Our day was incredible. We were completely overwhelmed, excited and amazed that we had the day we’d always dreamed about. Jonny and his groomsmen did a surprise dance for everyone after the first dance to It’s Raining Men. It was pretty epic, even though a few ushers looked like they were dying inside! A memorable moment was having our bridesmaids and groomsmen on Wimbledon Common taking the most incredible photos whilst swigging from bottles of champagne. We couldn’t have done the day without my mother and sister. My mother spent so much time and threw everything into our wedding and my sister held me together for the last few weeks. My brother drove Jonny and I in his old Land Rover Defender. It looked great with the just married sign and flowers. Music’s so important to us so we had lots of entertainment! In the church we had a string quartet, trumpet and a classical singer for my entrance and a choir. From the reception onwards we were looked after by Function Fever. We had a jazz trio in reception, a pianist over dinner, and a live band. We had a London bus to take people from the church to reception. The key piece that made the marquee stand out was a large tree that was put on a podium in the middle of the circular bar with up lighting, it was fantastic, a real wow piece. EMILY AND JONNY’S LITTLE WHITE BOOK Venue, St Marys Church, www.stmaryswimbledon.org | Marquee, Sail Tent Company, www.sailtentcompany.co.uk | Photographer, Brett Harness Photography, www.brettharknessphotography.com | Dresses, Browns Brides, www.brownsbride.com | Coast, www.coastfashion.com Hair stylist, Lulu Blonde, www.lulublonde.com | Make-up artist, Philippa Louise Makeup, www.philippalouisemakeup.co.uk | Suits, Favourbrook, www.favourbrook.com | Cake, Cutter & Squidge, https://cutterandsquidge.com | Flowers, The B & D Flower Company, www.facebook.com/The-B-D-Flower-Company-488316251261684/ | Transport, Gold Chauffer Services, www.golddrive.com | Stationery, Coombe Stationers & Printers Ltd, www.cspltd.co.uk | Catering, Caper & Berry, www.caperandberry.co.uk | Wedding rings, Michael Platt, www.michaelplatt.co.uk | Engagement ring, Michael Rose, www.michaelrose.com | Entertainment, Function Fever, www.functionfever.co.uk | Sleek Chix, www.tasharaforrest.com Our tables were named after the venues of mine and Jonny’s youth. Klute and Loveshack in Durham, Lang Kwai Fong in Hong Kong where I was born, Mahiki in London, Rose & Crown in Wimbledon and Infernos, Jonny’s favourite place in Clapham. I surprised Jonny with a performance by The Sleeke Chix. They did three songs, Love on Top, Say a Little Prayer and Proud Mary and they were fabulous. 34
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