Bella and Laurence's Wedding

The reception was held in the conservatory of the nearby Millennium Gloucester Hotel, its full size illuminated palm trees forming a beautiful backdrop to the black tie occasion. Isabella agreed that a military wedding has a glamour of its own, but was keen to emphasise the serious side to the ceremony as well. She explained: ‘We wanted it to be a thanksgiving for the recent safe return of Laurence and his friends from Afghanistan, but we were conscious too of those who did not return and those who have been injured’. Like other army wives, she highlights the importance of supporting our troops, whatever our political views might be. Isabella and Laurence are keen supporters of the charity Help for Heroes, who support our wounded soldiers. They have now set up home in Chorleywood.

One of the most glamorous London weddings of the last autumn season was that of Hertforshire girl Isabella Holleyman to Lieutenant Laurence Wells of the Royal Logistic Corps. Isabella, who grew up in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire is a former St Clement Danes pupil. She and Laurence got married at Holy Trinity Brompton, which has been Isabella’s church for the past 5 years. The church, situated in South Kensington, is home of the famous Alpha course, and is particularly popular with young people.

Isabella had seven bridesmaids and a Flower Girl, and Laurence appointed a Guard of Honour from his fellow officers. The Guard of Honour held their swords in the traditional way over the couple as they came out of the church, and lifted Isabella up in the church gardens in between showers of rain!