ENDLESS LOVE

from Your Herts and Beds Wedding - February/March 2022 (Issue 90)

BACK-TO-NATURE BOLTHOLE

love ENDLESS

Lucinda and Sef’s intimate woodland-themed wedding was full of romantic touches

Images courtesy of John Woodward Photography

Lucinda and Sef worked at the same marketing agency and first met at a location shoot on a Welsh mountain. Lucinda says, “We were the only two that headed straight to the bar when we got back to the hotel, and we just started chatting. The conversation was effortless, and we discovered how much we had in common. Lucinda adds, “We became great friends over time and then fell in love – friendship is the foundation of our relationship.” Sef proposed on 21st December 2019, while the couple were walking their dog Crumble. Lucinda says, “After letting me walk ahead, Sef called me back saying he’d found one of those Geocache boxes. But it turns out that he’d actually made a camouflage box and hid the ring inside.” She adds, “I thought we’d found someone else’s engagement ring until Sef was on one knee – it was a total surprise.”

Here Lucinda shares details about their special day…

The Conservatory at Offley Place Country House Hotel had an intimate feel and was perfect for our ceremony. We also loved how we could revisit the space in the future.

Crumble wore a dark green bow tie on the day and was our little ring bearer. We originally planned a Christmas-themed wedding in December 2020, but we ended up postponing the day due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

I accessorised my dress with a lace-trimmed veil and my grandmother’s earrings – I was thrilled with the whole look.

I let my bridesmaids pick any dark green dress that they felt most comfortable in, and they all looked amazing.

Rather than having table names, we had pictures of our dog Crumble dressed in different guises.

Sef was very nervous in the morning, but he relaxed and was grinning from ear to ear as soon as he saw me.

Sef’s speech was so funny and very well prepared!

I was so excited in the morning and relieved that the day was finally happening after rescheduling four times.

Walking down the aisle and seeing everyone for the first time was so emotional, and I managed to hold it all together to enjoy the moment.

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