My mum also made a separate fruitcake, which featured a novelty cake topper of John and I in our work uniforms, which was a lovely personal touch. Our band The Boomtown Boppers was absolutely amazing. We saw the guys play on one of our first dates and they’re brilliant musicians. They had everyone up and dancing and received so many compliments from our guests! THE W-DAY LINE-UP Photography, Ben Goode, www.bengoode.com | Ceremony venue, St John’s Church Rownhams, www.twinspires.org.uk Reception venue, Rhinefield House Hotel, www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/rhinefieldhouse | Bride’s dress, Ava Louise Bridal Wear, www.avalouisebridal.com | Alterations, Buttons & Bows, www.buttonbowsalteration.com | Jewellery/accessories, White Designs, www.whitedesignsbridal.co.uk | Hair, Samantha Stevenson, www.samantha-stevenson.com | Make-up, Tara Sanger, www.tarasangermakeup.co.uk | Bridesmaids’ dresses, groom and groomsmen’s suits, Romsey Bridal Boutique, www.romseybridal.co.uk Cake, Sarah Louise Cakes, www.sarahlouisecakes.com | Flowers, Jo Hicks Flowers, www.johicksflowers.co.uk | Transport, Abbey Cars Hampshire, www.facebook.com/Abbeyweddingcarshants | Stationery, LouPaper, www.loupaper.co.uk | Wedding rings, Queensmith Master Jewellers, www.queensmith.co.uk | Fireworks, Selstar Fireworks, www.selstarfireworks.co.uk | Band, Big Town Boppers, www.bigtownboppers.co.uk Jo is an amazing florist and she definitely went above and beyond for us. The flowers were incredible, and she put in so much work to make our vision come to life. The fireworks display was set to two special songs that held memories for us both and it looked magical over the pond at Rhinefield House. We wanted a cake with different flavours that tasted amazing. John liked the marbled look and I liked lace stencilling so Sarah, our cake maker, created one that had both. We were originally only going to have four tiers but the samples all tasted so good that we couldn’t pick! ABBY’S TOP TIP Get to know your suppliers and pick the ones that you feel totally comfortable with, then give them your vision and trust in them! “It was amazing to be surrounded by friends and family.The majority of our guests also work in healthcare and after such a difficult time everyone was ready to have fun and enjoy the day.” 44
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