KATE AND JUSTIN’S LITTLE WHITE BOOK Event concept and venue hire, www.storiedcollection.com | Ceremony and drinks reception venue, www.stpauls.co.uk | Reception venue, www.hrp.org.uk | Pre- and post-wedding venue, www.thened.com/london | Photographer, www.davidchristopher-photography.co.uk | Bride’s dress alterations, www.taladaniel.co.uk | Bride’s custom dresses, www.nettabenshabu.com and www.reemacra.com, (Kingsley James Bridal in California and Kleinfeld Bridal in New York, respectively) | Bride’s accessories, www.cartier.com, www.jenniferbehr.com and www.kerryparker.uk Hair, www.willisgalbraith.co.uk | Make-up, www.katiedaisy.co.uk | Bridesmaids’ dresses, www.dolorispetunia.com | Groom’s suit, www.pepibertini.com | Flowers, www.lavendergreen.co.uk | Transport, www.londonretrobushire.co.uk | Stationery, www.lauraelizabethpatrick.com | Entertainment, www.blackrabbitprojects.com | Catering, www.bluestrawberrygroup.co.uk | Videography, www.deneemotion.com | Live art illustrations, www.weddingillustrator.co.uk and www.rosepopay.co.uk dressed in white lace as bunnies outside as greeters. The bunnywomen were dropping special potions onto guests’ wrists as a fun little moment before ‘going down the rabbit hole’. As doors opened on the lower floor, body-painted performers passed out riddles and candy in the undercroft before leading guests up the stairs. Here, enormous large doors opened up to reveal women in baby blush gowns playing electric violins, and more canapés were served. When we arrived, there were flags dropped with our monogram and trumpeters to announce us as a new couple. Then it was finally time to be seated for dinner. A pianist began to play Be Our Guest from the back of the room, which tied in with our invitation suite. A live singer then came out in a big dark green tulle gown followed by lots of dancers dressed as angels. This continued throughout the night along with different types of dancers and magic from our MC magician. My favourite part of the night, and of the entertainment overall, was the flash mob moment we had with the waiters. They mixed in performers in the same outfits and then they broke out into song and dance to All You Need is Love ‒ my inspiration for this idea came from the movie, Love Actually.” MEMORABLE MOMENTS Of course, it’s hard to pick standout moments in a day bursting with them, but Kate shares, “My favorite part of the wedding day itself was marrying my best friend and the love of my life. When the Bridal Chorus hit and the doors opened, I found myself uncontrollably smiling as I could finally walk down the aisle towards my soulmate. I have so much admiration and adoration for Justin that I cannot really put it into words. He is a one-of-akind gem, a true top-tier human. I was actually overwhelmed by his reaction to seeing me on the day. The sparkle and tears in his eyes were just so pure, true and genuine – just like his heart. He is a real-life angel a really, really good man.” With a few extra special moments, adding to an exceptional day, such as the churchyard gardens being made private for them (the first time in history), the dogs being there, the flash mob, and Kate’s final dress fitting – which was actually the time she was zipped into it to leave for the ceremony due to import delays and postal service strikes in the UK! “Justin, of course, made everything extra special for me, the whole way through,” shares Kate, “He even surprised me with a sweet and meaningful speech. My mother played a huge part in my wedding dress fiasco and saving the day. She is also the sole inspiration behind the way I designed my florals for the week. She stayed up with me late the night before in my suite, at The Ned, and helped me get ready in the morning too. I bought my mum a beautiful baby blue dress and hat to match so she could be my Something Blue on my big day. My brother is my twin soul and he was my man-of-honour, his speech was very heartfelt and well-done. My uncle was a saving grace on my stress levels and kept me sane in the best way possible. St. Paul’s Cathedral would have not even been possible without my dad. These core group of people made my day extra special for me!” 37 REAL WEDDINGS
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