Real wedding: a sparkling winter celebration at Stoke Place with an Ian Stuart dress

Launch Gallery <img alt="" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35678 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189846-993cdca.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189846-993cdca.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189846-993cdca.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189846-993cdca.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189846-993cdca.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189846-993cdca.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189846-993cdca.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189846-993cdca.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189846-993cdca.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189846-993cdca.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189846-993cdca.jpg?quality=90&w=1618&h=1080"> “Perfect winter wonderfulness”: that’s how Gabrielle and Carl describe their detail-filled day at stunning country house Stoke Place , Buckinghamshire. The couple used sequins and seasonal blooms to create a look that was seriously sparkling but still sophisticated. Ready to dive into the prettiness? Follow us… Photography | Hannah McClune <img alt="" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35682 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189823-7de1e7e.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189823-7de1e7e.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189823-7de1e7e.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189823-7de1e7e.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189823-7de1e7e.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189823-7de1e7e.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189823-7de1e7e.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189823-7de1e7e.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189823-7de1e7e.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189823-7de1e7e.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189823-7de1e7e.jpg?quality=90&w=721&h=1080"> First things first: let’s talk about Gabrielle’s gorgeous Ian Stuart dress. She chose a romantic, glamorous ballgown with a soft tulle overlay decorated in intricate hand-beaded lace. Gabrielle had actually already bought a dress before she found this little beauty. “I had a niggling feeling that something else would be out there, so I kept looking,” she says. “When I put this one on I didn’t want to take it off.” <img alt="" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35687 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189824-a858fe2.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189824-a858fe2.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189824-a858fe2.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189824-a858fe2.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189824-a858fe2.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189824-a858fe2.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189824-a858fe2.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189824-a858fe2.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189824-a858fe2.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189824-a858fe2.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189824-a858fe2.jpg?quality=90&w=1618&h=1080"> Check out the delicate detailing on the dress – just beautiful. <img alt="" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35691 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189826-22a9615.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189826-22a9615.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189826-22a9615.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189826-22a9615.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189826-22a9615.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189826-22a9615.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189826-22a9615.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189826-22a9615.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189826-22a9615.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189826-22a9615.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189826-22a9615.jpg?quality=90&w=721&h=1080"> The finishing touches? A short Ian Stuart veil, and earrings and bracelet from Olivier Laudus . <img alt="Ta-dah! The finished look" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35694 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189831-659ea0c.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189831-659ea0c.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189831-659ea0c.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189831-659ea0c.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189831-659ea0c.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189831-659ea0c.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189831-659ea0c.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189831-659ea0c.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189831-659ea0c.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189831-659ea0c.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="Ta-dah! The finished look" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189831-659ea0c.jpg?quality=90&w=719&h=1080"> Ta-dah! The finished look – <img alt="From the back" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35698 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189840-d86c5f5.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189840-d86c5f5.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189840-d86c5f5.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189840-d86c5f5.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189840-d86c5f5.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189840-d86c5f5.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189840-d86c5f5.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189840-d86c5f5.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189840-d86c5f5.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189840-d86c5f5.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="From the back" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189840-d86c5f5.jpg?quality=90&w=721&h=1080"> From the back – <img alt="" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35701 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189825-69224ed.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189825-69224ed.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189825-69224ed.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189825-69224ed.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189825-69224ed.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189825-69224ed.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189825-69224ed.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189825-69224ed.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189825-69224ed.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189825-69224ed.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189825-69224ed.jpg?quality=90&w=721&h=1080"> Gabrielle’s lucky bridesmaids got to wear these fabulous frocks from JS Collections at House of Fraser . “We searched for ages to find sparkly, metallic dresses,” says Gabrielle. “These looked fantastic on.” <img alt="" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35703 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189830-a1c163d.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189830-a1c163d.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189830-a1c163d.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189830-a1c163d.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189830-a1c163d.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189830-a1c163d.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189830-a1c163d.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189830-a1c163d.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189830-a1c163d.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189830-a1c163d.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189830-a1c163d.jpg?quality=90&w=721&h=1080"> As the weather was cold and crisp, the bridesmaids snuggled up in chic boleros from John Lewis . <img alt="" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35707 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189833-2184da1.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189833-2184da1.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189833-2184da1.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189833-2184da1.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189833-2184da1.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189833-2184da1.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189833-2184da1.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189833-2184da1.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189833-2184da1.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189833-2184da1.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189833-2184da1.jpg?quality=90&w=1618&h=1080"> Carl wore a stylish three-piece tailored suit from Gieves and Hawkes . His trusty groomsmen matched him in suits hired from Young’s at Debenhams . <img alt="" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35710 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189827-40c4071.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189827-40c4071.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189827-40c4071.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189827-40c4071.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189827-40c4071.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189827-40c4071.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189827-40c4071.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189827-40c4071.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189827-40c4071.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189827-40c4071.jpg?quality=90&w=1623&h=1080"> Right, that’s the outfits sorted, now for the celebration! Gabrielle and Carl’s wedding day began with a church ceremony. “We were very fortunate – as it was the last Sunday of Advent, the church was already decorated,” says Gabrielle. <img alt="" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35714 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189829-a3c85fc.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189829-a3c85fc.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189829-a3c85fc.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189829-a3c85fc.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189829-a3c85fc.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189829-a3c85fc.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189829-a3c85fc.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189829-a3c85fc.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189829-a3c85fc.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189829-a3c85fc.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189829-a3c85fc.jpg?quality=90&w=1618&h=1080"> Carl’s wedding highlight? “Seeing Gabrielle for the first time walking down the aisle.” His bride, however, was trying not to look up, as she was afraid she would cry. <img alt="The newlyweds. Aw." class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35716 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189832-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189832-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189832-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189832-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189832-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189832-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189832-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189832-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189832-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189832-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="The newlyweds. Aw." width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189832-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&w=1623&h=1080"> The newlyweds. Aw. – <img alt="" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35720 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189822-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189822-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189822-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189822-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189822-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189822-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189822-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189822-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189822-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189822-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189822-70bb4dc.jpg?quality=90&w=1618&h=1080"> The couple’s theme was elegant with a touch of glamour – and the stationery certainly met that brief. “All our stationery co-ordinated and featured silver snowflakes on ribbon with touches of peals and diamantes,” says Gabrielle. Stationery | Orchards Cards <img alt="" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35724 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189843-d57a67c.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189843-d57a67c.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189843-d57a67c.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189843-d57a67c.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189843-d57a67c.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189843-d57a67c.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189843-d57a67c.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189843-d57a67c.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189843-d57a67c.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189843-d57a67c.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189843-d57a67c.jpg?quality=90&w=1618&h=1080"> At Y&YW we love a bit of sparkle, and this mix of silver and champagne gold is right up our street. “As it was Christmas week, I wanted to use as many sequins and sparkles as I could, but ensure the look was still sophisticated,” explains Gabrielle. Pro tip: metallics are a great choice for a colour palette as they’re easy to mix and match. The amazing sequin tablecloths are from Amie Bone Flowers . <img alt="" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35728 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189834-83738c9.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189834-83738c9.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189834-83738c9.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189834-83738c9.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189834-83738c9.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189834-83738c9.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189834-83738c9.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189834-83738c9.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189834-83738c9.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189834-83738c9.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189834-83738c9.jpg?quality=90&w=721&h=1080"> Florist Seventh Heaven kept the blooms chic and simple, to balance the sparkle. Arrangements included roses and hydrangea – ideal seasonal flowers for winter weddings – in sundae dishes. Fresh foliage contrasted with the white flowers and gave a light, modern edge to the look. <img alt="" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35732 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189836-7c2135f.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189836-7c2135f.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189836-7c2135f.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189836-7c2135f.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189836-7c2135f.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189836-7c2135f.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189836-7c2135f.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189836-7c2135f.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189836-7c2135f.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189836-7c2135f.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189836-7c2135f.jpg?quality=90&w=1618&h=1080"> Check out those tables! As well as those sequinned table cloths, there were mirrored plates under the centrepieces, tea lights and silver charger plates. Now that’s how you nail a winter-but-not-too-Christmas look. <img alt="" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35735 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189841-ba158ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189841-ba158ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189841-ba158ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189841-ba158ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189841-ba158ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189841-ba158ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189841-ba158ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189841-ba158ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189841-ba158ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189841-ba158ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189841-ba158ef.jpg?quality=90&w=720&h=1080"> The florist also created an eye-catching centrepiece using twisted beech willow and glass baubles containing different flowers. This looked luscious on the card table <img alt="" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35738 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189837-ba6560e.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189837-ba6560e.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189837-ba6560e.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189837-ba6560e.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189837-ba6560e.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189837-ba6560e.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189837-ba6560e.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189837-ba6560e.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189837-ba6560e.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189837-ba6560e.jpg?quality=90&w=1623&h=1080"> A closer look at those adorable floral baubles. <img alt="" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35739 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189845-e323a89.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189845-e323a89.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189845-e323a89.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189845-e323a89.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189845-e323a89.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189845-e323a89.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189845-e323a89.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189845-e323a89.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189845-e323a89.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189845-e323a89.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189845-e323a89.jpg?quality=90&w=720&h=1080"> With tier flavours including chocolate, lemon and fruit, some stunning silver leaf finishing and a chocolate bauble on top, the cake was a real showstopper. Cake | The Cake Fairy <img alt="" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35742 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189844-187652c.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189844-187652c.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189844-187652c.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189844-187652c.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189844-187652c.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189844-187652c.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189844-187652c.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189844-187652c.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189844-187652c.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189844-187652c.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189844-187652c.jpg?quality=90&w=1618&h=1080"> Keeping guests “warm, comfortable and well looked after” was a priority for this couple, so they laid on a selection of treats, from a magician and DJ to a photo booth, sweet table and popcorn machine. Magician | The Deceptionist DJ | Mighty Fine Entertainment P hoto booth | Booth in a Box from Pudding Bridge <img alt="" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35744 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189842-b9dd3f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189842-b9dd3f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189842-b9dd3f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189842-b9dd3f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189842-b9dd3f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189842-b9dd3f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189842-b9dd3f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189842-b9dd3f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189842-b9dd3f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189842-b9dd3f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189842-b9dd3f6.jpg?quality=90&w=720&h=1080"> Carl wanted a fast first dance; Gabrielle wanted to go slow. They compromised with mid-tempo Feeling Good by Michael Bublé. <img alt="Hang on, is that Keith Lemon?" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35747 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189847-a9dc047.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189847-a9dc047.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,2444&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189847-a9dc047.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189847-a9dc047.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189847-a9dc047.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189847-a9dc047.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189847-a9dc047.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189847-a9dc047.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189847-a9dc047.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189847-a9dc047.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="Hang on, is that Keith Lemon?" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189847-a9dc047.jpg?quality=90&w=1620&h=1080"> Hang on, is that Keith Lemon? – This is genius: as a surprise for her groom, Gabrielle hired an impersonator to turn up dressed as Keith Lemon. We’re currently trying to imagine the expression on Carl’s face. Impersonator | Dean Taylor <img alt="Gabrielle's advice" class="size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-grid-src-image img-container__image wp-image-35749 alignnone size-portrait_thumbnail js-gallery-src-image img-container__image" height="390" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189838-2497ba0.jpg?quality=90&lb=300,390&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189838-2497ba0.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1892&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189838-2497ba0.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1445&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189838-2497ba0.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,1222&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189838-2497ba0.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,946&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189838-2497ba0.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,722&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189838-2497ba0.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,461&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189838-2497ba0.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,442&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189838-2497ba0.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,416&background=white 320w, " title="Gabrielle's advice" width="300" data-lightbox-src="https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/16/2018/11/189838-2497ba0.jpg?quality=90&w=1623&h=1080"> Gabrielle’s advice – Having been there and done that, Gabrielle has some wise words for future brides. “Try to plan ahead as much as possible, as it can be a nightmare trying to find things in the last few months. Try buying some things online instead of hiring – often you can find things cheaper. Set aside a night or two every week to talk about the wedding and make decisions together.” Congratulations, Gabrielle and Carl, we wish you every happiness!

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