LOOKING THE PART Kim knew exactly what she was looking for in the allimportant dress and found Carmela Ivory pretty quickly. Paul purchased the earrings and bracelet she accessorised it with, which he gave to her as a wedding gift on the big day. Paul and his stepdad wore the same style of blue suit, just with different ties and pocket squares. The couple were keen for their bridesmaids to have a choice of style, so they opted for navy blue and left it with the ladies to select the silhouette they preferred. The two younger girls chose different floaty styles, while the two ladies wore the same style with floaty sleeves. “Keep it local for the sake of sustainability and the convenience of your guests.” – Kim TIME TO CELEBRATE During the day magician Richard Harrington moved from table to table entertaining guests. “Everyone thought he was amazing,” Kim remembers. “It was a great way to keep loved ones entertained and helped to bring them together.” Later on, the newlyweds performed their first dance to Everlong by Foo Fighters, before live band Happy Hour welcomed guests to the dancefloor in the Oak Barn. “They were fabulous, we all loved having live music,” Kim says. MEMORABLE MOMENTS “Waking up on my wedding already at Frasers was really special for me. I was somewhere that felt like home,” Kim shares. “I had plenty of time to enjoy the build-up and get ready without having to worry about transport and traffic. Having my bridesmaids with me in the morning was also really special. I felt excited and totally relaxed. Even getting dressed and having our hair and make-up done together was stress-free.” The bride continues, “I was super-excited. I just couldn’t stop smiling knowing it was only a short walk across the lawn to see Paul and say our vows in front of everyone before starting our married life together.” The bride and groom can’t speak highly enough of their venue and its team. Kim tells us, “Getting the right dynamic with the people you’ll be working with is so important. In my case, I felt like I was working with friends who wanted the absolute best for me. Obviously, I’m slightly biased but Lisa and Jo do look after you like you’re one of their own!” THE GETAWAY The newlyweds spent their wedding night at Frasers in the oast’s decadent bridal suite, just a few steps away from where they’d been celebrating all day. “Spending the night there felt a little like the party was still going on,” Kim says. They awoke the next morning to birdsong and stunning views of the countryside, before enjoying a full English breakfast with their other overnight guests. “The Kentish black pudding was to die for,” we’re told. Bellies full, it was time to head to the airport to fly to the Maldives for their honeymoon. Paul had arranged everything – 10 days at Coco Palm. REAL WEDDINGS 35
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