The Guest List IS The Wedding Party
No speeches, just champagne
This is a small, family-focused wedding – and there is no formal wedding party in the traditional sense. No speeches, no strict titles, no dramatic entrances. If you are joining us in Lofou, you are part of the celebration. That means no hierarchy, no assigned roles, and no expectations (beyond turning up, looking great, and joining in).
There may be a first dance – but that depends entirely on champagne levels and whether Daniel is inebriated enough at the time. We will let the evening decide…
The only real request: For the wedding ceremony itself, we would love all guests to coordinate in tones of blush pink, champagne, or linen. Not a uniform; just a soft, elegant palette that will look perfect against olive trees, warm stone, and a camera lens or two.
A few close family members, which, let us be honest, is about 90% of the guest list, will hopefully be wearing matching outfits. Not to single anyone out, but to bring a bit of visual harmony to the day – and keep Charlotte from twitching during the group photos with her OCD (if you have seen the Christmas wrapping paper, you will know what we mean). If that includes you, you might already know but then again, you might not so watch this space! There are no assigned jobs, no official duties, and absolutely no one is being handed a clipboard.
At the heart of our guests are Charlotte’s two daughters (also without an official duty or title) they are our Maids of Honour. They are smart, stylish, and will slowly taking some of the reins. We’ll be handing over some control which will not be easy (especially for one of us) but involving them more as we go will feel exactly right.
This really is a family effort; planned together, managed informally, and carried off with humour, love, and a few well-timed improvisations.
We are delighted to be doing this, finally, and exactly as we want to with the people we love, great outfits, no speeches, and absolutely no unnecessary chaos.
It has only taken us three decades, two divorces, two houses, and a few thousand Facebook Messenger chats and video calls to get here… but we would not have it any other way.