They arrived in Audis, Land Rovers and Lamborghinis, but even the fancy wheels could not steal the limelight from the bride and groom.
Roma Popat and her new husband Vinal Patel bypassed the government’s wedding restrictions, which limit attendance to 15, by staging Covid-compliant drive-through nuptials.
About 250 guests watched the four-hour Hindu wedding on big screens from their own cars as the couple, both 30, said their vows at Braxted Park in Chelmsford, Essex.
The newlyweds toured the grounds in a golf buggy to wave at friends and family, who honked their horns.
Hampers containing snacks, anti-bacterial hand gel and bin liners for rubbish were handed out to guests, who could use a dedicated website to order food, which was delivered by waiters.
