Michael spotted Darshna at a summer house party and did... absolutely nothing. Lucky for them, fast forward four months to a NYE house party (that neither of them planned to attend), their paths crossed again and they spent hours talking away.
Like a true gentleman, he walked her to the station. And like a true millennial, he didn't ask for her number but slid into her Instagram DMs the next day.
The First Date
Michael chose the elegant Bluebird Chelsea for their first date, clearly pulling out all the stops! Still recovering from the flu, Darshna kept disappearing to the ladies' room—apparently blowing your nose on a first date isn't very romantic. After the 10th time, Michael, with his signature dry humor, told her she may as well take her bag with her if she was planning to make a run for it. That has since changed and now he holds the tissue box for her ❤️
How he proposed
Everytime they went on holiday, everyone was convinced this would be the one where they got engaged. So Michael planned a completely secret getaway, not even their families knew.
…But since Darshna is usually the one who plans their trips, she had a sneaking suspicion something was up - especially when Michael mentioned they were going to Lake Como.
One sunny afternoon, they rented a motorboat, packed a bottle of bubbles and lunch, and set off across the sparkling lake. Knowing how much Darshna loves her photos, Michael suggested she head to the front of the boat for some pictures (and of course, they turned out amazing). Whilst she was sitting there, hair swishing in the breeze, he got down on one knee behind her…
What followed was lots of happy video calls, champagne and an impromptu photoshoot back at their apartment high in the mountains - overlooking the beautiful Lake Como where they got engaged.
Order of the Day
12:30 PM - Guests Arrive
The bar will be open from 12:30pm. Please take your seats by 1pm.
1:30 PM - Ceremony
Join us for an unplugged ceremony; kindly keep phones on silent and tucked away
2:00 PM - Reception Drinks & Canapes
4:00 PM - Wedding Breakfast & Speeches
7:30 PM onwards - The Party Begins!
After our first dance, meet us under the disco ball to celebrate!
9:00 PM - Evening Food
11:59 PM - Farewell & Carriages
The bar closes at midnight. Please arrange transport, we recommend pre-booking a taxi from our Travel page
Travel
There aren't any public transport links to the venue so would recommend booking a taxi ahead of time. There is also a car park available and cars will need to be collected by 10:30am the next day. There are no electric car charging points unfortunately.
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Q & A
What is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP by 1st February 2026
What time should I arrive?
Please join us from 12:30 PM (the bar will be open!) and be seated for 1:00PM. The ceremony will begin at 1:30 PM.
Can I bring a plus-one?
We have tried to include everyone we would love to celebrate with and unfortunately we can't accommodate plus-ones
Are children welcome?
We're only including children who are part of the wedding party. While we adore your little ones, we hope you understand and can enjoy a well-deserved night off!
What if I have dietary restrictions?
Please let us know about any dietary requirements when you RSVP, and we'll make sure you're well taken care of!
Can we take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
We kindly request an unplugged ceremony so please keep phones and cameras tucked away. We will have a professional photographer and videographer throughout the day.
You are more than welcome to take your own photos and videos before and after the ceremony.
For privacy reasons, some children cannot be shared online. Please refrain from posting any photos of children on social media unless you have parental consent.
What is the dress code?
Formal wedding attire please; elegant dresses and sharp suits are perfect! Please avoid white, ivory, cream or orange colours. Heels are very welcome - bring some flats too if you plan to dance the night away!
Where should I stay?
See Accommodations section above for hotel suggestions. There are also plenty of Airbnbs available which we especially recommend if you would like to make a long weekend of it in the Cotswolds
Will there be parking available?
Yes, there is plenty of free parking available at Elmore Court. Cars can be left overnight in a designated area and collected the following morning by 10:30am.
Do I need to book a taxi?
Yes, a taxi should be pre-booked. A list of local taxis can be found on Travel
Whom should I contact with questions?
If you have any questions that haven't been answered here, please call/text Darshna or Michael or email us at shahrosewedding@gmail.com
