Picture this: a vintage Land Rover, vibrant wildflowers, and an abundance of champagne amidst the picturesque Highlands. These charming elements framed the wedding celebration of Bryony Daniels, a renowned events organizer once associated with Prince William.
Now at 44, Bryony famously took on the unofficial role of Prince William’s ‘decoy girlfriend’ during their student days at the University of St Andrews, cleverly helping to divert attention from his budding relationship with Kate Middleton.
Though often seen strolling to class alongside the future king, Bryony has now carved out her own fairy tale. She recently wed her partner, Adair Williams, in a quaint ceremony on her family’s scenic Straithvaich estate nestled in the countryside.
Taking to Instagram to share the joyful occasion, Bryony penned, “One glorious week of being yours, and you mine.”
Playfully noting the blessing of typical Highland summer weather, she added, “Suitably blessed by the ever present Highland summertime rain.” The couple’s escape vehicle? She declared it to be “the most handsome of Land Rovers.”
For her big day, Bryony picked an unusual gold brocade wedding dress with a ruffled collar and flowing white veil, which she accessorised with an ornate gold headband.
One picture showed the newlyweds sharing a sweet kiss after exchanging vows, as Bryony clutched a gorgeous bouquet of white, pink, and red flowers.
In another, Bryony and Adair, who is the nephew of the Duke of Sutherland, were pictured in the back of the green Land Rover, while the groom raised a glass of bubbly to his new bride.
As clouds of mist descended, the wedding party swapped occasion wear for sensible trousers, boots and tweed jackets – although Bryony kept her veil and headband on for the rustic reception.
Suffolk heiress Bryony Daniels, who was frequently pictured walking to class with William, has now found her own happily ever as she married boyfriend Adair Williams (not pictured)
Adair, the nephew of the Duke of Sutherland, and Bryony tied the knot in a ceremony at her family’s Straithvaich estate last week
The daughter of a Suffolk landowner, Bryony sparked a public frenzy when she was photographed walking to geography lectures with William during their time together at St Andrews.
Like Kate, Bryony also walked in the university’s charity fashion show as the gorgeous brunette showed off her enviable figure in a black crochet bikini and green sarong skirt.
Her good looks and family background meant most people thought they were watching a ‘suitable’ royal romance unfold, but Bryony was actually a key part of Kate and William’s plan to throw people off their scent as they grew closer and fell in love.
Bryony was close to both the now-Prince and Princess of Wales during their time at St Andrews, with the late Queen’s grandson even inviting her to join the royals for a pre-Christmas shooting party at Sandringham, The Times reported.
Bryony, who works at event planning firm Liquid OPM, was also among the guests at Kate and William’s 2011 wedding at Westminster Abbey, which she attended wearing a pink dress with a red belt and black fascinator.
While the Prince and Princess were not present for Bryony and Adair’s nuptials, 15 years later, the couple were surrounded by their loved ones when they tied the knot last week.
The bride and groom on horseback
Bryony posing between two tractors as her husband Adair lends a hand for support
The bride and groom sealed their union with a kiss
The bride and groom were all smiles in their getaway vehicle
Like the Princess of Wales, Bryony also took part in a charity fashion show at the University of St Andrews
Bryony (in pink) at William and Kate’s 2011 wedding at Westminster Abbey
It came after Adair, who has a PhD in fluid dynamics and a degree in mechanical engineering, popped the question with a sparkler from Pragnell London – the British heritage brand behind Harriet Sperling’s engagement ring – ‘suitably romantic bit of bog’ in the Highlands last October.
Bryony said ‘I cried my eyes out’ when Adair went down on one knee on Instagram, as she shared the romantic moment with her friends and family online.
Recounting the day Adair proposed, Bryony said she ‘had no idea’ what he had planned and that ‘we walked off the hill hearts full, following the glas tol burn (also known as the Englishman’s burn’ to Loch Vaich.
‘Adair caught a rather large pike, the hallowed Thurso wave, & then Aurora danced to say goodbye,’ Bryony added, sharing a picture of the stunning Northern Lights.
She gave her followers a closer look at her engagement ring in March, when she posted a picture of it alongside a newspaper clipping of the couple’s formal marriage announcement.
Tatler reported that Adair recently took over his family seat, Herringston House, with Bryony set to help him renovate the 13th-century manor as they settle into married life together.