Like many of us in this modern world, Angharad and Lewis met online through a dating app. Angharad recalls, “As I’m a teacher, I thought I would add a humorous part to my bio and said that there were perks to dating a teacher, one of those being unlimited milk and cookies. Of course, that’s what made Lewis swipe right!”. Angharad goes on to add, “We all know that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach (he now has diabetes, so there’s obviously such a thing as too many cookies)”. Their time getting to know each other highlighted their shared interests in ice hockey, Formula 1 and spending time outside. These mutual hobbies enabled the conversation to blossom and grow, to a point where their connection was nothing short of natural. “It was as if we had known each other for years.” –Angharad Connection turned to love and in turn, turned into marriage; but how did Lewis pop the question? Angharad answers, “Lewis bought a couple’s card game called ‘You’ve Been Served’. We were each allowed to serve one another cards that contained challenges. I served a card that required him to arrange a surprise day trip, which led us to Margam Park. During our day out, Lewis suggested we head to some church ruins to get a picture (Lewis is an avid photographer, so knows a good shot when he sees one). Begrudgingly I obliged, despite the bogged down grass we had to cross; Lewis gets the picture and to my surprise, gets down on one knee. He had written the question on a Post-it note and sacrificed his best card from the card game in the process. Of course, the answer was an easy yes.” The date was set for 26th October 2024 at The Orangery, Margam Park. Here the bride tells us more... SETTING THE SCENE Having got engaged in Margam Park, it felt only right that the couple would tie the knot there. The Orangery is such a beautiful location, so made the perfect backdrop to their special day. Angharad says, “From breathtaking grounds, spectacular castle shots and a venue we could mould and shape to reflect us as a couple, The Orangery had it all. The venue was a blank canvas, and I had made the decision early on to create the décor myself. Creating the flower arrangements and flower arch was a real labour of love, but worth all the stress!” The couple chose a sage green, white and gold wedding theme to suit the noble grounds of The Orangery. They complemented the clean and crip aesthetic of the venue with fresh greenery and white flowers; a theme that was also highlighted in their stationery. Angharad goes on to add, “We opted for a natural theme, not to take away from the natural beauty of the venue itself. Using splashes of gold throughout the décor added elegance but amplified our colour choices of sage green and white”. The beauty of your wedding day is that you get to tell your love story all over again, an opportunity this couple made the most of. Angharad tells us, “It was important to me that our day captured us as a couple, so we named our tables after places we had visited throughout our relationship and included a story of its importance”. For part of their entertainment, the couple decided to set their guests a challenge – a great way to keep them on their toes! The challenge was to solve a crossword based on questions about the couple, and they could also guess what the first dance would be during the drinks reception. These challenges provided ample entertainment, while the beautiful couple were off having their photos taken. For cake, the couple perfectly tied in the theme and the venue to their naked bake. Opting for a two-tier cake, they decorated it with fresh greenery and white flowers. To pay homage to their dogs, they added clay sculptures of their furry friends taking bites out of the cake. Hopefully there was some left for the guests! The couple also included some meaningful tributes to loved ones who are no longer with us. Angharad recalls, “I had a charm placed in my 29 REAL WEDDINGS
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