Stephanie and Michael’s Story

The Proposal

Michael proposed to me. We had put up the Christmas Tree and we had just finished having dinner and he asked me. He then told me I had to find my ring (which he had hidden in the tree).

The Outfits

The Bride – It was a fish tail dress with funky lace on the top, it was fitted around my waist in a dark cream colour – my mother made it. With the main theme of the wedding being red, I had Christian Louboutins shoes with a red sole (the most expensive pair of shoes I well ever and have ever owned!). I also wore a back necklace by Stephanie Brown, an Australian designer.

The Groom and Groomsmen – They wore navy suits, ox blood shoes and red ties.

The Bridesmaids – The bridesmaids wore a red dress by Karen Millen and navy shoes by Kurt Geiger

The Wedding and Reception Venue

We wanted a winter wedding and wanted somewhere where it was really contained and you didn’t have to go outside if the weather was bad. Dodmoor House was perfect as it worked no matter the weather. We loved the feel of it and it really suited our style – down to earth and uncomplicated. The date was perfect and memorable and the services offered were really flexible.

The Decorative Touches

Room Decorations – The venue was mainly decorated with candles and lights (we only had a mistletoe ball in the main barn for flowers). We used a football team for the tables as both Michael and I support read teams (Arsenal for me and Nottingham Forest for Michael). The tables were the following: Top Table – Wembley Stadium. My Family – The Emirates. His Family – The City Ground and the Mezzazine was the Millennium Stadium was my bridesmaid is Welsh and she was sitting there.

Table Centrepieces – These were candles in red vases

Favours – We used lottery tickets which were in envelopes which meant we could double them up as place names.

The Cake

Our cake was two red football shirts, which had the name Glynn and the number 12 on it – as we were marred on 12/12/2008.

The Transport

I got ready at the venue but Michael arrived with his family on a canal boat.

Advice to other couples

To make sure that you get things done early on so you’re not rushing at the last minute.

The Suppliers

Wedding Reception Venue – Dodmoor House

Venue found through Country House Wedding Venues

Bride’s Dress – My Mum made it

Groom’s Suit – Hugo Boss suit from Flannels

Bride’s Accessories – The necklace came from Finedon Bridal Shop, the shoes were from Brown’s Bride, London

Bridesmaid’s Dresses – These were bought from Karen Millen

Other Outfits – Navy Suits were from Suits You

Wedding Rings – Birmingham Jewellery Quarter

Wedding Cake – Mark’s & Spencer

Cars – None, but the canal boat we used came from Saisons, Whilton Locks

Invitations – Red perspex with white writing – a friend made them for us.

Wedding List – We requested vouchers for TrailFinders and John Lewis

Disco/DJ – Paul K, from Back on Monday Entertainment

Photographer – Tim Hill Photography

Videographer – Shaun Foulds, Beautiful Life