An Essex Wedding - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 89)

MADDY AND ALLY’S LITTLE WHITE BOOK Venue | browningbros.co.uk Photographer  | chloeleephoto.co.uk Bride’s day dress | graceloveslace.com Bride’s evening dress | Rock n Roll Bride at little-mistress.com Crowns | instagram.com/fridaflowercrowns Custom Converse | instagram.com/angelordart Hair | instagram.com/phillythecreator Kilt | macdonaldkiltmakers.co.uk Flowers | fallenflowerdesign.com Band | instagram.com/winstonandthelads Celebrant | mtaylorcelebrant.co.uk Catering | mykitchenyourplace.co.uk We involved our daughter, Niamh, as much as possible. We didn’t want a big wedding that would get out of control when planning, so we ended up with a lovely celebration with 20 day guests and six more in the evening. It was really intimate and Niamh got to play with everyone. Ally had a list of things to do in the morning, which meant as I was getting ready, he was getting stressed! Once he had greeted everyone it suddenly hit him that he was about to get married. I had a chilled morning getting prepared with my sisters, and it was only when I was waiting to walk down the aisle that the tears started filling my eyes. Once composed, everything just fell into place. Winston and the Lads is a fantastic function band and Ally knew the members from school. They played an acoustic cover of one of our favourite Biffy Clyro songs for our first dance. Our celebrant, Michelle Taylor, was incredible. She came in like Mary Poppins the day before and was a really positive, calming influence. She wrote an incredible, personal ceremony that involved our loved ones, and most importantly, Niamh. 58