What
are your first names?
Jo
& Ian... prefers to be known as Womble!
Where
and when did you get engaged?
15th
February 2012, a trip to Gloucester.
What
was your wedding date?
8th
December 2012
Where
did you get married?
Donnington
Grove Hotel, Newbury, Berkshire.
Why
did you choose your venue?
I
had been to a Christmas party the year before and thought it was a
lovely place, Womble asked me to marry him and I remembered how
beautiful it was, suggested this as a possibility. The day after we
got engaged we visited the hotel and booked it there and then.
Did
you have a “theme”?
In
my now husband's words, the theme is "wedding!".
What
was your wedding colour scheme?
Silver,
purple and black.
Why
did you choose Simply Bows and Chair Covers and what were they like
to work with?
We
found you via the Internet and although you were the first vendor we
met, you were our only choice based on the rapport and connection
made on meeting, we liked your ideas, very personable and definitely
professional. You did us proud on the day, everyone commented how
beautiful the room looked.
What
sort of dress did you choose and where from?
Maggie
Sottero, ivory dress with beading on the bodice and train, from Satin
and Lace Newbury.
What
did your bridesmaids wear?
I
chose not to have bridesmaids, in favour of the whole of both our
families on the top table. I did have flower girls and a ring bearer.
Who
was your photographer?
Photos
at your Service, Mike & Heather Starinovich, a husband and wife
team who were fabulous. They work as a tag team. Mike will be there
with the groom to take pictures, whilst Heather devotes her time to
the bride. During the service and reception they work together to
give the best, overall picture of the day. Would say with confidence
that they are now firm friends of mine and my husband's.
What
“special touches” did you add to your day?
Pictures
of us around the marquee, lottery tickets, dragon pendants and
specially designed pens for wedding favours. We put colouring books
on the tables for younger guests, as well as a chill out room in case
they wanted a rest, DVD player on standby. We had a photo booth -
guests took a photo away with them and stuck their picture next to
their message in our guest book. We had a large ceramic plate that
guests signed on the way in.
What
was your favourite part of the day?
Marrying
Womble, the service. Also the speeches were beautiful tributes to us
and our families
Where
did you go on honeymoon?
Australia
- Perth, Fremantle, Melbourne, Sydney.
What
would be your top tip for another bride to be?
On
the day let others take charge, so you can enjoy your day. I had
arranged all of it so was keen to see it go well and according to
plan. Due to this the day went soooooo quickly. I am so pleased we
had a videographer so we can watch it and remember. It's important to
enjoy your special day and nerves WILL take over. Leave yourself
plenty of time to get ready, even though I tried to do this I was
still late, due a wardrobe malfunction!
