An Essex Wedding - November/December 2024 (Issue 119)

We made all the flower displays ourselves with mainly home-grown sunflowers, topped up with a last-minute trip to a local farm store – Limes. We wanted the reception at home so we had full control to do what we wanted with regards to our band, bar and DJ - with a later finish time. Plus I had my horses as part of the day. Southminster Hall is laid back and outdoorsy with beautiful gardens. We wanted the day to be laid back and unstructured – as best it could be – where people could sit where they want and eat when they want. We were allowed to have the ceremony outside with our dog Gilbert as the ring bearer. 38

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