6 PAGE Wedding Booklet HA FINAL 2019
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Thank You for choosing to attend Our Day of
Celebration
You are a part of
Our Story.
Holly & Alex
Marriage
This isn’t a Happy Ending,
Instead it's where the
Next Chapter begins
And Our Future as Husband and Wife Beckons…
Sunday, 22 nd September 2019 - 1:30 P.M.
Hazel Gap Barn
Budby Road,
Budby, Nottinghamshire NG22 9EB
Our Story was presented by: https://anotherleafgenealogy.com/tributes
First Dance
First Date
A couple of months had passed since that rainy day and not
surprisingly Holly had remained true to her word and not
made any attempt to talk to the straight-faced Alex. Who
could blame her?
But fate had a very different plan in mind when the pair
bumped into each other on the dance floor of The Regal
Nightclub in Ripley.
Alex was pleased that he was in his comfort zone this time
and spoke to her.
He laughed when Holly looked at him in disbelief. She was
stunned that he could really speak. It certainly was the ice
breaker Alex had been waiting for. Now all he had to do
was get around to asking her out.
First Question
Alex wasn’t prepared to let the grass grow under his feet
this time. He’d decided that the next time he saw Holly
he’d just come out with it.
No more beating about the bush, he’d just ask. After all
what was the worst that could happen? She may not want a
date, but at least he’d know.
Holly was a little taken aback by his confidence on that
Monday morning. “He just walked straight up to me and
asked if he could take me out properly. Then he took my
number.”
Alex still remembers the first time he took Holly out. “It was a
night at the cinema and then we went to the pub afterwards.
Although, I couldn’t drive at the time. So technically Holly took me
out”
They both agree that they hit it off right away and things just got
better from there.
Time Together
Holly and Alex were so comfortable in each other’s company that it
wasn’t very long until they spent most of their time together. Holly
admits that it was in only a couple of weeks she knew that he was
the one she wanted to spend her life with.
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The Proposal
The Ceremony
Marriage – Registrar
Our Vows – Traditional
When they went on a weekend break at Center Parks, Sherwood Forest
in May 2018 Holly had no idea what was about to happen. It had been
her favorite place to go since forever and Alex knew it. She’d been
almost every year with her family, but this year it would be different.
Not because she was going with Alex, they had already been there more
than once in recent years. This time in his packed bag, he had a secret.
Alex knew marriage was important to Holly for the future, for family
and security. The idea about making that commitment had spent a while
circling in his head. He’s one of those few guys that recognize that girls
have been dreaming and planning romantic proposals or weddings since
they managed to balance in Mum’s high heels. He knew that when he
asked her, he just wanted it to be perfect.
“Holly’s Mum and Dad had given us the weekend away as a gift at
Christmas. I thought, what a better time for me to pop the question?! I
knew how much Holly loved this place. I bought the ring two weeks
before we were due to go, and I went to ask her parents’ permission.”
So, with Holly’s parents in the know all Alex had to do was bend the
knee and say it. Of course, he had to find the perfect spot as well as the
perfect moment. This wasn’t as easy as it sounded but he knew he’d
figure it out somehow. It would have helped if he wasn’t trembling.
Harpist – Christine Palethorpe
Music – Our Songs
A Thousand Years – Original by Christina Perry
Everything I Do – Original by Bryan Adams
Feel My Love – Original by Adele
Perfect – Original by Ed Sheeran
Our Reception
The Wedding Reception will follow the Ceremony
at Hazel Gap Barn
The menu was carefully chosen in fact it was the
one area that Alex insisted on being completely
involved with, so enjoy!
Evening guests will be joining us later, so there will
be chance to meet old friends and new.
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Our Story
Anyone that has seen Holly and Alex together knows
that they are hopelessly in love and share a devotion to
each other.
But there are some things that friends or family
members might not know about how today came about.
In these pages you’ll discover their story as they tell it.
It’s presented in this little book for you to keep as a
memento of the special day of two special people.
How We Met
Holly and Alex met in 2014 at DFS where they both
worked. Alex was training to be an upholster there
when he spotted an infectious smile on the fresh face of
the new machinist runner Holly.
He was totally smitten but was instantly so shy that he
couldn’t manage a word.
Holly had noticed him too, but he always seemed so
serious. She thought he wasn’t exactly the happiest
looking person when he’d walk past, but there was
something about him.
Over the coming weeks the two would make eye
contact, but never spoke. Alex would wink at her with a
strange half smile but nothing else. She began to
wonder why he was looking at her.
The Thing About Holly
Spending time together has been good for both of them. It takes time to get to
know people, to love and trust.
What Alex has discovered about Holly is what he loves most about her.
“She’s selfless. She cherishes her family and is so beautiful throughout. She is
infectious! She’s also a pain in the arse and quite high maintenance, but I
wouldn’t change a thing.”
As many loving couples do Holly and Alex have given each other many gifts
and material tokens of their love. But there is one gift that Alex treasures above
all others. It’s not something he knew he needed.
“The best gift Holly has given me is a different outlook on life.”
With a new perspective Alex appreciates just how good life can be
The Thing About Alex
Despite that sometimes grumpy and serious exterior over time Alex has
gradually opened up to Holly, bringing them closer still.
What Holly loves most about Alex is that “He isn’t that hard-faced, serious
person I saw 5 years ago. He really is the softest and kindest person with a lot
of love to give. He works hard to give us the best things in life.
Holly to Alex -
“I love you endlessly and I can’t wait to begin our future together as husband
and wife”
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Love Blossoms
Like a great deal of men Alex is not one to share his feelings very
often.
“He mainly keeps a lot of his emotions to himself. I remember the
first time that he told me that he loved me. I thought he was going
to pass out!”
Alex remembers when he and Holly started living together. “After
only six months together I moved out of my flat and moved in with
Holly and her family.
As nerve wracking as that change was for me, I went for it. All the
Wilson’s made me feel right at home!”
First Words
One rainy day on her drive home from work Holly saw
Alex walking down the street. Knowing that he was going
to get soaked through she pulled over and wound down
the window of the car. “Do you need a lift?” she shouted
to be heard above the pelting raindrops.
At first, he looked shocked that she even spoke. His
response was something that Holly will never forget. He
raised an index finger to his lips and gave an abrupt
“Ssshhh!”
It was one of those moments where an awkward silence
seems to last so much longer than it does in reality. Holly
thought for a moment and decided not to even bother with
him. She hadn’t expected him to be so rude.
As she drove away Alex realized that he’d
probably blown the chance of ever getting her to like
him now. He couldn’t believe he’d been so tongue tied.
What was happening to him?
While Alex stayed busy trying to figure out when and
how he’d be able to ask her for her phone number, Holly
had other ideas. After that encounter she resolved not to
bother with him ever again.
By the following week she had kind thoughts though. She
had realized that there was a distinct possibility that Alex
had something wrong with his voice. She didn’t know
what, but it would explain that “Shush!” so simply.
It wasn’t the type of thing you go around asking people
about and she hadn’t heard him speak to anyone else
either.
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The Bride’s Entourage
Issy Beighton- Chief Bridesmaid
Emily Weston- Bridesmaid
Faith Howell- Bridesmaid
Archie Pilgrim- Page Boy
Stanley Pilgrim- Page Boy
Jacob Tuck- Page Boy
Willow Jenkins- Flower Girl
Tina Wilson- Mother of The Bride
Mark Wilson- Father of The Bride
The Groom’s Men
Robbie Johnston- Best Man
Martin Richards- Best Man
Kyle Young- Usher
Callum Young- Usher
Well Wishers
There were so many family members that
we wish could be here today. Many have
sent us their love and wishes for the future
already. We know that some are not able to
attend because they are with the angels, to
them we give our love and trust that they are
watching.
Life Just Gets Better
Holly was aware that something was bothering Alex as they headed out for dinner that
evening. “ He didn’t really seem present as we were out walking. I tried to make
conversation but was just getting one-word replies. I remember asking him if he was
okay as he was a bit stiff and pale. He just said he needed a drink.”
They were walking beside the lake just as Alex had planned. The day was drawing to a
close and the sunset was perfect. This was his moment, but he had never been so
nervous. His hands were shaking in his pockets as he toyed with the treasure that he
carried. He had set the scene earlier in the day.
“We had walked to the end of the lake when I realized I had bottled it.”
There was only one thing to be done, turn back to that spot where Holly had said she
wanted their photo in front of that lake.
Holly said “ I turned to ask a couple behind us if they would take a photo of us with the
lake behind. When I turned around Alex was down on one knee with a ring in his hand.
I don’t even know the words that came out of his mouth as they all seemed to blur into
one. I don’t even recall if I said yes. I just remember jumping on him! It really couldn’t
have been any more perfect, it truly was the best day”
And Better
Alex to Holly –
“You helped me to realise and become the person that I want to be”
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