Newlyweds, Amy Ewing and Alex Simmons have secured a spot in the Guinness Book Of records by having 130 bridesmaids and 100 ushers at their big day.
The wedding took place on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Rudding Park in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK.
Record for the wedding with the most bridesmaids was previously set in November 2013 in Sri Lanka by Champika Shirani Siriwardana, with 126 while that of the most ushers at a wedding was 47 and it was set by Arulanantham Suresh Joachim in September 2003 in Canada.
They saw a competition on Facebook run by bridal shop owner, who was looking to pull off a record-breaking wedding and wanted a couple to take part.
To make this a success, Amy invited all her girlfriends across the globe. Her husband informed his rugby player friends. All the items used at the wedding was donated by local companies – including 130 identical bridesmaid dresses worth £35,000 and suits worth £13,000
“I wouldn’t say I had to convince Amy but I hadn’t known her long. When we entered the competition we weren’t even engaged. We knew we had to take the opportunity. There is no way with kids we would have been able to afford this ourselves. This had made our dreams come true. The fact we can have everyone there is amazing.” The groom said.
The couple have 4 children from previous relationships and are expecting their first child together.