I simply adore weddings. I love the diverse range of celebrations we get to share with you each year, from intimate elopements to grandiose, luxurious affairs. And I adore how weddings consistently remind me of the importance of gathering, joyfully, to celebrate love.
Whilst Love My Dress predominantly focuses on weddings, we’re not oblivious to the complex unrest across the global landscape at present. Honestly, in recent weeks, it’s felt difficult and overwhelming sharing such joy in the face of it all. And yet paradoxically, it also feels more vital than ever to continue sharing joy and love-filled wedding celebrations. I’m reminded of that gorgeous Burt Bacharach song, ‘What the world needs now is love, sweet love, it’s the only thing that there’s just too little of….’
I’m delighted today to share with you Saoirse and Mark’s beautiful and laid back London wedding. This lovely day was captured by photographer Luis Calow and featuring the beautiful makeup artistry of Laura Anne, a highly recommended Love My Dress supplier. The couple’s ceremony was held at Hackney Town Hall, followed by celebrations at Lardo and the Prince George Pub. Choosing to avoid a more traditional look, Saoirse opted for a chic, silk, Stella McCartney jumpsuit. I can’t imagine anything suiting her better.
Photography
Luis Calow was our photographer. We were pretty last minute in our planning process so were delighted that he had a spot free. He was just so lovely when we talked to him on the phone – we both felt really at ease with him.
We were beyond delighted with his images and on the day itself, he was a pleasure to have around.
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How They Met
We met on the streets of Soho – both of us were on wild nights out with our friends and our paths crossed.
We got engaged on a lovely winter walk just before christmas in Epping forest.
This was 2021 so we were engaged for about one and half years.
We have two young kids so we had very little opportunity or headspace to do much planning!
Words of Wedded Wisdom
Make sure you have a day that feels like you and that you feel comfortable to enjoy. Don’t feel that you have to do anything because of tradition – it should just be a reflection of you as a couple and don’t let anyone else’s opinions get in the way of that!
Keep it simple. The less things there are to go wrong, the more you can focus on enjoying the day.
