Readings & Music
Although we weren't having a church wedding, we were still keen that the ceremony reflected the importance of that part of the day. I asked my dad to help suggest some classical music: we had a playlist including Rossini, Handel and Dvorak in the background while guests were arriving, and I walked down the aisle to Boccherini's String Quintet in C Major G 324. We also chose two of our closest friends to each do a reading: I chose an excerpt from 'The Amber Spyglass' by Philip Pullman, and John chose an excerpt from 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' by Louis de Bernieres.
Favourite Moment Of Our Day
The ceremony was incredibly meaningful and, personally, I loved the build-up to it – getting ready with my bridesmaids and my mum, and having other friends and family pop in and out. We created such a fun atmosphere, aided by the amazing glam squad of Suzanne Smith MUA (a good friend of my maid of honour) and the girls from Blow Dry Express. That morning definitely goes down as one of my highlights of the day. And then starting to relax post-ceremony, actually getting to spend time with all of the guests, hearing the brilliant speeches – and barely leaving the dance floor!
