We know we're spoiling you with our Real Bride features but they're all too good not to share. Last month Lauren and Mark married in an idyllic, intimate and simply stunning ceremony in a remote field in Northern Ireland. The fashion heroes of the day were the wellie boots and tartan shawl, not to mention, of course, the beautiful bridal gown :) We think Lauren looks incredible. Read more about their spectacular wedding day:

Where did you meet?

I loved his cheeky smile and he had a brilliant sense of humour we got on like a house on fire from the very beginning.

Your venue looked incredible, tell us more about it:)

We got married in a field next to Dunluce Castle in Northern Ireland on the glorious causeway coast on May 7th 2021. We chose it as we both love the coast and it is such a beautiful and dramatic location, getting married in a field felt very low key and much more us than anything else. Bonus was that we could both wear wellies to get married in!

What made you choose the Lila Gown?

I wore the Lila Gown purchased from Alie Street. I loved its simple elegance and the material makes it so comfortable to wear all day. I was married before and had spent a lot of money on a dress first time round which was nowhere near as comfortable as this so I made sure to look for something reasonably priced and super comfy. It was the perfect dress for a field wedding.

Any pearls of wisdoms you'd like to share with other brides?

I would say make sure your day is a true reflection of you and your future husband, do the things you as a couple want to do and do not stress about the small things. We had a really small wedding with just 12 guests and the day was made by the people we had around us to share in our special day. We had a humanist ceremony followed by afternoon tea and then fish and chips for dinner. I would highly recommend getting an amazing photographer as your photos are the main thing to take away from the day and worth paying to get someone who will do an amazing job capturing the special moments.

Any fun facts about the big day?

Fun fact - getting married in a field can be surprisingly elegant with just some small touches and it wasn't actually too muddy in May.

People to mention:

Our photographer Chris, of Chris Semple Photography Ltd was incredible and captured the day perfectly!

My best friend Heather did my hair and makeup and my mum planted the buckets of flowers we had on our barrels for the alter!

Shop Lauren's look:

low key mixed with high glamour. The 1950's inspired full-length gown is enduringly beautiful and timeless and can work any wedding day genre. The Lila fabric boasts a subtle matt and sheen lace and a gently scalloped hem of a fitted, straight skirt. Just like all of our dresses, the Lila Gown offers impeccable comfort; with stretch lace softening its statement silhouette. Details to love include (and certainly not limited to) the three-quarter length sleeves with scalloped edging, classic boat neckline with a sheer lace feature for the perfect glimpse of skin. A go-to gown for sophisticated brides, planning a country house affair or a hill top field wedding.

To really complete the look, we suggest these wellies too!

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