FROM BUCKINGHAMSHIRE With love Sarina and Edward chose the stunning backdrop of Rackleys Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire for their English country wedding Images courtesy of Hannah McClune Photography Sarina and Edward met whilst both studying at the University of Brighton on a night out with mutual friends. “Edward proposed during a trip to New York,” Sarina tells us. “He planned an early morning stroll in Central Park to the top of Umpire Rock. He positioned his phone on the ground to get a photograph of us both with the New York skyline in the background and then got down on one knee to ask me to marry him.” The couple chose Rackleys Chiltern Hills for their English country wedding. “We visited Rackley’s on a January day and were blown away by how beautiful the venue looked during the winter, with the views of the Chiltern Hills,” Sarina tells us. “The staff were friendly, and we both felt that it fitted well with our chosen theme. We picked pastel-coloured flowers for the floral arrangements and had wildflowers printed on our stationery to tie everything together.” The couple and their guests enjoyed canapés and champagne during the drinks reception, followed by a delicious three-course meal with wine. “It was important to us that everybody was well fed because food is something we both really enjoy,” Sarina says. “During the evening we had pizzas, cake and sweets.” Sarina wore the bridal dress Rosewood by Suzanne Neville. “I had tried on a few dresses from different stores, but my sister recommended that we visit the Ellie Sanderson shop in Beaconsfield, which is where I tried on the Suzanne Neville gown and loved it,” Sarina tells us. “I decided to order it in the satin fabric there and then! Edward wore a custom-made tuxedo, and his groomsmen also wore tuxedos while our beautiful bridesmaids wore Rewritten dresses in a stunning champagne colour.” During their ceremony, reception and wedding breakfast, the couple had a singer and guitarist, Joe Alexander, performing their favourite songs. “Our guests loved Joe and kept commenting how brilliant he was,” Sarina says. “We also had garden games during our reception and a DJ and photo booth for the evening entertainment. As our wedding favours, we gifted our guests tambourines, and during our wedding breakfast, everybody was on their feet singing, dancing and shaking them. It was incredible to watch our loved ones enjoying our wedding just as much as us!” REAL WEDDINGS 25
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