Triantafillou's parents, former photography lab owners, started Strictly Weddings after their daughters Helen and Suzy got married within six weeks of each other in late 1993 and early 1994. A fashion design graduate, Triantafillou says the best thing about her job is the satisfaction of a successful wedding. And, not many people work with happy customers every day, as she does. It's a lot of fun to organise weddings. Every day is different, and no wedding is the same.
Stress is one drawback of the job.
There is no dress rehearsal. Everything must be perfect, from the shade of flowers on the cake to the photographer's film supplies. Sometimes the financial or family-induced pressure on couples is enormous. First on the agenda today is cars. After consulting Strictly Weddings' albums, Fanous and Obeid decide that the bride will arrive at the Kensington Orthodox Church in a black Mark 5 Jaguar convertible, and the rest of the wedding party in two black Mark 7 Jaguar sedans.