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Our big day: Lyndsey & Daniel

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An antique pink and dusky rose colour scheme gave a romantic feel to Lyndsey and Daniel's big day

 

Lyndsey and Daniel met at a bar in Brighton in 2008. “As soon as I walked in, I pointed Daniel out to my friend and said how attractive I thought he was; it was love at first sight!” says Lyndsey. Daniel adds: “When I first saw Lyndsey walk into the bar I couldn't take my eyes off her, I knew straight away she was the girl I wanted to marry.” Later that night, Daniel approached Lyndsey and introduced himself. “We found out we had been living opposite each other for 15 years and didn't even realise it,” says Daniel. The pair met up again the following day at their local pub for a date.

Daniel popped the question while the couple were taking a stroll along Hove beach. “It was a complete surprise. Dan asked for my father's permission a few months beforehand and had even got the whole family involved in choosing the ring, recalls Lyndsey.”

Read on for her account of the big day.

 

Our big day: Lyndsey & Daniel: Image 1

 

I was four months pregnant when I started trying on dresses, so I had to be decisive. Luckily, when it came to my final fitting after giving birth to our daughter, Darcie, the dress was perfect.

 


 

Our big day: Lyndsey & Daniel: Image 2a

 

My gown was by Ian Stuart. I instantly fell in love with the design when I saw it displayed in the shop window at Brighton bridal boutique, The Ozone.

 
Our big day: Lyndsey & Daniel: Image 2b

 

I kept my accessories simple as I didn't want to detract from the gown. I wore a pair of pearl studs borrowed from my stepmother and a pretty hair slide which complemented the asymmetrical design of my dress.

 


 

Our big day: Lyndsey & Daniel: Image 3

 

As soon as we saw South Lodge Hotel we knew it was the venue for us. It was perfect as it allowed us to have plenty of guests. We both come from large families and wanted to share our day with as many people as possible.

 


 

Our big day: Lyndsey & Daniel: Image 4a

 

Dan wore grey tails together with a cream brushed silk waist jacket and matching cravat.

 
Our big day: Lyndsey & Daniel: Image 4b

 

I chose pale pink amnesia roses as the main flowers for the bouquets, which also included foliage. The florist knew exactly what I was looking for and the blooms set off the vintage theme perfectly.

 


 

Our big day: Lyndsey & Daniel: Image 5

 

I had eight bridesmaids and our daughter Darcie was my flowergirl. I chose the bridesmaids' dresses from a small boutique in Brighton. Their gowns came in a mink shade which suited our vintage theme.

“I had six ushers to match Lyndsey's large number of bridesmaids. They all wore similar outfits to me, although their corsages were slightly smaller.” – Daniel

 


 

Our big day: Lyndsey & Daniel: Image 6

 

“John was my best man. We've been friends for many years and he's been there for me through thick and thin. He organised a memorable stag do as well as helping out enormously on the day of our wedding.” – Daniel

 


 

Our big day: Lyndsey & Daniel: Image 7a

 

I made a goodie bag for each of the 10 children. The bags were filled with games, treats and toys. It worked well and the children really appreciated it; as did their parents!

 
Our big day: Lyndsey & Daniel: Image 7b

 

I walked down the aisle to Songbird by Eva Cassidy and we walked out to Yellow by Coldplay.

 


 

Our big day: Lyndsey & Daniel: Image 8

 

We didn't want a traditional fruit cake, so we opted for chocolate. It was a four-tiered design decorated with pale pink roses. Our cake maker, Purita Hyam, worked closely with our florist to ensure the roses on the cake matched the bouquets.

 


 

Our big day: Lyndsey & Daniel: Image 9a

 

For the wedding breakfast we had a goat's cheese and caramelised onion tart for the starter, lamb with dauphinois potatoes and vegetables for the main course, and chocolate brownie and ice cream for the dessert.

For our favours we had Love Hearts sweets. I put them in a sheer bag along with Haribo heart-shaped jelly sweets. They looked great and provided the perfect cost-effective favour for our 130 guests.

 
Our big day: Lyndsey & Daniel: Image 9b

 

For our evening entertainment we had a six-piece band with two singers. It really set the mood and kept everyone on the dancefloor all night; so much so that some of our guests didn't even realise there was an evening buffet.

Our first dance was to The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra. We aren't the best dancers in the world so Dan and I asked my sisters for a little advice!

 


 

Our big day: Lyndsey & Daniel: Image 10

 

We went on honeymoon to Las Vegas. It was the first time we had been there and we stayed at the Bellagio for five nights. It was brilliant and lived up to our expectations.

 


 

Lyndsey and Daniel's contact book

 

Bride's dress and groom's suit

The Ozone
www.ozoneweddings.co.uk

 

Bridesmaids' dresses

Ice
www.iceshops.co.uk

 

Cake

Purita Hyam
www.chocolateweddingcakes.co.uk

 

Favours

Love Hearts
www.lovehearts.com

 

Flowers

Fleurs
www.fleursflorist.co.uk

 

Hair and make-up

The Gallery
www.thegallery.me

 

Invitations

Bride and groom direct
www.brideandgroomdirect.co.uk

 

Photographer

Kate Lloyd Photography
www.katelloydphotography.com

 

Venue

South Lodge Hotel
www.southlodgehotel.co.uk

 

Videographer

CH Media
www.chmedia.org

 

Wedding rings

Midas Touch
Tel: 01273 727 198

 

 

 

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Find that Special Something

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Forthcoming Events

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24 Day Wedding Fayre

Unit 55 Festival Park, Ebbw Vale, NP23 8FP

Dates: Friday, 1 February 2019 - Sunday, 24 February 2019

 

Walsall Football Club Wedding Show

Banks's Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall, West Midlands WS1 4SA

Dates: Thursday, 21 February 2019

 

Wedding Fair at the Forest Centre

Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PS

Dates: Thursday, 21 February 2019

 

Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel Wedding Open Day

Blackburn Road, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 5JP

Dates: Thursday, 21 February 2019

 

The Fisherman's Retreat Wedding Open Evening

The Fisherman's Retreat, Riding Head Ln, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0HH

Dates: Thursday, 21 February 2019

 

Suites Hotel & Spa Wedding Open Eveing

Suites Hotel & Spa, Ribblers Lane, Knowsley, L34 9HA

Dates: Thursday, 21 February 2019

 

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Readers' poll

 

Would you let your bridesmaids choose their own dresses?

 

They need to be comfortable - Absolutely yes.

 

I have a style I want in mind so, no.

 

I will take their opinion into consideration when making final decisions.

 

 

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Tel: +44 (0)1376 514000
Email: enquiries@kdmediapublishing.com
©2019 KD MEDIA PUBLISHING LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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Contact the Publishers

 

Pantile House | Newlands Drive | Witham | Essex |
CM8 2AP | UK
Tel: +44 (0)1376 514000 |
Email: enquiries@kdmediapublishing.com
©2019 KD MEDIA PUBLISHING LTD.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

 

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