{"id":204755,"date":"2016-06-16T23:00:52","date_gmt":"2016-06-16T13:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/uk\/real-weddings\/cultures-come-together-at-rowena-and-stuarts-classic-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-17T10:43:31","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T23:43:31","slug":"cultures-come-together-at-rowena-and-stuarts-classic-wedding","status":"publish","type":"uk-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/real-weddings\/uk\/real-weddings\/cultures-come-together-at-rowena-and-stuarts-classic-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultures come together at Rowena and Stuart&#8217;s classic wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Rowena Pyne&#8217;s Indian-Irish heritage was on show at her wedding to beau Stuart Vause.<\/p>\n<p>The couple, aged 32 and 31 respectively, met while in costume as &#8216;Brazil&#8217; and &#8216;New Zealand&#8217; at a World Cup fancy dress party in 2010. After a long-distance relationship for 12 months, they settled in at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/wedding\/greatermanchester\/\">Manchester<\/a> where they bought their \u201cforever home\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Their classic wedding on August 24, 2015 boasted a ceremony at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingVenues\/Lancashire\/EavesHall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eaves Hall<\/a>, Clitheroe, followed by a reception in the same location with 80 guests. \u201cAs I am half-Indian, half-Irish I wanted this to be reflected in our day, therefore we arranged for a henna artist to do henna in the evening for the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/planning-tools\/guest-list\/\">guests<\/a> if they wished,\u201d explains Rowena. \u201cWe also got a buffet of Indian sweets for dessert.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To represent her Irish side, a Ceilidh <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingMusic\/\">band<\/a> performed for the guests. \u201cThe dance floor was packed,\u201d recalls the bride.\u00a0The couple chose to have speeches before the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingCaterers\/\">meal<\/a> so everyone could relax and enjoy their food. \u201cAnd in true best-man fashion, we were suitably embarrassed,\u201d laughs Rowena.<\/p>\n<p>To top off a perfect day, the newlyweds made sure their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/Honeymoon\/\">honeymoon<\/a> was one to remember. \u201cWe flew out to New York where we spent a couple of days, and then on to Ecuador and the incredible Galapagos Islands, followed by a trip to the Amazon,\u201d says Rowena.<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/timemmerton.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tim Emmerton Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87916\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_001.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_001\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87918\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_003.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_003\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87919\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_004.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_004\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87917\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_002.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_002\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87921\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_006.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_006\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-87922\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_007.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_007\" width=\"1282\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Elegant bride Rowena chose a classic A-line <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingDress\/\">gown<\/a> with sheer back, sparkly hair comb and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingShoes\/\">shoes<\/a> from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingShoes\/Devon\/RainbowClub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rainbow Club<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87832\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_008.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_008\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87834\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_009.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_009\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87837\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_011.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_011\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87838\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_012.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_012\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87897 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_SBS_009.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_SBS_009\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87841 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_014.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_014\" width=\"601\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87846\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_016.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_016\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The groom and his dapper crew were dressed in three-piece <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/FormalWear\/\">suits<\/a> from\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/FormalWear\/GreaterManchester\/DebenhamsRetail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Debenhams<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87843\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_015.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_015\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87849\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_018.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_018\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87899 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_SBS_011.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_SBS_011\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87900 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_SBS_012.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_SBS_012\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87853\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_020.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_020\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87855\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_021.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_021\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;As a gift to Stu, I managed to get his role model, Sir Alex Ferguson, to write him a personal wedding card wishing him well on his wedding day!&#8221; says Rowena.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87858\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_022.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_022\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87861\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_023.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_023\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87863\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_024.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_024\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87865\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_025.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_025\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-87867\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_026.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_026\" width=\"1282\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87907 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_SBS_019.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_SBS_019\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87908 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_SBS_020.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_SBS_020\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87877\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_031.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_031\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87879\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_032.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_032\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The bridal party stayed at<a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingVenues\/Lancashire\/EavesHall\/\"> Eaves Hall<\/a> lodge the night before the wedding and had plenty of girly fun,&#8221; says the bride.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-87881\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_033.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_033\" width=\"1282\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87884\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_034.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_034\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87886\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_036.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_036\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87885\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_035.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_035\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87887\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_037.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_037\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87888\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_038.jpg\" alt=\"Rowena_Stuart_Classic-Wedding_038\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;We can honestly say it was the best experience of our lives so far,&#8221; smiles 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