romance Gilded Charlotte and Adam celebrated their love at Park Hall Hotel & Spa, surrounded by a dreamy palette of purple, gold, and ivory Images courtesy of Wilder Photography Charlotte and Adam met at the gym and felt an instant connection. Adam later proposed at one of Charlotte’s favourite places, Costa Teguise in Lanzarote, by the beach. The couple chose Park Hall Hotel & Spa because it was conveniently located for guests travelling from Wigan, but they were also drawn to the idea of having a banquet feast instead of a traditional three-course meal. “We wanted something different and lots of room for entertainment,” says Charlotte. “Everyone knows my favourite colour is purple, so there was only one winner! We chose purple, gold, champagne and ivory hues throughout.” They opted for purple and ivory flower bombs, while Charlotte’s maid-of-honour wore light purple to complement the theme. “As it was a medieval hall, we fully embraced the theme and incorporated lots of medievalinspired details,” explains Charlotte. “We had purple and black goblets as favours, with our table names incorporated onto them. I made a shot wall with miniature bottles of Baileys, each with name tags and table numbers on the back. We included our family coat of arms on all our stationery and named one person from each table to be a jester. They were greeted at their place setting with a jester’s hat, a list of instructions and rules to follow, and a bag of gold coins to buy drinks for their table.” To continue the theme, the couple served a banquet feast featuring beef, spatchcock chicken, mini hamburgers, vegetables, potatoes, and flatbreads with hummus. “We also had canapés after the reception, including mini fish and chips and chicken tikka pieces,” recalls Charlotte. “As big cocktail lovers, we designed three jugs of cocktails for each table.” Charlotte wore a gown called Lillibet Gleaming by Allure, from Willow & Sage Bridal Boutique. “The detailing on this structured, strapless ballgown was absolute perfection,” she says. “It was an A-line ivory dress, and I added removable offthe-shoulder straps. It was the first dress I tried on after seeing it online, and even after trying 15 more, I knew it was the one. I loved the intricate detailing in the fabric, as well as the buttoned back and train.” Adam wore a black three-piece tuxedo by Sawyers & Hendricks, with the waistcoat and bow tie made from the same material as Charlotte’s dress. The groomsmen wore the same style of suit with black waistcoats and purple satin bow ties. The flowergirl wore a simple ivory dress with a bow and waistband made from the same material as Charlotte’s gown. To keep guests entertained, the couple hired a magician, Scoop Magic, as well as fire breathers, outdoor carnival games and axe throwing from Active Aardvark Activities. They also booked guitarist and singer Danny King and singing waiters from Silver Service Singers. Charlotte’s dad even surprised guests with a performance on his guitar. “Singing with my dad in front of all my loved ones was such a special moment, especially as it wasn’t planned,” shares Charlotte. “My horses also made an appearance after the ceremony, which was wonderful.” The couple’s top tip for anyone planning their wedding is to make it your day and plan what you love. “Everyone will be happy if you are,” Charlotte adds. “Include something people will remember and talk about for years. I had visions of things I couldn’t find or buy, so I made them myself.” REAL WEDDINGS 23
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