An Essex Wedding - May/June 2022 (Issue 104)

the love Gemma and Andrew’s wedding proved that white isn’t the only option for a breathtaking bride Images courtesy of Matt Heath Photography Gemma met Andrew on a night out at a bar in Hertfordshire. “Andrew was with his mates, and I was with mine, but I was too shy to go over myself,” says the bride. “After telling my friends that I liked ‘that guy with the tattoos’ they went over for me and asked if he’d take me out on a date! He instantly agreed, and we went for dinner and drinks a couple of days later.” The couple had already discussed getting married, so it wasn’t a total shock for Gemma when Andrew proposed at the top of The Shard in London. “Having said that, I was still over the moon that he’d asked, and couldn’t wait to start planning our big day.” The wedding was set for the 1st October, 2021, with Down Hall Hotel & Spa as the chosen venue. Here, Gemma tells us more about their day… YOU’VE GOT REAL WEDDINGS 43

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