REAL WEDDING Something Blue 2964 views

Katieanne & David
May, 2009
They Met in a night club where Katie gave David her phone number. She didn't expect to hear from him, but the very next day David called her. From that moment on, love blossomed. Seven years later, they decided that it was time to tie the knot. On Katie's birthday, in October, 2007, David asked for her hand in marriage.

Wedding Venue Katie and David knew exactly where they wanted to get married! West Bromwich Registry Office was everything they needed. Not only was it a fabulous, historic building, but it was near where the couple had first met and was easy for all their friends and family to get to.

The Theme Katie spent many hours working on a pretty blue and butterfly theme for the big day, making many of the details herself. Butterflies adorned the candle holders and table cloths as well as on the top of the little blue favour boxes and the cake. The blue theme worked really well with blue and ivory table cloths and blue flowers as well as lots of blue accents in the big day outfits. Katie had even arranged for a friend's blue people carrier to take her to the church. However, she had a fantastic surprise on the day - her parents had booked a stretch limo!

What They Wore Katie designed her own dress, taking inspiration from three different styles that she had spotted. The strapless ivory gown had pretty blue beading on the bodice and blue detailing on the puddle train at the back. She finished the outfit with matching blue shoes, a blue and green butterfly necklace made by a friend and sparkly tiara that she'd found on eBay. David's niece made the perfect bridesmaid in a strapless blue Alfred Angelo gown while their daughter was the cutest little flower girl in an ivory dress with a blue sash and blue rose embellishments. The page boy cut a dash in a navy suit with a pale blue tie. David wore his uniform and beret, set off with a blue decorated buttonhole made by Katie.

The Cake Katie chose a two tier cake, with one layer of traditional fruit and the other sponge. It was decorated with the theme ivory and blue roses, butterflies and glitter.

The Flowers Katie made all the flowers for the wedding including blue rose posies for the bridesmaids and her own tear drop bouquet finished with ribbon printed with their names and date of the wedding.

First Dance The happy couple danced to ‘Fix You' by Coldplay, after which the partying went on until 2am when the newlyweds retired to the Great Barr Hotel - a gift from the Army.

A Moment To Remember Exchanging vows was one of the most special moments of the day as they looked into each other's eyes and really meant every word that they said. David was also completely bowled over when he saw Katie walk up the aisle.

Honeymoon The newlyweds have a weekend away planned in Yarmouth with friends but hope to escape for sunny Spain in October.

Any Advice? As advice to others, Katie says, "plan ahead and buy things bit by bit so it's not so expensive and have non-wedding days - as it can take over your life!" Katie also adds that she could not have survived without WeddingPath and eBay and all the support of their friends and family.

Victoria & Ian’s Contact Book:
Venue: West Bromwich Registry Office
Photographer: family friend
Dress: Simones Bridal
Groomswear: Army uniform
Flowers: made by the bride
Cake:Sweet Success 01902 650782