An Essex Wedding - Page number 36 - November/December 2021 (Issue 101)

One of the groomsmen got called a profes sional model by the photographer which was very funny as it w ent straight to his head! Also, the father-of-the-bride speech was a highlight as he produced a childhood teddy to sit with us at the top table. CHARLOTTE AND JOE’S LITTLE WHITE BOOK Venue , Channels Estate, www.channelsestate.co.uk | P hotographer , Andy Bennett Photography, www.andybennettphotographer.co.uk Dress , Serena Bridal, https://serenabridal.co.uk | H air stylist , Kayleigh Twigg Hair, www.instagram.com/kayleightwigghair Make-up artist , Beautiful You, www.beautifulyoumakeupartist.co.uk Suits , Abigails Collection & The Grooms Room, www.abigailscollection.co.uk/grooms-room | C ake , Pink Face Cakes, https://pinkface.co.uk | F lowers , Alison Pannell, 07714 734 657 Wedding rings , Platform Jewellers, www.platformjewellers.com Drapes , Big Event Drapery, www.bigeventdrapery.com | S igns and décor , Elizabeth James Events, www.elizabethjamesevents.co.uk Embroidered bridal jacket , Sister Studio, www.facebook.com/Sister-Studio-101355488281411 The exchanging of the vows and the speeches, seeing each other at the end of the aisle, and being announced as ‘Mr and Mrs’ were some of our favourite parts of the day. The bridesmaids wore sage-green long dresses from Maya Deluxe. They had a V-neck with sleeves, and the top was sequinned with a satin belt. Joe’s speech was amazing, he really went a bove and beyond and made it so personal and special. Also, the rainbow in our photos made it feel like people who couldn’t be th ere on the day were watching down on us. TIP: Don’t to sweat the small stuff, no one really notices unless you point it out. Appoint a bridesmaid to do a venue walk round on the day to check things over. I also bought my own clutch with lipstick and a mini hairspray and plasters just in case. Also, to just go with the flow, and don’t put your hopes on the weather! 36