Sara and Ibrahim had a beautiful celebration at Gileston Manor Estate

Sara and Ibrahim met when they were just 18. "We were both working at Boots at the weekends before we headed off to university," says Sara. "Ibrahim proposed on the 8th June, 2019 during a walk on Southerndown Beach. The sun was setting when he got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife."

Sara and Ibrahim's contacts

Venue, Gileston Manor Estate, www.gilestonmanor.co.uk 
Photographer, Aurelia Allen Photography, www.aureliaallenphotography.com
Bride's dress, All About Eve Bridal, www.allaboutevebridalwear.com 
Bridesmaids' dresses, Debenhams, www.debenhams.com
Groom's suit, Next, www.next.co.uk 
Hair and make-up artist, Charmaine Gorwill Hair & Make-up Artist, www.charmainemakeupartist.co.uk 
Cake, Bella Cakes, www.facebook.com/bespokebellacakes 
Flowers, Best Buds by Samara, www.bestbudsbysamara.co.uk 
Stationery, Pumpkin Wedding Designs, www.pumpkinweddingdesigns.co.uk 
Décor, The Luxe Touch, www.theluxetouch.co.uk 
Catering, Cobbles Kitchen, www.cobbleskitchen.co.uk 
Entertainment, Bridge Strings, www.bridgestrings.com

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