Holly and Emir

We met through a mutual friend, the Bride’s Maid of Honour, Bobbie on an evening out at the University of Reading. Emir proposed to Holly in Lindos, Rhodes. A special place to Holly and her family. Both of our families had joined us on holiday and we had had a gorgeous dinner altogether before Emir proposed.

We loved the picturesque views and calming environment. The whole process ran so smoothly and we will always have a place to go back to in which we can experience all that South Lodge has to offer and reminisce about our special day.

We chose an elegant, classic theme and a nude / neutral colour scheme.

The dress was made by Essence of Australia, Holly chose it a whole year and half before the big day and had to wait a year between buying the dress and trying on her actual one again at her first fitting! It had an overskirt, a train on the main part of the dress, which could also be bustled, so three dresses in one.

We were so impressed with the level of attention that the staff at South Lodge gave to us as guests. No request was ever too much and they were all so polite and respectful. It made us feel so comfortable and welcome.  

All of our guests as well as ourselves were over the moon throughout the whole day. There was never any worries or concerns, the day was perfect.

Give yourselves plenty of time to plan your day, it will be here before you know it and in order to get all of the suppliers you want you will need to book them in advance! I would also recommend doing as much of it together as you can, it really makes the day more special when you have both had an input.