An Essex Wedding - September/October 2022 (Issue 106)

LAUREN AND RUSS’ CONTACTS Venue, Braxted Park https://braxtedparkweddings.co.uk | Photography, Natasha Marshall Photography www.natashamarshallphotography.com | Lauren’s dress, MiliMili Bridal www.milimili.co.uk | Lauren’s jumpsuit, Rebecca Tembo www.rebeccatembo.com | Bride, maid of honour and mother of the bride’s hair and make-up, Bridesmade Artistry www.bridesmadeartistry.co.uk | Bridesmaids’ hair, Leggy Bird Hair www.instagram.com/leggybirdhair | Bridesmaids’ make-up, Makeup by Faye Neill www.makeupbyfayeneill.co.uk | Suits, Reiss www.reiss.com | Cake, Bridies Cakes www.bridies-cakes.co.uk | Flowers, Bud Flora www.budflora.com | Table plan and table names, By Chloe Louise Art https://bychloelouiseart.co.uk | Table settings, menus and drinks menus, LouPaper www.loupaper.co.uk | Catering, Gather and Feast www.gatherandfeastevents.co.uk | Rings, Goldsmiths www.goldsmiths.co.uk | Carpet, hanging lanterns and pavilion chair hire, The Wedding Lounge http://theweddinglounge.com Centrepieces, candle and lantern hire and ceremony décor, Party Squared www.partysquared.co.uk | Shimmer wall, balloons and balloon hoop and light up letters, Big Balloon Room www.instagram.com/thebigballoonroom | Photobooth, Megabooth www.megabooth.com | Wedding planner, Hayley Jane Wedding and Events www.hayleyjayneweddingsandevents.co.uk | Videography, Peekaboo Films www.peekaboofilms.co.uk | Ceremony and drinks reception entertainment, Ozzy & Stix www.ozzyandstix.com Evening band, Sway All Stars https://swaytheband.com | String quartet, Sole Bay Strings www.solebaystrings.co.uk | Celebrant, Olivia Coleman www.oliviacolemancelebrant.co.uk | Chill out furniture, The W Collection www.thewstudio.co.uk After entering the pavilion we went straight into dancing the Hora, which is tradition at a Jewish wedding. It was the first time many of my friends had experienced this, and everyone had so much fun. During dinner a string quartet created a n ice, relaxing atmosphere. I saw them perform on an op en day at Braxted Park and it immediately reminded me of Bridgerton! I knew we had to have them at our wedding. As it was black tie dress code, Russ asked his groomsmen to wear their own tuxes. We’ve been to many black tie weddings with them, so he knew everyone had one and there’d be no stress with fittings or expense. I wanted my bridesmaids to wear long sag e green dresses, however, I let them choose their own style s. My maid of honour was my sister, so we designed her d ress differently so she’d stand out from the others. 36

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