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Lisa & Chris
30 August 2008

They Met Lisa and Chris first met over eleven years ago at school, where they were friends until Chris eventually persuaded Lisa to go out with him! The rest is history, and on their tenth anniversary, Chris proposed while they were in a boat on Lake Lugano in Switzerland. He gave Lisa a diamond necklace and then took her to Tiffany’s in Zurich to choose the ring.
Wedding Venue Lisa and Chris were living in Switzerland at the time, and decided that there couldn’t be a better place to get married. They chose the local English church in Vevey, with their reception held at Le Mirador Hotel - they had always loved the stunning views of the Alps and Lake Geneva from the hotel.

The Theme The couple decided on the theme of a summer wedding, with a simple colour scheme of aqua and ivory to fit in with the gorgeous scenery. They prepared for all weather conditions - personalised cream fans with their wedding date and names on and ivory umbrellas - both of which came in handy. They decorated the reception with candelabras of roses and foliage as table centres and favours of chocolate truffles from Charbonnel et Walker in London.

What They Wore The bride looked stunning in a strapless ivory dress, with lace detail on the bodice and a fishtail skirt. She accessorized with Benjamin Adams shoes and a pearl and crystal tiara comb, with an ivory elbow-length veil. Lisa kept the jewellery simple with diamond stud earrings from Chris and her 10th anniversary diamond necklace.

The groom wore a grey suit with an ivory shirt and tie, all from Hugo Boss. Chris teamed it with brown shoes from Office, a brown belt and a brown leather watch, a wedding gift from Lisa. He also wore a buttonhole of a calla lily, to match Lisa’s bouquet.

The bride had three bridesmaids who wore aqua-coloured dresses from Kelsey Rose, with shoes and clutch bags dyed to match. Lisa also lhad two flower girls who wore ivory dresses with satin pumps.

The Cake The couple decided not to have a traditional fruitcake as they were having a five-course meal at the reception. They instead opted for an exciting chocolate and praline craquelin made by the pastry chef at the hotel, with fireworks on top and served with champagne.
The Flowers Lisa carried a simple, hand-tied bouquet of ivory calla lilies while the bridesmaids carryiedlbouquets of cream roses. The florist also created smaller versions of these for the flower girls. The church was decorated with two enormous flower arrangements on stands, which were later transported to the hotel terrace for aperitifs.

First Dance The newly-married Mr & Mrs Jones appropriately danced to ‘Mr & Mrs Jones’ by Billy Paul. The music continued with classics from Abba and the Bee Gees followed by more current chart music for the younger generation.

A Moment To Remember Lisa loved it when she walked down the aisle and saw Chris’ face when he first turned around, as they couldn’t keep their eyes off each other! She also found it memorable when everyone went out onto the terrace after the speeches, and instead of fireworks, released lanterns into the evening sky.

Honeymoon The happy couple spent their first night in the Suite of Suites at the hotel, a duplex apartment with views of the lake and a Jacuzzi. They later jetted off for a luxurious three-week honeymoon touring the USA. They stopped off in San Francisco, Las Vegas with a helicopter trip to the Grand Canyon, followed by hiring a convertible Ford Mustang in Vancouver. They stayed in a log cabin on Vancouver Island with a whale watching trip, as well as visiting the Athabasca glacier in Calgary with a raft trip along the river in Banff!

Any Advice Lisa recommends to, ‘Relax and enjoy it! If you give yourself enough time, you can really personalise your wedding. It’s the little touches that can turn it from an ordinary wedding to an extraordinary wedding!’ Chris advises to spend time on your speech. 'Keep it light-hearted - and it’s a great opportunity to let your bride know just how special she is to you.’


Venue: Le Mirador Kempinski Hotel, Switzerland mirador.ch
Photographer: Tlook tlook.com
Dress: Wed-lock, Windsor wed-lock.co.uk
Groomswear: Hugo Boss, Nottingham hugoboss.com
Flowers: Rieder Fleurs, Switzerland rieder-fleurs.ch

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Your Week

Welcome to another wintry week at WeddingPath! Get ready to cosy up with your computer for news, gossip and all the wedding latest. And put in those extra hours to make yours the best free wedding website.

To start the week, we have got together with La Senza to offer you a fabulous competition. The ultra-pampering prize is the perfect little indulgence for the busy bride-to-be in need of a pre-xmas treat. Tomorrow, we think you will agree that Lisa and Chris had the most stunning wedding day on the shores of Lake Geneva. Remember, Real Weddings are a great source of inspiration - click on the link to read more! Cheryl turns ice queen on Wednesday when she road-tests a new beauty range straight from Iceland. And on Thursday, we review one of the most sought-after wedding venues in the UK! For brides still at the early stages of planning their wedding, our stationery feature on Friday is one for you.

Have fun planning your big day on WeddingPath!

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