OFF MY FEET Swipe me Simple, elegant and colourful underlined Amy and Tony’s wedding at Eaves Hall Images courtesy of This is Richard Photography Like many, Amy and Tony met online and started their romance with the exchange of messages. They spent a short amount of time getting to know each other and jumped straight into the in-person dates. This blossomed into a lovely relationship, and it wasn’t long before Tony was ready to pop the question, but how did he do it? Tony’s grand plans to propose one weekend were scuppered a couple of times thanks to unexpectedly crowded areas – meaning the Williamson Park and Beacon Fell proposals went out the window. Here Amy tells us how Tony did end up popping the question, “I went into our bedroom, which had its door closed, and Tony was down on one knee! We had always spoken of marriage and so I thought I’d see it coming, but I was completely surprised... it was perfect!” When it came to picking their dream location, Amy and Tony wanted a venue that would speak to Tony’s Scottish heritage. Eaves Hall would lend itself naturally to the simple, elegant, and colourful theme this lovely couple were striving for. The intimate affair added a traditional glow within the classic rooms of Eaves Hall and left the couple with a timeless wedding album. To bring pops of colour to this elegant palette, Amy decided the flowers should look like she plucked them from a glorious field herself. The wildflower-feel paired with the traditional tartan offered a brilliant contrast and added lots of intrigue to the style of the day. When it came to big-day wardrobe, this well-dressed couple knew exactly how to wow a crowd. Amy opted for an elegant, satin-finished ballgown with a basque waistline and a sweetheart, strapless neckline. Tony matched this traditional energy with his kilt, a nod to his Scottish heritage. Tony’s best women were his two sisters who wore stunning sage-green dresses and Amy’s bridesmaids, ages ranging from eight to twelve, wore floral dresses to complement the pops of colour in the bride’s bouquet. They also had Tony’s nephew as the pageboy, who wore a matching kilt. As the ceremony didn’t start until four in the afternoon, Amy’s mum provided some light sandwich platters and fruit as a lunch for the nearlyweds. Amy adds, that after this her and Tony’s hunger and thirst went out the window, with their main focus being on the celebrations; they snacked throughout the reception and nibbled on their wedding breakfast, but ultimately, “ended the night with a glass of water in bed”, Amy recalled. For this lovely couple, they shared a favourite moment, and it was when they were back together after not seeing each other all morning – how sweet! They also shared their relief in the ceremony being over as it not only signified the end of the official stuff, but it also meant they could reconnect after what was already a hectic day. Most brides like to impart pearls of wisdom to upcomingbrides and Amy has some classic comforting words to ease expectant couples into the day. She suggests that you should try to not sweat the small stuff, that everything will fall into place and if it goes wrong? It doesn’t matter because you’ll barely notice in the haze of love and excitement on the day. Amy adds, “I didn’t even notice the decoration in our ceremony room until we saw the wedding photos!” REAL WEDDINGS 23
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