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Stephanie & Jamie's Opulent Greek Landmark Hotel London Wedding

Having flown to the tropical shores of Thailand, groom Jamie knew it was the perfect time to propose. "Jamie arranged a three-course dinner on the beach for us," Stephanie reminisces. "It was so romantic."

Stephanie and Jamie kissing among dark trees, her long veil and train spread on the ground, London

Proposal by the sea

Groom kissing the bride's forehead as she holds a red winter bouquet under a tree

Illuminated sign of The Landmark London above the hotel's glowing arched entrance at night

Stephanie and Jamie embracing on garden steps, the bride in a white fur stole and long veil

Bride and groom kissing beneath tall trees, her cathedral veil trailing, before The Landmark reception

Bride with red bouquet beside a lit Christmas tree and palms in the lobby of The Landmark London

Church with green domes rising behind trees and shrubs in London

Interior of a church with a coffered barrel-vaulted ceiling, arches and rows of pews

Groom and groomsmen in dark suits lined up beneath the carved stone church entrance

Vintage ivory Bentley wedding car with ribbons parked by wrought-iron gates

Bride with red bouquet and groom beside the vintage ivory Bentley outside the church

London calling

"We decided to get married in London because most of our family and friends live here. Jamie is Catholic, so that was why we chose St Joseph's Church for the ceremony. It is close to home and beautiful." After making their vows, the couple and their 300 guests continued to the Landmark Hotel London for the reception.

"We chose this venue because of its style and character. It is classic and ornate. The ballroom was also one of the few in London that could hold a wedding party of our size."

"Stephanie and Jamie knew this venue was the one when they got butterflies in their tummies as they walked into the ballroom," adds planner Nicola at Alexson Entertainment. "They wanted to create the perfect day in the perfect setting — we definitely achieved that."

Bride in a strapless gown and veil standing by a window in soft light

Choosing their London Greek wedding photographer

"Beziique were recommended to us by a family member. We had a look at their website and really loved their work. Nick and Aimie were so lovely and friendly since the first day we got in contact with them. They made us feel even more excited for the wedding and made us feel at ease. On the day, they were incredible — so bubbly and warm, they made us feel so comfortable. We were so happy with all the shots they took."

Bridal heels and a crystal hairpiece among silver dried flowers

Makeup artist applying lipstick to the bride during getting ready

Bride in a white robe with bridesmaids in matching pink robes laughing together

Pearl and crystal bridal hair vine resting on wood among silver foliage

Aisle style

Bride Stephanie looked sensational in a contemporary Sassi Holford wedding dress. "It had a strapless bodycon silhouette with buttons running down the back, with a dramatic fishtail and long train. I added a beautiful belt around the waist for extra sparkle and wore a fitted jacket to the church. It was made with the same fabric, so it looked like part of the dress."

Jamie wore a three-piece bespoke morning suit by Cad & The Dandy. A burgundy tie added a pop of opulent colour to his traditional attire.

Red roses, ranunculus and pine cones in the bride's winter bouquet

Smiling groom in a dark suit, burgundy tie and winter buttonhole

Wedding Day ring cushion, burgundy tie and pine buttonhole laid on blue velvet

Gold wedding rings resting on a sprig of fir and red berries

Groom and best man raising champagne glasses at home before the wedding

Bridesmaids in emerald and silver gowns with a flower girl in a church doorway

Musicians playing violins for the seated bride as family gather around at home

Bride greeting family in a bright room as violinists play

Bride's father lifting her veil as relatives and musicians look on

Bridesmaid dancing with the bride to live violin music in a crowded room

Glamorous in green

Stephanie asked six of her closest friends to be her bridesmaids and maids of honour. "My bridesmaids wore a gorgeous deep green silk dress by Ghost and the maids of honour wore a silver silk gown by Outline London." Jamie's ushers and best man wore traditional morning suits with deep green ties.

Smiling bride and her father with a red bouquet in the back of the wedding car

A multicultural ceremony

"I am Greek Orthodox Christian and Jamie is Catholic, so we wanted to have a hybrid ceremony. We were privileged to have a Greek Orthodox priest attend and give a short ceremony after the Catholic one. A beautiful choir and organist played for us. I loved walking down the aisle with my dad to Pachelbel's Canon in D, seeing Jamie waiting for me."

Smiling groom waiting in the church as guests fill the pews behind him

Bride walking down the aisle on her father's arm past guests holding up phones

Bride and groom seated side by side during the ceremony, red flowers in front

Groom punching the air in celebration beside the veiled bride as guests applaud

Stephanie and Jamie walking back down the aisle as newlyweds past cheering guests

Bride and groom kissing at the church door as guests throw rice

Newlyweds walking down the street with the bridal party after the church ceremony

Bride and groom with bridesmaids in emerald and silver and groomsmen in a London garden

Stephanie and Jamie embracing among trees, her red bouquet held low

Couple kissing in front of red-draped tables and Christmas trees in the ballroom at The Landmark London

Midwinter magic

"We got married two weeks before Christmas, so we had a winter-themed wedding filled with deep reds, greens and gold," says the bride. Towering gold candelabra added a sculptural statement across the enormous ballroom, romantically lit with glamorous up-lighting. "We had a row of Christmas trees behind the top table as our backdrop and a tree in each corner of the ballroom too. The table centres were filled with roses, berries, pomegranates and pine cones."

Ballroom at The Landmark London lit in purple and pink, round tables set for dinner

Time to party

"We booked the incredible seven-piece Function Band. They sang all our favourite music — RnB, hip hop, Motown — walked round the tables and really got the guests involved. We also had DJ Funksy and violinist Pedro who played the best Greek music. They performed a traditional Greek wedding entrance when we first walked into the ballroom."

"The photo of us dancing in the middle of our guests is one of my favourites. I love how Nick and Aimie captured every moment with everyone surrounding us."

"The band and DJ really made the day," adds planner Nicola. "The music was fabulous and the band had guests on their chairs dancing before even sitting down to eat."

Red floral centrepieces, candles and a white tiered cake on the top table under pink light

Urn of red roses and protea between candles and fairy-lit Christmas trees on the reception table

White tiered wedding cake decorated with red sugar roses under pink light

Bride and groom laughing as a live band plays in the pink-lit ballroom

The perfect Christmas gift

"We received our photos on Christmas Day, which was a great surprise. The photos Nick and Aimie captured were beautiful and told the story of our day. We could not have asked for more."