IT WAS always you

Kim and Andy chose the rustic vibe they’d always dreamed of for their August wedding day

Images courtesy of Zara Rowlands Photography

Kim and Andy met in primary school, at the age of four.

“Apparently I tried to kiss him under a table in our classroom, so I obviously made an impression,” Kim says. They’d spent their childhood years as great friends, and by adulthood, love had blossomed.

Andy proposed in Marbella. He took Kim to a restaurant overlooking the sea and popped the question just as the sun set.

As a carpenter, the exposed beams in the barn at Wick Farm caught Andy’s eye when they visited for the first time. “We absolutely loved the venue, it’s just so beautiful, and I always wanted a rustic style wedding,” Kim continues. Read on as the bride tells us more about the big day, 28th August, 2022...

Our photographer, Zara, and videographer, Kien, really saved the day! A matter of weeks beforehand, we found out via social media that the ones we’d booked had gone bankrupt. Zara and Kien both got in touch after seeing a post I’d made on a group looking for a replacement and managed to meet us before booking to put our minds at ease.

I also added a belt for a little bit of sparkle, as well as a handmade necklace that hung down my back. As the dress was backless it really finished off the look.

My bridesmaids wore dusky mauve backless dresses.

Andy wore a blue Marc Darcy suit with a grey waistcoat and navy tie. His groomsmen were dressed to match, except for their buttonholes.

I’m very fortunate to have an amazing mum who handcrafted all of our decorative touches.

Our photo booth looked like an old-fashioned camera, which really suited the venue. We also hired a DJ for the evening and obviously a sweet cart because you’re never too old for sweets!

I wanted a simple-looking cake that fitted with the venue, so I opted for a four-tier semi-naked bake adorned with flowers to match my bouquet. The topper read: 'It was always you.'

I knew Zara was the perfect photographer for us and her work is absolutely breathtaking. I had the most beautiful pictures, better than I could have imagined, and a stunning wedding film to remember the day.

The day passed too quickly. I know everyone says that, but it really did. We remember feeling so happy and I actually felt beautiful.

THE W-DAY TEAM

Venue, Wick Farm Bath, https://wickfarmbath.co.uk | Photographer, Zara Rowlands Photography, www.zararowlandsphotography.co.uk | Dress, Bridal Lounge, www.bridal-lounge.co.uk | Hair stylist, Bath Bridal Hair and Makeup, https://bathbridalhair.com | Make-up artist, Makeup by Emma, www.mymakeupbyemma.co.uk | Cake, Homemade Cakes by Sophie Prince, www.facebook.com/homemadecakes23 | Videography, KB Wedding Videography, www.kbweddingvideography.com

Catering, Strawberry Field Catering, www.strawberryfieldcatering.co.uk