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13.11.2020

Bridal Jumpsuit For A Private Rooftop London Wedding

Written by Olivia Smith

What Made Our Day Unique

We hosted our wedding on our private rooftop terrace in West London which is pretty unusual! We managed to fit 60 guests (and 12 event staff) into our flat without it ever feeling too cramped. The day successfully moved from ceremony to reception, from fun games to four-course meal and, finally, from cocktail party to disco. We worked tirelessly but being able to plan and design every aspect of the day made it all worth it. Having our closest family and friends celebrate with us in our own home was incredibly special and unforgettable for both us and our guests. Malcolm and I weren’t really into the pressure of having a traditional first dance so we thought we’d surprise our guests with an Irish Dancing Flash-Mob. We came out strutting to Beyoncé and Jay-Z ‘Crazy in Love’. After 15 seconds the music stopped and two Irish dancers dressed as ‘event staff’ broke into the dance floor and started Irish dancing. They then got all our guests to take part in a Céilí which went down a storm. Sharon captured the reaction of our guests perfectly when the Irish Dancing started - they didn’t have a clue what was going on.

Ali & Malcolm

Inspiration & Styling

In one word? Floral-chic-whimsical-fabulous-rave. We wanted to completely transform our apartment to make it feel like a venue, but above all, we wanted the day to be personal to us. That’s why my younger brother was the celebrant, we had readings from family, songs and poems from friends and a bride and groom speech. As we only had our closest friends and family present, it was incredibly emotional and the personal vibe was maintained throughout the day. We also wanted it to be fun, relaxed and boozy too – we love a good party so unlimited shots was a must!

Ali & Malcolm

Advice & Planning

Be true to yourselves and plan YOUR dream day, whatever that looks like for you! Stick with your gut, even if it means being totally misunderstood right up until the day. We had some dubious reactions from friends and family when we told them our plans but we knew we could pull off our vision. Try to stay relaxed, the less pressure you put on yourselves for everything to be perfect, the more you will enjoy the day and the planning. Make lists, tackle one thing at a time and always say yes to anyone who offers help!

Ali & Malcolm

Written by

Olivia Smith

Videographer:

 Rehan Haque | 

Bridal Dress Designer :

 BHLDN | 

Bridal Jumpsuit:

 Rime Arodaky | 

Bridesmaid Dress:

 Whistles | 

Grooms Suit:

 Scabal Savile Row | 

Fashion Accessories:

 Zara | 

Drink:

 Majestic Wine | 

Florist:

 Lizzie Thorne Flowers | 

Hair Stylist:

 Michael Howie - STIL Salon | 

Stationery:

 Infinity Tribe | 

Decor & Hire:

 Classic Crockery Event Hire | 

Bar & Event Staff:

 Salt & Pepper