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Katherine and Guy, August 2006
The Barn at Bury Court
The strapless ivory Caroline Castigliano wedding gown included a princess-line style with a baby pink sash and intricate crystal detail.
Katherine’s Story
The Proposal
He proposed to me at Barnsley House in the Cotswolds. We went for an evening stroll in the gardens after a fabulous dinner and when we stopped for a rest he went down on one knee. It was a complete surprise!
The Outfits
The Bride – I wore an Ivory Silk Caroline Castigliano, princess cut wedding dress with crystal detail and a baby pink sash.
The Bridesmaids – My 3 bridesmaids wore calf length baby pink dresses, each with an ivory ribbon.
The Groom and Groomsmen – Black Tails minus the top hat with ivory waistcoats and pink ties.
The Ceremony and Reception Venues
The Barn at Bury Court was definitely the perfect venue for our marriage ceremony and wedding reception. We fell in love with it straight away as it was exactly what we were looking for – pretty, romantic and modern.
The Decorative Touches
The venue was like a blank canvas which was fantastic. We decorated the tables with rose filled goldfish bowls and used fairy lights and topiary trees with pink roses to decorate the venue itself.
The Cake
A 3-tier chocolate cake covered in white icing. The middle tier was baby pink and decorated with roses.
The Transport
I got ready at the venue and travelled in a normal car to the venue. The Groom hired a white E Type Jag with pink ribbons. The guests arrived in old 1950’s buses.
Advice to other couples
“If you want something, HAVE IT, you will only regret it if you don’t!”
Suppliers
Civil Ceremony venue – The Barn at Bury Court
Wedding Reception Venue – The Barn at Bury Court
Found through Country House Wedding Venues
Catering – Jacaranda
Bride’s dress – Caroline Castigliano
Bride’s accessories (veil, tiara, shoes) – Rickard Shah and Glitters
Groom’s suit – Hugh Harris
Bridesmaid’s dresses – The Bridal Chamber in Weybridge
Other outfits (ushers, maid of honour, pageboys etc) – Hugh Harris
Wedding rings – Susan Astaire
Flowers – Tiger Rose
Cars – Beau Ideal
Invitations – Have and Hold
Wedding list (did you have one, if not what vouchers did you request?) – Turquoise Holidays. We had a list so people could buy us presents such as a 4×4 trip, scuba dives etc.
Disco/DJ – The band performed a number of swing hits while people were enjoying drinks and canapes in the garden. They also performed the first dance and the first few evening songs. The DJ then took over.
Wedding favours – We made them ourselves.
Photographer – PR Photography