Real Weddings from An Essex Wedding

Petals, pearls & old Hollywood

Jack and Kirsty went to school together, but with Jack being two years above her, they really never crossed paths. They'd been Facebook friends for years before,then during Covid, he began liking her photos and finally messaged Kirsty just before Christmas. Their first date was a drive into London for Brick Lane bagels, a first for Kirsty, and it all went from there.

From Ibiza dancefloor to forever

Sebastiano and Reece first crossed paths in Ibiza, where Sebastiano was on holiday and Reece was working for the summer. Although they only spotted each other before Sebastiano flew home, they connected on social media and soon began a long-distance romance between Rome and London.

From one swipe to I do

James and Olivia met on a dating app over eight years ago. One Saturday morning, Olivia downloaded the app and within a few swipes, James appeared. She was instantly drawn to him and made the first move, sending him a message. As it turned out, James was the first - and only person she ever spoke to on the app. Within a week, they had their first date.

Meet me under the disco ball

Lucy and Alfie's story began through mutual friends while Lucy was at university, with a few messages leading to a first date at the Pearsons Arms in Whitstable, a meeting that marked the start of something special. Seven years later, Alfie proposed on the beautiful Greek island of Symi, asking Lucy to marry him in a secluded spot overlooking the sea.

Elegance in every detail

Grant chose the breathtaking setting of Santorini for a deeply meaningful proposal, arriving at a moment when the couple had only recently endured personal heartbreak. Hoping to restore a sense of joy and create a new, uplifting chapter, he planned an experience that was both intimate and unforgettable - and it proved to be exactly what they needed.

A romance etched in time

Elif and Owen met whilst studying at the University of Essex where what began as a simple connection slowly blossomed into something truly special. In October 2022, Owen proposed whilst on a walk in Shotley Marina (one of their favourite spots for a walk).

All you need is love

George popped the question to Becky in The BigApple. In her own words, Becky describes theoccasion. "It's a ridiculous story, I will admit. Wewent to NYC for my birthday – on my actualbirthday he woke up so earlyand demanded I get up as hehad jetlag and couldn't sleep.

Something borrowed, something blue

Ryan and Lucy first crossed paths at secondary school, just 11 years old. Life carried on and years later, at 19, Ryan got back in touch and asked Lucy out on a date. From that moment on, they've been inseparable.

Dark romance

Roy and Lauren have known each other for as long as they can remember. Over time, they realised that their friendship had potential become something more. They were right, and on 5th August, 2025 the pair joyfully tied the knot at Leez Priory.

May the love be with you

Kat and Ben's story began through mutual friends at a karaoke night. Although their pals were eager to set them up, it took weeks before the pair finally spoke to each other. One year after they got together, Ben planned a proposal that was both romantic and unexpected - back at the very same karaoke venue where they first crossed paths.

Colour Pop

Fun loving Katie and Peter's romance began with laughter, and it seems they haven't stopped since. Katie tells us, "I was working one morning a week at a local shop where he stopped by for a bit of shopping. Each time, he'd 'accidentally' forget something, giving himself an excuse to come back.

Fly away WITH ME

Joshua and Rhea crossed paths online when they matched on Tinder back in October 2019. It was love at first swipe! Joshua was pleasantly surprised when Rhea made the first move and it was her confidence that won him over. Over the years, the pair have enjoyed travelling the world together, enjoying rooftop dinners under the stars in Vienna, a sparkling engagement in Lisbon, and jet-setting to Jamaica for a honeymoon of a lifetime. When planning the wedding, the theme of travel was a no-brainer.

Life is peachy

It was an online video that first introduced Daisy and Nick to Braxted Park Estate. They booked a viewing and loved it straight away. Daisy tells us, "We adored the different spaces that Braxted had to offer. The gardens are so beautiful and well-looked after, but the initial wow-factor was the incredible driveway leading up to the main house.

Two cultures, one love

Italian born Ellie met Dan in London. For their first date, the pair enjoyed beers and pizza in the May sunshine. Ellie says, "As Dan walked me back to the station she asked me if I was a 'hug person' and after we hugged I caught the train knowing I was definitely going to see her again." Dating apps were all soon deleted off their devices and they became official.

The World Is Your Oyster

As cheesy as it sounds, it was honestly love at first sight." remembers Alison. "We met at my local yacht club, and it felt like something out of a movie. Jack was a professional sailor at the time, competing with his dad, and they were there for a sailing competition. We locked eyes from across the room, and I'll never forget the moment he came over to buy a drink."

Childhood Sweethearts

Ed and Abbie were childhood sweethearts, meeting at school at the ages of 13 and 14. They started 'going out' a few years later after Ed asked Abbie to be his girlfriend on New Years Eve 2011 and have been together and by each other's sides ever since. The pair became Mr and Mrs Clark on Friday 31st May 2024 at Villiers Barn, Thorpe-le-Soken.

The Ultimate Hoedown

Hannah and Ben met at the car garage where Ben worked. It was following a car accident Hannah's dad was in, the car was a wreck but thankfully Dad walked away unscathed. Fast forward a year, Hannah returns to the garage with her own car and Ben is there.

Stand By Me

Charlie and Alice met on Hinge during lockdown and had their fi rst date the day the pubs reopened. What a day that was! Charlie was attracted to Alice's sense of humour, smile and love of sport. Alice was attracted to Charlie's handsome smile and the fact he also happened to be a Chelsea FC fan. Post lockdown, the pair moved to New York and worked and breathed city life there for 13 months.

Rustic Romance

Through the power of social media, Louise and Paul found each other. Louise remembers, "We both felt really comfortable in each other's company from day one. The proposal was a complete surprise as when I met him, he was very anti marriage due to his past experience."

My Forever Crush

Vadim was the keyboard player of the worldwide metal band Dragonforce, famous for fast heavy music and featured in Guitar Hero III and the Despicable Me 4 movie - Natalie was a fan of the band. The couple met at a Dragonforce concert where Natalie was photographing the show, and Vadim noticed her in the crowd and thought she was naturally beautiful and stood out. After meeting at the end of the show, they fell in love very fast and had the, 'when you know, you know' feeling. Natalie was already a fan and had posters of the band on her wall as a teenager, so she was really surprised that her crush noticed her and was interested in her.