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.
All Photography Copyright (c) 2010,
Freeman Photographics – Click to enlarge…
"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!)."
Quackers About Each Other…
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."
Dancing Shoes…
"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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Founder of Love My Dress. Passionate Podcaster and Editor. Annabel lives in rural North Yorkshire with her husband and business partner Philip, their two daughters and menagerie of furry hounds. She loves photography, meditation, walking, being outdoors and star gazing. She is fierce when it comes to championing talent within the wedding industry and when she's not working on Love My Dress, she supports her husband Philip in the running of the family's sustainable flower farm and floral design business, Moonwind Flowers. In 2013, she became a published author.
