seating. As it was such a lovely day, having the outdoor bar setup in the courtyard was perfect as all guests mingled in the sunshine. “During this, we had the most amazing violinist, Cristinel Bacanu who played a variety of songs all of our choosing,” adds Lucy. “Never have I heard Burna Boy Last Last be played the way he performed it, it was amazing. To round off the night, DJ Pink Fusion kept the music playing all day (he arrived at 4pm), so this was perfect background noise when outside and great vibes when inside dancing.” A highlight of the day for Lucy was getting ready in the morning with her bridesmaids and family, as well as walking down the aisle. “Davey’s reaction was everything, I felt lucky to marry the man that I love. My dad has never felt so proud.” REAL WEDDINGS 23
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