A couple's wedding day is a special milestone event, filled with unique moments and lasting memories.

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Here we meet our first couple of the year who are sharing their big day with the Leader.

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First kiss for Gemma and Richard Jones as husband and wife.

Couple: Gemma and Richard Jones, from Acrefair

Wedding: September 30, 2023 at Soughton Hall

Reception: Soughton Hall

Where were the dress/suit from? Lady Jane Bridal, Wrexham (dress) and Peter Posh Suit Hire (suits)

Gemma and Richard Jones' amazing wedding cake made by Julie at Red Rose Company, and their cake topper, made by Sarah from Feats of Clay

Flowers, hair/makeup: Wild of Chester did our flowers and Poppy Michelle did the hair and makeup

Who was the photographer? Joe Bickerton for photos and Madison Pictures were the videographer

What was the best part of the day? There isn't a single point which we could say was the best part, as the whole was totally perfect. From start to end at 3am, we loved every second of it.

It rained all day but managed to stop when it got dark. Photographer Joe managed to capture every single bit of colour for this confetti shot.

Anyone to thank for helping make the day special?

We have to thank everyone who helped bring our day together, from Robin (father of the bride) for helping us make all the table decorations, to Donna (maid of honour) and Kellie (bridesmaid) for helping with all the planning.

A huge, big thank you to all our suppliers for all the hard work each of them put in to help make our day as perfect as it was. To see all the months of planning and changes and tiny little details come together into one perfect day, just made it magical.

And finally to all our family and friends who managed to attend on the day.

Honeymoon: Madeira but not for a few months