Congratulations Will and Elena, it’s always nice to see a wedding come together with a personal touch and such thought behind every detail. A lovely and relaxed happy couple.
We know there is much, much more to a wedding than just the brides dress, but we have to say how truly amazing Elena looked in her bespoke vintage gown. This stunning 1930’s dress was an amazing find, bought in Camden passage for only £100. Elena then had the dress altered and restored by costume maker (Hilary Wili) who also added a beautiful belt, sourced via Ebay.
After a ceremony held in Charlton House, photos were taken
in Greenwich park before heading to the reception at a family home; The Pagoda,
Blackheath. Elena and Will’s main influences for their wedding were for the day
to be as relaxed as possible but with a hint of vintage glamour. Elena said “we
wanted it to be colourful, pretty and to include lots of things I had handmade
(along with all the friends and family we roped in!)”
The reception looked colourful and inviting with handmade
paper bunting hanging from the marquee and English country flowers and vintage
china on the tables. Elena certainly has an eye for design and used vintage
dinner plates, side plates and vintage linen napkins to make a place setting
along with each guest receiving a jar or homemade jam. The tables were
decorated with flower displays in vintage glass vases and candlesticks; each
being different per table.
We asked Elena to share with you any of her suppliers she
was really pleased with. “Our photographer was wonderful, she managed to capture everyone and the day so perfectly and most of the time we never realised she was there www.aliciaclarke.com Also our friend did the catering and everyone commented on how delicious the food was, and most importantly (for me at least) was very vegetarian friendly! www.feast-food.com
