An Essex Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 91)

MELLOW YELLOW A brass band procession, a sunny yellow palette and a huge party – Francesca and Joe threw the ultimate celebration Images courtesy of Scott Miller Photography A fter meeting at a work event, Francesca and Joe kept bumping into each other. “I guess it was meant to be,” Francesca tells us. It took a while for them to go on their first date, but as soon as they did, the rest was history. “We’ve been together three-and-a-half years now,” Francesca says. “In that time we’ve had amazing holidays, moved in together, and of course, got married!” One morning, Joe took Francesca out for breakfast. When they returned, there was a surprise in store. “The whole place had been decorated with balloons, candles and red roses – thanks to Joe’s parents!” she says. “When he proposed it was such a surprise, I had no idea.” The loved-up couple chose to tie the knot on 28 th September, 2019, with a ceremony at St Mary’s Church in High Ongar followed by a reception at Mulberry House. Francesca continues the story… 55  REAL WEDDINGS