All photos courtesy of Christopher Cornwell (c)

Noella Coursaris is a Conganese Supermodel and the founder of the Georges Malaika Foundation, a charity formed to help educate and support girls from Democratic Republic of Congo.
Please visit their website to find out more.
www.gmfafrica.org

When Noella and I were engaged, due to our busy work commitments, we realised that we would need to use a wedding planner and so we brought Ruth from Finesse Planning on board to help us.

From the first meeting she was able to get an excellent understanding of the type of event we wanted and thereafter provided us with exciting design boards and ideas for us to choose our favourite elements. Although Ruth was planning the wedding, it still felt asthough it represented the both of us.

During the course of the planning Noella and I didn't have to worry about any of the nitty gritty. All of the correspondence with the suppliers was dealt with as well as co-ordinating the RSVP's which was no mean task seeing that a large majority of the guests were travelling from abroad!

Ruth was constantly in touch with us and nothing was too much trouble, even organising catering and waitering staff for a dinner the night before at short notice.

On the day Ruth worked exceptionally hard setting up the ceremony and reception rooms and overseeing the running of the day which meant that we were able to enjoy our special day with our friends and family.

It really was the most amazing day and one we will never forget and for that we thank you.

Noella Coursaris Masters and James Masters - Pittville Pump Rooms - Cheltenham - 2009