STARTER Confit duck and apricot terrine studded with pistachio nuts, wrapped in cured ham with plum and ginger chutney, and compressed watermelon. MAIN COURSE Roast sirloin of English beef, served with carrots and swede, fine beans, thyme-roasted potatoes and cooking juices. DESSERT Vanilla crème brûlée with shortbread biscuits. LOOKING THE PART “I opted for a New-Year’s-Eve-glam dress. I’m not usually a sparkly girl, but it caught my eye and with it being new year I had the perfect excuse,” Victoria tells us. She found the dream Zavana Bridal dress at The White Gallery in Ramsbottom. The bride continues, “It had a detachable cape, which I removed towards the end of the night.” The groom and his groomsmen all wore black tie. Christopher’s tux from Ascot and Chapels in DIFC, Dubai, had chic velvet lapels. The bridesmaids, Victoria’s sister and two best friends, wore Pretty Lavish Bridal dresses, all white but in different styles. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Singer Abbie Hanlon entertained guests during the ceremony and drinks reception. As Victoria walked up the aisle towards Christopher she sang Can’t Help Falling In Love With You. They signed the register to Forever Young and exited the ceremony to Send Me On My Way, also sung by the oh-so talented Abbie. During the evening, String Infusion a vibrant, electric and acoustic string group filled the dancefloor with a DJ, saxophonist and two electric violinists. Victoria remembers, “The electric violinists played Auld Lang Syne after the countdown to new year. We wanted a party atmosphere and that’s certainly how it felt. The firework display at midnight was magical too.” MEMORABLE MOMENTS “I felt extremely nervous, but when I walked down the aisle all the nerves vanished and it was time to enjoy the day,” Victoria shares. “We had friends who’d travelled from far and wide to be with us and celebrate – Australia, Scotland, Dubai and Spain to name a few. I probably had the most drunk bridesmaids in history. There was a lot of dancing on chairs!” “We had an amazing wedding day, and everything went to plan thanks to the team at Mottram Hall who were fabulous.” 37 REAL WEDDINGS
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