Sunday, 15 January 2012

This weekend I have...

...attended the most perfectly beautiful wedding, and witnessed the marriage of two of my very favourite people, Franky and Carl, both utterly head over heels in love.



...admired the stunning bride and THAT incredible wedding dress and coat.

...been in the overwhelming presence of true, true love.


...fallen in love with the bride and groom all over again.

...admired the super cool venue, and just how well it complimented both the day and the newlyweds. It was breathtakingly beautiful weather too, crisp and frosty but with the sun shining down.


...lusted over THE Choo's!

...marvelled at what astonishingly good wedding planning skills the bride has, the attention to detail was just amazing, and portrayed the newlyweds {and their guests} perfectly.




...dabbed tears from my eyes during the hilarious but emotional, bride, groom and best man speeches.  

...been blown away by the incredible photographer, Eliza Claire. I struggled to capture the true essence and beauty of the day, but I just know Eliza's photos will seriously wow you all.

...blushed when receiving complements on my pink dress.


...thoroughly enjoyed the retro Photobooth and Popcorn that arrived after the ceremony and wedding breakfast.
...shared an emotional moment or two with the bride.

...eaten like royalty, and indulged in some utterly delicious cake.


...slipped off my heels to join the bride in some riotous dancing toward the end of the evening.

...felt truly honoured not only to know and love two very special people, but to have shared in their wonderful wedding day.

...hugged the bride tightly goodbye before she and her husband bid their guests farewell and left hand in hand, with huge grins of pure elation on their faces.

...fallen into bed and reflected on what was an utterly fabulous, beautiful, and perfect day.

...realised that watching one of your best friends get married is simply one of the best feelings in the world. Seeing the new Mr & Mrs catching glimpses of each other brought a tear to my eye, it was such a great privilege to witness those moments.

Let's raise our glasses in a toast:
Franky & Carl
14.01.12

28 comments:

  1. I bloody love you Miss Boakes

    Mrs Shanahan

    xxx

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    1. I bloody love you too Mrs Shanahan. Thanks for being awesome at weddings :) xxx

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  2. Sounds a truly beautiful day! Stunning bride and groom (I've been stalking for pictures after following LoveAudrey's wedding plans ;-) )
    You looked fabulous, where is your dress from?
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful weekend.
    E x

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    1. A very handsome couple indeed :) My dress was from River Island would you believe, I got it back in the Autumn (I actually wore the same dress, but in black, to Franky's Bride to Be party). I loved it, felt very sexy :) xxx

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  3. Just reading this brought tears to my eyes!

    CLINK to the happy couple.

    xxx

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  4. aw gorgeous - I love the whos whos what a fabulous idea and franky and you look amazing xx

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  5. This is such a beautiful post Laura. It brought tears to my eyes just reading it. It really does sound like the absolute perfect wedding... what a beautiful couple they make WOW! And you looked just gorgeous too - love your dress & shoes!
    Thanks for sharing
    Nic xx

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    1. Thank you :) I actually just read it back myself and got all misty eyed again! Thank you, I felt gorgeous too acually, but nowhere near as stunning as the beautiful bride :) xxx

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  6. Brilliant post, seems like a truly amazing day! And you did look pretty amazing yourself :) xxx

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    1. Thanks Lyds, it really was xxx

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  7. Sounds like a thoroughly gorgeous day! The Bride was stunning as were you Miss Boakes, dress is lush xx

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    1. *grins cheesily right back* xxx

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  9. I've been waiting for this post, I really hoped you do one! What gorgeous photos and what an amazing day. That dress is to die for and an you look stunning too!

    Gorgeous xx

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    1. Thanks honey, I'm so glad you enjoyed it :) xxx

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  10. Looks and sounds like a fabulous day, you look pretty in pink! The bride and groom look stunning :)
    Really like the whos who idea too :)
    xx

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    1. Thanks for the lovely comment hon xxx

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  11. How beautiful! I love the little who's who. Great idea. x

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  12. This post made me feel all teary! What an amazing wedding! I love all the little touches- especially the who's who on the tables- so going to make a note of that idea!

    You look gorgeous too! Xx

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    1. It was so well thought out, and that came across in every little detail. Thanks for your lovely comment xxx

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  13. Franky looks like a film star! Beautiful, beautiful dress!
    You also look really pretty in pink (see what I did there?!!)
    Thank you for this post the anticipation was killing me ;D xx

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    1. The look of everything, bride and groom included, was just perfect, and fitted in so well with the location...Pinewood Studios, I mean COME ON, how cool?! Glad you enjoyed the post hon xxx

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  14. Franky's dress is exactly what I want for my wedding! She looks beautiful and the whole day looks perfect. Lots of added detail to make it special.

    Thanks for sharing :)

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    1. It was just divine. Franky was worried she'd made the wrong choice, but I think it was perfet in every way, and just suited her so very well. You would look stunning in a dress like that... xxx

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