Your Herts & Beds Wedding - Dec/Jan 2019 (Issue 77)

REAL WEDDINGS 33  C hristina caught Shane’s eye whilst cruising at 35,000 feet. “Shane was working as an air steward and I was a passenger on his flight travelling with my family,” says Christina. “Making a first move isn’t something that we both typically do but we ended up talking throughout the whole journey. Let’s just say Shane didn’t work at all during that flight.” A few years later Shane was planning the big question. “We were travelling along the West Coast of America with my sister – a trip that I was very excited about,” says Christina. “We visited Yosemite National Park and had just done a three-hour hike up Glacier Point when Shane proposed. There was a gorgeous view and it was so peaceful. He knew I wouldn’t be comfortable with the attention so this was perfect. I loved every minute and to also have my sister there to witness it was very special.” CLASSICALLY ELEGANT When it came to her dress Christina knew that she wanted a simple design. “I instantly loved it but because it was slightly different to what I’d been trying on. It was very figure hugging with a simple front and had a beautiful open back covered in lace and beads,” she says. Her accessories were kept to a minimum to allow the dress to take centrestage. “I borrowed some beautiful sapphire earrings from my mum and wore a diamond bracelet to match. To finish the look I opted for a delicate lace-edged veil. I felt very special.” Their bridesmaids wore floor-length dresses in a dusky pink shade to suit the colour scheme of the day. “I added some delicate embellishments to the waist of the dresses so they didn’t look too plain,” adds Christina. Shane and his groomsmen wore dark navy suits and Shane stood out by accessorising with a paisley print tie and pocket square. “He looked really handsome. I loved the tie that he picked because it was quite quirky. One thing that was really special about his look was the cufflinks he wore as they belonged to my nonno (grandfather in Italian),” she says. STUNNING SURROUNDINGS Christina knew that she wanted their ceremony at St Bartholomew’s Church where they both attend. “It’s the right size for both our families and has this warm close-knit vibe,” she says. Their dog Coco made an appearance at the church too. “She looked really cute with floral ornaments on her collar and she had a bandana that said Furry Bridesmaid on it – we loved it.” Luton Hoo was the last venue they’d viewed but they were taken aback when they did. “I remember the drive from the main entrance with the trees lining the road and when we saw the Mansion House we were both stunned,” she says. I think we knew there and then that this had to be our venue.” They chose a traditional classic car for their wedding wheels. “Our 1920s white Austin was full of character. Driving from the church to the venue was the best part Christina Cerosio, 33, married Shane Nicholson, 31, at St Bartholomew R C Churh, followed by a reception at Luton Hoo on 22 nd June, 2019.