REAL WEDDINGS 29 canapés and the evening pizza and hot dogs menu. Emily surprised Matt with a saxophonist to serenade their guests during the welcome drinks, a unique touch that set the tone for the evening. They also brought in a DJ for the evening reception, ensuring everyone had a great time. But the real showstopper was the magical photo booth mirror, a fun addition that quickly became a favourite among the attendees. If guests weren’t dancing, they were busy taking pictures in the photo booth, and the couple now has an entire album filled with those joyful moments to prove it! LOOKING THE PART Emily radiated beauty in her ivory A-line dress, complemented by a Bianco Evento veil adorned with pearls. It was the third gown she had tried on and instantly knew it was the perfect choice with joyful tears and the beaming smile lighting up her face. The bride says, “I wanted something timeless and elegant, which this gown reflected. I wanted pearls to feature, and putting subtle ones onto my veil allowed me to do just that. I wore some heeled sandals with silver embellishments, which nicely tied my jewellery into the outfit. I changed into Nike Air Force 1 shoes during the reception that my maid-of-honour personalised for me. I wanted something comfy enough to dance the night away while still being bridal. On the day, I honestly felt like a princess. It was everything I had dreamt of.” The groom looked sharp in a tailored navy suit from Moss, complemented by a burgundy cravat from Swagger & Swoon that perfectly matched the bridesmaids’ dresses. To add a touch of distinction, he chose an ivory waistcoat, setting himself apart from his groomsmen, who were dressed in simple navy suits. The younger bridesmaids wore lovely blush dresses from Next, while the page boys sported matching blush ties with suits from Suits n Dresses. Meanwhile, the older bridesmaids and the maid-of-honour looked stunning in outfits from Ever Pretty UK. MEMORABLE MOMENTS The big day was filled with countless special moments from beginning to end. Matt felt nervous but extremely excited to see Emily in the morning after being separated for 24 hours before the wedding day. He comments, “What stood out was how beautiful Emily looked and the surprise sax player that met us at the property. The team at our reception venue went above and beyond with the décor we had planned and exceeded every expectation.” It was the happiest day of Emily’s life, and she couldn’t wait to marry Matt. The only nerves she felt were making sure he turned up on time! But other than that, she was on cloud nine! She says, “Seeing Matt turn around at the bottom of the aisle was so special. His face lit up and made me feel so much at ease once I saw him. The ceremony was the most special part; it felt like we were in our own bubble. I was special seeing everything we had planned come together, and our vision come to life.” The vicar caught everyone off guard by leading a Mexican wave in the church during the wedding ceremony to celebrate the marriage. The couple was completely unaware that he would pull off such a surprise, and afterwards, everyone was buzzing about how fantastic it was. It was especially appropriate since he mentioned it was similar to what happens at football matches, knowing that many family members were devoted Luton Town fans. To make the day even better, the team triumphed over Everton that evening! The best man and made-of-honour ensured the whole day ran smoothly, from getting ready in the morning to sorting out any issues. They went above and beyond to ensure the day was as the couple had dreamt. They were fortunate to have Matt’s best man as Emily’s best friend, so his speech was extra special, based on both of them.
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