FROM THE ALBUM OF... DEMMI AND GRANT

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Images and video courtesy of Blooming Moments Films

Demmi and Grant were born in the same hospital, on the same day, “So technically we could have met at birth,” Demmi tells us. Their families lived in the same small village and they went to the same primary school, they even have a photo of them together at six years old. But then, Demmi went away to boarding school and Grant went to a local school and they didn’t meet again until they were 15. Demmi got a job in the local shop and Grant would meet her to walk her home at the end of her shift. When they were 16 he asked her to be his girlfriend and they’ve been together ever since. Now, they’ve purchased a house in the village they grew up in – “It’s come full circle,” Demmi says.

Grant proposed in the Dominican Republic on the beach, in a decorated hut. He only waited until the second day of the holiday as he’d had to hide the ring and was constantly worried Demmi would find it. He asked her dad for her hand in marriage, so they immediately FaceTimed and the bride-to-be spent the rest of the holiday on cloud nine.

They chose Old Bridge as the all-important venue for their big day and set the date for 2nd July, 2022. Demmi explains, “Old Bridge is a family-run venue, they’re so relaxed and let you plan the day you want. You can pop in whenever you want, ask all the questions you need to and they really open up their home and family to you, not only for the day, but in the lead up too. We had to postpone twice due to Covid and the team were so lovely, so

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ROMANTIC ROSES Roses are Demmi’s favourite flowers, so these were the main feature of the floral arrangements. They adorned the simple and elegant cake too, which was served for dessert following the wedding breakfast. These beautiful blooms also sat in acrylic vases at the centre of each reception table.

Tables were named after Beauty and the Beast characters in honour of Demmi’s favourite Disney film and the guests had two place names each, one their full name and one their nickname. They were also treated to a scratch card each in memory of the bride’s nanny, who most mornings would get hers at the corner shop. They were even purchased at the same one.

PRETTY AND ELEGANT Demmi looked stunning in a Willow by Watters dress. “I didn’t choose the style, it chose me,” she says. Sleeves were added in the same lace as the bodice and the bride fell in love with two veils. She finished the look with a Swarovski bracelet, a gift from her dad, and Swarovski earrings, gifted by Grant.

IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE... A string quartet played as guests arrived, throughout the ceremony and during the welcome drinks, performing film scores and modern hits. Later, singing waiters surprised everyone. Soon, guests were up on the chairs dancing and waving napkins.

An acoustic singer performed while evening guests arrived and a live band played in the evening – “Some didn’t leave the dancefloor,” Demmi remembers.

MEMORIES TO TREASURE Demmi shares, “Just before we walked down the aisle, me and my dad looked at each other and smiled, it was a moment he’s always dreamed of. Then, seeing Grant cry as I walked towards him is something I’ll never forget.

“I did the speeches as Grant didn’t want to. Instead he gave me a beautiful letter in the morning, it felt so personal and beautiful. I think there’s too much pressure on grooms to do a speech. Our first dance, singing to each other was another highlight. After postponing twice, we just said: ‘We finally did it!’”

SUPPLIER DIRECTORY

Venue, Old Bridge, www.old-bridge.co.uk | Videographer, Blooming Moments Films, www.bloomingmomentsfilms.com | Dress, Lace & Grace Bridal Boutique, www.laceandgracebridal.co.uk | Handmade veil, Eleanor Florence, www.eleanorflorence.co.uk | Hair stylist, Tracy Pallari Hair Stylist, www.tracypallari.com | Make-up artists, Sally Bracey MUA, www.instagram.com/sallybraceymua | Amber Mary MUA, www.instagram.com/ambermarymua | Suits, Bakers of Bond Street, https://bakers-of-bond-st-menswear.business.site | Cake, Little Buttercup Cakery, www.littlebuttercupcakery.co.uk | Flowers, Dahlia Florists, www.instagram.com/dahliaflorist | Just Maria, www.justmaria.co.uk | Transport, Elite Wedding Cars, www.rrelite.co.uk | Catering, Home Table Dining, www.hometabledining.com | Venue styling, Unique Designs by Tina, www.uniquedesignsbytina.com | NB Décor, www.instagram.com/NBpartydecor | Stationery, Victoria Cotes-James | Entertainment, Bravo Singing Waiters, www.bravosingingwaiters.co.uk The Bristol String Quartet, www.bristolstringquartet.com