For Rachel and Nathan, Botleys Mansion in Surrey ticked all the right boxes. In their words: “what’s not to love about Botleys?” They wanted to capture the warmth and cosiness of winter, and The Atrium at Botleys Mansion was the perfect space to create their dream theme. For Rachel and Nathan, Harper’s Online Planner was what really set Botleys Mansion apart from the other 8 wedding venues they viewed. This tool allowed the couple to plan every detail of their wedding so that the day itself ran seamlessly.

The styling of their wedding reception tables were particularly memorable, as the couple chose gold sparkly table cloths to add extra wow-factor and sparkle to their celebrations. They reflected the candlelight and chandeliers to create a magical winter atmosphere. Each table featured a hurricane vase wrapped in a floral wreath (a subtle nod to Christmas), surrounded by a variety of tiny candles. As Rachel and Nathan love visiting Las Vegas, their tables were all named after the city’s most prominent hotels. Each guest found a favour at their table setting: a miniature Lego box (Nathan’s favourite) wrapped in gold ribbon and bells, filled with personalised M&Ms.

Rachel chose her sister Laura as her Maid of Honour and her 3 closest friends, Emma, Alice and Colette, as her bridesmaids. Their dresses were certainly one of the most stunning details of the day; gold sequin gowns complemented the day’s glittering theme perfectly, and Rachel was even a little bit jealous that she didn’t get to wear one of the sparkling gowns herself! For Rachel, her make-up was done by Sarah Hale, and her hair was styled by Nina from Blo Bar in Chiswick. They were the perfect company for Rachel to get ready with on such a special day. Rachel’s hair was curled and finished with an intricate beaded hair vine, and her sister Laura cleverly added Rachel’s “something blue” with a secret blue hair pin. Her look was completed by a bouquet created by Harper Partner Sonning Flowers, featuring white and bush roses, gypsophila and grey brunia, expertly designed to match their elegant theme. The groom’s party all arranged their own tuxedos – they were either custom made or hired from from Moss Bros or Suit Supply. All of the suits were finished with white or blush rose button holes

“Don’t stress. You’ll have the day you have and you’ll treasure it regardless.” – Rachel & Nathan