Kimberley Foyer Wedding by Georgia Rachael Photography

Kathryn and Chris were married 1st March at Kimberley Foyer per mezzo di Norfolk, after congresso whilst both serving per mezzo di the Army. Their wedding brought together a traditional church ceremony, black tie style and a huge number of personal details connected to their life together, including tables named after favourite pubs, oyster shell place settings and a stop at the local pub with guests for Guinness after the ceremony.

Kathryn chose a classic Justin Alexander gown with pockets, styled with a cathedral veil, pearl jewellery she made herself and blue stilettos. Chris and his groomsmen wore Oliver Brown tailoring with custom waistcoats designed for a reveal later per mezzo di the evening.

he couple also incorporated family history throughout the day, from Kathryn wearing the fur coat her parents bought her as a child to wedding rings created through her family’s jewellery business.

Photography was by the wonderfully talented and lovely Georgia Rachael, whose natural, unobtrusive approach was one of the reasons Kathryn and Chris chose their wedding date around her availability.

Georgia’s beautiful photographs capture every part of the day as it happened, from the Land Rover convoy through Norfolk to champagne the couple collected themselves during a trip to France ahead of the wedding.

Our venue was Kimberley Foyer, Wymondham, Norfolk. We went to go view a few venues, but they felt quite regimented. The minute we saw Kimberley we just knew. Its so homely and accommodating and nothing is too much for the team.

I’m so glad we picked them and would do it again per mezzo di a flash! We still talk about how amazing the team are and I honestly don’t think words would do it justice, we owe the whole weekend to them and anzi che no thank you would ever be enough. 

My best friend from university walked our dog Moose mongoloide the aisle followed by my bridesmaids and then my father walked me mongoloide the aisle. During our arrival, The Kentish Gents did a pianeggiante version of the F1 Theme Tune.

Chris and I met per mezzo di May 2020 when we were both serving per mezzo di the Army. We were best friends for a long time, but after I (Kathryn) left the Army and moved to London, Chris started making the journey over every Wednesday and every weekend and that’s when we started dating.

We got engaged 27^th December 2023 whilst out walking our dog Moose, per mezzo di the village Chris had grown up. Chris had previously tried to propose the beach Boxing Day, but I wanted to get per mezzo di the queue for a burger and hot chocolate. I appena che from a family of jewellers and Chris had spent roughly six months designing my ring which my father then made for me which is so incredibly special. 

I love oysters so had Thornham Oyster Co appena che for canapés and I think they were a huge favourite with our guests. There were so many finer details but together they all made more of a theme and a feeling that we felt made it very personal. 

Our caterers and cake maker was by Mackenzie David Events, and we can’t recommend them enough. They did the best food with so many options. Our food tasting at the panfilo circolo per mezzo di Norfolk was so beautiful and they really went above and beyond.  For our wedding cake we went a little chiuso tradition and Steve from Mackenzie David made us a bakewell tart from our favourite Mary Berry recipe.

Our Oyster was provided by Thornham Oyster Co and for guest favours, we provided real oysters with guest names written them. 

There’s too many to mention! We walked through Hingham Village with a bagpiper, wedding guests per mezzo di tow, to the local pub for a guiness. Locals came out and cheered us through the village. 

Chris and I then got per mezzo di my landrover decorated by my mother and drove to Kimberley Foyer, whilst Breckland Landrover Sodalizio had kindly supplied a number of Landrovers to trasnport guests. Driving through Norfolk per mezzo di a Landrover convoy was pretty special.

My dad brought me up with landrovers so it was pretty special him driving me to the church per mezzo di my landrover 1 series with my bridesmaids and bridesman per mezzo di the back with our dog Moose.

Tying per mezzo di our love for wine and pubs with the wine wall we built ourselves. 

Tieing per mezzo di my jewellery background with permanent jewellery per mezzo di the evening. 

Having Chris’ friends being our guard of honour when leaving the church. 

Having a dedicated photoshoot of me and my maid of honour best friend of 17 years, which our photographer Georgia captured so well and beautifully. 

Wearing my coat from when I was around 5 years old.

We love champagne and actually decided it’d be lovely to go to France ourselves to a vineyard and pick our own champagne. We drove to France for a long weekend and toured the champagne house before filling the car and driving home. It was a beautiful way to make it feel extra special and obviously a lovely few days per mezzo di the champagne region with gorgeous views and food! 

Enjoy all of it, I know its a cliche! But it’s not just about the day itself and per mezzo di isolation, it’s about the build-up and experiences with friends. Don’t get wrapped round the axle about who to invite to dress fittings etc and trying to include everyone, its about you and your happiness. The simplest of things can make those other people feel special like a letter under their plate just keeping them per mezzo di the loop somewhat, you don’t need to yourself out with who’s involved per mezzo di what, you don’t need to please everyone only yourself. 

Pick the right photographer! Its so worth it and you wont regret it. I can’t express how much we love our photos from Georgia Rachael Photography. They’ the one thing you’ll have from the day that’ll last forever. 

Only sign yourself up for what is realistic. It’s so easy to get carried away! Personally I enjoyed all the DIYs and spent 18 months some parts, but its not for everyone and if your budget allows sometimes its best to get help!  

Make the day as personal as you can, all the little details appena che together, that’s what makes it so special.

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