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We were living in California at the time (2019). We planned to go to Hawaii for a long weekend with some of our friends. After a lovely day at the beach, Joey suggested we go for a short bike ride to watch the sunset. We ended up on a golf course overlooking the sea, where he got down on one knee and popped the question! We then went back to our friends with our news and popped plenty of bubbles for the rest of the evening!

A traditional, intimate country wedding.

Originally we asked DP Marquees for a marquee at home, but then due to COVID restrictions, we moved to a lovely venue: Brympton House in Somerset. Both suppliers were superb.

We had our flowers from the church on the table with our own place settings, ivy, ribbons and home made honey to decorate.

My parents-in-laws’ red Citroën 2cv!

My dress and hair accessories were from BHLDN Weddings (part of Anthropologie in the US) and my shoes were by Bella Belle. I borrowed my sister’s veil and I wore my grandmother’s jewellery.

Hair & make up was by Gabby

Joey wore his own morning suit. His waistcoat was by SirPlus and his tie was from Vineyard Vines. His socks and Ushers’ gifts were from Morrow’s Outfitters.

The Maid of Honour wore a dress from ASOS. Her earrings were from Wolf & Badger.

Sage with Zest provided our catering.

MENU:

Starter:

Beetroot Cured salmon or broccoli and stilton soup

Main:

Duck breast with a port and redcurrant sauce served with creamy cheddar mash and watercress

Dessert:

Chocolate torte with lemon sorbet

Our cake was created by Rosanne Hollowell, we had two tiers – one tier was coffee and the other lemon.

We had Bacchus Bars serve cocktails.

Robin Goodlad was our photographer.

Gee Brothers created our Invitations and Paperless Post provided our Save the Dates.

Saying our vows in the wedding service in our local church. Driving away from the church waving goodbye in the red 2cv car (being chauffeured by my brother). Having our wedding breakfast with our 13 family and friends in the beautiful grounds at Brympton House on a glorious sunny day alongside an impromptu game of Kubb on the lawn! But one of the most standout moments was having our first dance to Eric Clapton- Wonderful Tonight under the moon light, next to a cosy bonfire.

Try not to get too bogged down in the minor details, enjoy the process of planning your special day as well as having the time of your lives on the day itself - it goes so quickly!

Wedding List: The Wedding Present Company

Venue: Brympton House 

Hair and Make Up: Gabby

Bridal Fashion: BHLDN & Bella Belle

Bridesmaids Fashion: ASOS & Wolf & Badger 

Groom's Fashion: Sir Plus & Vineyard Vines

Caterer: Sage with Zest 

Wedding Cake: Rosanne Hollowell

Bar: Bacchus Bars

Photographer: Robin Goodlad

Wedding Stationery: Gee Brothers & Paperless Post