


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