Welcome back to the 2nd and final instalment of this fabulously stylish wedding - between Lisa-Marie and Jon, who after ten beautifully happy years together, decided to tie the knot last September in a celebratory style. You can view Part 1 of this wedding here.
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"Just before i walked in we had 'BETTER TOGETHER' by Jack Johnson played very loudly and the vicar had already asked everyone to stand, Its a very important song to us! However, I wanted to walk down the aisle to the traditional Wedding March so we waited for that to begin before we actually entered the Church..."
"I was terrified in the build up, but on the day my Family & bridesmaids were an amazing comfort to me, and I had a sense of calm all day. Walking down the aisle, holding my Dads hand, is a feeling I will never ever forget and it brings tears to my eyes thinking of it now. A really special moment that I will cherish forever. As my Bridesmaids stepped to one side and I saw Jon for the first time looking back at me, I was overcome with a feeling I can't even describe. Happiness doesn't cover it... and Its a feeling I have felt ever since. Pure joy at the thought of spending the rest of my life with this man, and how lucky we are to have found each other."
"My Husband is a Diamond Merchant based in Hatton Garden, so we designed our own rings and he had them handmade especially for us. Its such a nice way to make something so special that extra bit more personal."
For further information, visit Jon's website, Blog, Facebook or Twitter Page, or telephone +44(0)7904-123297.
"Our Church has a large green out the front, so while we were having photographs we organised for the Romford Drum and Trumpet Band to play, as my Dad used to be the Trumpet player for them in his youth. They actually got us both involved in the initial song which was great fun and something we will remember forever."
The amazing Marquee was provided by Beamont Marquees - and the Bride and her family decorated the interior...
Who got the golden ticket?
"We weren’t too bothered about actually having a cake initially, but my Dad insisted! So we went with a white chocolate creation from choccywoccydoodah of Brighton."
Wedding Wishing Tree...
"Our Caterer was Andrew from Savilles Catering. They really were amazing! Starters were Tomato Soup actually served inside a crusty roll. The main course was Sausage & Mash with a red onion jus and dessert was a traditional Knickerbockerglory (we even had a gobstopper in the bottom!)."
Entertaining in Style!
"During our drinks reception we had an amazing swing band, which is my Favourite style of music and they were amazing. During the evening we had a DJ from Capital FM Gold playing some classics to keep everyone up dancing (Dean Martin C/O Capital Gold) and then we had the legend that is Alexander O’Neil perform for us, which we were thrilled about as we both grew up on his music and just adore him! It was a great surprise for all our guests too."
"I wore Swaroski encrusted converse
trainers in the evening because thats what makes me who I am, and it
made the day individual to us!"
"We had 'I Knew I Loved You' by Savage Garden for our First Dance. It just captures us as a couple completely, 'I knew I loved you before I met you, I think I dreamed you into life'. Its exactly how we feel about each other. Our friend is a dance teacher, and she choreographed a dance for us! It even included a lift, which we practised for weeks in our living room! Thankfully it went perfectly on the day!"
"I know everyone says this, but just ENJOY IT! We had worked so hard in the 6 month build up to the Wedding, and even up to the night before when we were in the marquee til midnight dressing the tables! But on the day, what will be will be, and you just have to enjoy every moment of it. You only get married once, and its the biggest party you will ever throw....so make sure you have fun! And, if you want it, do it! There are no ‘do's and dont's’ of wedding planning, the day should be personal to you and your future Husband! I was so nervous I had literally been sick with nerves for about 2 weeks before the big day, but surrounding myself on the Wedding morning by the people I love the most calmed me down and gave me the much needed confidence that I could actually do it, so choose your Bridesmaids wisely as they influence your emotions on the day!"
Wow, utterly fantastic, inspirational and well, smile inducing - you have to admit!
Lisa-Marie, thanks so much for sharing all your fabulous style details for our readers - huge congratulations to both you and Jon for a long and very happy life together - Ten years is just the start! Thank you too to Alison Freeman, of Freeman Photographics for sharing your fabulous work.
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