Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - December 2020/January 2021 (Issue 86)

The couple chose their top table flower arrangements that included pine cones, berried eucalyptus, silver eucalyptus, pale pink and ivory roses and gypsophila. Their tables were named after their favourite holiday destinations to reflect their love of travel, and they displayed several photographs from these holidays on each table with the top one named Venice, after their romantic Italian proposal. “We made our table plan by showcasing a map of the world with our guests' names written on luggage tags and each one pinned at our holiday destinations,” Kimberley tells us. Rob's mum, Angela, made the three-tier wedding cake that consisted of the couple's favourite flavours - Victoria sponge, lemon cake and a fruit cake as a nod to Xmas. "Not only did it look amazing, but it also tasted delicious," Kimberley tells us. "The middle tier featured a grey marble design with twigs and iced flower detailing to tie in with our tables. Angela knows how much of a fan of Tottenham Hotspur F.C. that Rob is, so she added a subtle cockerel to the side of the cake!" LOOKING THE PART Kimberley wore a dress by Enzoani called Laura that was a fitted strapless style featuring a sweetheart neckline, elegant embellishment and a beautiful lace train. "I always thought that I wanted to wear this style of dress and after visiting several bridal shops and trying on various styles, I knew this gown was the one as soon as I tried it on," Kimberley says. "I paired it with a stunning cathedral-length veil trimmed with lace and crystals. My designer bridal shoes by Freya Rose added some sparkle and I also wore a pearl necklace that belonged to my grandmother, and a pair of delicate teardrop earrings." Rob had his suit tailor-made and decided on a navy design teamed with a grey waistcoat to stand out from his groomsmen. “Rob always wanted to have the suit that he was to get married in tailor-made and it fitted him perfectly,” Kimberley tells us. “He finished his look with a white shirt, silver-grey paisley-print tie and pocket square, a pair of smart brown shoes and a pale pink rose buttonhole. Our groomsmen wore a similar look with ivory rose buttonholes.” The couple's bridesmaids looked elegant in their light-grey, floor-length halterneck dresses with silver beading teamed with strappy sandals, a bracelet and a pair of delicate teardrop earrings that were a thank you gift from the couple. TIME TO ENTERTAIN With Kimberley being half-Scottish, the couple wanted this reflected in their day so they booked a Ceilidh band for the evening entertainment. “It was brilliant! All of our guests said how much fun it was and it encouraged them to get on the dancefloor,” Kimberley tells us. “The music was so upbeat and everyone was dancing which was wonderful to see. We also had a DJ after the band who played a few Christmas songs to add to the festive spirit!” The little ones didn't miss out either. Because Kimberley works as a nanny, it was important for her to have children involved in the wedding and to keep them entertained so they hired a couple of nannies to attend with toys and planned a movie with popcorn as the night went on. “Our guests who had children were able to drop them off knowing that they were in safe hands having a great time which meant that they were able to enjoy the party. They were all so grateful that we had given their children some thought,” Kimberley tells us. The couple hired a photo booth for the evening which helped create their guest book. “It was so nice to look back at all the funny photographs of everyone,” Kimberley says. “The attention to detail from our amazing lead photographer Graham from Yellow Door Photography and Sian, who came along to assist him, was wonderful. A few close family friends helped us set up the venue on the morning of the wedding and Graham captured these beautifully. Also, having a videographer there to capture the entire day was something that we both are so glad that we booked. It's so nice watching it back after the special day.” - Kimberley REAL WEDDINGS 31