Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - January/February 2022 (Issue 90)

My cousin Sorrell was chief bridesmaid and my two-year-old daughter Betsy was a flowergirl. My five-year-old son Harry was our ring bearer, complete with tuxedo, security pass, sunglasses and briefcase with the rings in! I think he stole the show somewhat! My grandfather walked me down the aisle, which was really moving as ever since I was a little girl I’d always said it would be him giving me away because I have always been his princess and I certainly felt like one on the day. “I wore a beautiful peach coloured pendant necklace containing some of my grandmother’s ashes.” Darren chose his own outfit and he didn’t disappoint! He picked a black morning coat with gold embroidery and a black shirt and gold cravat to complete the look. His groomsman Halo had a matching jacket and cravat. I was very close to my grandmother so I dried the petals from her funeral flowers to use as confetti. It made me feel close to her on the day, like being showered with love. We had a gold sequin photo booth, a sweet cart, gin bar and outdoor games for our guests to enjoy. REAL WEDDINGS 31

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