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Ana & Satveer - A Vibrant Multicultural Wedding at Davenport House


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Sarah Abu Shah Updated:
8th of April 2024

Ana and Satveer had a gorgeous British Asian and Spanish fusion wedding ceremony at Davenport House in Shropshire, surrounded by their closest friends and family. Their special day beautifully blended two cultures in a celebration of love.

Ana and Satveer walking out of Davenport House, with confetti being thrown at them.

The Proposal

Satveer planned a surprise proposal for Ana while they were buying a home together. She came up with a white lie, saying that the new house came with a box for their house key. Satveer made a box with their names and the proposal date engraved. When Ana looked in the box, she was greeted by an engagement ring. Exactly four years since the day they first met, Satveer proposed to Ana in broken Spanish on the steps of their new home.

The Venue

Davenport House is located in the Shropshire countryside, which Ana and Satveer loved. This location allowed their day to feel intimate and secluded but not unreachable. Ana and Satveer were looking for an accommodating and welcoming venue, so when they found Davenport House and experienced the warm atmosphere and saw the natural beauty of the building, it was a no-brainer!

Ana and Satveer laughing, stood behind a table

Davenport House has the availability of onsite cottages, which enabled their guests to stay together comfortably. Having a cottage the night before their wedding took a lot of stress away from Ana and Satveer for the wedding morning. The accommodation allowed them to share precious memories stress free and get ready in the same location but uphold the tradition of staying separated before the ceremony.

The grounds surrounding the charming country house are beautifully manicured which makes for wonderful photographs. Walking into the House, the sweeping staircase and pillars at the entrance radiate elegance and sophistication. Tucked away from the main house is The Hidden Pavilion, a marquee which allowed Ana and Satveer's guests to get fresh air and step away from the celebrations, without getting soaked by the rain.

Ana and Satveer walking down the staircase at Davenport House

Their whole day was beautifully captured by Phil Barrett of PbArtWorks, who caught the special moments throughout the celebrations, creating fond memories that Ana and Satveer can look back on over and over again.

 

The Fashion

Ana chose to wear a white wedding dress that she designed herself! Her drop earrings, which she purchased from Etsy, beautifully complimented her updo hairstyle. Ana's gold bracelet was gifted to her by her grandma, which tied in really well to Satveer's gold embellishments on her Lehenga.

Ana and Satveer stood holding hands in front of Davenport House
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Satveer wore a traditional Indian Lehenga in a gorgeous deep green shade. The Lehenga was hand embroidered with the most beautiful patterns and floral design. The gold thread and vibrant pops of red complimented her traditional wedding bangles and jewellery.

The Wedding Party

The couple decided not to have bridesmaids and groomsmen, but in fact everyone was part of their wedding party!

Satveer's brother walked her down the aisle, wearing a very suave dark green velvet blazer to match her Lehenga. His bright pink buttonhole perfectly paired with Satveer's colourful bouquet.

Satveer and her brother stood arm in arm before walking down the aisle

Both brides were able to walk down the aisle from separate entrances, meaning they both had that all-important moment in the spotlight.

Ana's father walked her down the aisle, wearing a navy blue suit from Hackett. This added to their vibrant, dynamic colour palette, which I'm sure you can agree brings so much positivity and energy to their wedding decor.

Anas father walking her down the aisle at Davenport House

Ana's bouquet had a pastel colour scheme of pink, green and white, a contrast to Satveer's bouquet but this allowed both of their personalities to shine through in their choices.

The Wedding Breakfast

The Dining Room at Davenport House was beautifully lit by twinkling chandeliers, with natural light flooding in through the large windows. Ana and Satveer's timeless colour scheme of creams, sage greens and pastels blended in perfectly with the elegant green wall panelling. The hints of gold details with the gold cutlery accompanied both of the brides outfits really well, tying in the decor to their wedding looks.

Wedding Breakfast set-up at Davenport House

The couple and their guests enjoyed a delicious meal catered by Davenport House, with canapes, a three-course meal, a cheeseboard in the evening and kebabs cooked fresh outside in the Hidden Pavilion!

Satveer said:

"Davenport were fantastic in catering for dietary requirements including those who were gluten free, nut allergies and a very specific diet for grandma. Nothing was too much!"

Cheeseboard catered from Davenport House

The Entertainment

To Ana's surprise, Satveer had arranged for the Tailors Surprise Singers to serenade her and their guests during the wedding breakfast!

The Tailors Surprise Singers at Davenport House

The party didn't end there! Everyone danced the night away with the help of Synergy's DJ, the perfect end to their perfect day.

Ana and Satveer on the dancefloor at Davenport House, surrounded by their guests.

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Enjoy some more pictures from Ana and Satveer's special day.

Wedding Breakfast set-up at Davenport House
Exterior view of Davenport House
Bridal Portrait - Ana hanging up her wedding dress at Davenport House
Ana and her father walking down the staircase at Davenport House
Ana and Satveer stood together at the end of the aisle
Ana and Satveer walking out of Davenport House, with confetti being thrown at them.
Ana and Satveer stood in the middle of the room while their guests run circles around them.
Ana and Satveer cutting their wedding cake together.
Ana and Satveer stood at the entrance of Davenport House, in an embrace.
Ana and Satveer being sung to by Tailors Surprise Singers
Bridal Portraits - Ana and Satveer looking out of the window
Ana and Satveer walking onto the dancefloor holding hands
Ana and Satveer on the dancefloor at Davenport House, surrounded by their guests.
Ana and Satveer kissing in front of Davenport House holding colourful smoke bombs
 

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About the author


Sarah Abu Shah

Sarah is a lover of fashion, whether it's the latest fashion and beauty trends or the trendiest venues types. You can often find her writing inspiring content about wedding fashion and wedding venues, so has lots of knowledge about the latest trends in bridal wear, beauty and bridesmaid fashion and plenty of insight in the best places to tie the knot across the UK. Being half Malaysian, Sarah has travelled extensively around this region while visiting family and is your go-to contact for destination wedding ideas, particularly in Malaysia and Bali.

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