Cigarettes and Chocolates..

7 Days after our wedding day, I’m quite relieved we’ve done it last weekend. Come to think of it having snow in the backdrop would look Fab on the pictures but will end up with no guests!

De Courcey’s Manor is situated in Pentyrch, a few miles away from Cardiff Centre and situated quite near to the M4. We booked this place without actually viewing it. Friend of ours went to the place and took pictures and sent us an email and their reviews about it. After seeing the pictures we fell in love with it. It might be the uphill location of the venue itself or the sweet swing outside caught our eyes but all I can say is this venue is perfect for a small wedding with our closest family and friends. 

When we actually had a chance to visit it, we we’re blown away. The wedding coordinator ‘Rachel’ was so nice and helpful since day one. The place looks fantastic and I wouldn’t change anything from their interiors at all. Then when we discussed the wedding breakfast it sure is a winner! Who would say NO to warm chocolate fudge brownie with homemade vanilla ice cream for desert?

We had a quick rehearsal the day before the twentieth. Everything seems to be according to plan, I marched my way on the aisle. Made sure all favours and name placement are in correct order. Music was playing all over the place, so far its going according to plan. Props to Duncan (the Best man) he is absolutely awesome! He made a spreadsheet timeline for the wedding day!

Actual Day:

The power of the door acted upon me. I’m quite proud to say I was as cool as a cucumber the whole day.  On our way I wasn’t worried or nervous at all. I was patiently and calmly looking at trains passing by while we wait for the crossing to clear. Upon entering De Courcey’s the photographer greeted me and took several snaps of me and my family. I saw all the bridesmaids in line while waiting for the music to be played. My brother took a picture of me before the flower girl entered the room. Then when I saw each of my bridesmaids going inside, my world just froze! Its like I’m trapped in space and all I can see is the door.

Upon entering the room all eyes are upon me and to be honest, I may not be the perfect bride that every girl sees on the magazine, wearing an absolutely fabulous designer dress, shiny, dolled and all blinged up. But all I can say is that I’ve never been so happy in my entire life! Just the thought that Simon (my hubby who’s not chubby, Lol!) would be there at the end of the aisle waiting with a smile made me radiant. I didn’t care about my crappy dress or mascara all over my face (cos I’m crying like hell), the most important part of the day is he’s there and he made me feel like I’m the most beautiful girl on the planet (trust me its kinda hard to achieve). 

When I heard his vows it made me choke ( I was about to burst into tears again), I retain my composure and listened to each and every word he said without a tear in sight. Then my vows, I was in my second line when I broke down in tears (again!) but I was not alone, most of our guests are also crying with me. That moment felt so magical— it seems like everyone felt the love I have put into my vows. It was incredibly special.