Lydia and Michael celebrated their traditional day at St Tewdrics House

Lydia and Michael first locked eyes in a cocktail bar in Cardiff. “We laughed a lot and had a similar sense of fun,” says Lydia. “Neither of us thought for one moment it would get further than that, but we just clicked.”

Michael asked his bride the ultimate question at his home. “He had a crick in his neck complete with a neck brace,” explains the bride. “He was prepping to watch the footie in bed but couldn’t keep a surprise to save his life and ended up asking me to marry him then and there.”

Lydia and Michael's contacts

Venue, St Tewdrics House, www.sttewdricshouse.co.uk
Photographer, Matthew Horwood Photography, www.matt-horwood.com
Bride's dress, Laura May Bridal, www.lauramaybridal.co.uk; Pritchard & Moore, www.pritchardandmoore.co.uk
Alterations, Rhiannon J Ltd – Cardiff Alterations, www.cardiffalterations.com
Bride's hair comb, Huw Rees, www.huwreesbrides.com
Bride's hair and make-up, ShazMani Makeup & Beauty Studio, www.facebook.com/shazzmani
Bride's beauty treatments, La Beaute Boutique, www.labeauteboutique.co.uk
Bridesmaids and mother-of-the-bride's hair, Pucker Up With Leanne, www.puckerupwithleanne.com
Bridesmaids and mother-of-the-bride's make-up, Amorio, www.amoriocosmetics.co.uk
Groom's suit, Slater Menswear, www.slaters.co.uk
Cake, Cup n' Cakes by Ivy, www.cupncakesbyivy.weebly.com
Flowers, Abi Watts Flower School, 07803 172 815
Stationery, Natalie Thomas Designs, www.nataliethomasdesigns.co.uk
Entertainment, Chris Lee – Acoustic, www.cleemusic.co.uk
Catering, Cleverchefs, www.cleverchefs.co.uk