Italian born Ellie met Dan in London. For their first date, the pair enjoyed beers and pizza in the May sunshine. Ellie says, “As Dan walked me back to the station she asked me if I was a ‘hug person’ and after we hugged I caught the train knowing I was definitely going to see her again.” Dating apps were deleted off their devices and they became official. Dan popped the question to Ellie whist on holiday with family. Ellie recalls, “One evening, after dinner, she called me upstairs to our bedroom and told me to look out of the window because there was an owl. Of course she was lying, and when I looked out of the window, I saw Mi vuoi sposare? that her and her sister and brother-in-law had written out in tealights. I of course said yes and a few weeks after I proposed back to Dan.” SETTING THE SCENE Both Ellie and Dan fell in love with Hedingham Castle and its beautiful gardens. Ellie tells us, “Even though we didn’t pick a specific theme, we knew we wanted colour since it was a summer wedding. We chose simple wildflowers as we knew the colours would pop and create a beautiful contrast with the castle and its history. The décor, centrepieces and favours were all handmade, as well as all the signage. This was to ensure everything had our style and stamp - rustic and joyful.” DRESSED TO IMPRESS Ellie wore a Vera Wang dress, purchased in a boutique in Italy. Ellie describes, “I knew I was looking for something different and dramatic. I love fashion and I had been looking at different designers but there aren’t many out there that can compete with Vera Wang.” Dan’s dress was handmade from Cambridge Bridal Studio. The corseted dress she chose was perfect for her, she’d always told Ellie, “I want to be a fairy on my wedding day” and she 36
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