Real Bride Stories: Kathryn & William, Swarling Manor, Kent

Swarling Manor bride Karma wedding dress Aire Barcelona London

How Real Bride Kathryn found her perfect wedding dress at The Boutique & Co and all the details from her summer wedding in Kent!

One of the biggest perks from working with brides, is hearing back from them about their wedding day, how much they loved their dress and seeing all the photos from their celebration! We absolutely love when our real brides tell us stories and details from their special day. So we thought we would share them here as well and spread the love!

The lovely Kathryn and William tied the knot right in the middle of July this year, with Kathryn visiting us to find her dress just under a year prior. She chose the gorgeous ‘Karma’ dress by Aire Barcelona, a lightweight boho design in stunning crepe fabric – a fabulous choice for a summer wedding!

We asked Kathryn some questions so she could unveil all about her wedding and how she chose her dress with us.

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Our real bride Kathryn wearing the ‘Karma’ wedding dress by Aire Barcelona.

Describe your bridal shopping experience with us

‘I had a lovely experience. I was given lots of advice but was not pushed in any way.’

What stood out for you during your bridal shopping experience at The Boutique & Co?

‘Being the only one in the shop and not feeling pressured.’

Kathryn & William on their wedding day at Swarling Manor. Kathryn wore the ‘Karma’ wedding dress by Aire Barcelona.

Describe the moment you found your dream dress with us

‘I knew straight away. It was as if I had designed it myself.’

What did your partner think of your dress? How did they react when they saw you in it for the first time?

‘In his words: you look beautiful.’

Kathryn & William on their wedding day at Swarling Manor. Kathryn wore the ‘Karma’ wedding dress by Aire Barcelona.

What was your wedding day like?

‘It was the best day ever. It was a vintage, travel theme. We went to a church, then a marquee and barn in Kentish North Downs.’

What was your favourite part of your wedding day?

‘All of it.’

Kathryn & William on their wedding day at Swarling Manor. Kathryn wore the ‘Karma’ wedding dress by Aire Barcelona.

Who did the photography for your wedding day?

‘Gavin Hardy.’

Where was the venue for your wedding day?

Elham Church and Swarling Manor in Petham.’

Can you name any other wedding suppliers who contributed to your wedding day? Such as the florist, hair & makeup, catering etc?

‘Emily & Me Florist.’

Would you recommend us at The Boutique & Co to future brides?

‘Yes!’

Kathryn & William on their wedding day at Swarling Manor. Kathryn wore the ‘Karma’ wedding dress by Aire Barcelona.

Photography @gavyophoto

Wedding dress: ‘Karma’ by @airebarcelona // @theboutiqueandco

Venue @swarlingmanorvenue

Florist @emilyandmeweddingflorist

Videography @proactionmedia_