ADVICE FOR BRIDES-TO-BE
Remember that you’re marrying your best mate and try to enjoy every minute of it because it’s the fastest day of your life.
MOST TREASURED MOMENT OF MY WEDDING DAY
Hard to pick just one; getting ready together with Brian in our a little redbrick house, and walking hand in hand down the aisle together to get married, something I never imagined we would do but COVID wreaking havoc on our original plans created these opportunities to do things unconventionally and make the most special moments in doing so. Also my beloved Uncle Chris officiating the ceremony.
FAVOURS
Instax photos were keepsakes from the day
FLOWERS & BOUQUETS
A simple summer arrangement from my favourite local florist Emma Rose Floristry, I loved the pop of colour with the pink peonies
WEDDING CAKE
No cake for the minimony, but we did have a selection of our favourite desserts from our local bakery, chocolate nougatine cheesecake and mini lemon meringue pies
FOOD & DRINKS
The food was very casual with canapés and a BBQ in the garden, food provided by Butler’s Pantry
SPECIAL WEDDING SONG
We walked hand in hand down the aisle to the Beatles ‘In my Life’ , and exited the ceremony to the Beach Boys ‘Don’t worry baby’, the lyrics and music perfectly summarised feelings during such uncertain times in our little world during a pandemic.
CEREMONY & RECEPTION DÉCOR
We left the Maritime Museum exactly as it was. The reception in Brian’s family garden was decorated with the help of my beautiful friends (swim tribe). They were up at the crack of dawn in misty rain with me to setup and create a whimsical boho garden party, completely transforming Brian’s family garden. They created a backdrop and teepee for taking cute instax photos on the day as keepsakes. The garden dressing was a combination of handmade decorations, and umbrellas, rugs, blankets, lanterns and fairy lights all from our homes.
HONEYMOON
We minimoon’d in Sligo and Donegal on the wild Atlantic coast of Ireland, and we hope to get away for a honeymoon in 2022 after the big day. A trip around Italy would be absolutely perfect for us after being locked down in Ireland for two years.