Your London Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 75)

The story of London couple Suzanne and Dimitry, who refused to let a pandemic stand in the way of their big day Images courtesy of Erika Rimkute Photography S uzanne and Dimitry have Tinder to thank for their introduction. Shortly after swiping right, the pair met and became inseparable. “There was so much laughter from the first moment we met,” Suzanne says. “We saw each other almost every day after that.” Fast forward to June 2019, and the pair are on a trip to visit Dimitry’s family in Cape Town. “We went to a gorgeous vineyard with the most amazing views over the city,” Suzanne remembers. “We drank wine by the fireplace before going for a walk to enjoy the view. It was there he popped the question – it was such a surprise!” What followed was a stay in a boutique hotel by the sea and plenty of great memories. The couple planned to tie the knot in Cape Town, but COVID-19 put paid to that. Instead, they quickly adapted their plans for a wonderful summer wedding in London on 23 rd August, 2020, when restrictions were loosened. After a ceremony at the beautiful Old Marylebone Town Hall, they celebrated at The Mandrake Hotel. Suzanne continues the story… D O I N G I T F O R love 36