I just wanted to tell everyone that it is all totally worth it! All the planning, stresses, dreams and sleepless nights.
We got married on May 16th and the whole day was magical. I definitely recommend Portugal as a wedding destination, as the people are lovely. I'm now a very happy, content Mrs Abbey
We were so lucky with the weather in Portugal, as the day prior to the wedding was a scorcher and the day after the wedding was pretty cold but on the day the weather was beautiful. The day was stressfree and started at the hairdressers at 11am with my Bridesmaid and brothers girlfriend. The photographers were a bit late but we didn't care. We managed to co-ordinate my arrival to the hotel, so that Adam didn't see me until the 3:30pm ceremony kick off. The photographers got lots of extra pictures, as the portuguese registrar was delayed as he got a bit lost lol! So I have some amazing photos. The ceremony got underway half an hour late but that was fine, except for Adam having to spend an extra half hour in his suit in the sunshine. It didn't really hit me that I was getting married until I saw Adam waiting for me and shedding a few tears when he finally clocked me coming around the corner. My brother, who was giving me away, was so supportive and complimentary (normally he makes a joke of everything but in this instance he did my Dad proud). Everyone said the ceremony was lovely. We had the rose ceremony and at the end all the guests went onto the bridge over the beach and we set of 50 white balloons attached to paper origami doves. It was so special, as this was to remember my Dad on the day.
My Matron of honour slaved away in her apartment, the day before the wedding, to make 50 delicious cupcakes for our day. This was so nice of her and she did this because she knew i wouldn't be able to eat any of my wedding cake otherwise, due to my food allergies. They were absolutely delicious too! Adam ate 5 in the end!!!
The photographers weren't intrusive at all and all the guests had a great time. Food was amazing and I couldn't fault our venue in the slightest, as the staff were so attentive. We got married right on the beach in Lagos. Our wedding planners were amazing too, they made sure everything was as I'd asked for it to be and had even thought of extras, to make the day magical.
The speeches were funny, my brothers especially and Adam remembered to thank everyone. He even sang to me a little, which I really didn't think he would do even though he had threatened to do it!!!!
During the party my brother and Adam had also disappeared for a bit and returned in baywatch outfits to give the guests a bit of a giggle and our DJ even joined in with the baywatch theme tune. It was hilarious!!
We had 9 children at the party and they were all fantastically well behaved. They partied harder than the adults in the end and really enjoyed themselves.
We are now all home from our wonderful holiday, Adam is still getting used to wearing a ring and I'm off to buy a rose bush today to top off the promise we made in our rose ceremony.
I'd like to wish all future brides a perfect, special day when it is your time and hope you have all the success for your relationships.
All the best Mrs Abbey
CommentAuthorOWB
Congratulations, it all sounds wonderful!!! You'll have to pop some pictures up so we can all swoon and be a little envious!
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CommentAuthorJill
Congrats hun, sounds great x
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CommentAuthorMrsShaw
Congratulations, sounds like you had the perfect day :) xx
CommentAuthornatalie2614
Congratulations, the rose ceremony sounds perfect, and what a beautiful tribute you did to your dad xx
congratulations hun sounds like u had an amazing day xxx
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CommentAuthorLeighS
Congratulations. It sounds fantastic.
CommentAuthorInDreamland
Congratulations hun! Sounds like you had a lovely day xxx
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CommentAuthorLegoWife
Congratulations! Get some piccies up soon! :D
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CommentAuthorRaggedyAnne
Congratulations, i am glad you had what sounds like the perfect day........Cant wait to see piccies
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CommentAuthorJoanna
Congratulations! Xx
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CommentAuthorOfficially Mrs M
congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxxxxx
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CommentAuthorAbbey
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Thank you ladies, I hope your special days go perfectly too! Here are a few piccies that my best friend (bridesmaid) and her husband took. It will be a few weeks before we get any official ones.
walking down the aisle with my brother.jpg
bridesmaid & pageboy scattering petals.jpg
bridge.jpg
beach shots.jpg
1st dance 1.jpg
adam with shoes, rose & ring.jpg
ceremony 2.jpg
ceremony.jpg
doves.jpg
balloons.jpg
dining room entrance.jpg
dancing with the children.jpg
lanterns.jpg
cake.jpg
cupcakes.jpg
centrepiece.jpg
favour bags.jpg
table setting.jpg
tableplan & bouquet.jpg
Bridesmaid bouquet
Orchid hair clips
xxxx
CommentAuthorAbbey
I nearly forgot to add the silly baywatch outfits!!
baywatch.jpg
CommentAuthorMrs Badger
Congratulations, pics look amazing x
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CommentAuthorB2B2017
Congratulations xx
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CommentAuthorLoopster
Congratulations, you look stunning :-) xxx
CommentAuthorkrissy905
picture look amazing congratulations xx
CommentAuthormcquire81
Fantastic photos! You looked fantastic too... congrats!! xx
CommentAuthorlilkitty11
Congratulations x
CommentAuthorClareS
congratulations, your pics are fab :) x
CommentAuthorOfficially Mrs M
the table plan umbrella looks amazing :-)
you looked stunning and like it was a perfect day
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CommentAuthorXbox widow
Congratulations, glad you had a wonderful day and lovely pictures. You looked lovely in your dress x
CommentAuthorRoxy
Waow, your flowers, the beach, you! It's all beautiful! Congratulations x
CommentAuthorloustew2012
awww the pics are great. congratulations to you both xxx
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CommentAuthorFernP61
aw congrats your pics are fab hun xx
CommentAuthorrebeccalou21
Congratulations, you look stunning x
CommentAuthorBobsi
Congrats the pics are great, you look lovely. xxx
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CommentAuthorElliekitty
Congrats! gorgeous photos! x
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CommentAuthorfiona
Congrats! It all looks so lovely and you look stunning!
CommentAuthorGazza 122
Looks perfect hunny - Massive congratulations to you both xx
CommentAuthorkirstyless
Congratulations!! Looks like you had an amazing day, you looked beautiful! x
CommentAuthorTotallyLovedUp
Congratulations! your friend had taken some lovely pictures. Looking forward to the official ones!! xx
CommentAuthorNikitaL
Congratulations hun :) you look stunning in your dress and everything looks perfect :)
CommentAuthorstressed to max b2b
beautiful hun so glad u had such a beautiful amazing day u look gorgeouse x
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CommentAuthormelvis
congratulations!!! soo beautiful xxx
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CommentAuthorRockabilly chick
Wow, Love all your decorations!! They are sooo lovely. Did you make all the wee origami birds? You look gorgeous aswell. Looks like a fabulous day! Congratulations :-)
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CommentAuthorSammi_with_camera
Congratulations Mrs Abbey I love your dress, the deocorations, the favour bags and the little birds are gorgeous! What an amazing day xx
CommentAuthorbecky -mrs firth
can i just say ure dress is absolutley gorg and suited u down to the t! cingrats! and bless moh stayin away from sun to make cupcakes x
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CommentAuthorkirsty91
Congratulations!! U looked beautiful! Xx
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CommentAuthorMrsE 2b
Congrats! Looks and sounds amazing! xx
CommentAuthormrs clarke to be
congrats guys the photos look amazing and ur dress is stunning enjoy married life x
CommentAuthorAnastasia
Congratulations now your a Mrs Absolutely beautiful pictures, looks like you had a perfect day! x
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CommentAuthorbrilly
congratulations hun looks like had an amazing day you looked stunning xx
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CommentAuthorAbbey
Aw thanks ladies you've all been very kind. The dress did feel amazing on the day and the bonus is that I get to wear it again to our little party back in the UK for those who couldn't make it to Portugal! Yey!!! :o)
Becky Mrs Firth 2b - You're right my MOH was brilliant making the cupcakes. I think she found it a little difficult in someone elses kitchen too as couldn't find a sieve so ended up using a colander lol!
Rockabilly chick - I did make all the wee origami birds but they were really fun to make :o)
I really hope you all have as much fun only your special days as I/we did xxxxxxxxx
CommentAuthorJill
Your pics are great! Absolutely love your dress - it's gorgeous and your day looks like it was perfect x
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CommentAuthorbex
wow u looked beautiful, congratulations x
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CommentAuthormrsMcF2b
You looked stunning congratulations :-) x
CommentAuthorMrsMarr2B
Huge congratulations, glad you had a great wedding xx
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CommentAuthorHa_x3
Your photos are stunning. congratulations xxx
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