WHERE: The Priory Barn, Herts
WHEN: 3rd June 2006
HOW THEY MET
Mark and Karen met whilst they were at school.
THE PROPOSAL
Karen proposed to Mark whilst on a night out in Prague.
SHE WORE
Karen’s stunning ivory dress came from Airs and Graces in Berkhamstead. The Basque style top half had pretty beading and embroidery which flowed down into a straight skirt.
ACCESSORIES
Karen wore pretty sparkly flower clips in her hair with a flower silver diamonte necklace and matching earrings.
HE WORE
Mark hired the suits from Pronuptia, they wore classic grey long jackets with pinstriped trousers. To match his bride Mark wore an ivory waistcoat and cravat whilst the best men wore light blue.
THE BRIDESMAIDS
The five adults wore gorgeous light blue Debenhams debut bustle dresses with matching wraps. The younger one wore a cute ivory dress with light blue sash.
THE FLOWERS
White yellow centered Gerbera's for bridesmaids, table centres, daisy chain and men's button holes. For Karen’s bouquet she added yellow roses.
TRANSPORT
Karen arrived at the venue in a Silver hackney cab.
RECEPTION DECOR
Karen and Mark had simple table centres of small square vases with 3 gerbera's in on slate mats. They also had a gerbera daisy chain outside on the gazebo.
THE CAKE
Two out of the three tiers were a delicious chocolate cake decorated in blue icing, the middle one was sponge and decorated in ivory icing. Each tier had blue and white flowers on with a pretty arrangement on the top.
FAVOURS
Ladies were given blue and clear glass tea light holders with a tea light in them, each were placed in blue tulle bags. The men had Scotch Whiskey with a little tartan ribbon around the neck.
BRIDES TIP
“Don't worry too much about the details, it all comes together then great, it’s not the end of the world if it doesn't. Make sure you at least say hello to every guest, including talking to your husband. Above all have fun.”
SPECIAL MOMENTS
“Almost disastrous moment when the grooms uncle tripped on the stage next to the cake table and nearly knocked it flying!”
THE HONEYMOON
Karen and Mark went to Alaska on a cruise, they had an amazing holiday, full of wonderful experiences, the crew spoilt them rotten.
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