An Essex Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 96)

All the men looked great in navy three-piece suits, with Bradley in a grey waistcoat to stand out. They all wore burgundy accessories, which complemented my bridesmaids’ full-length dresses wonderfully. We got crafty and created some of the decor ourselves. I made the table plan from a mirror we had at home, and I wrote all the names on after practising my calligraphy for hours! We named each table after our favourite places in Devon and Cornwall and wrote the names on stones we picked up on our last trip there. Bradley’s stepdad also made us a sweet table from scratch. My mum was eager for me to start dress shopping; I agreed but said I wouldn’t buy anything, I just wanted to get an idea of styles. Little did I know that the first dress I tried, Delancy by Anna Sorrano, would be the one ! I accessorised it with a gorgeous belt and a simple diamond necklace and earrings. Jade’s top tip: “At the end of the day, you’re marrying the one you love. Nothing else matters.” REAL WEDDINGS 43 