How did you first meet?
We met on Bumble - I messaged first! When we met up in person, Alex walked straight past me in the bar, so I had to shout “ALEX!” to get his attention. From that moment, we hit it off straight away.
How did you propose?
It happened while we were on holiday in Mykonos. Alex suggested we go for a drink to watch the sunset. Earlier, he hinted that I looked a bit casual for dinner and suggested I change - but I didn’t listen. When we walked down the steps to the breathtaking proposal space Alex had organised and I saw candles, flowers, and champagne, it finally twigged! The only problem was I realised I was in the wrong dress for the photos, so after ‘I said yes’ I ran back to change for the photos (obvs!)
Where did you get married?
Sant Ffraed House
What attracted you to the venue?
I always knew I wanted a big, traditional wedding in Wales, but I also wanted that luxurious, glamorous feel you usually only find in London and no venues in Cardiff or South Wales in fact, ticked the box. So when Sant Ffraed House launched, it was exactly everything I was looking for - modern but timeless and I advised Alex we must visit - as it was so us. As soon as Alex saw it, there was no question that Sant Ffraed was our venue.
What was your first dance song?
Brand New by Mic Lowry. Hardly anyone knows it, but it was perfect for us.
What made your wedding unique?
The people, the energy, and the atmosphere. I love a party, and we wanted it to feel incredible. Our band, Sol and the Gang, were amazing - everyone was on the tables waving napkins in the air before starters! The flowers from Eve Francesca were simply stunning. I’m also the co-founder of luxury candle brand, Sophie James Mayfair, so it was only fitting that I curated a signature scent for my wedding day, and each guest was gifted a candle; that was super special to me. The food was all freshly prepared by the incredible in-house kitchen at Sant Ffraed and my guests all commented that it was some of the best food they’ve ever hadat a wedding and was high end restaurant quality.
What did you wear?
My dress was by an Australian designer, Blanche Bridal and I had to travel to Victoria Lou Bridal in Northampton to get it as they are only UK stockist of the designer I’d found online. It was a fitted gown with a half-detachable overskirt, heavily embellished and exactly the wow-factor I’d always imagined. I drove three and a half hours to try it, and as soon as I put it on, I knew it was “the one.”
What advice do you have for others?
Enjoy it. Don’t get too stressed - little things will go wrong, but you’re the only one who’ll notice. Focus on the things that really shape the day, like the entertainment, food, and drinks. Music is really important - it was honestly the best money we spent.
Any final words about your venue?
A huge thank you to the team at Sant Ffraed House. They made everything so easy, and I didn’t have to worry about a single thing - it all just worked.
