I was happy to co-ordinate the wedding of two lovely people last Saturday at a new Venue for me. The couple desperately wanted a Marquee wedding and both animal lovers thought a farm setting would be perfect! They chose Snelson Farm which is situated between Lavenham and Harold deep in the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside.

The marquee was set on a manicured lawn and looked amazing. My day started at 9.00 when I left for the wedding. When I arrived the hair and make-up was well underway. I made a pot of tea and poured a few glasses of Bucks Fizz! The atmosphere was buzzing but my job was to keep the happy buzz continuing and to ensure everything was running to plan. Next I prepared the buffet lunch, ensuring that everyone had something to eat and drink before they were dressed and in good time. The Photographer arrived and the Bridesmaids got into their dressed one by one and were photographed. Meanwhile the bride and her chief bridesmaid and Mum went to get on The Wedding dress! When she was almost lased up the Photographer took some getting ready shots and then she completed getting ready in private while he took more photos down stairs.

The Photographer was finished at the House and went on to The Church, the cars arrived and we were still on schedule. The Bridesmaids and Mum left first, closely followed by My Bride and Dad.

I tidied the house, loaded the dishwasher and then off to the Marquee! When I arrived the tables were set and everything looked fabulous! I finished the outside in preparation for the drinks reception, added the Ivory lanterns and checked the fairy lights and went back inside to put up the “wedding guest tree” Some people call them wishing trees as your Guests write good wishes to you on the cards or tags and tie them to the tree. After the wedding you ask someone responsible to remove the tags from the tree and put them into a box for you to look at when you return from Honeymoon! Some couples keep them in a box and some put them into a book- It’s up to you!

The new Mr and Mrs arrived at the reception in a beautiful horse and carriage.  It was drawn by a pair o beautiful grey horses who were immaculately turned out. Then as a surprise her own horse was brought to the farm by a friend, what an amazing surprise!

We had the line up, clapped in the Bride and Groom enjoyed a very tasty meal, entertaining speeches and the day finished with a wedding Party!
Everything went according to plan, they had the wedding of their dreams and everyone was happy! Job Done! I got home late, got up early and went to the wedding exhibition. What a weekend – What a wonderful Job!