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Sunshine of your love

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Amy and Richard's summer wedding focused on food, friendship and fun

 

Friendship blossomed before romance for Amy and Richard, who met at sixth form before going on a date several years later. “We went for drinks in Durham and got on so well we decided to meet up again two days' later,” says Amy. “Everything fell into place from there, and we were together for the next two years before Richard proposed.”

The couple were enjoying a short break at their favourite place, Beadnell in Northumberland, and had just been to The Ship Inn at Low Newton for lunch and a drink in the sun. “From there, we took a slow walk back along the beach,” continues Amy. “There was no one around for miles, which made it a very special and romantic moment when Richard asked me to marry him.”

It took around 12 months to plan the wedding, with Amy setting up Pinterest boards for inspiration and also finding most of the suppliers. Here, she tells us more about their big day…

 

Sunshine of your love: Image 1

 

I used to work with our wedding photographer and knew straightaway that her style was exactly what I wanted.

 


 

Sunshine of your love: Image 2

 

Having a marquee reception in the grounds of Biddick Hall took a lot of planning, as we hired in our own catering, bar and entertainment.

 


 

Sunshine of your love: Image 3a

 

I only tried on about eight dresses before finding the one, which was a perfect combination of lace and buttons with a gorgeous flattering skirt.

 
Sunshine of your love: Image 3b

 

My parents married at St Laurence in Pittington, so I always wanted to say my vows there too.

 


 

Sunshine of your love: Image 4

 

Richard really looked the part in his three-piece suit, which he bought rather than hired so he could wear it again after our big day.

 


 

Sunshine of your love: Image 5a

 

My bridesmaids wore long, blush multi-way dresses, while the mini-maid dresses were white to match my gown.

 
Sunshine of your love: Image 5b

 

I arrived with my Dad in a Rolls-Royce, and we also hired vintage buses to transport the guests from the church to the reception.

 


 

Sunshine of your love: Image 6

 

Our cake was a four-tier semi-naked bake in chocolate orange, lemon, chocolate and vanilla flavours with real flowers for decoration.

 


 

Sunshine of your love: Image 7a

 

I let our florist decide on the best flowers to use, with my only requests being white roses, stocks and some greenery.

 
Sunshine of your love: Image 7b

 

I lost count of the number of comments we got on the day – and that we still get – about how amazing the food was at our wedding!

 


 

Sunshine of your love: Image 8

 

A string quartet played during the drinks reception, before we had a brilliant band and DJ for the night.

 


 

Amy and Richard's contact book

 

Bride's dress and bridesmaids' dresses

Blue Bow Bridal
www.bluebowbridal.co.uk

 

Bride's hair

Reef Salons
www.reefsalons.co.uk

 

Bride's make-up

Pout Makeup and Beauty
www.facebook.com/poutmakeupandbeautyuk

 

Cake

Pretty Sweet
www.facebook.com/prettysweetcakesandconfections

 

Cars

Elite Wedding Cars
www.eliteweddingcars.co.uk

 

Ceremony venue

St Laurence Church
www.saint-laurence.org.uk

 

DJ and band

North Road
www.northroadmusic.co.uk

 

Flowers

Fleur Couture Floral Design
www.fleurcouturefloral.com

 

Groom's suit

Woven Durham
www.wovendurham.co.uk

 

Marquee

Unique Tent Company
www.uniquetentco.co.uk

 

Photographer

Amy Lou Photography
www.amylouphotography.co.uk

 

Reception venue

Biddick Hall
www.lambtonestates.com/biddick-hall

 

Stationery

Lilac & White
www.lilacandwhite.com

 

String quartet

Andrelli String Quartet
www.andrelli.co.uk

 

Vintage buses

1401 Minibus Services & Vintage Transport
www.1401minibusservices.com

 

Wedding favours

Le Mini Macaron
www.leminimacaron.co.uk

 

 

 

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Find that Special Something

Planning your big day? Search our comprehensive directory of service providers in your area:

Chunk Beauty
Adornare - Sharon Harris
Flowers By Donna Cornish
All Shapes & Slices Cake Co
Exeter Guildhall
Rachel Dyer - Ceremonies Celebrant
Maisie May Bridal
Nettle Hill Limited
Sprinkles and Sparkles Bespoke Baking
Elwood Photography
Maisie May Bridal
Midelney Manor
Honey Willow Handmade Jewellery
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The Queen B
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Designer Cakes by Elle
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24 Day Wedding Fayre

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

 

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Brinkburn Northumberland, NE65 8AR

Dates: Saturday, 23 February 2019 - Sunday, 24 February 2019

 

Wedding Fayre at St Audries Bay

West Quantoxhead, Nr Minehead, Somerset, TA4 4DY

Dates: Saturday, 23 February 2019

 

Lavelle Bridal Couture - Grand Opening!

13 Jury Street, Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 4EH

Dates: Saturday, 23 February 2019

 

Barrington Hall Open Day

11 Haslingfield Road, Cambridge, CB22 7RG

Dates: Saturday, 23 February 2019

 

The Bull Hotel Wedding Open Day

The Bull Hotel, Bull Lane, Wrotham, TN15 7RF

Dates: Saturday, 23 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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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

 

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