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Just Married
Xanthe & Kenneth Hinkley
South Woodford couple, Xanthe Moon and
Kenneth Hinkley, tied the knot earlier this year
in a spring themed ceremony, at the beautiful
Gaynes Park. We met up with the newlyweds to
talk Easter baskets, mini eggs, kiwi green and
some very pricy shorts.
How did you lovebirds meet?
Xanthe: We first met at a fireworks night, through my
cousin David, but there weren’t any sparks that night. It
wasn’t until we met up again in Soho that Ken asked for my
number. In order to ask me for it he jumped in my cab, even
though he lived nowhere near!
So Ken went out of his way to get to know you
better… Moving swiftly on from that terrible pun,
how did the proposal happen?
Xanthe: We had talked about getting engaged before, so I
knew it was coming. Ken took me on one of our favourite
walks in Epping Forest. He told me he was wearing some
very expensive shorts.
Ken: Because I had the ring in the pocket!
It’s not often a pair of short trousers come diamond
encrusted! On to another item of clothing tell us
about the dress.
Xanthe: The gown came from Brenda Lorraine Bridal Wear.
It felt like the dress was made to suit my figure! Silver ivory
silk with a sweetheart neckline, the design was based on a
Jean Paul Gaultier bottle, for a classic feminine look.!
So that’s what you wore, now for what you did.
What was your big day like?
Xanthe: We loved the natural feel to Gaynes Park. Ken
proposed in Epping Forest, so it was apt that we got
married there! We fell for the beautiful grounds and flowers,
adoring the light airy feel of the orangery and the rustic barn.
As the theme was spring we dressed my three bridesmaids
in kiwi green, which complimented the soft pinks and green
floral theme designed by our florist Stacey Stevens. Stacy
also created the cherry blossom arch for the orangery.
Ken: We had giant garden games, including snakes and
ladders and jenga, set up in the grounds. And because of
the time of year, we choose to have Easter baskets,
complete with mini eggs as our table favours and gave
each of the children a Lindt chocolate bunny.
Well that sounds eggcellent; before we leave you to
your marital bliss do you have any advice for those
planning their wedding?
Both: Create a spreadsheet to keep tabs on payments and
jobs done. Our friends created one for their wedding which
they gave to us to use.
Bride’s Dress: Brenda Lorraine Bridal Wear www.brenda-lorraine.co.uk.
Bride’s Accessories: Brenda Lorraine and Monsoon. Groom’s Suit: Brenda
Lorraine. Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Brenda Lorraine. Wedding Rings: Wedding
Ring Workshop, Hatton Garden www.weddingringworkshop.co.uk.
Cake: The Great Little Cake Company www.thegreatlittlecakecompany.co.uk.
Cars: Eros Taxis. Invitations: Marks and Spencer. Photography: Premier
Shoot, Sanjeev Bhuhi. Hair: Vicky from Victoria and Albert Hair Parlour,
South Woodford. Music: DJ: Martin (friend), Pianist: Danny Mills, Scintillo
String Quartet. Wedding Favours: Baskets from Baker Ross, Ribbon from
Hobby Craft – favours created by the Bride.
in MAGAZINE 51