Felipe and Harriet's Wedding in Florence, Florence

A "Silly Old Bear" Moment:

Our celebrant used a quote from Winnie the Pooh (who, anyone who knows me can attest, I have a particular soft spot for) that perfectly captured us: "Piglet says: ‘We’ll be friends forever, won’t we, Pooh?’ Pooh answers: ‘Even longer.’

"The Aperitivo: Icebreakers & Icons

Under the Tuscan sun, we held an aperitif hour with an immaculate live band and a game of "Find the Guest" Bingo. It was the ultimate icebreaker! Guests discovered our guest list included a person baptised by the Pope, a cycling legend, a polyglot fluent in five languages, and enough PhDs to start a university. It turned a group of strangers into a community of "icons."

The Party: Champagne, Cake, and Choreography

The reception was a whirlwind of emotion and laughter. The speeches had us in tears, followed by a Best Man’s Trump impression that had the room crying for a different reason! We cut our cake to "Get Right Back Where We Started From" before Felipe turned the reception into a Formula 1 podium finish, spraying champagne everywhere (and nearly drenching our very brave photographer!). To cool down, we had an ice cream cart (a gift from my parents) which was a total hit with everyone.

The First Dance: Ditching the Script.

We had a choreographed dance to "Something" by The Beatles under a fairy-lit gazebo. It lasted exactly 30 seconds before we decided to wing it and just be ourselves. It was the most magical way to transition into a night of dancing the night away with our favorite people.

Advice for Brides

That "strange grief" you feel when the day ends is just a reflection of how much love was in the room. Embrace every second, even the mistakes, like the wrong hand for the ring, because those are the moments that become your favourite stories.