YOU AND ME, ALWAYS

You and me, alwaysAmy and Max styled their day in a palette of rich burgundy and forest green

Images courtesy of Bill Farnham Photography

Amy and Max’s blind date almost didn’t happen when arrangements were cancelled and rescheduled several times. But the determined mutual friend who set them up eventually managed to get them together on a double date with her and her boyfriend. Perseverance paid off as the two hit it off right away and discovered much in common.

Max proposed to Amy in romantic Lake Garda as the couple sat on their hotel room’s balcony sipping champagne. She said “yes” as a light rain started to fall, and a rainbow formed stretching across the lake. Amy says, “I’d like to say it was a surprise, but I did have an inkling thanks to my father who started acting strangely one day after receiving a call from Max. So, I made sure I got my nails done before our trip away!”

Pelham House in Lewes hosted the couple’s big day. Amy tells us, “It had been refurbished very recently and we were impressed with its subtle elegance and the history, as well as the convenience of the location for friends and family.”

Read on as bride Amy shares her account of, 14th December 2019, W-day...

Max was dressed in a Hugo Boss suit, which was a darker shade of grey than his groomsmen’s, allowing him to stand out.

Our centrepieces were antique glass bowls filled with beautiful deep red and blush roses with green foliage. These were surrounded by tea lights in glass holders. I wore a stunning silk Suzanne Neville gown with a boat neck, sleeves and a fitted waist that flowed into a full skirt complete with train. It was simple and classic, yet made a statement, which appealed to me.

We both loved our wedding ceremony. It was such a special and emotional moment.

The table plan and place names were designed in the same style – ivory backed onto navy card.

Our cake was a semi-naked three-tier bake decorated with fresh flowers.

Our floral arrangements were fairly deconstructed in style and featured burgundy and blush blooms with plenty of foliage.

My bridesmaids wore emerald green, full-length silk slip dresses with cowl backs.

Pelham House did our catering and served us canapés followed by a four-course meal and Turkish meze in the evening.

A DJ provided the evening’s entertainment. Everyone had a great time. We really enjoyed going off with our photographer to have our photos taken and have a bit of time alone together. Our photographer Bill and wife Theresa were amazing and made us feel so comfortable throughout the day. It felt as though they were friends we’d known for years.

I planned everything early meaning there was less pressure as the big day drew closer, so that’s my top tip! I’d also say: it’s not worth obsessing over the small details, as people won’t remember them.

AMY AND MAX’S SUPPLIERS

Venue, Pelham House, https://pelhamhouse.co.uk Photographer, Bill Farnham Photography, https://billfarnhamphotography.com | Dress, Mathilda Rose Bridal Boutique, www.mathildarose.co.uk | Hair stylist, Gavin Harvey Wedding Hair, www.instagram.com/gavinharviehair Make-up artist, Nadia Harper, www.nadiaharpermua.com Suits, Hugo Boss, https://hugoboss.com | Cake, Emily’s Mixing Bowl, http://emilysmixingbowl.co.uk Wedding rings, W.E Clark & Son, www.weclarkandson.co.uk Venue styling, Wedding Dressings, http://weddingdressings.co.uk | Entertainment, Limelight DJ, http://limelightuk.net