Let’s start at the beginning…
Alex and Lee were “just friends” until they weren’t. Living just two doors away, their relationship slowly evolved into something magical. And when Lee popped the big question, he didn’t just get a fiancée, he got a countdown clock ticking away until the big day! Excited much?
The Morning Hustle
Alex and her squad set up camp at The Cromwell Hotel, Old Stevenage, https://cromwellstevenage.co.uk/, a stunning venue dripping in historic charm, once home to Oliver Cromwell’s secretary! But today, it housed pure wedding day glam.
Now, I knew Alex had a soft spot for Gypsy wedding vibes, so naturally, I expected a dress to end all dresses. And guess what? SHE. DID. NOT. DISAPPOINT. The gown? An absolute masterpiece. Strapless sweetheart neckline, intricate beading, and dreamy layers of tulle, she was floaty, elegant, and dripping in royalty. Add a tiara and BOOM! Princess mode activated.
And here’s the best bit: she found that beauty on Vinted! Yep. Absolute bargain. And it fit like it had been tailor-made just for her. She looked a million quid without spending it, and honestly? Icon behaviour.
Her bridesmaids? Vision in emerald green. Her flower girls? Whimsical in white.
First Look with Dad
Once Alex was ready, we headed downstairs for a first look with her dad, and oh wow, it was a proper emotional moment. As soon as he saw her, his face said it all. Honestly, it nearly set me off! I had to do a sneaky wipe of the eye behind my camera (don’t judge me!). It was just one of those real, heart-squeezy moments.
The Royal Carriage (Yes, Really!)
Forget classic wedding cars, Alex went full Cinderella with a glass pumpkin carriage https://www.towniescarriagehire.co.uk/ pulled by two stunning white horses. Because why settle for ordinary when you can arrive like actual royalty?
Now, there was a slight delay (turns out getting into a dress like that is a mission that takes 45 minutes, oops!). But was it worth the wait? Absolutely. When she finally floated down the aisle at St. Nicholas Church, Stevenage,https://saintnicholaschurch.org.uk/, a breathtaking medieval church that makes for dreamy wedding shots, Lee was mesmerised. I mean, the man could not stop staring at his bride.
Bouquet Toss Drama & A Saucy First Dance
After a confetti explosion (no guests were harmed in the making of this wedding!), all the single ladies gathered for the iconic bouquet toss, where one lucky gal is probably now out shopping for her knight in shining armour.
Fast forward to the Flava Bar reception, where champagne flowed, laughter echoed, and the loved-up couple took the floor for a VERY saucy first dance. Let’s just say… they temporarily forgot they had an audience.
The Cake-tastrophe!
Now, let’s talk about the cake… oh dear. It looked lovely at first, all stacked up and proud, but the heat had other ideas. Within no time, it started to sweat, slide, and slowly transform into something that looked suspiciously like the Leaning Tower of Pisa after a night out.
But the best bit? When it came to the official cake-cutting, Alex took one bite and made that face, you know the one. Then, in true no-nonsense Alex style, she turned to the guests and announced, “Nope. That’s not it!” Honestly, the room erupted. Forget polite nods and fake smiles, this was raw, unfiltered wedding realness.
Glamorous Outfit Change & Late-Night Shenanigans
Alex wasn’t done serving looks. She ditched her gown for an extravagant, sequin-covered, ostrich-feathered evening dress. And once Lee caught sight of her? Well… let’s just say his jaw joined the dancefloor.
The party didn’t stop there; we hit the streets for fun nighttime shots (because why not?!), and the energy was electric. Friends, family, love, laughter, everything you could wish for on a wedding day.
