Green and Gold was the original theme and later the bride threw in ‘medieval bling’ …

Well, this is what I came up with …

All from charity shops:

Dress (designer): £18

Shoes: £3

Bag (silk): £3

Bracelet: £1.50

Fascinator: £1.50 (added gold ribbon)

Black shrug/bolero top for evening: £9.99 from MAKE on Gloucester Road

Nail varnish and make-up all from charity shops or mine already

It seemed to go down a treat. The ten of us (yes ten! ) were an eclectic mix of ladies ‘glistening’ in a variety of green and gold frippery as we did a slow march in pairs behind the bride. Elegantly draped in a romantic white gown and veil our friend and bride was led to her groom by her two gorgeous chief (child) bridesmaids, pretty as a picture in their complementary white frocks. The sun shone, the music played and the tone was set for the lovely ceremony that followed … congratulations to Helen and Peter!