WEDDING BLOG

Megan and Nav chose the historic Palm Court at The Waldorf London for a wedding that combined Bridgerton influences, Secret Garden-inspired theme, and their shared love of history and period design. Pastel flowers, palm trees, and botanical elements filled the venue, while Megan personally designed many of the details, including the stationery, seating chart, dance floor, and bar.

London was also where their relationship began. The two had known of each other for almost a decade through mutual friends before finally connecting in 2022. Six months after sitting together at a friend’s wedding, they met again at a gathering where, as the couple recalled, “Nav decided to lay it on thick.” Megan wasn’t entirely sure what to make of his attention at first, but Nav followed up a few days later and asked her out. Their first date at Sexy Fish led to another date the following day and an entire weekend together. A few years later, they returned to central London to get married, with a 400-guest Indian wedding planned for the following day.

What We Love About This Wedding at The Waldorf London 

• Pastel flowers, palm trees, and greenery inspired by Bridgerton and historic English interiors
• Megan’s custom-designed evening dress and Nav’s tailored suit with Gucci accessories
• Handmade velvet bows, an oversized seating chart, and personalized Ladurée macarons
• Live illustrations that guests could take home after cocktail hour
• A dessert room with Harrods treats, a Ladurée macaron tower, and DIY Eton mess

Featured Vendor:
Amarante London

A Dramatic Bridal Gown, Gucci Accessories, and an Emotional First Look

Megan attended most of her bridal appointments alone, preferring to decide how she felt about each dress without outside opinions. Although she initially imagined wearing a fitted gown, she changed her mind after trying on a corseted design with a full skirt. She paired it with a long veil, loose curls, and natural, glowing makeup.

Nav wore a Reiss suit tailored by Javad of Perstailors in Mayfair, which he paired with accessories from Turnbull & Asser and Gucci, including a monogrammed bow tie, cummerbund, and Gucci shoes. Meanwhile, Megan chose not to have a traditional bridal party, wanting her friends to enjoy the wedding as guests. They still spent the morning getting ready together at One Aldwych, where her cousin Emily, who served as maid of honor, joined them in a bright pink Solace London dress.

Before the ceremony, Megan and Nav shared a private first look at their suite, a moment the couple had particularly wanted to include. Nav was moved to tears when he saw Megan in her wedding dress, as was her father when he saw her for the first time that day. 

A Historic London Venue and a Bridgerton-Inspired Secret Garden

Megan and Nav knew they wanted a venue with history and character. During their search, they visited the Palm Court and were immediately drawn to its architecture. The grand columns, ornate ceilings, and chandeliers suited Megan’s ideas for a wedding influenced by Bridgerton, period design, and royalty.

Finding the right vendors was just as important as choosing the venue. Megan searched Instagram for professionals whose work appealed to her, but she also paid attention to how they communicated from the first inquiry. As the couple explained, “Megan had very specific ideas so we looked for vendors that were flexible and ready to try new things.”

Junebug vendor Amarante helped execute her ideas, combining pastel flowers with palms and other greenery. The ceremony featured a mirrored aisle surrounded by blooms, with the historic architecture visible above the arrangements. Megan and Nav particularly appreciated the team’s flexibility and willingness to try new ideas.

Live Music, Garden Florals, and Personal Details at The Waldorf London

Live music accompanied Megan’s entrance into the Palm Court. “We had violinists and a pianist that played beautifully as Megan entered the room, bringing immense drama to the moment,” the couple shared.

The columns and ornate ceiling rose above the floral arrangements, while the mirrored aisle reflected the surrounding flowers and greenery.

Megan had also spent months working on the reception details. She designed the stationery, created an oversized seating chart, and handmade baby-blue velvet bows for the place settings. She even developed the designs for the dance floor and bar.

Long banquet tables were decorated with pastel flowers and tall taper candles, with white chairs arranged along either side. Each place setting included a small box of personalized Ladurée macarons printed with the couple’s wedding date.

Before guests entered the reception, Megan and Nav had a private viewing of the completed room. After months of planning, seeing everything finished was one of their favorite moments.

A Saxophonist, Personalized Music, and a Separate Dessert Celebration

Music was a major priority for Megan and Nav, who worked with Calibar Events and DJ Manz to put together a playlist based on their favorite genres. Saxophonist Saxo Singh later performed a medley from the middle of the dance floor, encouraging guests to join in.

An editorial-style photo booth gave guests somewhere to take pictures and record messages for the newlyweds.

Dessert was another highlight. Instead of serving it immediately after dinner, the couple waited approximately an hour before opening a separate room filled with sweets. “We used the ceremony room to present a grand, and I mean grand, dessert spread.”

The display included a Ladurée macaron tower, a collection of their favorite Harrods desserts, and large meringue nests with Chantilly cream and strawberries so guests could make their own Eton mess.

The Wedding Morning Surprise That Had Them Laughing Hours Later

Not everything went according to plan. On the morning of the wedding, furniture intended for the reception was accidentally delivered to the wrong venue. It was stressful at the time, but the couple were laughing about it a few hours later.

A much happier surprise came when they discovered they had unknowingly purchased the same wedding gift for each other. “I had bought Megan a pink one and Megan had bought me a black one,” Nav recalled, explaining that they had both chosen Gucci duffle bags.

Even funnier, both had secretly stored their gifts at Megan’s parents’ house without realizing the other had done exactly the same thing.

Their Advice for Couples Planning a Detailed Wedding

Planning two celebrations was a considerable undertaking, especially with a 400-person Indian wedding scheduled for the following day. Megan and Nav started with a spreadsheet to allocate their budget, but they soon discovered expenses they hadn’t anticipated.

Megan managed the planning and design herself, hiring an on-the-day coordinator to handle the wedding itself. Although she enjoyed the creative process, she now recommends having a planner involved from beginning to end.

“Until you plan every element of your own wedding, you don’t quite understand what it takes,” the couple shared.

For Megan, having professional support would have made it easier to enjoy the preparations while still participating in the design decisions. After managing nearly every detail of their Waldorf celebration, she had a much clearer understanding of just how much work goes into planning a wedding.