IN LOVE Wildly Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve was an idyllic backdrop Stephanie and Andrew’s nuptials Images courtesy of Jeff Oliver Photography Steph and Andy didn’t meet in a particularly romantic fashion, it was in the town of Cheshunt over spreadsheets and bar charts! “We worked as analysts for a national retailer,” laughs Steph. “But we were instantly attracted to each other due to our similar sense of humour.” Andy popped the question at the couple’s favourite hotel – thanks to its 30,000 bottle wine cellar – The Vineyard. “Andy (unsuspiciously) had cleared a large space on the balcony and was pacing nervously when the pre-dinner champagne was fiveminutes late,” recalls Steph. “I cried loads, and am not actually sure I ever said ‘yes!’ It was supposed to a be a surprise, but it wasn’t really as he’s not very good at keeping a secret.” The big date was set, for 20th August 2021, with Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve setting the scene and the couple opting for a colour scheme of grey and jewel tones... 57 REAL WEDDINGS
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