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Alison Hargreaves Guides for Brides Bio
Alison Hargreaves Updated:
8th of March 2023

Gemma and Dan created a Gloucestershire wedding that combined understated elegance and old fashioned charm.

On a romantic weekend in Brighton, after a delicious meal, Dan took Gemma down to the beach and said ‘I’ve got something for you.’ He then pulled out a flyer from the restaurant and told her she could keep it as a souvenir. But Gemma’s hunch that a proposal was on its way was spot on - when they arrived home, Dan went down on one knee and popped the question.

Eighteen months later, the ceremony and reception were held at Kingscote Barn in Tetbury. Gemma explains that she had wanted to find a venue that had a feeling of tradition, and was close to her parents’ home. ‘I fell in love with it instantly and cried when I was in the main room.’

A vintage car took her to the ceremony, for which she wore a strapless dress from Anne Harding who also provided the Dessy bridesmaids’ dresses, one of which had to be altered for a bridesmaid who was living in Venezuela, so all the measurements were sent by email.

Her key piece of advice to other brides to be is to keep formal photos to a minimum. She points out that they take ages on the day, and it’s the fun ones which will go up on the wall.

Venue:  Kingscote Barn
Transport:  Champagne Weddings
Bridal/Bridesmaid Dress:  Anne Harding
Flowers:  Gather Me Flowers
Photography:  Pixel Photography

Alison Hargreaves Guides for Brides Bio

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Alison Hargreaves

Alison has been advising brides, grooms and bridesmaids for more than 25 years. She has an unrivalled knowledge of the British wedding industry and frequently appears on podcasts and expert panels. She regularly attends international wedding conferences to keep the UK at the forefront of wedding planning trends.

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