Zoë and Luke met in school as teenagers. They dated on and off until they were 20 and 21, when they realized they were truly meant to be. Their love blossomed, and in 2023, Luke proposed during a trip to Norway. He transformed their hotel room into a dream setting with balloons, roses, candles, flower petals, Champagne, and a tray of chocolates and strawberries. Across the window, balloons spelled out a heartfelt message asking Zoë to marry him. He presented her with a custommade engagement ring from Celsteel. “It was everything I could ever have dreamed of,” says Zoë. “A public proposal would have been my absolute nightmare.” The couple instantly fell in love with The Orangery and chose it as their wedding venue. “It’s simply breathtaking, from the award-winning gardens to the choice of ceremony spaces, décor, and staff,” Zoë adds. “I couldn’t fault a single thing.” They embraced a black-and-white colour scheme for the décor. The gentlemen wore black suits or tuxedos, and the women wore elegant black evening wear. The only people in white were the bride and the flowergirl. The theme was simplicity and timeless elegance. To bring their vision to life, the couple chose monochrome stationery from Forever Paper Co, featuring a minimalistic design with wax seals and printed envelopes. White florals by Floral Explosion completed the look, enhancing both the venue and the theme. The décor included candelabras, candles, single vases with white roses, and banquetstyle tables – designed to make the band the heart of the room. REAL WEDDINGS 37
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