Our Story

We worked together, stayed friends and things developed from there!

The Proposal

Alex proposed to Kate on New Years Eve 2004, under a willow tree in St James’ Park, with fireworks going off around us – it was a very romantic surprise!

The Outfits

The Bride – My dress was diamond white, strapless with a lace up back. Full skirt (needing a hoop) and long train. There was a beaded detail on the dress – I loved my dress!

The Bridesmaids – They wore dark red sparkly satin dresses.

The Groom and Groomsmen – Wore traditional suits with dark red cravats.

The Wedding and Reception Venues

Ceremony – We got married in Britford Church. It is a beautiful church in a lovely setting – felt really special.

Reception – Didn’t like any of the hotels in the Salisbury area and wanted something different. Trafalgar Park was recommended by a friend.

We loved the venue as soon as we saw it – liked all the individual rooms, stunning gardens – it was just right!

The Decorative Touches

Room decorations – Flowers and candles in candelabras.

Table centrepieces – Candelabras with red candles and sweet peas.

Favours – Wiltshire Corn Love Knots.

The Cake

A square chocolate cake with chocolate curls and a glass centrepiece filled with chocolates.

The Transport

Austin cars of some sort!

Advice to other couples

Don’t get caught up with all the material things, remember why you are getting married in the first place.

The Suppliers

Wedding Reception Venue – Trafalgar Park

Venue found through Country House Wedding Venues

Bride’s dress – Confetti & Lace Salisbury

Bride’s accessories – Confetti & Lace, Salisbury

Groom’s suit – Moss Bros, Salisbury

Bridesmaid’s dresses – Tiffany’s, Salisbury

Other outfits – Moss Bros, Salisbury

Wedding rings – Ernest Jones

Wedding cake – Sean Demaine

Flowers – Rachel Phillips

Invitations – WH Smith

Wedding list – John Lewis