Gorgeous Minimal Micro Wedding & Sequel Celebration Coming Soon

Welcome to the first part of the sequel minimal wedding of Rae and Alex who were hitched on the 22nd October 2020. Their wedding plans were turned upside down due to COVID19 but Rae and Alex saw it as an opportunity to have two special wedding days. Oh yes! Today I am over the moon to be sharing the first day. Their second day will be taking place this Autumn and if their first wedding is anything to go by, the second part is set to be incredible.

They were married at The Mansion House in Kent in a micro wedding ceremony with four guests. They both looked so gorgeous in their chosen outfits, complete with simple accessories and matching bouquets. They then had a meal at Hotel Du Vin – RTW to celebrate. I just love the drip wedding cake and the fun stickers on the soles of their shoes.

Photos From Sophie thank you so much for sharing these simply gorgeous images with us.

Minimal Wedding

The Proposal

Maldives beach – Rae was sat on the beach with the gentle waves lapping at her feet. Alex joined a short time after, discretely placing a shell under Rae’s leg which contained the engagement ring. Rae didn’t notice!

Before the shell got washed away, Alex asked “what’s that under your leg?” As Rae looks and starts to open the shell with butterflies in her tummy, Alex popped the question, “do you think you would like to marry me?”

The Vision

COVID won’t stop us getting married!!!!!!

When September hit, it was time to seriously think about postponing the Big Wedding Day! After several nights of discussing, we both decided that we are getting married in 2020! Looking into the options we had, the amazing reality was, we can do it TWICE! Splitting the days as our “marriage day”, the legal stuff, and then our “Wedding Day”, the white dresses, walking down the aisle, bridesmaids, all our friends and family, food, booze and p a r t y !!!!

Our Marriage Day was always going to be a fun, light-hearted, chilled, relaxed day. With only four guests (Alex’s sister and brother-in-law, Rae’s parents) the vision was to wake up together, get ready together, do our makeup and hair together, drive to the venue together, decorate our vehicle with ribbon, have the traditional wedding march walking in together (as this is cheesy to our personalities) and then a cheeky song, but reflects us as a couple, to play once legally married. Then after the ceremony, have some fun photos with Sophie and a polaroid we had. This continued into the afternoon during a sit-down meal at Hotel du Vin!

The Venue

Marriage day – Mansion House, Royal Tunbridge Wells

The Big Wedding Day 22/10/21 (hopefully) – Hayne House, Hythe

Your Outfits

Online shopping, love a bit of ASOS!

Alex had a vision of high waist white trousers and Rae wanted a dress to show off the hard work of the fitness journey up to this day. Both outfits to complement each other but to reflect the personalities. The importance was to feel comfortable so the focus was on the day!

The Ceremony & Music

Mansion House

Entering the room, hand in hand walking down the middle of the spacious room to ‘the wedding march’. Music being played via Bluetooth from one of our guests.

After saying the magical two words, “I do”, we leave as Mrs & Mrs to Mad Love by Mabel.

Your Photographer & Filmmaker

Sophie – PhotosFromSophie – absolutely stunning photos and such an amazing lady.

The Styling & Decor

Flowers – made by Alex’s sister.

Theme – autumn to match the pumpkin theme for the wedding day!

Cake – Sweet Marie…. Who Bakes For Me

The Honeymoon

Maldives – back to the same location we got engaged!

Memorable Moments

• Walking into the room, hand in hand.
• A tear rolling down Rae’s face when exchanging vows.
• Looking at Alex, beaming with happiness!
• The overwhelming feeling of the love between us.
• THE KISS!!
• The October weather of sun and warmth.
• Photos with Sophie – fun and relaxed!
• Walking through the park as strangers congratulated us both!

Advice For Other Couples

Are you getting married to show others of your love or are you getting married because you want to be married to the person you love?!

Everyone wants the BIG DAY (even us) but the priority was becoming Mrs & Mrs.

Forget pleasing everyone else, go and marry the love of your life. The ONE!

Wedding days will always be stressful, especially with the current pandemic, make your day happen for the right reasons… you will have the most amazing day no matter how many guests! If you are like us, you can have TWO big days!

Credit Where Credit Is Due

So much love and happiness all round.

Rae and Alex thank you ever so much for sharing your gorgeous minimal wedding with us. I hope your second day is just as magical.