Their wedding cake was a three-tier masterpiece, consisting of flavours such as white chocolate, pistachio, raspberry, and coconut. The marriage of Ben and Maria was one rich in culture, with the binding of their British, Ukranian and Indian families. They honoured their heritage with the inclusion of an embroidered cloth wrapped around their arms, a song and the exchange of coloured garlands from their parents and grandparents. Maria’s dress was Claire by Enzoani from the Love collection and was instantly the one for her. “The soft sparkle of the fabric and delicate small petals falling from the top of the corset, spreading like vines on the skirt, created this new version of myself I was falling in love with,” recalls Maria. “I felt magical.” Ben wore a custom three-piece suit from Moss Bros, with floral lining on the back of his waistcoat and their initials and wedding date on the inside of the jacket. Ben and Maria made the most of Bradbourne House’s incredible grounds by including some garden games for their guests. The moment that stuck out to Maria the most was their first dance. She adds, “Ben and I aren’t the greatest dancers, but my creativity combined with my husband’s patience, and a few months of practice, allowed us to come up with a decent routine, with a few surprise lifts and spins that still has our family talking!” 38
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