The setting South African sun, mountaintop views and a Versace wedding dress are a recipe for a picture-perfect wedding – and that's exactly what Lady Amelia Spencer, 30, and her husband Greg Mallett, 33, enjoyed on 21 March.
The couple, who began dating as teenagers, got married at Quoin Rock Manor House in the winelands of South Africa’s Western Cape, almost three years after Greg proposed at the Clouds Wine & Guest Estate in Stellenbosch with an oval diamond ring.
The daughter of Charles Spencer and Victoria Lockwood and the fitness and nutrition coach shared their wedding exclusively with HELLO! magazine. From the newlyweds exchanging romantic vows to Amelia's proud 19-year-old brother Samuel walking her down the aisle and her twin sister Eliza's breathtaking maid of honour satin slip dress, watch the video by Vision on Fire for a glimpse inside their movie-worthy wedding…
"It was genuinely the best day of our lives. It was better than I ever imagined," said Amelia, the niece of Diana, Princess of Wales.
"I’ve been waiting 14 years to see Amelia walk down the aisle. To be married is a dream come true," added Greg.
Amelia looked radiant in a custom Atelier Versace wedding dress which she described as "the most beautiful dress I’ve ever seen."
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It was crafted, over the course of two and a half months, from custom silk rebrodé lace and featured a two-and-a-half-metre train, Swarovski crystals, a hand-embroidered neckline and structured shoulders, with intricate flower patterns running throughout. She paired it with an elegant five-metre-long veil made out of fine silk tulle and Jimmy Choo shoes.
"I'm the luckiest girl in the world," Lady Amelia told HELLO!. "It’s honestly the most beautiful dress I’ve ever seen. It’s been the happiest experience working with Versace. Every single member of their team were like angels."
It was crafted, over the course of two and a half months, from custom silk rebrodé lace and featured a two-and-a-half-metre train, Swarovski crystals, a hand-embroidered neckline and structured shoulders, with intricate flower patterns running throughout. She paired it with an elegant five-metre-long veil made out of fine silk tulle and Jimmy Choo shoes.
"I'm the luckiest girl in the world," Lady Amelia told HELLO!. "It’s honestly the most beautiful dress I’ve ever seen. It’s been the happiest experience working with Versace. Every single member of their team were like angels."
Amelia's choice of designer would surely have pleased her late aunt Princess Diana, a close friend of Gianni Versace and a wearer of his designs. "I think she would be very proud to see me on my wedding day," said Amelia, who was only five years old when Diana passed away in 1997.
"I know the Versace family also absolutely love Diana, so there’s a very special connection that we have."
All the exclusive wedding photos are in HELLO! magazine this week.
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Photos: Ayeh.k Photography and Mischa Durrant Photography/@Ayeh.kphotography @Mischadurrantphotography on Instagram
Video: Vision on Fire. @visiononfire on Instagram
Makeup: Renee De Wit
Hair: Mary Gouveia
Wedding planner: Anne Mann Celebrates
Venue: Quoin Rock Manor House
Flowers and Bouquet: Fleur le Cordeur
Bride's dress, groom's suit and bridesmaids' dresses: Atelier Versace
Bride's shoes: Jimmy Choo
Bride's After-party dress: Pronovias
Lady Kitty Spencer's dress: Dolce & Gabbana
Groomsmen suits: Fabiani
Décor: Altijd by Jana Gouws
Catering: Chef Ollie Swart and his team at Annalize Catering
Cake: Sweet Lion Heart
Bar at afterparty: Salute Bar Services
Marquee: Elite Marquees
Wedding Rings and Amelia's earrings: Charles Greig
Music: Starlight Agency - Nathan Ambach, Musicselecta, DJ JO, Play String Quartet, Jason Ward the Percussionist, Goodluck, and Asili Vocal Ensemble
Lighting: Unfazed Productions
Sound: F-Sharp Sound
Staff: ASAP staffing
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