Your Surrey Wedding- December 2020/January 2021 (Issue 86)

REAL WEDDINGS 49 strawberry torte for dessert. The happy couple created hampers for guests who were staying at the hotel. “Upon check-in, they received some goodies,” shares the bride. “We filled each hamper with paracetamol, hand sanitiser, confectionery, water, fluffy socks and personalised chocolates.” DRESSED TO IMPRESS Kiran wore a gorgeous limited-edition dress. “My gown was heavily embroidered, so I decided to wear subtle jewellery,” says Kiran. “I chose a necklace, earrings, Indian bangles, a bag and shoes from Rainbow Club.” Michael and the groomsmen opted for blue suits. “He chose a custom waistcoat and shirt from Edit Suits Co,” explains the bride. “He purchased the remainder of the suit from Next, with cufflinks from Moss Bros, a tie from Calvin Klein and shoes from Clarks.” TIME TO CELEBRATE “There was no formal entertainment,” shares Kiran. “Instead, Michael’s brother, James, put together a playlist as background music that everyone liked.” MEMORABLE MOMENTS “I felt very calm on the morning of the wedding, but as we approached midday, my nerves increased as I didn’t know what to expect,” Kiran shares. “The best part of the day was seeing Michael at the altar. I instantly felt calm and ready. He had a quivering bottom lip and struggled to get his words out during the service, which made me feel overwhelmed as Michael never normally cries.” The couple’s family and friends made their nuptials perfect. “My dad brought a camera with him and was standing with the professionals trying to get good shots throughout the day” adds the bride. “From my side of the family, it was only my mum, dad and sister there, so getting to walk down the aisle with my dad was a special moment that I’ll cherish forever. My sister was my rock in the weeks leading up to the wedding and she did her best to keep me calm. I’m grateful to have an older sister as nurturing as her.” “It was so lovely to share our special day with everyone,” explains Michael. “Our photographers from PhotoForrester were amazing. Elliott made us feel relaxed and went above and beyond by sorting things on the day with the venue and registrars.” HONEYMOON “Due to work commitments and not wanting to risk a quarantine on our return we had a mini-moon in the Cotswolds,” reveals Kiran. “It was a lovely week where we relaxed and reminisced about our wedding day. We distilled our own gin, attempted archery and tried some new things.” 