“Ever since I was a little girl, Richard Curtis has been my religion,” writes bride Ellie Robertson, whose unabashed love of romance was evident in every aspect of her London wedding.
Ever since I was a little girl, Richard Curtis has been my religion. Meet-cutes are my miracles, I worship at the altar of montages that span seasons and I faithfully believe in running across cities, over bridges, through airports, traffic jams, hospitals and press conferences, to give soaring, endearingly quirky declarations of love. My favorite genre of music is Romantic Comedy Soundtracks and, for my sins, my biggest crush is still Hugh Grant.
The night before the wedding, I saw my facialist Rhian Truman for a final treatment; concentrating predominantly on facial massage, she chiselled my cheekbones and left me almost luminescent. Newly sculpted, I had dinner with my immediate family in the restaurant my parents dined at the night before their own wedding over 30 years ago. Maggie Jones’s is dimly lit and deeply romantic; named, supposedly, after the alias Princess Margaret used to book her and Lord Snowdon’s favorite table there.
While I was in makeup—but crucially, pre-mascara—my mum surprised me with a letter and gift from my husband-to-be, a beautiful pair of Sophie Bille Brahe pearl earrings that I’ve barely taken off since. On the subject of my groom, I’d like to mention that while I was in hair and makeup, steaming my dress and shimmering my décolletage, he and his best man were playing crazy golf.
We were married at St Francis of Assisi on a street named Pottery Lane, an intimate and beautiful Catholic church 10 minutes from where my husband and I grew up, and where I took my first Holy Communion as a little girl. I walked up the aisle to Handel’s “Aria” from Concerto Grosso no 12, on the arm of my father . My husband and I always say that the best cure for a hard day is hearing the other person say, “Welcome home!” at the end of it.
It was the most delicious meal of my life, and I haven’t even got to my favorite part. After a scoop of zingy lemon sorbet, our cake was served. We are very lucky to call St John’s esteemed head pastry chef a dear friend of ours, not simply because it meant we knew we’d be in exceedingly capable hands, but also because Alex Szrok humored my wildest idea to date: a raspberry tart big enough to serve 100 people.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Fox Scraps 'New Year's Eve Toast & Roast 2022' Telecast Due to OmicronFox has canceled its original plans to broadcast 'New Year’s Eve Toast & Roast 2022' live from Times Square due to Omicron
Read more »
Jenna Dewan and Steven Kazee Postpone Wedding Planning Due To COVID ConcernsJenna Dewan revealed she and fiance Steven Kazee have decided to press pause on their wedding planning due to the sudden rise in COVID cases.
Read more »
The Bachelorette's Michelle Young and Nayte Olukoya's Wedding Might Be Here Sooner Than You Think - E! OnlineIn an exclusive interview with E! News, Bachelorette Michelle Young and fiancé Nayte Olukoya reveal their plans for their future wedding.
Read more »
Biden administration to make 500 million at-home Covid tests available for freeThe White House also plans to set up 20,000 new testing sites nationwide, with the first one opening in New York City before Christmas, a senior administration official said.
Read more »
21 Cozy Robes that Will Comfort You Through 2021A bride is supposed to be extra, right?
Read more »
Fred Sirieix shared disappointing family news ahead of Christmas celebrationsFirst Dates restaurant host Fred Sirieix issued some devastating news on his Instagram page sharing his Christmas plans won't be going ahead
Read more »