“Iain at Bespoke Catering Cumbria created a delicious sharing feast for us based on our favourite recipes,” adds Rosie. “We had a load of Middle Eastern-inspired veggie and vegan treats for everyone to dig into. It was perfect for a summer evening. For dessert, Greg from Hardy Peddling served ice cream, which looked amazing set up outside of the barn. For evening munchies, Dhanell from Love Pizza cooked up the most delicious pizzas for everyone.” DRESSED TO IMPRESS “My mum made my two-piece outfit,” shares Rosie. “We did lots of shopping and loved lots of dresses, but none of them were the one, so my mum volunteered to make me something! I did a quick sketch in my diary and sent it to her and she made magic happen, creating my perfect outfit. It was so beautiful and she did such an incredible job. I accessorised with the gold and pearl earrings my mum wore when she married my dad 34 years ago, my granny’s diamond watch and a simple long veil with a hairclip. I bought some shoes when we first started planning, but the week before the wedding, I decided I didn’t like them with my outfit, so I ordered 100 pairs and found some that I loved in the end! In the evening, I changed into a sequin mini dress, which I customised with feathers and green velvet heels. It was the perfect dancing dress. For Michael’s look, he chose a green linen suit with a pink linen bow tie.” Rosie’s bridesmaids chose their own dresses. “I asked them to pick what they felt happiest in,” explains the bride. “Their only brief was to feel good and be colourful. They all looked beautiful.” TIME TO CELEBRATE “During the day, Alexander Hulme played the guitar and sang, while our guests sipped on customised beers from Crooked River Brewing Co Ltd and played crazy golf from The All Hire Company,” recalls Rosie. “Alexander also sang through dinner, which was such a nice addition to the atmosphere. After dinner, while we had cake, ice cream, teas, coffees and more drinks, Guy joined and played the sax while our guests milled about and chatted. In the evening, we were joined by The Jive Doctors, who played the best tunes with lots of energy and made sure the dancefloor was jumping all night long.” MEMORABLE MOMENTS “We felt the most amazing energy in the air all day,” remembers the bride. “It was wonderful being surrounded by so much love and happiness and we couldn’t stop smiling; our faces hurt for days afterwards. It couldn’t have felt like a more special day. Although a particular highlight of the day was watching from the window as the guests arrived and the sun came out, it all came together exactly how I’d imagined it! I also loved our speeches, which we did outside too. Even though it rained a bit on me during my speech, it was the best setting to do it in. Michael’s favourite bits included me walking down the aisle, the confetti and the speeches. We both absolutely loved the golden hour, where Joe, our photographer, took us into a field for pictures, and we had 10 minutes to talk to each other, laugh our heads off and take in the magic of the day. “All of our suppliers went above and beyond to make our day special, but Ben and Fran at Low Hall the Lakes were incredible in both the planning of the day and on the day; they really helped create such a chilled vibe,” continues Rosie. “Joe was also amazing; he caught every moment perfectly and made us both feel so comfortable. Also, we have to say thank you to JC Massonnet for curating our wine list and Matt Lindsay for rushing to pick up Michael’s parents for the ceremony when their taxi didn’t turn up!” REAL WEDDINGS 33
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