Rachel Mallett of Kala Weddings, teamed up with Hello Dorking to give local engaged couples some Italian romance Images courtesy of Kala Weddings IN DORKING The inspiration behind La Dolce Vita in Dorking stemmed from the desire to bridge the gap between the dream of a destination wedding and the practicalities of modern life,” shares Rachel of Kala Weddings. “While many couples dream of marrying abroad, travel often presents significant limitations – from elderly relatives unable to fly to friends facing budget or time constraints. “We wanted to explore how we could achieve that same Mediterranean magic with better accessibility. As it turns out, Dorking is a premier wedding destination. From stunning hotels with pools nestled in the Surrey Hills to an incredible variety of bridal stores, local suppliers, and guest boutiques, everything we needed was right here.” With Rachel’s creative vision and the ingenuity of the collaborative suppliers, the team curated a Mediterranean atmosphere through vibrant colour schemes and design. “We focused on the bright yellows of lemons and the deep blues of traditional tiling found across Italy, Portugal, and Spain,” adds Rachel – who was also incredibly grateful to collaborate with Jo and Rosie from Hello Dorking. “They did much of the heavy lifting during the production planning process and were instrumental in bringing this vision to life and uniting such a talented group of local businesses.” La Dolce Vita “ 32
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