ELEGANCE Timeless Charlotte and Scott opted for a sage and white colour palette for a classic theme Images courtesy of Paul and Nanda Green Charlotte and Scott have been in each others lives since they were 12 years old and attended the same school. At 14 and 15, when Scott became head boy and Charlotte became head girl, they spent even more time together – this later blossomed into the love story we see today. Scott proposed to Charlotte the day after their 10th anniversary with a hand-written card. Charlotte adds, “after reading the card, I turned around, and he was on one knee! We then went to design a ring in Hatton Garden that day, then out for dinner and stayed at a hotel! I couldn’t have asked for anymore.” When it came to selecting a venue, this couple needed something that felt as special as their relationship and a classic backdrop for their dreamy nuptials; with this in mind, Wotton House would be the place they say ‘I do’. Two rooms that stood out to them were The Old Library and The Italian Gardens, both of which had stunning scenery and made gorgeous backdrops for their special day. Charlotte and Scott wanted their wedding to exude timeless elegance, their soft colour palette of white and sage complemented the venue. Their classic theme was carried throughout the venue with their décor and choice of flowers – peonies, hydrangeas, white flowers, roses, and a touch of eucalyptus. Their styling featured floating candles, frosted acrylic signs with white italic writing, and hand-written place names. Charlotte adds, “the venue backdrop was actually a massive part of our theme – The Old Library had beautiful huge pillars lining the aisle, and stone features around. I wanted to complement those rooms, so everything we used was aimed at tying it all together.” To add some sparkle to the day, Charlotte and Scott added a custom light canopy to the centre of the reception room. They had the top table underneath it for the wedding breakfast and this was later replaced by the dancefloor! Charlotte and Scott had a fabulous selection of food to keep their guests fuelled. They, of course, has canapés during the drinks reception, this was then followed by a three-course meal featuring mushroom arancini, lamb wellington, and Eton mess. If this wasn’t enough, they also had a tower of espresso martinis and, for the evening, they offered guests a barbecue, doughnut tower and wedding cake. Charlotte and Scott channelled their theme of elegance into their big day apparel. Charlotte’s dress was from Isabelle Grace Bridal and was by Essence of Australia. Charlotte adds, “it wasn’t the type of dress that I thought I was going for, but as soon as I tried it on, I felt really good, and emotional!” Scott wore a tuxedo from Suit Supply – opting for a black velvet number paired with a black velvet bow tie and patent shoes. The happy couple were accompanied by an equally well-dressed wedding party, featuring bridesmaids in sage green-coloured dresses and groomsmen in regular tuxedos. To set the ceremony scene in the venue, Charlotte and Scott had a pianist who played through the nuptials, reception, and wedding breakfast. There will always be certain moments of your wedding that stick out to you as the most memorable. Here, Charlotte tells us theirs, “the highlight of the day for us was finally getting to marry eachother; a decade of growing up together and loving each other. There aren’t really enough words to describe that feeling. Having our family and friends with us was everything and more, our loved ones are so beyond special to us.” REAL WEDDINGS 23
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