Inside My Wedding: A lovely couple’s day at the Leighinmohr House

The NI woman and her husband shared their beautiful wedding day at the Leighinmohr House.

Heather Workman married Ballymoney (28) and Buckinghamshire man George Howson on March 14, 2022 at the Ballymena Hotel.

The pair met virtually on Xbox in 2013, three months later, and said “the rest is history.”

Heather said, “We were nominated on September 25, 2021 — it only took eight years, one month, five homes, several jobs, a pet and a plunge pool!

“George took me to Benoni Beach before sunset and walked until the sun hit the right spot in the sky, before I fell on one knee and gave a foot.

Heather told us all about their big day!

Tell us all about your wedding day!

I know this is a “magical” cliché, but it really was. According to my account, the night before I could not sleep, however, when I got out of bed at 5:30 in the morning, I was calmer and calmer than I had ever been before.

Lovely Lee Gyllen arrived at 6 a.m. to groom me and the three bridesmaids before our photographer Paul Davis came in to capture some great, honest shots – we even managed to capture one or two of my dad with his New Holland tractor. [When we arrived at the ceremony] I held my father’s hands tightly and got ready to meet the groom when the music began, Sweet Disposition – “The Temper Trap”. George stands independently in front of a huge cherry tree, wiping tears from his eyes there. The moments that accompanied him were surreal. We both knew the room was full of our loved ones, but our focus was only on each other.

After taking pictures at home, George and I felt we could finally relax and run, and have fun with our guests. That was the moment magician Rod Hogg came along and the boy deserved it.

At about 4pm, George and I were escorted to our party room. Guests are gathered at Laura Clark’s adorable party and asked to find a seat before the bride and groom are shocked by The Darkness – “I believe in something called love.”

Once the cake had been cut, there was no time until we walked out of the room to come back to us for the evening fun.

To the voice of Chris Stapleton we hit the dance floor – “Tennessee Whiskey”, our first dance. After months of begging us to practice our dance with the unconcerned George, we must have been feeling like a two or three year old trying to dance.

At this moment, a surprise occurred. My sister and I and my cousins ​​and best friends slept more or less into each other, so we just had to do something to celebrate the day. Play Hey Mickey’s music…Laughter followed from people, but mostly us!

How did you start planning your wedding?

The day we were nominated, I went home and created a multi-table table that included all the essential parts of a wedding, as well as the priorities for each party. In my defense, these are just good organizational skills. Oddly enough, we started with our own wedding rings, which we bought a week after the engagement.

How did you decide your seat?

Our seat was something I had never heard of, but my mum talked about it one day, so we decided to book an introductory meeting to talk about numbers, packages, expenses, etc. At the end of the meeting, we had already decided, at a glance, that this was the place for us.

Tell us about your wedding dress, wedding dresses and fashion.

My dress was really the only part that freaked me out throughout the entire wedding. I started searching the internet to find out what I wanted. I was already convinced that whatever it was, it wouldn’t be shaped like a mermaid and it should still have straps on.

The first dress I found online was Lillian West from NI Wedding, Temple Patrick, and apparently I couldn’t find anything else that I liked. After days of arguing over whether the 20th wedding meeting was worth it, my groomsmen pushed me in the right direction and we moved on. When we arrived and saw the dress on a mannequin, I was heartbroken…I felt so worn out.

The groomsmen heard this and immediately removed a lot of the dresses from the shelves and when I found out I had been wearing at least seven dresses before I decided to try Lillian West. When I played, it felt like it was made for me. I felt good and knew this was the right dress for me.

Bridesmaids were a little more serious. I had a groom in Hereford who had not traveled after giving birth in September 2021 but our luck was justified because all the clothes, shoes and jewelry sent to us looked just right! We ended up buying dresses on Amazon after trying our luck at several wedding dress stores. George said, “My father-in-law, Adam, advised me to go to Tweed to rent a costume with Exxon after I went to his wedding, which we attended five years ago. Fortunately, his recommendation couldn’t have been better.

“It was very quick and easy, the tailor advised you to come back two days before the wedding to collect everything.”

What was the best part about the build so far?

We both said we can’t wait for March 15th. This way, all the stress and the hard parts will be over and done.

We liked the build enough that something happened in three weeks.

It was also one of the best places to expect marriage.

What was the highlight of your day and your other favorite parts?

My favorite part was when George was standing at the top of the entrance. I must admit she cried, a big plus. No bride wants to meet a dry-eyed groom! I was also very proud and excited to see my mother there.

I also enjoyed hopping from one group to the next after the party and talking and making sure all our friends and family were feeling comfortable. I like talking to people and when will I see these people in the room?

George said, “For me I was watching Heather climb the aisle and it was an absolute surprise to see her in a dress at the end.”

What would you tell other couples to plan in the first place and what are the top tips?

For us it was a place and a date. We didn’t have specific suppliers in mind from the start, so it wasn’t a problem to shop. Best advice

1. If there’s something you want but isn’t included in the package, don’t be afraid to ask for it. They may want to change or design something.
2. Don’t worry too much about planning. It’s only one day and you won’t remember the little misfortunes.
3. Share your thoughts. Don’t think that your other half feels the same way about the topic, talk about it before confirming your plans. It is for both of us.
4. Talk to each other. Make sure you are comfortable with the planning process. It’s going to get stressful, so you’ll need each other to get through it.
5. Don’t spend more than you can afford. This is a day, you don’t need to break the budget to have a great day. Your stress levels will remain much lower when you keep your budget low and realistic. The stress of organizing a great wedding when your attention is focused on your partner will seem like a long-term waste of money.
6. Think about your themes and ideas before buying. At the beginning of planning I wanted to buy everything (decorations, flowers, glitter, candy, etc.
7. Check your seat policy before paying your deposit. Some places do not allow alcohol, whether at all, for gifts at the table or for the benefit of guests. Some will not allow candles, candy, etc. If this all works for you, be sure to discuss this with your placeholder before you sign up.
8. სია Visitor list. Your wedding is for you and your partner. Don’t invite people you feel you need to calm someone down. You don’t want to get frustrated if you can’t get the right tone, so invest in a good nut.

Simply find suppliers early Since we had such a short appointment.

We knew before that we wanted simple and natural colors for the wedding. We both like quiet villages so we went there more. Our colors were a mix of green, white, and purple and in the room there were some parts of the farm: strange tractors, trees, and some signs.

My last favorite topics were offices/parks and recreation. We wrapped individual towels for our guests with a quote from Ron Swanson: “Keep the tears in your eyes,” which is still annoying.

Our tabletop has a quote from Michael Scott: “Webster’s dictionary defines marriage as the fusion of two metals with a hot flame,” which sounds silly to others, but made us smile.

Our general mood was calm.

Would you do something different or don’t you want to worry about it?

Nothing I would change. I don’t think there is any way to improve our days. It was literally perfect from start to finish. I hope you don’t have to worry about everything! A week before the wedding, I went crazy: I was under stress, I had terrible nightmares about marriage and it was all a lie. It runs so fast that you can also ride the wave and enjoy every second.