An Essex Wedding - Page number 47 - November/December 2021 (Issue 101)

I wore a floral A-line dress in ivory by Essence of Australia with a long train ‒ an essential criteria, that didn’t disappoint! The bridesmaids wore a coral, fitted, floor-length dress, with their own choice of heels. They wore a white and gold hairpiece which was smaller but similar in style to mine and pearl earrings. Dan wore a blue tailored three-piece suit with a white shirt, ivory tie, tan brown leather shoes and matching belt. His buttonhole matched the bridal bouquet and he finished the look with personalised cufflinks I bought as a wedding gift. The groomsmen wore the same attire but had a coral tie which matched the bridesmaids’ dresses. I arrived in a Bentley S1 and Dan in an Aston Martin DB9 Coupe while the bridesmaids were transported in a Mercedes V Class. A harpist played Disney songs at the drinks reception which gave a relaxing ambiance and kept our guests entertained whilst they had their canapés overlooking the deer park. Our cake was cheese to go with our favours! The cheese layers were: Black Bomber, Quickes Devon Red, Colston Bassett Stilton, Aged Manchego, Cornish Camembert and Capricorn. We bought mini Tiptree chutneys and biscuits to serve with it. Laura, my sister, also made Victoria sponge fingers for a sweet treat! 47 REAL WEDDINGS