22/9/2017 13 Comments I got married....We have been engaged for a good few years now so marriage was on the cards. But the Big C gave me the kick up the arse to get it done. It wasn't what I envisioned but it turned out to be as close to perfect as it could be. It was planned in 4 weeks so it had to be small and as inexpensive as possible so we booked our local Registry Office and talked our favourite Italian restaurant to open just for us! I didn't plan an evening I wanted to do that at a later date and invite all the people we love but couldn't fit at the wedding. I brought my dress online in the ASOS sale I got bridesmaids dresses from Matalan and borrowed Mias from my friend. Kevs suit was a Topman number that matched my Monsoon shoes. I think the less time you have to plan the easier it is, less time to obsess over the small stuff. My beautiful bouquet was a gift from Hayley and Carl our witness'. It was made by the amazing Claire at Redlipstick Flowers. We borrowed bird cages from Odette for the restaurant and decorated it with trinkets from Lolsys house. It was very much all hands on deck. The only brief I gave was think Kwiksave its a NO FRILLS wedding but with Danielle sorting the flowers, it was anything but NO FRILLS. It was stunning and everything I never knew I wanted. The only downside was I could only have 40 guests so I didn't speak about the wedding and I found myself avoiding people for the guilt. But all I have had is love from everyone. They all love me enough to understand why I needed this shotgun wedding. Not that we like speaking about it, but the truth is I wanted...needed to get married asap incase I don't get the chance to be his wife. In an ideal world I would have had more guests a different venue a different dress even. But this is my world and it was perfect. Having Cancer is teaching me what is important and not to sweat the small stuff. You just have to take the bull by the horns and not wait for a future that isn't promised. Today is what matters.
I chose not to wear a wig on the big day, which is a very personal thing. Looking at the pictures 100% hair would have looked better but my hair. God I loved my hair and I've learned to love my bald too so I just dressed it up in a beautiful flower crown. I love flowers. I always knew I needed my sister with me on my wedding day thankfully the white rose is her birth flower so with some Gypsophila which is nick named babies breath to represent my niece Grace buttonholes were made. My Mum, Dad and brothers all wore them and Kevs Mum Grandad and his Grooms party wore a rose called Marie which was his Nans name. His little sisters were Bridesmaid. Everything was personal. I'm a very thoughtful person little things mean the most to me. I would like to thank Katie Davies of Gingernut with a camera for your time and the most amazing gift I've ever been given. My wedding photos. These are only a sneak peak so I know you have gone above and beyond. Olivia Cayley for gifting us our makeup! You made my me and my daughter look and feel amazing! Hannah Shapley for gifting my Mums make up! She looked beautiful. Mel the owner of Billinis on Worcester Park High Street, thank you for letting us take over you restaurant and for producing the most amazing food. Hayley Baker thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done since this bastard cancer has arrived. I honestly don't know what we would do with out your OCD organising skills. Basically thank you to everyone that loves us for all the big things you do and also thank you to everyone of you that sends a message or likes a picture. It warms my heart to be thought of. To feel lucky when you have what I have is a gift.
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Sally Rudgley
22/9/2017 05:09:02 pm
What a wonderful and magic day. Laura and Kevin I know you shall be everything to each other and your Children.
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Louisa
22/9/2017 05:28:30 pm
Beautiful beautiful beautiful you all look like you had a magical day so so happy for you honey you deserve this more than anyone xxx❤️
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Susan Whitfield
22/9/2017 05:57:52 pm
What a beautiful record of a beautiful day. As long as love is at a wedding it doesn't matter how much it cost or where it's held and you had mountains of love at yours. The most beautiful picture of all was the one of you and your mum. Your gorgeous hair your trademarks gone but the bald heads say more about you then long tresses ever will and the love you share. Enjoy married life Mr and Mrs Bailey. Xxx
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Brenda Thompson Dell
22/9/2017 07:28:05 pm
Amazing wonderful family. So much love. Continue with love, hope and determination. Your words Laura were from a beautiful heart and touch the heart of all that read them. Bless you all. 🙏🏼
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Jen
22/9/2017 07:26:12 pm
Proud of you girl - what a beautiful day ❤️ xx
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Lolsey
22/9/2017 07:53:13 pm
Such a special, beautiful and very emotional day for a gorgeous couple! Maybe have not been a day you would have thought you would have planned, but I don't think it could have turned out any better. Love you Mr and Mrs Bailey ❤️
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Karen Bowling
22/9/2017 08:08:56 pm
You look beautiful <3 x
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Julie
22/9/2017 10:07:55 pm
Beautiful ❤️
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Karen / hen
22/9/2017 11:50:56 pm
I love you darling and everything about you, so glad you did so stylish I would think nothing less, you Kev and the kids looked so beautiful and happy and that is the most positive thing to come out of all this and your blog is always amazing, can't wait for the big party Mrs Bailey so I can celebrate with you all ❤️❤️❤️
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Fran
23/9/2017 07:19:54 am
You look absolutely stunning laura ❤️ Such an amazing family and looks like you had an amazing day xxx
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The new mum in law
23/9/2017 11:36:01 am
Seeing my baby boy so full of happiness made my heart soar. Iy was the perfect day surrounded bt people love and admire you Laura. You have the most amzing friends and you just beamed all day. A true day to be treasured by everyone who shared it xxx
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Anne Weems.
23/9/2017 11:39:12 pm
Laura you looked absolutely beautiful.xxxx
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Emma VS
26/9/2017 07:38:56 pm
Everything and more 💋
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