BLOOMING BEAUTIFUL

from Your East Midlands Wedding - December/January 2022/23 (Issue 53)

by County Wedding Magazines

PURE LUXURY

Michelle and Peter tied the knot at The Royal Arms Sutton Cheney

Images courtesy of LB Photography

Michelle and Peter first met in January 2016 when Peter was working as a heating engineer for Npower and came to replace Michelle’s boiler. He left some important tools behind so he’d have to return. Michelle loved his deep accent while Peter liked how happy and fun she was, so they arranged to go on a date the following weekend – the rest is history!

Michelle calls Peter ‘Mr Ridiculous’, which started as they’ve never missed a train or plane together despite multiple opportunities – it seemed a bit ridiculous. Once, they overslept and got a taxi to the wrong airport but still managed to make the flight. Peter always missed stuff before meeting Michelle; his good timing started when they met. As they’re a team, the term “Mr and Mrs Ridiculous” started.

Peter proposed on holiday in Mexico during a surprise candlelit dinner on the beach. In between courses, Peter started quoting Deadpool (a film they both love) and pulled out a ring pop before he asked Michelle to marry him – just like the film. He asked her again a little while later, this time on one knee and with a diamond ring. Of course, she said yes!

SETTING THE SCENE

Michelle and Peter tied the knot at The Royal Arms Sutton Cheney. Located in Leicestershire with picturesque views, the venue offers the perfect settings for ceremonies and receptions. The passionate team work hard to ensure all events go perfectly. The couple first visited the property during an overnight stay and had a fantastic time. Michelle says, “We thought if we can have so much fun on our own, imagine how brilliant it would be to get married here with all our family and friends.”

Bramble & Twine created the stunning florals, which included plenty of wildflowers with Irises for Michelle’s grandma Iris who couldn’t attend the wedding, and rosemary for remembrance of family members no longer here, including Peter’s father. The pair named each table after English wildflowers, chosen for their meaning such as lavender for devotion.

The wedding breakfast room looked beautiful with floral centrepieces, a homemade table plan and balloons for the childrens’ table.

The Royal Arms provided a three-course wedding breakfast, which featured Cesar salad to start, a roast dinner for the main and profiteroles for dessert.

A nice touch on the day was the lottery tickets given to guests as favours so that everyone could be ‘lucky in love’.

LOOKING THE PART

Every bride wants to look her big-day best, so it’s essential to find a gown that’s both beautiful and comfortable – especially when it comes to dancing the night away.

Michelle wore a Lyn Ashworth England dress called Mimosa, which she purchased from Maisie Darling Bridal Boutique in Lutterworth. Charlotte, the owner, was excellent and helped the bride personalise her dream gown. Michelle felt fabulous and glamorous on the day, especially as she doesn’t usually wear make-up or her hair up.

The groom wore a navy suit made specifically for him from Savile Row. He had a gold tie, while the rest of the groomsmen had pink ones to match the bridesmaids’ dresses and the blush overskirt the bride wore after the ceremony.

TIME TO CELEBRATE

Weddings can be long events, so it’s important to keep guests entertained throughout the day – Michelle and Peter did just that!

A magician performed during the drinks reception, which added plenty of fun to the day, plus a band and DJ played in the evening. The pair’s nearest and dearest had an amazing time on the dancefloor.

There were also fun games and a bouncy castle, which was a hit with the adults and children alike. A highlight for the couple on the day was on the bouncy castle in their wedding attire.

After the ceremony, one of the bridesmaids surprised the bride with a chimney sweep to highlight Michelle’s love for Mary Poppins and as a symbol of good luck.

There was so much love shared between the couple and guests, who made such an effort to make the newlyweds feel extra loved. The bride says, “A special moment on the day was when my uncle Paul played the guitar as I walked down the aisle with my dad before swapping to my son halfway down.”

A very emotional moment on the day was when Michelle’s friend Nicky, who wasn’t sure if she’d be able to make it, managed to get to the wedding. The bride was also emotional when she opened a special wedding gift, a handmade quilt that the couple now treasure.

When the wedding finished at 1 am, Michelle’s brother started a car park party from his car for the couple and the last remaining guests who weren’t ready for the day to be over. Music and drinks with family and friends under the stars are memories that will never be forgotten.

After the special day, Michelle and Peter went on their honeymoon to Kos in Greece for a week. The bride says, “The highlight was definitely a trip to the mountain village of Zia, where we had a wonderful meal watching the sun set before going to our villa for champagne under the stars.” 26

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