of the cake. Everyone commented on how delicious they were too,” Emma says. Jack had put together some grazing cups for a post ceremony snack before the couple shared a hog roast with their daytime guests. “Our photographers, Karen and Lee made us both feel so at ease. It was important for us that the day was captured effortlessly, and we weren’t removed from our guests for long periods.They both achieved that seamlessly.” – Emma LOOKING THE PART Emma’s gorgeous two piece by Catherine Deane included the Monique beaded top and Mae satin skirt. She found it at Flamingo Boulevard in Liverpool, where Jaz made her feel at ease and understood the look she was going for with her city wedding vibe. Emma tells us, “I was really surprised by my choice as I’d always imagined I’d wear a very plain, backless dress. Jack was surprised too!” The bride tried on multiple veils, and it was only when Jaz introduced her to The Bow by Rebecca Anne Designs that she fell in love and knew she wanted to wear something different and personal. Rebecca managed to fit her in last minute and she decided to have her new married name embroidered onto one tail of the bow and the wedding date on the other. For the evening, Emma switched up her look and changed into a dress by Australian brand Shona Joy, which a friend managed to fly over for her from Melbourne. Jack wore a sage tweed suit, while his best man wore the same and differentiated from the groom only in the colour of his tie and pocket square. Emma and Jack’s two sons, the ring bearers, wore matching chinos and waistcoats with white trainers. “They looked amazing, and I loved the different colour greens coming through,” Emma recalls. The bridesmaids were a dream to dress we’re told, so easy and chilled when choosing their attire. The ladies knew they’d be wearing green as this is Emma’s favourite colour, and even though she wouldn’t have minded if they’d opted for different styles, they found one that suited them both. It was a simple but elegant halter neck. “Just enjoy it! We promise you won’t even care about the things you’ve spent time worrying about, it’s all about the good energy and celebrating with people you love. The happiness is so special.” – Emma TIME TO CELEBRATE “We had the best entertainment,” Emma says. The couple chose to focus on music for the day as it’s something that’s important to them both as well as to their friends and family. Joe Hazlett and his guitarist performed as a duo for the arrivals, and then switched it up with some old school R’n’B with more current numbers as the day wore on. “Joe has the most incredible voice and is such a vibe,” Emma says. “I’ll never forget the first time we saw them play together, we knew we wanted them to perform at our wedding and we’re so grateful they were both available.” New Power Soul Club provided the evening entertainment, and the fourpiece band led by Amber Kuti helped to bring the party. They performed the couple’s first dance song: This Must Be The Place by Talking Heads. Guests commented on how great the band was and they successfully kept the dancefloor full all night. Emma even remembers being up on someone’s shoulders at some point! The band was followed by a DJ who took the party into the early hours. Jack had given him some requests, and he nailed the brief! “I wish we could relive it all over again, it was so much fun,” Emma remembers. REAL WEDDINGS 27
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