Ashleigh looked stunning in Wisconsin by Wona Concept. “Having gone shopping four months after giving birth, I was quite uncomfortable with myself,” she shares. “I’d tried on four dresses before, mostly ballgown silhouettes but nothing gave me the wow factor.” She’d seen her dress online, but hadn’t thought it would look good on her. Nevertheless, she asked to try it, and once she’d seen herself in it, she knew it was the one. Josh wore a beige three-piece suit by Sawyers and Hendricks, while his groomsmen were dressed in green versions. The bridesmaids complemented the groom’s party beautifully in champagne Bardot midi dresses. Singer and guitarist Neil Noa provided music for the drinks reception, wedding breakfast and cocktail hour, creating an atmosphere of celebration. “It was the perfect mix of chilled, upbeat and classic songs,” Ashleigh remembers. Later on, guests could try their hand at a fun casino, and Après Music provided the DJ, sax and bongos for the dance floor. Before we part, the bride has three top tips for those of you planning your big day: “1. Shop around. Don’t book the first things you see. 2. Make sure you’re creating a day for you and your future partner to enjoy, not the one you think everyone else expects. And 3. Don’t get bogged down by the small details. They honestly seem so big in the lead-up, but on the day you won’t care in the slightest.” REAL WEDDINGS 33
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