Inspiration

Ting is Chinese and I (Chris) am Greek-Cypriot. We wanted to tie in little elements from our cultures and heritage where we could. This included a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, and writing the names of the bridesmaids on the sole of the bride's shoes. In a similar vein to throwing the bridal bouquet, the last name rubbed off is the next one to get married in Greek-Cypriot tradition! To incorporate western tradition, the bridesmaids wrote their names in blue. The hair slide was borrowed from Ting's sister (which she wore on her own wedding day), the something new was a pair of Alex Monroe earrings featuring the bumblebee on Ting's engagement ring from my mum. The something old was a diamond necklace gifted from Ting's parents for her 18th birthday.

Create opportunities for personal touches that matter to you both, and intimate moments. For instance, the tea ceremony was really special as it gave us the chance to share some personal words with our parents and elder siblings. It even got Ting crying! Incorporating things from our home, which our nearest and dearest recognised, made it feel really personal and connected to our lives together.