Summer LOVING

Rachel and David had a dreamy wedding at Rosedew Farm with their closest friends and family Images courtesy of KEM Radford Photography

Rachel and David used to work together, but their relationship didn’t blossom until they met again at an exercise class. They were paired together and quickly became inseparable. David declared his love by proposing on Rachel’s 30th birthday at her favourite spa venue. Here Rachel shares some of her favourite moments from their big day...

We wanted a venue that we could put our stamp on and hire over a few days. When we visited Rosedew Farm, we knew it was the venue for us. The owner was fantastic and made us feel so welcome, and we were able to stay the night before and on the night of the wedding, which was perfect.

Our centrepieces were pastel blooms from Amanda French Flowers.

For our favours, we gave our guests Marie Curie pins.

Rosedew Farm provided our catering. We had canapés to start, a roast dinner with chicken and beef for the main, and lemon tart with raspberry sauce for dessert.

Instead of a traditional table plan, we created a display using pictures of our guests.

We chose a simple cake design that had a rustic feel.

I loved the style of my dress, but as it was already so beautiful, I didn’t want to add too much to it, so I chose to wear a subtle belt around my waist.

To keep everyone entertained, we hired The Session Band to perform. They sang Sweet Caroline, and everyone got up to dance; this happened at the beginning and end of the night, which is such a special memory that I will never forget. I also had a dance with my dad, which was something I had always wanted to do.

Having our photographs taken was one of our favourite moments. Someone told us to make sure we had time throughout the day to take everything in, which was brilliant advice.

As it was Covid times, we were only able to have 50 people, but this made the day extra special, and we had the best time celebrating with family and close friends.

RACHEL AND DAVID’S CONTACTS

Venue and catering, Rosedew Farm, www.rosedewfarm.co.uk | Photographer, KEM Radford Photography, www.kemradfordphotography.co.uk

Bride’s dress and accessories, Wynter Isabelle Bridal, www.wynterisabellebridal.com | Dress alterations, Dare to be Different, www.facebook.com/daretobedifferent.online | Bridesmaids’ dresses, ASOS, www.asos.com | Mother-of-the-bride/groom’s dress, The Queen B Boutique, www.thequeenb.co.uk | Hair stylist, Carol Hancock, www.instagram.com/carol_pamperandgroom

Make-up artists, Sian Driscoll, www.instagram.com/sianmariedhmua and Janet White-Ashby & Co., www.janetwhiteashby.co.uk

Cake, Bella Cakes, www.facebook.com/bespokebellacakes | Flowers, Amanda French Flowers, www.amandafrenchflowers.co.uk

Entertainment, The Session Band, www.sessionuk.com

Creative, relaxed and romantic style that focuses on the use of natural light and shadows.

Having developed my skills for over 13 years and capturing over 300 weddings all over Wales & the UK, I shoot real life, captured as you remembered it. My aim is to remind you of all the fun you, your family and all your guests had on your wedding day.

I create classic portraits that are full of life, dramatic and un-posed, with a cinematic timeless feel to them - capturing memories to keep forever.

Visit www.kemradfordphotography.co.uk or contact 07530 680596