Your London Wedding - September/October 2020 (Issue 73)

REAL WEDDINGS 39  lemon cake with a different accompanying flavour in each tier – it was the best wedding cake we’d ever tasted!” The couple both have a real sweet tooth, so they also treated guests to personalised meringue kisses by Meringue Girls, bespoke candyfloss from Flosse and gold sweet trolleys crammed with their favourite treats. LOOKING THE PART The Serrano dress by Suzanne Neville couldn’t have been more perfect for Lucia. “It was simple and elegant; a silk dress with a beautiful flowy skirt and plunging neckline,” she tells us. “It felt a little risqué, but I think I pulled it off! The main thing is I felt amazing in it.” Kilian wore a blue DKNY suit, for a smart, polished look. The groomsmen rocked pale grey summer suits and Kilian’s waistcoat matched them, coordinating the whole party. When it came to bridesmaids dresses, Lucia simply chose a theme and asked her best girls to pick their own style of dark blue, floor-length gown. “They all looked great and the combination was brilliant,” she says. IT’S A CELEBRATION Lucia has some very talented relatives, including her aunt Catharine whose string quartet, Rosemount Quartet, accompanied the ceremony and set the scene for the drinks reception. The pair chose a mix of traditional and modern music, and some wonderful pieces that the quartet arranged just for them. “In the evening, our DJ was the super-cool Anna from Wedding Smashers,” Lucia says. “I can’t recommend them enough – definitely not your average wedding DJs.” TIME TO REFLECT Lucia was cool and calm all morning, and it wasn’t until just before she walked down the aisle that the nerves set in. “It was also one of my favourite moments,” she recalls. “I was with my mum just before she walked me down the aisle. I’m so lucky to have her and it was really special.” Another highlight for the bride was the transition from the meal to the party. “We were hidden behind a wall that lifted up to reveal us, and the party room, complete with giant tree, neon lights, disco balls and DJ,” she smiles. They couldn’t have done it without the hard work of some talented people. “We were so lucky to have close friends and family as suppliers for our day,” Lucia says. “We also have to thank our photographer, Kristian Leven. He captured all of our favourite moments, and found so many more that we didn’t even see! He blended into our day so well, meaning that we have many natural and real moments to cherish.” Lucia’s words of wedded wisdom: “Don’t have an impromptu night out the day before the wedding; although the excitement melted the hangover away quite quickly, it was a bit touch and go!”