 WHERE: Matfen Hall, Newcastle WHEN: 7th June 2008 PHOTOGRAPHER: Verity’s Mum!
How they met Verity and James met each other through mutual friends Proposal James proposed to Verity on a romantic weekend away together in London She wore Verity bought her ivory satin dress from The Wedding Studio in Northumberland. The halter neck was adorned with pretty crystal detailing along the bust and had a long train He wore James hired his black suit and teamed it with an ivory waistcoat. The groomsmen wore orange cravats to match the bridesmaids' dresses  Bridesmaids The bridesmaids wore burnt orange dresses with spaghetti straps. The younger bridesmaid wore a three-quarter length ivory dress with sparkles Flowers Verity carried a lovely bouquet of burnt orange calla lilies, in contrast to the bridesmaids who carried ivory calla lilies  Reception décor Tall, elegant candelabras sat on each of the tables, surrounded by a scattering of orange petals. There was also a chocolate fountain, which was a great talking point among the guests Cake Wanting to keep with tradition but add in a twist, the couple opted for a combination of chocolate and fruitcake. Decorated with caramel icing and an unusual lace effect pattern in ivory icing it made for a lovely dessert  Favours Fudge from a Northumberland fudge factory Theme Burnt orange with sparkles and candles  Bride’s tip "Make sure you search for things - I found some real bargains. Don’t buy the first thing you see." Groom’s tip "Let your wife-to-be make the decisions, and agree with everything!" Honeymoon Verity and James had a fun filled fortnight at Disney World in Florida |
