Lily’s walk into the church was a quiet procession, the weight of her father’s absence heavy on her shoulders. She had been told that Mel, who’d died in 2023 after a battle with cancer, had quietly given Felix his blessing before he passed, a secret that made the vows even more tender.
The ceremony at St Mary’s Church drew a small but tight crowd of relatives and close friends. A local priest read passages about love and commitment, while Lily and Felix exchanged vows that were simple yet deeply personal. The officiant noted that the couple had been together for eight years before deciding to formalise their bond.
Felix’s family background sparked media curiosity. He is a great‑nephew of Raine McCorquodale, who became Princess Diana’s stepmother in 1976 by marrying the Earl Spencer. The connection added a dash of royal intrigue to an otherwise intimate affair.
Attire played out like a scene from a film. Lily arrived in an ivory gown with a draped neckline, later slipping into a shorter dress for the reception. Annabel Croft, Lily’s mother, wore a chestnut‑brown gown that caught the eye, while Felix, an insurance executive, donned a dark tailcoat and pale pink waistcoat.
After the ceremony, guests gathered outside for cheers and a confetti shower. The reception unfolded at Wild by Tart, where a menu of focaccia, Barbary duck, and a floral‑embellished cake set the table. Bagpipes echoed a nod to Felix’s Scottish roots, and the couple rode away in a vintage black Morris Minor before dancing under a glittering disco ball.