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Vintage Romance


Alison Hargreaves Guides for Brides Bio
Alison Hargreaves Updated:
25th of July 2022

When Mark presented Kate with an antique daisy engagement ring at the top of St Paul’s Cathedral, the mood was set for a vintage themed wedding, with plenty of floral details!

Kate and Mark had met at Leeds University, and were living in London when they got engaged, but Kate knew she wanted to tie the knot in Burnham, where she grew up. Dorney Lake provided the ideal light and bright venue, with fabulous views out over the water. Kate enthuses, ‘The staff at Dorney Lake were brilliant and made sure our day ran perfectly.’

The vintage pink and ivory colour theme was picked out in bouquets and buttonholes, as well as in the candy striped stationery and pretty favour bags, whilst pretty chair covers transformed the venue, with pearl brooches adding a touch of glamour for the chairs at the top table.

Glamour was the order of the day for the bridal gown too, a romantic Augusta Jones style, customised with lace trim by Ellie Sanderson’s dressmaker, whilst the bridesmaids looked perfect in gorgeous pink chiffon strapless gowns.

Venue: Dorney Lake
Bridal Gown: Ellie Sanderson
Cake: Cakes Unlimited
Grooms Suit: Windsor Formal Hire
Photography: Sharon Ronan

Alison Hargreaves Guides for Brides Bio

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Alison Hargreaves

Alison has been advising brides, grooms and bridesmaids for more than 25 years. She has an unrivalled knowledge of the British wedding industry and frequently appears on podcasts and expert panels. She regularly attends international wedding conferences to keep the UK at the forefront of wedding planning trends.

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