Liv’s Perfect Wedding Day
How did your partner propose?
Trevor proposed at Glowballs Marina in Brighton, where we had our very first date, which made it extra special.
What’s the best piece of advice you received in the run-up to your wedding?
Book your suppliers early and don’t sweat the small stuff. On the day itself, those little details really don’t matter anymore.
How did you go about finding your wedding dress?
One appointment was all I needed! Fross, say no more!
How many dresses did you try on before you found ‘the one’?
Probably eight or nine, all in my one and only appointment at Fross!
Do you know the name of your dress designer?
Veni Infantino.
What made you fall in love with the dress you chose?
From the moment I put it on, I felt beautiful. There was nothing I wanted to pick apart or critique about myself, which is quite rare for me, and I felt so glowy wearing it. The beautiful sparkle was an added bonus, too!
Did you wear a veil and/or any other bridal accessories?
I did! I wore a narrow plain chapel length veil with a beautiful floral jewelled hairpiece, which finished the look perfectly.
Tell us a little about your wedding day, the vibe, what inspired you, etc.
We wanted our day to feel clean, classic and elegant. Pelham House is such a beautiful venue in its own right that we felt it spoke for itself, and we didn’t want to overdo the styling or take away from the beauty of the building.
We chose white roses, champagne golds and ivory, with my bridesmaids wearing the most beautiful frosted lavender-mauve dresses. The colours complemented the venue and its décor perfectly, and everything came together just as we’d hoped.
What was your favourite moment from the day itself?
Honestly, just feeling so happy and completely lost in the moment. The ceremony was absolutely beautiful, and seeing all our friends and family having such a lovely time made me so happy. I was just beaming all day!
In the run-up to the wedding, I worried so much about every little detail and wanted everything to be perfect. But when the day finally came, none of that mattered. All I cared about was marrying my husband and being there, together, in that moment. Everything else just faded into the background.
It really reminded me that bigger isn’t always better, and that what matters most is how you feel, not whether every little detail goes to plan.
Is there any advice you would be happy to share with other brides?
Something will probably go wrong, but 99% of the time, you’re the only one who knows or notices! And even if something doesn’t go to plan, by that point, it really won’t matter as much as you think it will. Try to let go of the little things, be present and enjoy every second, because the day goes by so quickly.
Are you taking a honeymoon, and if so, when and what are your plans?
We had a little minimoon straight after the wedding in Egypt, which we’d actually booked before we got married. We’re hoping to head somewhere a little further afield in the new year for our main honeymoon, although we haven’t decided where just yet! Mexico and the Dominican Republic are both on the cards.
We loved the idea of spreading everything out a little rather than having the wedding and honeymoon all over in one go. It gives us something else lovely to look forward to!
Suppliers
Venue – Pelham House
Photographer – Samantha Pells
Videographer – Sam Moss Wedding Films
Florist – Tony Dunn
Cake – Harry Batten
Shoes – Rainbow Club
Accessories – Lace & Favour
Hair Stylist – Suzanne Dusek
Makeup Artist – Suzanne Dusek
Celebrant – Weddings with Ellis
Entertainment – Fireflies Band
Rings – Ring Brighton
Catering – Pelham House
Stationery – Samantha Knight Consultancy
Bridesmaids – Ellie, Cristina, Chloe, Holly and Connie