Cara & Nathan
Preston Court – As seen in OK! Magazine
On 28 June 2019 three years after Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey became the first ever winners of Love Island, they became husband and wife. They married at the gorgeous Preston Court in Canterbury with the wedding being exclusively covered by OK! Magazine.
A florist’s dream with gorgeous florals literally covering everywhere in the stunning grounds and barn at Preston Court. Cara new that she wanted her florals to complement her lilac colour theme, and she wanted a lot of them, but she gave us free reign to create floral heaven. So that is what we did! Where did we start? By selecting with Cara a gorgeous mix of florals that toned and complemented the lilac hue of the bridesmaids dresses. We settled on one of our favourite summer mixes of garden roses, peonies, scabious, spray roses, flowering mint, hydrangea, astilbie and lisianthus with touches of eucalyptus foliage.
The bridge leading to the ceremony island was heavily adorned with flower garlands in the same floral mix of the bouquets. The beautiful metal pagoda was finished with gorgeous showstopping arrangements to the top corner and base.
Over in the main barn we decided to run with a carousel theme, tying in with the spectacular working carousel in the grounds and also giving a nod to Cara’s circus roots. The sweetheart top table was an explosion of colour dressed with two large carousel ponies either side, complete with floral garlands as the reigns. We created two larger trailing corner arrangements to either side of the table, and a lilac chiffon skirt to soften the front of the table. Behind the table stood a moongate arch, again in the same floral mix.
The white sequin clothed guest tables were dressed with rings of flowers, with carousel horses nestled into the centres and crisp white linen napkins. Clear beaded edged charger plates and white chiffon chair drapes added the finishing touches.
Photography by Jeff Oliver for Chic Weddings and Events.