Hayley and Adam were heading to St Ives for what she thought was a friend's party - complete with a designed and printed invitation. "It turned out to all be an elaborate plan for a surprise proposal - there was no party, just a romantic weekend away," says Hayley. "Whilst walking on one of the more secluded beaches, Adam got down on one knee, proposed and then pulled some very well hidden champagne and glasses from his coat so that we could celebrate on the beach together under the stars!"
After a service that took in the couple's favourite hymns as well as two readings by Hayley's close childhood friends, Hayley and Adam were pronounced husband and wife! "It was wonderful to be sharing the most precious moment of our lives so far with all of our favourite people," says Hayley.
"When we emerged from the church, the sun began to shine down on us, and after having some photographs on the cliffs we headed for New Barton Barns for welcome drinks and canapes," says Hayley. A relaxed, "natural" theme led the decor and styling, with milk churns full of flowers and large hanging floral displays.
"Adam and I then sneaked off for some more photos in the disappearing light," says Hayley. "This gave us some time to digest the magic of the day."
Returning for their first dance to 'I Won't Give Up' by Jason Mraz, there followed a night of photo booth fun, hog roasts, toasted marshmallows and a lot of dancing to "absolutely incredible" live band, The Jacks.
"Try to remember that your wedding is all about the two of you," says Hayley when asked for her tips for other engaged couples. "We tried to incorporate as much of our personalities into the day as we could. From the invitations, photos and favours to the outfits, sweets and first dance, your guests should say 'That's so them!'"
Photography Clare Kinchin Photography clarekinchinphotography.co.uk
Venue St Werburgh's Church & New Barton Barns newbartonbarns.co.uk
Dress Essense of Australia from Sam Cox Bridalwear samcoxbridalwear.co.uk
Groom's outfit French Connection frenchconnection.com Moss Bros moss.co.uk
Bridesmaids' dresses Sistaglam sistaglam.co.uk
Groomsmen's outfits Burton burton.co.uk
Hair & make-up Adele Hack weddinghairplymouth.co.uk
Flowers Butterflies & Roses butterfliesandrosesplymouth.co.uk
Transport Wistful Wedding Cars wistfulweddingcars.com
Entertainment The Jacks thejacksband.co.uk
Catering & bar hire Hire Class hireclass.net
Cake Edible Essence edibleessencecakeart.com
Videography Motion Farm motionfarmweddingfilms.co.uk
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