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AdRIAN ANd PAUL
There was an old fashioned sweet shop, the bars were
bustling and drinks were flowing, and we pretty much just
danced and sang the night away. We’d put together a playlist of
songs on Spotify literally the first day after getting engaged, then
added to it over the coming months and asked the dJ to stick to
the list! We were quite tipsy by that point so my main memories
are of being on the dance floor most of the time, having lots of
fun and laughter – but we did take the time to stop and look
around at all of our family and friends having a brilliant time.
We had so many wonderful comments from friends and
family after the wedding, some of which really moved us. For 90
per cent of guests, it was the first same-sex wedding that they
had attended and they didn’t really know what to expect. Some
thought I would be over-extravagant and have things like swans,
as in the gay wedding in the Sex and the City movie, or they
thought it may be a bit camp and over the top. But they all said
how beautiful and classic it was, and that it was the best
wedding they’d been to as everyone felt they had invested in it.
I think that was partly because we only invited those who are
truly close to us to the day part of the wedding.
Among the many lovely comments we received were:
‘Lovely day for a lovely couple. Congratulations to you
both, it was a most fantastic day in every way.’
‘I have rarely seen so much camaraderie , genuine
friendship and love brought together in one place: but then
you reap what you sow!’
‘It was an incredible day all round, your warmth and
happiness rubbed off on everyone lucky enough to be there,
resulting in a wonderful atmosphere of pure celebration.’
‘It was amazing seeing all of
our hard work and plans
come together, but most of
all it was wonderful to see
each other so happy and
having a wonderful time with
our friends and family.’
The day, as everyone says it does, went very quickly but
we did make sure to stop and look around us to observe what
was happening and see the enjoyment on our guests’ faces. I
felt quite emotional on the day, but luckily didn’t cry until
Paul read his speech to me, which really got me blubbing as it
was so beautiful.
Most of all we had fun and everything went completely
smoothly with those who are dearest to us. The ceremony was
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