Star and Ben’s is a modern-day romance having met on a dating app. Star is from Hull, where we’re told everyone knows everyone else, so it was a surprise to her to come across someone who she’d never met, was her age and in the same radius! Ben proposed in 2022 after four years together. The couple love a spa trip and one of the earliest in their relationship had been at Rudding Park. So, it was here that Ben decided to pop the question after a lovely day of relaxation together. “It was just the two of us, which was perfect,” Star remembers. WIDE OPEN SPACES The couple were on the lookout for a venue with plenty of open space and a modern barn allowing them to say “I do” and celebrate all in one place. “Bunny Hill was perfect for us,” Star explains. “The whole venue and accommodation is stunning.” The night before the big day, Star hired a private chef to cook dinner for herself, the bridesmaids, her mum and her aunties, which they all enjoyed seated in the courtyard. KEEP IT NEUTRAL Star had built a relationship with their wedding florist during the lead up to the wedding and every year took a Christmas wreath making class with her. “By the time of our wedding she knew how much of a beige Betty I was and included it throughout our bouquets, centrepieces and statement aisle piece.” Being country fans, Star and Ben decided to incorporate some nods into their styling. Their Tequila Rose shot bottles were topped with small cowboy hats, and their photo booth later in the day included black and white cowboy hat props. As well as country, the couple also share a love for Disney, so their two-tiered bake concealed a hidden Minnie and Mickey acrylic cut out at the back. For every guest, Star wrote a two-sentence rhyme so that when they opened their place cards they found a personal touch from the bride. “It took me nearly two years to write them but I think they were a nice surprise for all on the day,” Star says. The tables were named after places Star and Ben had visited together in the order they visited them, and included Dublin, Orlando and Copenhagen. FOOD FOR THOUGHT The Hog & Apple Food Co are the caterers linked to the venue and they didn’t disappoint. The couple attended every tasting night they hosted to get an idea of the wide variety of dishes they offer. “Ben and I are foodies, so if it was up to us, the meal would have been something specific, but as we were catering to the masses we went for REAL WEDDINGS 23
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