HOW DEEP IS your love?

Ali and James tied the knot at Blackstock Country Estate on 24th June, 2022 Images courtesy of Stephanie Kalber

James proposed to Ali at the Grand Canyon, while on holiday in Las Vegas. The couple had booked a helicopter tour, and James was feeling very nervous, but then he’s a nervous flyer, so Ali didn’t notice anything unusual. When they landed he asked someone to take a photo of them both, and when Ali turned around, there he was, down on one knee.

The pair had first been to Blackstock Country Estate for a charity dinner back in 2016. They’d been together about two years at the time and Ali distinctly remembers saying to James, “This would be exactly the type of place I’d love to get married.” Despite this, they originally ruled the venue out as there was nowhere for guests to stay on site. However, as luck would have it, when they decided to check out a wedding fair being held there, they discovered that some new accommodation had recently been added and everything fell into place for them. “I just knew it was the one for us,” Ali says. Join us as the bride shares her happy memories of the build up and the big day...

I wore Asa, a Willowby by Watters design. I’d looked at these dresses online for years before even being engaged and knew I wanted to wear this designer. The gowns are so elegant and intricate. I accesorised with celestial-style earrings and a gold diamanté hair clip, but no other jewellery as the dress was enough by itself.

To entertain our guests we booked a magician and photo booth, they were both absolutely amazing. Our magician, Alexander, was especially good at getting guests chatting to each other too.

Our three-tier semi-naked cake was adorned in edible flowers.

Our favours were sparklers, but these got rained off so James and I headed out alone with an umbrella

We used wood slices, tea lights and greenery for our centrepieces.

I think we were both full of equal amounts of anxiety and excitement. It took me until around 4pm to start relaxing!

“We went to Mexico for two weeks, which was absolutely amazing. We planned it together and would happily do it all over again!”

Try not to worry about the small details, on the day they really don’t matter. Also, get a bridesmaid to be in charge of keeping your glass topped up!

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