Chloe Foster and Steve Rake were married on December 1, 2012, at Collingham Church, followed by a reception at The Priory, Syningthwaite, near Wetherby.

Photographer
Alex Yoxall. I met Alex through work and had always loved his style of photography so I gave him a call as soon as we got engaged to make sure I had him for the day. I really wanted the photos to be fun and informal to capture our personalities and those of our family and friends, which I think Alex pulled off magnificently. Alex really got stuck in and took control without being bossy. He has such a personable nature he was able to get some fantastic shots of people (and animals) with them totally relaxed and enjoying themselves. Alex stayed right through to the evening when it all got a bit crazy and busy. Looking back through the hundreds of pictures Alex captured all of the most important moments of the day as well as some unexpected hilarious and moving ones.

Where did you meet?
In a car park in our village.

What attracted you to him?
He was extremely confident and charming as well as handsome in his suit. He was also really cheeky which made me giggle.

Where did he propose?
On a viewing platform overlooking Aysgarth Falls in North Yorkshire on a beautiful snowy day.

The dress
Donna Solado ivory gown and a rabbit fur wrap from Sophie Louise in Boston Spa.

He wore
Navy blue and grey morning suit from Yorkshire Menswear.

Bridesmaids
Red Diva dresses with ivory fur and satin wraps made by my mum!

Flowers
Red roses with ivy from Kate Mell.

Transport
1952 Bentley Freestone and Webb from Superior Motorcars in Skipton.

Table decor and favours
Christmas-themed tables with silver crushed velvet table cloths, crystal candlelabras with mistletoe and white roses. Favours were personalised baubles.

Entertainment
Dominic Halpin and the Honey Bs, an amazing swing band our guests are still talking about!

Honeymoon
New York and then to Jumby Bay, an exclusive island off the coast of Antigua.