{"id":289860,"date":"2021-02-04T07:00:11","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T07:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=289860"},"modified":"2024-03-17T11:11:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-17T11:11:01","slug":"covid-real-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/covid-real-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Beautiful Coastal Love in the Mist Covid Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Covid<\/p>\n

I am continually bowled over by all the love stories from 2020. Couples who defied all odds to marry despite COVID-19<\/a> and all the uncertainty it brought with it. Jess and Frazer decided to push forward and have their COVID wedding during the restrictions placed on the UK on the 15th<\/sup> August 2020. The date was a perfect choice as it turned out to be so atmospheric with all of the mist, captured perfectly by Holly Bobbins<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Their day was effortlessly beautiful, in part thanks to the stunning Dorset<\/a> coastal location and in part thanks to the most gorgeous flowers ever<\/em>. Jess and Frazer both looked gorgeous in their chosen attire; think long lace sleeved gown and sage green tie, swoon! This is a love story and a very romantic day to really take inspiration from folks.<\/p>\n

\"Covid<\/p>\n\n

\"Groom \"Groom<\/p>\n\n

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The Proposal<\/h3>\n

Frazer proposed to Jess on Christmas day 2018. He got down on one knee at his parents\u2019 home in Kent with all the family watching. He proposed on the last present Jess opened! Jess was particularly impressed as he had proceeded by surprising her with her favourite rose and pistachio ice-cream which he had stayed up all night making.<\/p>\n

The Vision<\/h3>\n

Depends which wedding! Our original June 2020 data was supposed to be a laid back, country wedding with lots of natural flowers and boho d\u00e9cor. The original colour scheme was dusky pink, with lots of multi coloured meadow flowers. Above all we wanted it to be fun \u2013 we had originally hired a Ceilidh, hog roast company and Purbeck ice-cream retro van\u2026.Our wedding car was going to be a sailing dinghy, sailing away on the river from the church where we were going to get married!<\/p>\n

For the micro-covid wedding we wanted it to be a similar, downsized version of the original!<\/p>\n

The Planning Process<\/h3>\n

We spent around a year and a half planning the original wedding in June 2020, so having to cancel it was very hard for us, as we had been so excited about it!<\/p>\n

When Covid-19 came to light we knew early on that our original wedding was likely to be cancelled. We started to think about our options and whether we should postpone, which we did.<\/p>\n

However, we both knew even the postponed date was unlikely to go ahead, so instead of postponing again to 2021 or 2022, we knew deep down, for us the right thing to do was get married in 2020\u2026this has always been the year we were going to be husband and wife!<\/p>\n

We weren\u2019t sure when we would be able to get married (as restrictions had not lifted at this point), however, we liaised with our local vicar and pencilled some dates in. We never thought we would have so many potential wedding dates! As such planning was quite hard \u2013 as without a confirmed date it is difficult to plan!<\/p>\n

\"Bride \"Bouquet<\/p>\n

The Venue<\/h3>\n

St Aldhelm\u2019s chapel \u2013 wedding ceremony (Brides native Purbecks, Dorset).<\/p>\n

Your Outfits & Accessories<\/h3>\n

Jess \u2013 sample sale dress and veil by a small designer boutique. Some of the additional alterations (including Chantilly lace trim) were made by the bride herself. Hair pins by Simsly bought on Amazon. Shoes from Dune (Brides own).<\/p>\n

Beauty<\/h3>\n

The bride did her own makeup.<\/p>\n

Hair was styled by Jenni Worlsfold.<\/p>\n

\"Covid \"Covid \"Covid<\/p>\n

The Readings & Music<\/h3>\n

No hymns allowed due to Covid-19 restrictions.<\/p>\n

Brides entry:<\/p>\n

Pachelbel\u2019s Canon in D Major<\/p>\n

Readings:<\/p>\n