IN EVERY DETAIL Elegance A picture-perfect proposal abroad led to a beautifully curated black-tie wedding at Braxted Park Estate Images courtesy of Elizabeth Jayne Weddings Grant chose the breathtaking setting of Santorini for a deeply meaningful proposal, arriving at a moment when the couple had only recently endured personal heartbreak. Hoping to restore a sense of joy and create a new, uplifting chapter, he planned an experience that was both intimate and unforgettable - and it proved to be exactly what they needed. The evening unfolded at a beautiful restaurant, where the couple, dressed elegantly in white, embraced the significance of the occasion. As Suzi stepped onto the balcony, she was met with a romantic scene: a pathway of rose petals underfoot, a singer performing their wedding song on guitar, and a videographer discreetly capturing every precious second. The balcony offered impressive views of the mountains, bathed in golden light. There, they shared an intimate dinner, watching the sun dip below the horizon. Over those next hours they called their closest friends and family, joyfully sharing the news of their engagement. Now it was time to set the date! They booked in to view Braxted Park Estate and as soon as they drove down the impressive driveway they knew it was something special. It was a yes from both and without hesitation, they secured 7th August 2025 with the Braxted team, marking the beginning of their journey to becoming Mr and Mrs Morris. SETTING THE SCENE A black-tie dress code set the tone for the day. Classic elegance was key, with black cutlery, black decor, sophisticated black bridesmaids’ gowns and pure white flowers. Suzi wore an Alberto Palatchi dress. She recalls, “I saw it on Instagram before I was engaged and fell in love with it so enquired about the timescales and it was at least a year to come in. So, the second I got engaged I messaged them to book an appointment. It was a four-hour drive from me! I tried three dresses on whilst I was there but the second I put my coveted dress on I was so emotional. I just knew it was the one; my friends cried - it couldn’t have been more me.” Not forgetting the leading man, Grant looked dapper in a double breasted custom black tuxedo, whist his groomsmen also fitted the brief in black tuxedos. TIME TO CELEBRATE Guests were entertained with two singers over the duration of the day; one for the wedding breakfast and one for the evening. Adding to the excitement, there was also a magician, a ‘sip and solve’ game, a caricature artist, a percussionist and a saxophonist. Suzi and Grant had pre-chosen a three-course meal for the wedding breakfast, then in the evening pizzas and bacon and sausage baps were served for a midnight snack. Suzi adds, “I also hired a pancake company who freshly made mini pancakes in the evening with a selection of toppings such as strawberries with a chocolate sauce tap. They tasted amazing and they designed the cart with me to match our wedding theme perfectly!” MEMORABLE MOMENTS “As much as I loved every moment of the day, my favourite part of weddings is always the speeches. This was no exception, I just loved every second, hearing the people I love most talking about our memories. Then the party was a very close second!” REAL WEDDINGS 25
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