Your Surrey Wedding- April/May 2020 (Issue 82)

REAL WEDDINGS 41  C harlotte and Jason met online in 2015. “Jay plucked up the courage and messaged me asking me out on a date,” says Charlotte. “When we finally met I thought he was a kind, caring and genuine guy.” Jason popped the question during a trip to Dubai in 2017. “He’d bought the ring a few days earlier and hid it in my parent’s hotel room,” shares the bride. “He decided to do it while we were having drinks overlooking the Burj Al Arab before going out for dinner one evening. It was a complete surprise, and we couldn’t have been happier.” SETTING THE SCENE “We knew we wanted to have everything in one place,” explains Charlotte. “As soon as we viewed Botleys Mansion, we fell in love with the winding driveway and grand staircase. The wedding date was booked within three weeks of the proposal!” The lovebirds decided to give their guests personalised tea light holders as favours and make their table plan. “We bought a large mirror and asked a local company to write everyone’s names on it,” shares the bride. “We named each table after Manchester United legends.” The couple’s big-day bake was made by Cakes by Nina. “We chose a seven-tier design,” shares Charlotte. “It was all white, with touches of silver and lavender and our own monogram.” Charlotte and Jason decided to have lots of flowers. “Our florist, Seventh Heaven Floral Design & Event Décor, did an amazing job,” says the bride. “We had a grand arrangement in the entrance hall, blooms on the balustrade for the outdoor stairway, a 30ft table runner and small creations for the tables.” “We used Farnham Sound & Light to provide external lighting,” reveals Charlotte. “I wanted the entire building to be lit up in lavender. The company also provided us with large love letters, internal uplighting, LED blossom trees and a 65inch TV which played a personalised video of Olly Murs for me!” DRESSED TO IMPRESS Charlotte wore a Diana Le Grand dress from With Love Bridal Boutique. “It was a strapless fishtail gown with a lace overlay top,” says Charlotte. “I knew I wanted something that could be altered to create two different looks, and I was so happy with the result. I accessorised with a cathedral-length veil, which I personalised with lace appliqués to match my dress and a large jewelled belt.” Jason opted for a navy suit from Next. “To finish the look, Jason chose a light grey waistcoat and bow tie,” explains the bride, “The groomsmen opted for navy versions and a lavender tie.” “The bridesmaids wore full-length gowns,” shares Charlotte. “They were lavender with V-neck backs and large satin bows.”