This happy couple went for stunning autumnal oranges for their ballroom wedding reception in the countryside…

Chloe and Simon got engaged at the  top of Rockefeller Centre in New York on the 15th July 2017. “I had no clue he was going to ask,” says Chloe. “Simon made us stop and pose for a photo in front of the view of the Empire State Building. Then he got down on one knee!”

Shopping for the dress

Chloe found her perfect wedding dress at wed2b’s Milton Keynes store. She chose Ellanora, a strapless A-line covered with gorgeous floral embroidery by Anna Sorrano.

“Two of my best friends also bought their dresses at wed2b,” she says. “My dress was absolutely stunning with all the detailed lace. I also bought off-the-shoulder tulle straps, a sparkling belt, underskirt, veil and a hair accessory. I wanted something that would be timeless and I felt so comfortable and beautiful all day long.”

An elegant ballroom wedding reception

The couple married at the Cotswolds Hotel and Spa in Chipping Norton on the 23rd September. “We wanted a local wedding venue with rooms for our guests,” says Chloe. “It had stunning fields for the photos and a beautiful ballroom wedding reception space, lit with fairy lights.”

The big day

“I got ready at the venue with my two sister-in-laws, my son and my mum,” says Chloe. “My other three bridesmaids and my flower girl joined us later.

After the ceremony there were drinks followed by a confetti throw. “For the wedding breakfast we served Caesar salad, beef with potatoes and a cheesecake for dessert.”

Stylish autumnal oranges

“It was a very autumnal wedding,” says Chloe. “We did all the decorating ourselves that morning. We made all our signs, flowers, cake, you name it! Our DJ was also a family friend.”

The best bits…

“The most memorable moment of the whole day was walking down the aisle with my dad and seeing Simon,” says Chloe. “And when Simon and I went off for our photos on a golf buggy!"

My top tips

“Enjoy every moment, the day will fly by,” says Chloe. “Also, take some time out of the day to just let it all sink in with your partner.”

Chloe and Simon’s Dream Team 

Photographer: Luke Hardy Photography

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Venue: Cotswolds Hotel and Spa in Chipping Norton

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