This morning’s wedding blog is quietly beautiful – Arkin and Simon chose the 5 star luxury Andaz Hotel on London’s Liverpool Street as their wedding venue. The Andaz is a revelation: sleek, elegant styling “housed in a beautiful redbrick Victorian building dating back to 1884. Once inside, it transforms into a 21st century masterpiece” – as you will see…
This wedding was submitted to English Wedding Blog by Claudia Rose Carter. Her wedding photography style seems perfect for this couple: there’s all the romance you could ask for and the images are so very atmospheric – this is the perfect intimate city wedding. Enjoy…
Arkin and Simon’s London wedding at the Andaz Hotel
Wedding venue: The Andaz Hotel, London Liverpool Street
Wedding photographer: Claudia Rose Carter
How would you describe your wedding style?
An intimate city wedding. Our aim was to create a simple but elegant wedding day, where guests didn’t need to worry about a thing.
After checking in to the hotel, the day started with a casual lunch for Arkin and Simon with the men in Arkin’s family while the girls were off having their hair done. They were later joined by Simon’s family who were driving in to town.
The service was in the beautiful Fenchurch Room, after which guests were led down some dramatic stairs to the 1901 bar for champagne, belinis and canapés. These two rooms were in the old part of the hotel and oozed character, with large windows, original details and huge archways.
Dinner was then served for the 35 guests in the modern and private Andaz Studio, where the 5 course meal was prepared in the open plan kitchen, and guests were looked after by a personal team of staff.
The wedding ceremony:
Religious or civil? Civil Partnership
What did you both wear?
Arkin – Hardy Amies Saville Row suit, shirt by Hugo Boss, tie by Ralph Lauren, shoes by Giorgio Armani
Simon – all Hugo Boss; all from Harrods.
Wedding day advice:
Relax and enjoy it, because it flies by and it will be over before you know it!
Recommended wedding suppliers:
1) The Andaz Hotel, for their extremely high standards, attention to detail and excellent levels of service http://london.liverpoolstreet.andaz.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-london-liverpoolstreet-andaz/index.jsp
2) Claudia Rose Carter, again for amazing service, and fantastic pictures http://www.claudiarosecarter.co.uk/
3) Harrods By Appointment personal shopping service, for service that makes you feel like a king! http://harrodsbyappointment.com/contactus.aspx
