The venue was packed with nods to the movies. Each table was named after a film such as the Burton and Taylor classic, Cleopatra, with the names scribed on mini clapper boards. Meanwhile, guests were given Walk-of-Fame-inspired wine glass charms as wedding favours. The main reception space was decorated with old film reels and life-size Oscar statues. The flowers too were inspired by Hollywood’s Golden Age, with their florist briefed to use the 1940s as the reference point for the bride’s bouquet. Guests were served popcorn in cinema-style cartons to accompany their welcome drinks. The wedding breakfast main course, fittingly for their seaside location, was fish and chips from their local chippy. This was followed by gelato from another local restaurant. Every table was served a different flavour encouraging guests to mingle and make up their own cone or tub combos. A caricaturist was on hand to capture guests’ likenesses when they arrived at the Dome from the ceremony at St George’s. The newlyweds meanwhile, headed to the beach with their photographer, where they sat sipping Champagne and reflecting on the day so far. During the evening, a live rock pianist filled the dancefloor. Before we go, our bride Mari, has some very wise words for future couples: “Stick to your guns! Everyone always has a lot of opinions about your wedding, and most people are trying to be helpful, but don’t let it sway you from doing things your way.” REAL WEDDINGS 25
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