Hello lovely SYW readers! Today I have a fun filled Brighton wedding for you thanks to wonderful Erika at PhotoMadly.
You know its going to be full of vibrance when the wedding preparations start at the colourful Hotel Pelirocco. Kathryn and Lee were lucky enough to even get a few shots on the beach, which is a must if you are getting married near the sea side. Its great to see bold colours used as accents throughout the day and Im loving the red cake.
How would you describe your wedding day?
Terrifying – but in a good way!
What was your favourite part of the day?
When myself and Lee walked into the reception. The nerves were finally gone!
Words of wisdom for couples planning their wedding?
Plan ahead and shop around. Spend money on a good photographer and save money by making things yourself (decorations and favours)
What was the best advice you received for your big day?
Breathe…and champagne to calm the nerves works a treat!
Is there anything you’d change?
I would have been calmer beforehand and not let the nerves get to me.
The Detail
Wedding Dress: Bella Donna – ‘Galena’ Handmade vintage style sleeveless lace bolero
Brides Shoes: Carvela ‘Attitude’ from Kurt Geiger
Jewellery: Mostly vintage items. The earrings from vintage bridal company
Hair: Down with natural loose curls and a vintage champagne diamond hair brooch on the side
Makeup: Anneka Seward
Grooms Suit: Moss Bros
Grooms Shoes: Asos
Bridesmaids: Chocolate brown satin shift fitted dresses from a German designer on Amazon
Groomsman: Moss Bros suit
Flowers: Viva Verde who made my bouquet of dark red calla lilies
Ceremony: St Andrews Old Church
Photographer: Erika Szostak at PhotoMadly
Music: Personalised recordings for ceremony and DJ for the evening
Cake: Sada Ray at Flutterby Bakery
Reception Venue and Catering: Hotel du Vin in Brighton
Favours: Homemade dark brown boxes with cream dragees and ‘mr and mrs’ rock with vintage charms on each box
Invitations: Lovely in London
Hi Dina – Just wanted to say thanks so much for the lovely feature on your blog and also give a shout-out & thank you to Sarah Tobin, my second shooter on this wedding, who helped me tell a more complete story of Kathryn & Lee’s day.