Wedding Date on Aug 3, 2019

Victoria and Richard first met 16 years ago at a fancy-dress party in the sixth form at high school. They briefly went their separate ways during university but got back together just a couple of years later. After many years together - Richard ‘finally’ proposed during a trip to Japan. The couple visited Mount Yoshino – Japan’s most famous cherry blossom viewing spot – with around 30,000 cherry trees covering the mountain. Walking from the summit, they crossed a little bridge to find the most stunning view of thousands of beautiful cherry blossoms in bloom (known as sakura). Inspired by their trip, the couple learnt how cranes are believed to mate for life and are a symbol of long life, happiness and good luck, while Senbazuru is a group of 1,000 origami paper cranes held together by strings. Folding 1,000 miniature paper birds is a true labour of love, demonstrating patience and commitment. Traditional Japanese culture promises that anyone who takes the time to fold a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by the gods. The dedication to creating this stunning art backdrop for their wedding epitomises the couple’s commitment to each other. Victoria and Richard’s marriage took place at The Orangery at Settrington – an elegant and picturesque wedding venue set in the heart of North Yorkshire. The Orangery at Settrington is a standout wedding venue and one the couple chose for its “wonderful open and beautiful spaces, the gardens and the lovely light nature of the venue”. As well as its stunning floor, big beautiful windows and vaulted ceiling.