With sustainability being Carrie's middle name, here's our guide to what guests may expect at the big, fat, woke wedding of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Ms Symonds.
The save-the-date cards have been dispatched. Get ready for the social event of next summer s calendar: the wedding of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds in July 2022.
Boris is rather an old hand at the marriage game, having tied the knot twice before, to Allegra Mostyn-Owen in 1987 (when his current bride-to-be was just a babe in arms) and Marina Wheeler in 1993.
With sustainability being Carrie s middle name, here s our guide to what guests may expect at the big, fat, woke wedding.
A VENUE FIT FOR A PRIME MINISTER AND HIS BRIDE
Grand designs: The Prime Minister s country residence, Chequers in Buckinghamshire, could be the wedding venue
Smaller ceremonies amid pandemic mean more brides simplifying their gowns
Many are opting for sustainable choices that they can wear again or adapt
Bows are also making a comeback, as are coloured dresses - especially black
With the coronavirus pandemic limiting weddings across the country to as few as 15 guests, many couples tying the knot in 2020 have been forced to rethink - or completely reorganise - their big day.
Smaller wedding ceremonies have meant a greater number of brides ditching the traditional big white dress in favour of a more simple, subtle gown. And according to experts in the field, that s a trend set to continue into next year.