Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding- Page number 25 - June/July 2021 (Issue 27)

“Our three-tier semi-naked cake also went down a treat with everyone,” Ria tells us. “The flavours that we chose were strawberry and champagne, salted caramel and lemon and elderflower.” Ria and Connor named the tables after countries that they had visited together including Naples and Jamaica. “Our table plan was framed and the names were hand-written in elegant calligraphy,” Ria explains. “On the menu was four courses starting with ham hock terrine or tomato and basil soup followed by slow-roasted beef or sun-dried tomato risotto. Champagne granita was served as a palate cleanser followed by the delicious dessert which was a choice of chocolate tart or panna cotta, all provided by the talented kitchen team at the venue. We also gave our guests homemade truffles with our initials on as favours.” LOOKING THE PART Ria chose a crepe fit-and-flare wedding dress by Justin Alexander. “I had always wanted a fitted style with a high neck and elegant details. I asked the bridal boutique to add pearls to the lace side panels to match the pearl detail on my veil which looked so pretty,” Ria tells us.“My something blue was a pair of satin heels which looked fantastic.” Connor wore a three-piece tweed suit with a dusky pink tie while the groomsmen wore variations of this with the same ties. Ria and Connor’s bridesmaids all wore matching chiffon wrap dresses with cap sleeves and beading. “They finished their look with a pair of silver block heels and a personalised embossed clutch bag for the evening reception,” Ria explains. TIME TO CELEBRATE “We hired a DJ for our evening reception,” Ria tells us. “We love 90s R&B music and wanted a DJ that could get a crowd going. Everyone had a great time dancing and didn’t want the night to end. We even had the DJ join us on the dancefloor! We had so much fun and it was a real celebration of our families coming together, it was an amazing reception.” “My Uncle sang during our ceremony and our friend played the piano as I walked down the aisle which added a personal touch.” - Ria REAL WEDDINGS 25