Love and LAUGHTER

Welcome to Kate and Lewis’ incredible Le Petit Chateau celebration

Kate and Lewis met on a night out over 10 years ago. “After that we kept bumping into each other, but nothing ever happened,” says the bride. “After we left uni Lewis went travelling and ended up in New Zealand, and invited me over. A few months later I quit my job and flew out there; a big risk as we didn’t know each other that well! However, it couldn’t have gone better – and the rest, as they say, is history.”

Lewis popped the question in Portugal; but the proposal didn’t go exactly to plan. “Lewis arranged for us to go kayaking in the sea caves, but it was cold and I didn’t want to go anywhere near the freezing Atlantic Ocean,” continues Kate. “We eventually made our way to the caves; but when Lewis got out the kayak capsized – and I fell in the water and banged my knee! At this point I told him I wanted to go back, getting crosser by the minute that he was now busy rooting through his bag asking if we should get a picture. Stroppily saying ‘no’ because I looked like a drowned rat, I turned to see him on one knee with the ring – and went from being in a bad mood to cloud nine! It’s not your typical proposal, but we wouldn’t change it for the world!”

Setting the date of 6 August, 2022, the couple chose Le Petit Chateau as their venue. Here, Kate tells us more about their day…

As soon as we visited Le Petit Chateau we fell in love! It had an exotic look and feel to it, and the garden’s amazing.

For place names we opted for sage green with white writing and gold wax seals, while our tables were named after places we’ve been to together.

We were blown away by our flowers, especially my bouquet. It was a stunning mix of bold colours with bleached peacock feathers, in memory of Lewis’ mum, who’s sadly no longer with us.

Considering I’m the most indecisive person, the minute I tried on my Justin Alexander Signature Gramercy dress I knew it was the one!

We wanted our cake to fit in with our colour scheme, deciding on white with sage watercolour and gold flakes, topped with beautiful fresh blooms.

Lewis and his groomsmen wore stone coloured jackets and waistcoats with navy trousers and sage green ties.

I kept telling Lewis he’d better cry when he saw me walking down the aisle. Being the joker, he pretended, which made me burst out laughing!

The registrar said Lewis’ name wrong which had us both in stitches. We definitely had a relaxed ceremony as opposed to it being serious!

My bridesmaids looked beautiful in their sage green multiway dresses, styled on one shoulder to complement my gown.

My dad’s speech blew everyone away! He’s a man of few words and I know how nervous he was, but he had our guests in the palm of his hand.

By the time it got to Lewis’ speech he’d been given a few shots, so his notes went out the window! He ended up singing Backstreet Boys’ I Want It That Way halfway through – and about 100 guests sang along!

In the evening a live band, The Rolling Keys, performed. They were unreal and had everyone on the dancefloor.

An amazing violinist entertained our guests before and after the ceremony and during the meal.

KATE & LEWIS’ LITTLE WHITE BOOK

Photography, Lee Gibbins Photography www.leegibbinsphotography.com | Venue, Le Petite Chateau https://le-petit-chateau.com | Videography, Tyne Digital https://bio.site/tynedigital | Kate’s dress, Lulu Browns Bridal Boutique www.lulu-browns.com | Bridesmaids’ dresses, La Closet De Chanel www.laclosetdechanel.com | Accessories, Arianna Bespoke www.ariannatiaras.com | Hair, Aimie Foster Hair Styling www.instagram.com/a.f.hairstyling | Make-up, Irene Makeup Pro https://irenemua.com | Suits, Suit Culture https://suitculture.co.uk | Rings, David M Robinson www.davidmrobinson.co.uk | Cake, The Master Cakesmith www.themastercakesmith.co.uk | Flowers, The Enchanted Florist Durham www.theenchantedfloristdurham.co.uk | Stationery and table plan, Blush & Blossom Wedding & Event Planner www.blushandblossomevents.co.uk | Light up letters and heart sign, Coco Luminaire www.cocoluminaire.co.uk | Band, The Rolling Keys www.jonnyrossmusic.com/acts/rolling-keys-band | DJ, Jonny Ross Music www.jonnyrossmusic.com