{"id":74502,"date":"2014-08-03T05:01:48","date_gmt":"2014-08-03T04:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.5starweddingmagazine.com\/?p=74502"},"modified":"2018-12-26T21:29:30","modified_gmt":"2018-12-26T21:29:30","slug":"step-back-in-time-on-the-orient-express","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/step-back-in-time-on-the-orient-express\/","title":{"rendered":"Step Back In Time On The Orient Express"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having just returned from a delightful journey on the Orient Express,<\/strong><\/a> and it was a journey like no other. As soon as we stepped on the platform at Victoria Station<\/strong> we could hear the 4 piece jazz band playing, excitedly we headed towards the music. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Live Brass Band On The Platform<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

After a lovely check in with a friendly member of staff, who gave us a travel journal and pointed out we had seat 5 and 6 in the Audrey carriage. We waited with the many other passengers for the British Pullman whilst sipping a cup of tea.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Orient

Orient Express British Pullman<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Orient

The British Pullman In All Its Glory<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

When the train pulled in you could see the all the passengers faces where so excited to board this beauty. Before stepping on the train, we headed to the steam to take a few photos of British Pullman in all its glory. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Orient

The Orient Express<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

We were greeted by a Pullman team member who was smartly dressed in a gleaming uniform and white gloves, he helped me climb on board and show us to our seats. I was then introduced to the train manager Jeff, who was the friendliest, charming gentleman who later told me he served members of the Royal Family, Nelson Mandela and many state leaders.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Immaculate

Immaculate Steward Waiting to Assist Us On the Orient Express<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The British Pullman train has everything that was fabulous about the 1920\u2019s and 1930\u2019s. In their heyday, the carriages formed a most famous luxurious service in Britain, and I was so pleased I got to travel one also. <\/span><\/p>\n

Each of the 11 carriages has its own name and d\u00e9cor; we were in the Audrey carriage with amazing veneered panels decorated with exquisite Art Deco design. I just loved the plush and room armchairs (the only train to have movable chairs), tables with bright white linen, polished silver, crystal engraved glasses, and blush pink lamps, and had gleaming brass luggage racks above. <\/span><\/p>\n

I sat back admiring the beautiful scenery from the train window, and could not help but to fall asleep. Jeff and the team made our journey so delightful and relaxed. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Our

Table For Two On The British Pullman<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Audrey

Audrey Carriage On The British Pullman<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

On the menu for the day was prepared by Robbie Gleeson, Executive head Chef, and the food really was exquisite.<\/span><\/p>\n