elegant which is exactly what the bride wanted. “I accessorised it with silver and pearl necklace and earrings set and wore two silver bracelets: one which was a present from my ‘hens’ and the other was sent from a dear friend in America who couldn’t make the wedding. I also wore a veil which had tiny pearls and diamantés on also purchased from the boutique.” The groom wore a simple grey three-piece suit from Suits Direct which he accessorised with a pink tie and personalised pink handkerchief. To stand out, only Tom and the best man wore waistcoats, and the groom’s buttonhole also had a budgie charm on it as he lost his beloved budgie during lockdown. “My bridesmaid Daisy wore a simple blush pink full-length dress and carried a beautiful bouquet with a personalised ribbon,” shares Steph. “Reuben, my son, gave me away and wore a grey three-piece suit with a pink tie, personalised ‘wing man’ socks and a buttonhole with a tractor charm on it as he loves tractors.” TIME TO CELEBRATE “We were both so excited that our day had finally arrived. After three postponed dates which were so heart-breaking, for the day to finally arrive was just the best feeling ever,” shares Steph. “Tom was quite nervous in the morning but was calmed by an amazing, cooked breakfast at his parents’ house. I was relaxed from the break of dawn that morning! I loved having my hair and make-up done and enjoyed having that time with the children.” There were many standout moments for the pair, from Reuben falling asleep in the car on the way to the venue to the collective gasps as Steph walked into the ceremony room. Steph adds, “Reading our personalised vows to each other and having 10 minutes just us as a couple prior to the wedding breakfast was special. My daughter Daisy’s speech was unforgettable, it blew everyone away and there wasn’t a dry eye in the room – she totally stole the show!” AND RELAX… After the ‘I dos’ the couple stayed for two nights at The Pigs just outside Holt in Norfolk. “It was the perfect setting; our room had a steam room and sauna, along with a double-ended bath and outside area with sun loungers and a firepit. We ate, slept, explored and were totally able to unwind.” 39 REAL WEDDINGS
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