Katie and Frank felt an instant connection and a few years later tied the knot at Great Fosters

Katie and Frank first laid eyes on each other in September 2015. “Frank had just moved to London from the USA,” says Katie. “We had our first date at The Edinboro Castle in Camden. We got on so well that we decided to have our second date the very next day! Although we grew up on different continents, we shared the same interests, values and experiences.”

Frank popped the question in September 2018 on Mackinac Island in Michigan, USA. “Frank would often visit the island with his family, so it meant a lot to him,” shares the bride. “I travelled there several years before while on a foreign exchange, so it has special meaning to both of us. During the time we were on holiday visiting Frank’s family, so they got to celebrate the proposal with us.”

Katie and Frank's contacts

Venue, Great Fosters, www.alexanderhotels.co.uk/great-fosters 
Photographer, Che Birch – Hayes Photography, www.chebirchhayesphotography.com and www.instagram.com/chebirchhayes 
Bridesmaids' dresses, JJ's House, www.jjshouse.co.uk
Hair stylist, Kristina Gasperas Makeup Artist, www.kristinagasperas.com 
Make-up artist, Roberta Amy Owen Make-up Artist, www.raomakeup.com 
Celebrant, Helen Noble: Celebrant of Surrey, www.celebrantofsurrey.co.uk 
Wedding planner, Jennifer Louise Weddings, www.jenniferlouiseweddings.co.uk 
Cake, Amazing Grace Cakes, www.amazinggracecakes.co.uk 
Flowers, Lily's Flowers, www.lilysflowers.co.uk 
Photo booth, Buttercup Bus, www.buttercupbus.com 
String quartet, The Surrey String Ensemble, www.surreystringensemble.co.uk 
Band, Soul Beat through Articulate Music, www.articulatemusic.co.uk 
Stage, lighting and microphones, Virtual Events, www.virtual-events.co.uk 
Furniture, Academy Furniture Hire, www.academyfurniturehire.co.uk