The rise of double-barrelled surnames
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Lisa and Paul met through a mutual friend. "I was 16 and Paul was 19," says Lisa. "We got on really well and have done ever since. We've been together for 17 years and have two beautiful children together."
Paul popped the question after 16 years together. "It was a complete surprise," shares the bride. "He asked me at my 30th birthday party in front of all our friends and family. He put the ring in a gorgeous balloon, and I had to pop it and find it beneath rose gold feathers."
Lisa and Paul's contacts
Venue, The Glass House, www.theglasshousestaining.co.uk
Photographer, Beth Alderson Photography, www.bethaldersonphotography.com
Bride's dress, Bellissima Brides, www.bellissima-brides.co.uk
Bride's accessories, Victoria Percival, www.victoriapercival.com
Suits, Marc Darcy, www.marcdarcy.co.uk
Bridesmaids' dresses, Maya Deluxe, www.mayadeluxe.com
Hair stylist, Wedlocks Bridal Hair, www.facebook.com/wedlockshairspecialist
Bridal bouquet and buttonholes, Margaret Mason Florist, www.margaretmasonfloristpreston.co.uk
Make-up artist, Bridal Make-Up By Georgie Liptrot, www.facebook.com/bridalmakeupbygeorgieliptrot
Venue styling, Bash Parties & Events, www.bashpartiesandevents.co.uk
Cake, The Sweetest Thing Cakery, www.sweetestthingcakery.com
Transport, Falcon Tesla Wedding Cars, www.falcon-hire.com
Catering, Twelve Restaurant & Lounge Bar, www.twelve-restaurant.co.uk
Crockery, Whitehouse Event Crockery, www.eventcrockeryhire.co.uk
Entertainment, TheDeadBeats, www.deadbeatsband.co.uk