Edward was quickly forgiven and the pair started dating. Three years down the line on Christmas Eve, Edward proposed in front of both sets of parents, with the twinkling lights of the tree in the background and a couple of bottles of Möet & Chandon on hand. It’s a time of year that’s special to the couple, so it meant a lot that the groom-to-be had chosen it to pop the question.
Sadly, their original 2018 wedding date had to be cancelled when Kim was severely injured in a car accident and needed to focus all efforts on her recovery. It took a full three years before she was able to build up the strength to undertake normal activities again and the pair rescheduled their wedding for 5th June 2021. Plans were still somewhat hampered by the pandemic, but Kim says, “It felt long overdue, so we were delighted when the government announced we could share our special day with 30 of our closest friends and family.”
We caught up with Kim and Edward to find out more...
Once appetites were satisfied, the wedding party headed over the road to the Woolton Village Club, where they spent the rest of the evening celebrating.
The table plan was housed in a small frame customised with silk ribbon to complement the day's cornflower blue colour palette. The centrepieces at Woolton Village Club were light-up clear orb balloons. "They were simple, elegant and looked beautiful," Kim remembers.
These were mixed in with customised Mr & Mrs balloons of a similar style with the strings made from silk flowers, which the couple were able to keep as a reminder of their big day. In addition the top table was dressed in a gorgeous array of flowers.
The big-day bake was carefully decorated in delicate edible lace and colours to coordinate with the bridal party's attire. It had three tiers each of a different flavour: vanilla, chocolate and lemon.
The sweet centrepiece on the day was actually a dummy cake as the real one had already been pre-portioned into personalised boxes. "Nicky from Nicky May Cakes is a creative genius. She's also a customer-focused, helpful and lovely person. Nothing was too much trouble," Kim remembers.
Kim accessorised with a Swarovski crystal-embellished veil, a necklace, drop earrings and a tiara set with Austrian crystals and Russian man-made diamonds.
Dresses for the bridesmaids were a difficult choice as the ones Kim really wanted needed to be imported from Italy and with delays caused by Covid it was unlikely they’d arrive in time. Eventually though, she came across the gorgeous Angeleye Mira Embellished Maxi Dress online, which the bridal boutique’s skilled seamstress altered for the ladies.
As Covid restrictions prevented guests from hitting the dancefloor, the pair opted for a musician instead of a DJ. “Chris Tavener was a true professional. He played the song for our first dance and had a great repertoire that worked perfectly with the different age ranges of our guests –
Everything from Bob Dylan and The Beatles to George Ezra. He was great at reading his audience and adapting his style to the atmosphere,” Kim tells us. Chris’ music flowed throughout the evening and he was even kind enough to stay later than planned.
"Our photographers Kevin and Carole Brown were amazing – they had control of everything, wrapping photos up quickly, spotting great shot opportunities and being supportive. They'd chip in and help with anything. They built up a rapport with us so quickly that by the end of the first hour we were as comfortable with them as we were with our own family.
"Eva, our make-up artist was a real asset too. I honestly don't know how we'd have gotten through without her. She worked seamlessly with our photographers, ensuring we were ready on time for photo shoots and above all she was a tonic for any big-day nerves!" Edward says, "Signing the marriage document and hearing the beautiful music we'd chosen for this moment (the score from Ghost) was really moving. I'll never forget reading our vows and that feeling you have being pronounced man and wife."
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