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How did your partner propose?

I’m a family girl and had a massive birthday party for my 30th (and my mum’s birthday) at my mums house with all my family and friends, we had a live singer and on his break my mum done a little speech thanking everyone. She then said someone else wants to say a few words, and welcomed up my other half. I thought it was because he drank too much as he’s very shy usually and would never usually get up on a mic! I was videoing and still had no clue. I’d given up on getting engaged.. it had been years of mentioning it and thought it would never happen. Then he got down on one knee. He got my engagement ring made, because I had a specific idea and he put all our chats together from over the years to make it perfect.

What’s the best piece of advice you received in the run up to your wedding?

Get things in order of importance TO YOU!! You might not want a videographer but that was one of my big essentials! Don’t want to budget for your dress, get it first!

How did you go about finding your wedding dress?

I booked a couple of shops, I knew my sister had got her dress from Fross, the day before I came she had a fitting, her and my mum both picked out the dress they thought I’d choose . When I came in, I thought I wouldn’t find my dress. But they picked out this dress and apparently I had previously messaged on Instagram about this dress! It was meant to be!

How many dresses did you try on before you found ‘the one’?

Probably 4 in the first shop, and 4 at Fross.

What made you fall in love with the dress that you chose? It was made for me; the sparkle, the fit, the insanely long train and big princess vibes, it was my perfect size too!! It was just perfect.

Did you wear a veil and/or any other bridal accessories? Yes, veil also from Fross and a tiara.

Tell us a little about your wedding day – the vibe, what inspired you, etc. I wanted it to be unique; I wanted it to be me through and through. I wanted to celebrate with all my loved ones. I was married at church as I’m Christian, it was the same church my parents were married in over 30 years ago and then they renewed their vows there, me and my siblings were dedicated, and me and my son were baptised there.  I wanted what I liked, not what the fashion is. We chose a extremely light Ancient Greece theme (not noticeable) as the Disney film Hercules is are thing as it was the first film we watched together but we didn’t want it taky. We showed this with the blues, and reception decor, I also walked down the aisle to a piano version of “Go the distance”.

What was your favourite moment from the day itself?

The ceremony… I literally was jumping with excitement to marry my best friend. (When I say jumping, I was literally bouncing around and giggling, pure excitement). Also my pastor from my local church I go to came and said a few words at the ceremony.

Is there any advice you would be happy to share with other brides? Do what you want. Also have something booked to look forward too!

Are you taking a honeymoon and if so when (in relation to your wedding, ie, immediately after, or sometime later) and what are your plans? We went on a mini moon without our son to Guildford Manor Spa for 3 days straight away. Then a month after the big day we went on a “family moon” with all 3 of us to Boa Vista, Cape Verde for 11 nights. We just ate, relaxed and had some family bonding time without the pressures of normal life!

Would you mind sharing details of any other suppliers you used? Ideally by their Instagram handle but if not, just a business name will do!

Photographer – thesoulofmylens_photography

Videographer – tc_wedding_videos

Planner/Stylist – theprettyeventsco

Venue –  salomonsestate_weddings

Shoes – laceandfavour

Accessories – 

Bridesmaids – @mayconnie

Flower girls –  Hazel & Ezmai

Page Boys – Atilio (our son)

Florist – the_floral_workshop

Cake – baked_by_emma_lou

Transport – @platinumcars70

Entertainment – theboomboxuk

Rings – vtjewellery.co.uk

Catering – (venue)

Stationery – https://www.facebook.com/share/18RB5JdJoH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Hair Stylist – leannehopkinsbridalhair

Makeup Artist – r.m.mua

How did your partner propose?

Joe proposed in Norfolk in my grandparent’s estate down by the lake, this is a special place to me and they felt so honoured that Joe chose to propose there.

What’s the best piece of advice you received in the run up to your wedding?

Try not to stress too much, spread things out so you can enjoy all the lead up. Remember all those people are there for you both and it’s your special day.

How did you go about finding your wedding dress?

I booked a few wedding boutiques and it was great to try on the dresses in different shops but finding my perfect dress at Fross was an experience I won’t forget.

How many dresses did you try on before you found ‘the one’?

I think I tried on 7 or 8 dresses all together before finding the one and when I came back to it to try it on again I just knew.

Do you know the name of your dress designer?

I believe it was Teresa Atelier.

What made you fall in love with the dress that you chose?

I loved so many things about the dress. The Satin fabric was perfect for the time of the year we got married, the slit added something to it and the square neckline caught my eye as it was just something a little different. I felt like a princess in this dress.

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Did you wear a veil and/or any other bridal accessories?

I brought a veil to go with the dress which was a short waterful one that had a satin edging. I paired this with classic pearls which was my something borrowed and some pearl earrings.

Tell us a little about your wedding day – the vibe, what inspired you, etc.

Our wedding was at Buxted park hotel on the 21st December, we love christmas so this was really special as the hotel was all decorated so well. We wanted a cosy vibe which it certainly was with the fires lit and all our family and friends in one place. We made lots of personal touches to add to our wedding day and we wanted it to be very relaxed and loved that it was all in one location.

What was your favourite moment from the day itself?

We both loved the morning getting ready with our bridesmaids and groomsmen and of course seeing each other for the first time at the alter and finally becoming husband and wife.

Is there any advice you would be happy to share with other brides?

Enjoy every moment as it goes so quick, take it all in. We also made sure we went round to speak to our guests in between courses so I would really recommend doing that.

Are you taking a honeymoon and if so when (in relation to your wedding, ie, immediately after, or sometime later) and what are your plans?

We took a mini moon break on New Year’s Eve which was so nice to get away for a few days especially after Christmas too. We have just booked our honeymoon to Japan for the cherry blossom season over the easter holidays.

Would you mind sharing details of any other suppliers you used? Ideally by their Instagram handle but if not, just a business name will do!

Photographer -lauren.beth.photography

Venue – Buxted Park Hotel

Shoes – Lipsy

Accessories – Veil – Richard Designs, single tier ivory

Florist – tonydunnflowers

Entertainment – String Trio – southdownstrings , DJ – ianforestdj

Rings – Voguediamond.gb

Wedding cake – Amy – sinderellabakes

Hair Stylist – Megan – occasionhairbymegan

Makeup Artist – Jess – Jmarie.artistry

How did your partner propose?

A spot on the Ashdown Forest, where we’d been for one of our first walks together.

• What’s the best piece of advice you received in the run up to your wedding?

To schedule time into the day, for just yourselves. It goes so fast, and you get separated a lot!

• How did you go about finding your wedding dress?

Fross was the first (and last) shop I visited, just with my mum. It was effortless and not at all stressful!

• How many dresses did you try on before you found ‘the one’?

I think it was 4, and my dress was not one of the ones I picked to try to start with! The lovely Ava suggested it, after getting an idea of what I did and didn’t like!

• Do you know the name of your dress designer?

It was the Alaska gown, by Modeca.

• What made you fall in love with the dress that you chose?

It was so lightweight and comfortable, and being a strapless A-line gown, with a chiffon skirt, it was not at all like many others! It has a translucent corset style top at the front, which I loved.

• Did you wear a veil and/or any other bridal accessories?

I wore a Richards Design Chapel length veil, however it was a very windy day and it didn’t make it all the way down the aisle!

• Tell us a little about your wedding day – the vibe, what inspired you, etc.

Our wedding day was in an 18^th century converted barn, we had a bbq and it was all very relaxed, which was the vibe we were going for.

• What was your favourite moment from the day itself?

Honestly everything, but walking down the aisle and seeing my now husband will be something I always remember.

1. Is there any advice you would be happy to share with other brides?

Just enjoy it, it really does go so fast and for me, it didn’t feel real! Don’t stress the small stuff – no one will notice!

1. Are you taking a honeymoon and if so when (in relation to your wedding, ie, immediately after, or sometime later) and what are your plans?

We have been on a mini honeymoon to the Lake District with our dog, and are hoping to head to Africa in autumn.

Would you mind sharing details of any other suppliers you used? Ideally by their Instagram handle but if not, just a business name will do!

Photographer – Craig Payne Photography (@craigpaynephoto)

Venue –  Chapel Barn (@chapelbarnsussex)

Shoes – Rainbow Club

Accessories – Richards Designs

Florist – Our flowers were done by one of my wonderful friends!

Cake – Harry Batten (@harrybattencakes)

Entertainment – Adam Isaac (@adamisaacuk)

Rings – London Diamonds (@londondiamondsofficial) and Goldsmiths

Catering – Fire Brimstone (@fire.brimstone)

Hair Stylist – Eloise Marshall (@hairbyeloise_)

Makeup Artist – Rachael York (@r.m.mua)

How did your partner propose?

He proposed me in four seasons hotel in Seoul.

my hubby and mother in law said they booked a photoshoot in the hotel.

As soon as opened the room door, my family and my best friends was waiting me and the room was decorated with lots of flowers, candles and photos.

I was crying a lot and my husband started reading the letter in Korean.

I could feel that he practiced for a long time for me.

What’s the best piece of advice you received in the run up to your wedding?

How did you go about finding your wedding dress?

First, I went to a dress shop near my home, but I didn’t find any dresses I liked. Then I remembered the business card I received at a wedding fair, so I went to your shop second.

How many dresses did you try on before you found ‘the one’?

I actually didn’t try on many dresses. Fross was the second shop where I found the one.

As soon as I put it on, I fell in love with the fairytale gown.

I hadn’t realised I would find it so early in the process.

Do you know the name of your dress designer?

Josephine Scott

What made you fall in love with the dress that you chose?

The colour, design and style, everything…  Ticked all the boxes.

Did you wear a veil and/or any other bridal accessories?

veil(in your shop), headpiece(in your shop), earrings, bracelet and necklace(my mum’s keepsake).

Tell us a little about your wedding day – the vibe, what inspired you, etc.

Our wedding colour theme was blush pink and white. As a minimalist, we didn’t decorate too much, but the venue looked lovely and warm. All our guests adored the venue and enjoyed the day, and every single one told me how beautiful my wedding gown looked and that it suited me perfectly.

What was your favourite moment from the day itself?

I couldn’t remember the ceremony very well because it was the most emotional moment.

Is there any advice you would be happy to share with other brides?

Fross wedding shop is amazing. I can’t explain it. Please just  go and try and then find your

perfect wedding gown :). You won’t regret it !!! highly recommend!!!

Are you taking a honeymoon and if so when (in relation to your wedding, ie, immediately after, or sometime later) and what are your plans?

We had a honeymoon a week after the wedding day.

2 weeks in Maldives and 2weeks in Malaysia.

Would you mind sharing details of any other suppliers you used? Ideally by their Instagram handle but if not, just a business name will do!

Photographer – @photoninjawk

Videographer – @neilcollinsfilms

Venue –  Pelham House, Lewes

Shoes – @bellabelleshoes   –  name of shoes : Eden (blush block heels)

Accessories – @deborahkdesign  –  earrings and bracelet

Groom’s Suit – @greshamblake

Florist – @tonydunnflowers

Confetti – @shropshirepetals

Cake – @bunston_bakes

Stationery – @pure_invitation  –  invitations and welcome sign

Hair Stylist – @eloisestandenbeauty

Makeup Artist – We did makeup ourselves.

Honeymoon – @jwmmaldives  ,  @naladhumaldives  ,  @thebanjaranhotsprings  ,  @mo_kualalumpur

1.How did your partner propose?
When we were travelling in New Zealand! 

2. What’s the best piece of advice you received in the run up to your wedding?
   Take it all in and try not to get too stressed over the small things (easier
   said than done!)
3. How did you go about finding your wedding dress?
   Searching for shops and inspiration online/intagram
4. How many dresses did you try on before you found ‘the one’?
   I tried on over 30 dresses before finding my dress!

How did your partner propose? We had a wonderful engagement. Chris proposed in the Boboli Gardens in Florence during a short break there in November 2022. We were walking through the stunning gardens and made our way to a viewpoint with views across the Tuscan hills. We were completely alone apart from one elderly couple who saw Chris get down on one knee and managed to snap a picture for us. The words Chris said are a bit of a blur, but I remember saying yes practically before he finished! It was perfect, and we spent the next few days celebrating in Florence.

What’s the best piece of advice you received in the run-up to your wedding? Some really helpful advice was to manage your stakeholders well with your partner. By that, I mean managing your respective friends and family to ensure they know what is happening but aren’t putting too much pressure on you to have your day a specific way. There is a way to stay true to what you and your partner want without upsetting family and friends, and the key is good communication.

How did you go about finding your wedding dress? After getting engaged, I was inundated with inspiration on Instagram and Pinterest. I found myself continually returning to the same theme of dresses. I then looked up designers whose dresses I was repeatedly looking at and set out looking for a stockist. That’s where I came across Fross, as they stocked Justin Alexander, who I didn’t end up wearing but loved his dresses.

How many dresses did you try on before you found ‘the one’? I think it was about 20. I’d been to one store before Fross, yet it was at Fross that there were so many I could happily wear. It just took a bit of a hunt to find the perfect dress, and Fross sent away to get more samples in for me to try.

Do you know the name of your dress designer? Adriana Alier – Dress Hollie.

What made you fall in love with the dress that you chose? So many elements I loved: the huge bow at the back, the low back itself, its white satin color, the way it felt very light but still had a very big skirt. It had a beautiful long train, and the whole dress felt so light. The whole thing made me feel like a princess. I then created some detachable lace puff sleeves using Sassi Holford lace with the help of Fross seamstress Kate. They were amazing and truly so me.

Did you wear a veil and/or any other bridal accessories? I wore a Sassi Holford veil, which was extra long and double-tiered. My shoes were from Harriet Wilde, a white satin three-inch heel with a ribbon lace-up.

Tell us a little about your wedding day – the vibe, what inspired you, etc. We truly had the most perfect spring wedding. The sun shone for the entire weekend, which was amazing after such horrendous weather. The cherry blossom was in bloom, and it set the whole day. Our vibe was a traditional English country wedding with a hint of Bridgerton and plenty of bows! We had our service at St. Margaret the Queen in Buxted and our reception at Buxted Park Hotel just across the lawn from the church. We had a stunning service filled with flowers and incredible hymns, with lots of emotion from everyone. We listened to a stunning string quartet as I walked down the aisle, and they played for our drinks reception on the hotel’s lawn. We had the wedding breakfast in the ballroom, a stunning setting, with the windows wide open and white curtains billowing. It was something out of a dream. The speeches were a total knockout, with plenty of laughs and tears. Then it was time to dance the night away to a huge band under the orangery’s twinkling lights. The whole day was completely stupendous – a perfect day.

What was your favorite moment from the day itself? Watching Chris cry as I walked down the aisle surrounded by our family and friends was incredible. The music was Vivaldi Spring 1 recomposed by Max Richter, and it was a magic moment.

Is there any advice you would be happy to share with other brides? Keep going – the stress is so worth it!

Are you taking a honeymoon and if so, when (in relation to your wedding, i.e., immediately after, or sometime later), and what are your plans? Yes, we did take a honeymoon! We spent ten days in Sicily, flying out a few days after the wedding. It was incredible to go away pretty much straight away and ride the wedding high while treating ourselves to a beautiful holiday in Taormina.

Vendors:

• Photographer: Kelsie Scully @KelsieScullyphotography
• Videographer: Alex Haynes @Alexhaynesfilms
• Venue: Buxted Park Hotel
• Shoes: Harriet Wilde
• Accessories: Veil and sleeves by Sassi Holford
• Bridesmaids: Maids to Measure
• Groom’s Suit: Favourbrook morning suit
• Florist: The Box Tree Company
• Cake: Harry Batten Cakes
• Transport: Mark Clover wedding cars
• Entertainment: ZHL Strings and the Royal Blues Band
• Rings: Nicholas Wylde for the bride, Goldsmith for the groom
• Catering: Hotel
• Stationery: BlueBird Wedding Stationery
• Hair Stylist: Kate Waller Hair and Makeup Artist
• Makeup Artist: Kate Waller Hair and Makeup
• Honeymoon: Sicily – booked by Reigate Travel

How did your partner propose?

My partner proposed to me during a dinner cruise on the River Seine in Paris. We were on the deck of the boat with the Eiffel Tower lit up in the background.

What’s the best piece of advice you received in the run up to your wedding?

Stop trying to please everybody. The day is about you and your partner and no one else. Enjoy every minute of it and don’t let people’s opinions put a dampener on your special day. You can’t keep everyone happy!

How did you go about finding your wedding dress?

Over the course of 9 months, I visited 9 different bridal boutiques and was on the internet/social media non-stop looking for my perfect dress. I just couldn’t find ‘the one’. I put so much pressure on myself to find the perfect dress and actually found the whole process extremely stressful. After what felt like a lifetime of looking, I found the one at Fross! I had moments of panic and sleepless nights where I thought I’d made the wrong choice but after seeing the seamstress for alterations, I was finally in love!

How many dresses did you try on before you found ‘the one’?

A lot! I would estimate somewhere between 60-80 dresses.

Do you know the name of your dress designer?

Modeca

What made you fall in love with the dress that you chose?

It was different from other dresses I had tried on, more unique. I originally wanted a square neckline; however, this sweetheart neckline with the straps gave off the same vibe as square but was much softer and more flattering for me. I loved all the detail on the bodice, and the skirt had an all-over subtle shimmer which was beautiful, especially when it caught the light. The low back was a must for me too. I also found out that this dress was only stocked at one shop in the whole of the UK, and that was Fross! So the likelihood of someone else having my dress was extremely low!

Did you wear a veil and/or any other bridal accessories?

I wore a Swarovski crystal cathedral veil that I purchased at Fross. My veil was absolutely stunning, and I am so sad I’ll never be able to wear it again! However, I’ve already handed it over to my sister as her ‘something borrowed’ for her wedding day, which is next year.

Tell us a little about your wedding day – the vibe, what inspired you, etc.

Our wedding day was modern and classic. We had entertainment throughout the entire day; a violinist for the ceremony and reception, a singer for the wedding breakfast, and a band and DJ for the evening reception. The ceremony was beautiful; it took place in a naturally well-lit stunning room with all of our friends and family there to witness us tying the knot! The guests were all so happy for us and were certainly enjoying themselves (maybe a little too much as they got through over 100 shots before 4 pm). The dance floor was packed all night, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day. We even had a double rainbow show up for us!

What was your favorite moment from the day itself?

One of my favorite moments was seeing my future husband waiting at the end of the aisle for me with my Dad on my arm and all of my loved ones surrounding me.

Is there any advice you would be happy to share with other brides?

All the stress will be worth it. Lean on friends and family (and your partner) when things are getting too much and come back to wedding planning another day. Everything will work itself out in the end, and you will have the most amazing day.

Are you taking a honeymoon, and if so, when (in relation to your wedding, i.e., immediately after, or sometime later) and what are your plans?

We went on a ‘mini-moon’ to the Amalfi Coast just over a day after our wedding. We traveled to Naples, Sorrento, Capri, and Positano and spent 6 days exploring. We will be going on our bigger honeymoon to Mexico 4 months after our wedding, where we will be sunbathing, swimming, and sipping on margaritas in the sunshine for 10 days.

Would you mind sharing details of any other suppliers you used?

• Photographer – @alesspiolantiphoto
• Videographer – @idoflix.co.uk
• Planner/Stylist – @weddingsbysorella
• Venue – @pelhamhouseweddings
• Shoes – @laceandfavour
• Accessories – @swarovski
• Bridesmaids – @sixstories
• Flower girls – N/A
• Page Boys – @amazon
• Groom’s Suit – @frederickscustomwear
• Florist – @tonydunnflowers
• Cake – bubbasbakes
• Entertainment – @carl.violin @benhillsmusic @antbrant
• Rings – @beverbrooksthejewellers
• Catering – @pelhamhouseweddings
• Stationery – @weddingsbysorella
• Hair Stylist – @hl_london
• Makeup Artist – @nadiaharpermua

How did your partner propose? He proposed to me in September 2022 in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia in front of the Twin Towers. It was completely unexpected and a huge surprise, but one that meant a lot to me as I am half Malaysian and have been going to KL since I was a baby.

What’s the best piece of advice you received in the run up to your wedding? It’s YOUR wedding, no one elses! Do what makes YOU happy.

How did you go about finding your wedding dress? I tried many different styles of dresses as I didn’t really know what I wanted or what would suit me.

How many dresses did you try on before you found ‘the one’? I don’t know the exact amount, but I visited 3 other shops before visiting Fross, so I think I probably tried on around 20 before I found mine!

Do you know the name of your dress designer? Sincerity

What made you fall in love with the dress that you chose? I loved the simplicity of it. I had tried on many dresses that I just did not feel comfortable in as I am not someone who is used to dressing up. I didn’t want something that was ‘busy’ or ‘fussy’ in the detailing. I also had some bespoke sleeves made my Kate which just elevated the dress completely as they had tiny pearls on the material.

Did you wear a veil and/or any other bridal accessories? I never wanted to wear a veil as I just didn’t feel like ‘me’ when I tried one on. I had a couple of fresh orchids in my hair and that was is.

Tell us a little about your wedding day – the vibe, what inspired you, etc. Our wedding was on 16th December, so it very much had a Christmas/Winter feel to it. The venue, Buxted Park was decked out with their Christmas decorations and fires too, so it just felt super cosy. Our dress code was Black Tie, and it just made the day feel so special. I always wanted a Winter wedding – I absolutely hate being hot, so for me, I couldn’t think of anything worse than having a wedding in the summer! Christmas is also my absolute favourite time of the year, so it was a no brainer for me. The flowers were a reflection on my Malaysian/Chinese heritage. My flowers were a bouquet of large, trailing ,white orchids, and my bridesmaids were bunches of smaller stem, white , orchids. These were also dotted around the venue. Our wedding favours were personalised gingerbread men and we didn’t have a ‘traditional’ cake in that our ‘cake’ was made of rounds of cheese instead!

What was your favourite moment from the day itself? I have two favourite moments – the first one being our dog, Coco, being our ring bearer and walking down the aisle when the registrar asked for the rings. My second one is that we surprised our guests with a Chinese Lion Dance performance in the evening. No one apart from myself and my husband (and the hotel and photographer!) knew about this, and our photographer made everyone believe we were moving to a room to take a group photo. People’s faces were a picture when the Lion came out and interacted with everyone.

Is there any advice you would be happy to share with other brides? If you can, hire a wedding stylist! It took so much stress and strain off me to know someone was dealing with all of the smaller details and decorations. It was a massive weight off my shoulders. There were things I didn’t even think of that our wedding stylist helped us with. Also, I would recommend a videographer. I initially didn’t want one and wasn’t bothered about having a wedding video, but I am SO glad we did. A videographer captures your day in a different way to a photographer and you get to see things you may not have witnessed on the day as you are trying to socialise with everyone and make ‘the rounds’!.

Are you taking a honeymoon and if so when (in relation to your wedding, ie, immediately after, or sometime later) and what are your plans? As our wedding was so close to Christmas, we didn’t want to leave for a honeymoon straight away. We had a mini-moon for a few days in Bath after the wedding and before Christmas which was amazing as we didn’t have to travel far and got to relax and take it all in before the chaos of Christmas started. We are going back to Malaysia for our honeymoon and will be visiting KL for a few days and then flying to an island called Langkawi which we have never been to before. We leave tomorrow 18th January!

Would you mind sharing details of any other suppliers you used?

Photographer – Lucy Dracott @lucydracottphoto

Videographer – Harry Brooks @northskystudio

Planner/Stylist – Ambience West Sussex @ambiencewestsussex

Venue –  Buxted Park Hotel

Shoes – Quiz for heels as I only wore them for the ceremony and then Converse!

Accessories – Jewellery – Kiri & Belle @kiriandbelle

Groom’s suit – Gieves & Hawkes London @gieveslondon

Bridesmaids – TFNC London @tfnclondon

Florist – Sussex Florals @sussexflorals

Cake – Cheese cake – West Country Cheese @westcountrycheese / Cupcakes – Marples Cakery @marplescakery

Entertainment – Blue Lion Band @bluelionband / Lion Dance @liondanceuk / Photobooth, LED Dance Floor & Casino Tables @bigsmilebooth / Caricature @savagecaricatures

Rings – Simon Mile Jewellers @simonmilnejewellers

Catering – Buxted Park Hotel

Stationery – my brother designed our invites

Hair Stylist – Ultra Soft Cuts @ultra_soft_cuts and Styled by Holly @styledbyholly_

Makeup Artist – Catherine Samuelson @catherinesamuelsonmua and Elle Jenkins @beautybyellej

Honeymoon – Trailfinders @trailfindersuk

How did your partner propose? It was very unexciting!!! Friday night after a stressful week. He has been nagging me all day to go for a walk and I kept saying NO! so, in the end he asked me sat on the bed after asked me about my day! I am still not sure I have actually said yes!

What’s the best piece of advice you received in the run up to your wedding? Don’t sweat the small stuff! And enjoy it! Its such a special time. Also, don’t share too many details with too many people unless you want a lot of conflicting views on things! We loved having surprises for people on the day

How did you go about finding your wedding dress? Fross was the first place we came! I knew I wanted something beaded, but not necessarily long and with a train! I tried on a load of dresses, and quickly ruled out a bunch of styles! The dress I ended up with, my mum could hide how much she knew it was the one! It was long, a massive train and the most amazing dress!

How many dresses did you try on before you found ‘the one’? not that many, maybe 5 / 6! So much soon, I felt like I needed to try on more! But when I left the shop, all I could think about was ‘the one’

Do you know the name of your dress designer? Tiffany

What made you fall in love with the dress that you chose? I just felt like it was made for me! even though it was too big, it just did all the right things! Perfect strangers in the shop were almost telling me that it was the one!

Did you wear a veil and/or any other bridal accessories? NO veil, but a beaded headpiece. The back of the dress was too beautiful for a veil

Tell us a little about your wedding day – the vibe, what inspired you, etc. We had an intermate, Christmasy, sparkly wedding! We wanted it to be super chilled and for all our guests to be able to let their hair down! It was PERPECT! I wish we could do it all again!

What was your favourite moment from the day itself? Impossible to say – never had nerves like it, but it was just the best day! When we got the pictures back, I was literally smiling every moment of the day!

Is there any advice you would be happy to share with other brides? Just enjoy it! Don’t over think it, and do exactly what you and your partner want! Also – I know everyone says it, but it goes so so quickly – remember to take time to take it all in!

Are you taking a honeymoon and if so when (in relation to your wedding, ie, immediately after, or sometime later) and what are your plans? We went on our honeymoon 2 days after, and went to Sri Lanka for Christmas! Was the best to go away soon after, it really allowed us to decompress and chat endlessly about our day!

Would you mind sharing details of any other suppliers you used? Ideally by their Instagram handle but if not, just a business name will do!
Photographer – matt Rock mattrockprophoto
Venue – South Lodge and Wobblegate / south_lodge and cidertap
Transport – sole trader
Entertainment – Entertainment Nation and Cube Tuesdays ( cuetuesdays ) and Tom Butterworth ( tombutterworthguitar )
Rings – Number 10 ( numbertenjewellerbrighton )
Catering – The Syndicate Kitchen ( thesyndicaatekitchen )
Hair Stylist – Martina ( TBC )
Makeup Artist – Martina ( TBC )

How did your partner propose? In a festive Igloo with Wham Last Christmas playing, on my birthday 23rd December

What’s the best piece of advice you received in the run up to your wedding? You make the energy of your wedding, if you exude happiness your guests will feel this

How did you go about finding your wedding dress?
I already had a wedding dress and regretted my decision; I made the purchase too early on and didn’t love it. I decided to go to Fross as I loved your dresses and vibe. I went with my mum to one of your sample sales and tried on 7 dresses, I had an idea of what I wanted but was still open minded.

How many dresses did you try on before you found ‘the one’?
I tried on 7 dresses as Fross, the first dress I tried on wasn’t one I had picked out from your website but I loved it on the rack, I put it on and felt incredible and it ended up being the one! I tried on all the others and they just didn’t feel quite the same as the first, it gave me that special feeling I was hoping for.

Do you know the name of your dress designer?

Tiffany’s Bridal

What made you fall in love with the dress that you chose?

The sparkle of the dress first drew my attention, the beautiful tulle and floral lace detailing paired with the long train, I loved how romantic it was.

Did you wear a veil and/or any other bridal accessories? Yes I wore a long sparkly veil and a fur bolero which were both purchased from Fross!

Tell us a little about your wedding day – the vibe, what inspired you?
Our wedding day was romantic and festive, a winter vibe. Deep burgundy, forest green and blush tones, with gold accents. We scented our wedding with Winter White Company which elevated our theme. Lots of seasonal foliage which adorned our asymmetric arch, meadows, bouquets and button holes.

What was your favourite moment from the day itself?
The whole day was incredible, it is so hard to pick a favourite moment but I have to say walking down the aisle is a moment I will never forget – all the people you love in one room watching you, rooting for you as you marry the love of your life, it was the most surreal feeling.

Is there any advice you would be happy to share with other brides? Yes! Take your time with planning and make sure you pick the right suppliers, they are the ones who bring your dream day to life. Try not to stress about what you look like, I found it really hard as I was self conscious but I wished I hadn’t spent so much time worrying, you will look and feel beautiful. Lastly, some advice that was given to me which was sooo spot on was you create the energy for your wedding, guests feed off the bride and groom, if you are happy your guests will be too!

Are you taking a honeymoon and if so when (in relation to your wedding, ie, immediately after, or sometime later) and what are your plans? We have just come back from our magical honeymoon in Lapland.

Would you mind sharing details of any other suppliers you used?

Photographer – @olegs_samsonovs
Videographer – @aidan_willis_films
Planner/Stylist – @lunaandthelane
Venue – @pelhamhouseweddings
Shoes – @jimmychoo
Accessories – @frossweddingcollections, @auroradust_uk, @ijavenue
Groom’s suit – brighton_tailors
Bridesmaids – @thth_bridesmaids
Florist – @copperandmossbotanics
Cake – @bunstonbakes
Entertainment – @tailoredents
Rings – @classicjewellery83
Stationary- @weddingluxco
Hair Stylist – @gracebaileyhair
Makeup Artist – @ellaboynemakeup
Honeymoon – @skyounasvaara