Swinfen Hall Wedding: Sonia and David

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

 BEFORE THE WEDDING

How You Met: In the lecture theatre at University, Sonia caught David’s eye as the girl in the big red coat!

How He Proposed: At dusk, in a beautiful tropical garden by the sea on the last night of our holiday in Cambodia

WEDDING

The Bride Wore: An ivory princess style dress with a satin bodice, an organza skirt with a train, and a big ivory bow.

The Groom Wore: A classic morning suit…accessorised with a lilac tie and cuff links from Duchamp…most dashing…

Jewellery/Accessories: For Sonia: a diamante tiara and earrings; an elbow length veil scattered with Swarovski crystals; shoes from Rainbow Club; and my something borrowed was a garter from one of my Bridemaids!

Hair/Make-up Done By: Claire Salter

Flowers: Entwined of Lichfield

Ceremony Venue: St James’ Church, Barton-Under-Needwood, Staffordshire

Wedding Theme/Style: English country garden

RECEPTION

Reception Venue: Swinfen Hall Hotel

First Dance Song: Can’t Take My Eyes Off You (Andy Williams)

Cake: M&S’ finest

Colours: Lilac, sage green, dusky pink and cream

Decor Elements: Glass lanterns and candles to light up the evening

Unique Details: Tables named after Manchester United legends, and a couple of firkins of Burton Bridge Bitter (Sonia’s family’s favourite, and a local speciality).

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

Sonia’s Answer: So many special moments, but the best was seeing David standing at the end of the aisle waiting for me… and then trying very very hard not to cry with happiness

David’s Answer: Watching Sonia glide down the aisle wearing a huge grin

HONEYMOON

Place: Safari in the Selous Game Reserve, Southern Tanazania, followed by relaxing on the beach in Zanzibar.

WEDDING ADVICE FOR OTHERS PLANNING THEIR WEDDING:

Covered in confetti – a wonderful capture of our excitement and joy engulfed in a snow storm of our friends’ confetti!

 

Along with their favourite, here are a few of my favourite storytelling images