Your London Wedding - Page number 52 - September/October 2021 (Issue 79)

DERIN AND JOHN’S LITTLE WHITE BOOK Photographer , Jeff Oliver Photography, https://jeffoliverphotography.com | Venue and catering , Old Royal Naval College, https://ornc.org Bride’s dress , Mirror Mirror, https://mirrormirror.uk.com | Bridesmaids’ dresses , Maya Deluxe, www.mayadeluxe.com Hair stylist , Diva Dolls, www.instagram.com/divadollslondon | Make-up artist , Glamsbyabee, www.instagram.com/glamsbyabee Kilts , MacGregor and MacDuff, https://macgregorandmacduff.co.uk | Cake , Simply Irresistible Cakes, www.simplyirresistiblecakes.com Flowers , Floral Hues, www.floralhues.co.uk | Stationery , Papier, www.papier.com | Wedding rings , 77 Diamonds, www.77diamonds.com Videography , MWF, www.bookmwf.com | Glassware and cutlery , Whitehouse Event Crockery, www.eventcrockeryhire.co.uk Chair décor and napkins , Chic Weddinsg & Events, www.chicweddings.co.uk I wore a Pronovias dress that I found in the third bridal shop I visited. I always thought I’d go for a ballgown – but apparently that made me look about 12 – so a mermaid-style it was! I wore some scatter pearl earrings that my mum had had for years (that I absolutely loved) and a gold bracelet in the form of my name ‘Derin’ that my parents had made when I was born and gifted me when we got engaged. From the reception, the speeches, the laughter and the (COVID-19 compliant!) dancing were all wonderful – John’s grandad and my mum particularly danced the night away and were the life and soul of the party. Everyone really entered into the spirit of it in a way that doesn’t always happen at larger weddings. The bridesmaids wore embellished maxi dresses and accessorised with matching pashminas. John wore a kilt from MacGregor & MacDuff in Glasgow (his hometown). The tartan was a MacKay tartan and his jacket was a blue Clunie tweed. His Sgian Dubh was thistle-themed. His groomsmen wore a Black Watch tartan. In the days before the ceremony we had each switched personalities to an extent ‒ John becoming very nervous about every detail and I became exceptionally relaxed – which was interesting! As soon as we got into the church it all became very real and we both started to enjoy things once the ceremony commenced. 52