incorporate various hues into the arrangement,” Meesha explains. Meesha made the place names herself and included a message on the inside thanking each guest for coming on behalf of the happy couple. The table names featured cities the couple had holidayed in together including a selfie shot of the two of them in that destination. The venue offered a six-tier cheese tower, which the couple opted for. It was presented as part of the evening buffet with crackers, figs and grapes, and was loved by all assembled. Southend Barns’ catering team, Roots, hosted an open evening for its couples, who were treated to the wedding guest experience. “We were welcomed with drink options and sampled various canapés,” Meesha explains. “From there we were taken through to the main barn where each table was set up with a different theme, which is what helped us decide on the Amber Sunset palette.” As a result of the evening, the couple decided on a summer barbecue for their wedding breakfast. For those with dietary requirements, all food options were adapated allowing everyone to enjoy the meal. “Our guests still rave about the pork belly nuggets,” Meesha tells us. LOOKING THE PART The bride wore a traditional red lehenga during the ceremony before changing into a white wedding dress for the reception. “Traditionally, Indians wear red to get married in and I wanted to bring a part of my culture to our day,” Meesha explains. She also had henna applied to her hands, in another nod to her roots. Lewis was dressed in a navy tailored suit with contrasting grey waistcoat and burgundy tie, while the groomsmen and his dad all wore navy suits with navy waistcoats, plus the same tie as the groom. The bridesmaids looked gorgeous in their teal blue saris with colour coordinating bangles. 25 REAL WEDDING
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