Rachel & Pranav

Rachel and Pranav’s March wedding weekend was full of love and fun that beautifully captured both their English and Indian heritage.

Upon first meeting this relaxed couple they shared their vision to embrace both of their cultures and the desire to create two separate, unique looks for each of their two wedding days. Clevedon Hall offered the variety and flexibility they sought, from the uplifting brightness of the Orangery to the warm wood tones of the Great Hall.

Friday marked the start of the celebrations with the Baarat (procession). Singing, dancing, dhol drummers and colourful smoke bombs made the entrance of Pranav and his family & friends; nothing short of captivating.

The Orangery proved to be the perfect choice for their Hindu ceremony. The vibrant reds, pinks and oranges of the Mandap and traditional Indian dress, popped beautifully against the neutral backdrop. With the mesmerising hand finished details of the couple's attire, stealing the show.

After sharing the wonderful Indian ceremony traditions with their friends and family, the newlyweds stole some precious moments for photos in the grounds, with a surprise appearance from our resident deer.

As the day drew to a close Rachel & Pranav dined as husband and wife in the Grand Library. Treating their guests to a vegetarian feast of Aloo gobi, Paneer Makar and Baingan Bharta.

Saturday marked the start of the English celebrations.

The warm tones of the Great Hall was a complete contrast to the previous day. Elevated beautifully with a mixture of soft blue, pink and purple flowers, delicately arranged by ‘Daisylane florals’.

Walking down the candle lit staircase to the gentle sounds of the harp, Rachel looked breathtaking in her white gown, so elegantly finished with a lace bodice, capped sleeves and cathedral veil.

With the daffodils in full bloom, Nick Williams Photography captured some beautiful photos of the couple, around the lake. Before enjoying their 5 course banquet in the Orangery featuring crab bisque with tempura prawn and herb crusted lamb rump with buttered green beans, braised carrot Puree and colcannon mash.

The weekend-long celebrations were brought to a close with an evening full of joy, dancing, and a fantastic surprise performance from the groom’s friends.

Photos: Nick Williams Photography