Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - December 2020/Janaury 2021 (Issue 80)

REAL WEDDINGS 29 AISLE STYLE Originally wanting a strapless dress, as the day drew nearer Krishna realised she wanted something less summery. “In the end, I wore a stunning long-sleeved dress by Suzanne Neville,” she says. “I wanted to look like a bride, but I’m quite petite so didn’t want the dress to swamp me. I fell in love with the neckline of the original design of my dress, but I asked the designer to make a more fitted skirt. They were so accommodating and made suggestions along the way. It was amazing having a dress made from scratch to my exact measurements.” Krishna kept her look simple, to reflect her usual style, teaming her gown with a cathedral-length veil and nude Jimmy Choo stilettos, which she could wear again. “The jeweller who made our rings, Noble Fine Jewellery, also designed some earrings for me using my grandmother’s diamonds,” Krishna says. Phil and his groomsmen wore traditional morning suits, with Phil having his made for the occasion. He chose a cream waistcoat and gold tie to stand out from the groomsmen who wore grey waistcoats and dusky pink accessories. The bridesmaids looked wonderful in multiway dresses. “I had a mixture of family and friends and different ages in my party,” the bride says. “I wanted them to have the option to style the dress how they liked.” IT’S A CELEBRATION During the ceremony and canapés, there was a harpist from Bristol, Marie France Riboulet, and for the reception a Glastonbury band called Charlie Miller and the Soul Agents performed. “Both were amazing,” Krishna says. “I’ll never forget walking down the aisle to the harp, and the band were a huge hit with the guests and got everyone dancing.” There was also a surprise act in the shape of the groom! “He did a rendition of Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty on sax!” Krishna smiles. “It was a huge surprise for our loved ones!” MAKING MEMORIES Looking back, what did the newlyweds take away from their big day? “Married friends did warn us, but it goes so fast,” Krishna tells us. “You have to savour every moment. We both feel incredibly lucky and grateful to our family and friends.” When asked about the parts that stood out most, Krishna says, “The ceremony was amazing; it’s nerve-wracking, but coming down the aisle and making that commitment to each other is so special. We were thrilled we booked a videographer as we have been able to go back and relive it all again. For me, getting ready in the morning was a wonderful part of the day, as was walking into the wedding breakfast to applause and seeing all our plans come together – it was such an exciting moment!” 