JADE AND MARTIN The tale of

from Your North West Wedding - June/July 2023 (Issue 80)

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Jade and Martin incorporated their love of Beatrix Potter into their big day at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

Images courtesy of Mark Battista Photography

Jade and Martin were introduced through mutual friends.

“Martin gave me a lift to a festival,” says Jade. “Later on, when my car needed looking at, our friend put us back in contact as Martin’s a mobile mechanic. We hit it off right away, and it was as though we’d known each other for years. We were practically living together after a couple of months of dating.”

Martin asked Jade the big question in November 2021. “It wasn’t a fancy proposal, but it meant a lot to me as I wasn’t expecting it,” shares the bride. “He sat next to me on the sofa and handed me a box with the ring in and asked if I would marry him. Of course, I said yes! He then told me that the ring had been in his wardrobe for a week, and I couldn’t believe I never spotted it.”

Here Jade shares some of her favourite moments from their big day...

Martin introduced me to camping and fishing, which I never thought I’d enjoy, but it turns out I love it! We like going and spending time with each other in Windermere, so getting married there was really fitting. We picked Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa as it was right opposite the lake where we fish, and we loved how beautiful the hotel and surroundings were. Growing up, I’ve always been fond of Beatrix Potter, so getting married in a location that she was known for ticked all of our boxes.

We hired Chiavari chairs and a white blossom canopy tree which we placed behind our sweetheart table. We also had bathroom vanity baskets filled with the essentials and a flip-flop basket, glow sticks and inflatable instruments which added a bit of fun to the evening entertainment.

For our centrepieces, we chose glass jars and figurines which we placed on log slices surrounded by eucalyptus and tea light holders.

My gown was called Bianca by Justin Alexander from Bride 2 Be Boutique. I initially wanted a fishtail silhouette, but as soon as I tried my dress on, I knew it was the one, especially because it made my mum cry. I wanted to still be somewhat elegant, so I wore a pearl bracelet and my great grandma’s earrings that she wore on her wedding day.

The bridesmaid chose Ever Pretty dresses in a sage colour with silver kitten heels.

We both welled up when we saw each other at the ceremony and didn’t think it would be possible to feel any closer.

Martin and I hired Andy B Events for the wedding breakfast. He got everyone dancing and waving their napkins around. Andy also recommended Girl On Sax, who he arranged on our behalf, to come and play three different sets in the evening; she was a massive hit with our guests.

The whole day was great, and there were too many wonderful moments to mention. We loved having our photos taken on the jetty, being really looked after by Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa and everyone getting up and dancing during the wedding breakfast.

Seeing and hearing Martin’s speech on the day really touched me, as did my sister’s speech which I wasn’t expecting her to do. My mum and dad made the majority of the wedding happen, from running errands to making the wonderful décor.

We only realised on the day that we had forgotten the Flopsy Bunny figurine for one of our centrepieces, so my grandad had to drive to the Beatrix Potter shop in Bowness just to be told they didn’t have any! Thankfully he was kind and drove over to Hawkshead, where he managed to find one.

We booked a mini-moon to Wales the weekend after the wedding in a glamping pod with a hot tub, which was amazing.

Our top tip for any couple about to get married is to relax and enjoy every moment as it does go by quickly. Consider a sweetheart table as it’s a great opportunity for you both to soak everything in.

JADE AND MARTIN’S CONTACTS

Venue and catering, Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, www.englishlakes.co.uk/low-wood-bay | Photographer, Mark Battista Photography, www.markbattistaphotography.co.uk | Bride’s dress and accessories, Bride 2 Be Boutique, www.bride2beboutique.co.uk | Dress alterations, Sheila Ann Alterations, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067996675513 | Groom’s suit, SG Menswear, www.sgmenswear.co.uk

Bridesmaids’ dresses, Ever Pretty, www.ever-pretty.co.uk | Cake, Sugar Ruffles, www.sugarruffles.com | Make-up artist, Natasha Archer

Make-Up Artist, www.facebook.com/natashaarchermua | Flowers, Country Baskets, www.countrybaskets.co.uk | DJ, Andy B Events, www.andybevents.co.uk | Saxophone, Girl On Sax, www.girlonsax.co.uk