An Essex Wedding - January/February 2023 (Issue 108)

My bridesmaids wore velvet burgundy dresses with sleeves, and were exactly what I envisioned for our winter weddin g. They also had gold shoes to match our colour scheme. Adrian looked incredibly handsome in his navy suit, which he teamed with a grey waistcoat and dark blue tie. The groomsmen wore the same as my husband, b ut instead opted for burgundy ties. They also wore slightly smaller bu ttonholes than Adrian. There were a few moments we had to laugh at th roughout the day. I got caught to my dress while trying to put Adrian’s r ing on – plus my dress was too long for the first dance! Once our evening guests arrived, I changed into a tea length, off the shoulder dress for more of a party feel. I also wore customised Converse, sparkly belt and earrings. I wore two wedding dresses. My first was a Mark Lesley design with a wow train, detailed back and long sleeves. I accessorised this with a cathedral length veil, hair pins and statement hoops. I made our table names, using photos of us as ch ildren. These were a real hit, as many guests remembered the photo being taken. 33 REAL WEDDINGS

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