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"We chose St Tewdrics House for numerous reasons," explains Katie. "We loved the house, courtyard, its character and the fact we could have the ceremony and reception all in one place. The grounds were beautiful, and the wildflower meadow was the perfect setting for us. The customer service we received from our wedding coordinator, Charlotte, was outstanding! She was amazing and made sure the day was flawless. When we did have a hiccup, Charlotte was there to take care of it. All the staff at St Tewdrics House were superb, from Valentino, the bar manager, to the service staff and chefs."

Instead of favours, the couple donated money to two different cat charities, Forgotten Felines Cat Rescue and ARC – Anna's Rescue Centre."

The table plan was made by my maid-of-honour," recalls the bride. "The card used for the numbers was the same as the menu cards on the tables. We featured my cat, Otis, in the middle of the table plan as I'm a bit obsessed with him."

"I wore a Morilee gown called Rosa from Willow in White Bridal Co," recalls Katie. "The dress was the opposite to what I thought I wanted, but as soon as I put it on, I felt so special and emotional. From the detailed lace to the long, intricate train, it felt like it was made for me. To accessorise, I purchased a veil with clusters of pearls that matched my hairpin from VsFilipchenko on Etsy. I was also given a Clogau bracelet from Shaun as a wedding present. It was part of the Princess Diana Collection, and I wore it on the day as my something blue as it had a sapphire on the pendant. I also had a second dress in the evening, which I purchased many years ago. It was perfect for dancing and was light and comfortable."

"We decided not to have entertainment at the drinks reception or wedding breakfast, purely to be cost-effective," shares the bride. "There were lots of people mingling and chatting that it worked out great. We did have a Spotify playlist playing throughout, and then Boutique Disco kept everyone entertained in the evening. Our friends and family loved them, and they played music that got our guests up and dancing."

"I remember feeling quite calm in the morning, however when my make-up was complete, I wanted to cry," explains Katie. "When my mum had her make-up done, I wanted to cry again. I cried a lot, but it was because I was extremely happy. I have never felt so proud of my friends and family. It's a feeling I can't describe, and I wish I could have bottled it and kept it forever. I think by the evening, everyone was so tired from all the tears shed!"The happy couple had the perfect ceremony. "When I started walking down the aisle, Shaun and my dad couldn't hold back the tears," recalls the bride. "I just remember seeing my mum and Shaun, it was as if I had blinders on and couldn't see anyone else in the room, and it was a special moment for us all."

"The speeches were a highlight for me," adds Katie. "I don't think there was a dry eye in the room. I also loved the 15 minutes in the evening where Shaun and I had some time to ourselves. We had a glass of champagne, a cwtch and a chat. It gave us a moment to reflect on what we had just accomplished."

The day didn't go quite according to plan. "The best man, Nathan, got extremely nervous about his speech and started drinking quite early to calm his nerves," says the bride. "When it came to doing his speech, many people commented how it was the funniest speech ever as everyone knew how intoxicated he was. He never got to finish and repeated his lines quite a few times. The master of ceremonies, Rhys, asked the crowd to give a round of applause halfway through and sat him down. It ended up being one of the highlights of the wedding."

"All our suppliers made the day so easy and special," shares Katie. "Kirsty Rowlands Make Up Artist made the bridal party, and I feel so beautiful and was so easy to talk to. Anna Williams Bridal Hair Specialist and Lauren Owens Photography helped get me into my dress and it allowed us to have a much-needed breather. Our videographers, James and Cory from Posh Bear, helped Shaun in the morning, running into the bridal suite with him when I wasn't there and directing us both throughout the day. Hayley from Misselthwaite Flowers Ltd went above and beyond, answering any questions late in the evening and going through the wedding journey with us. Everyone made us feel so special on the day."