Emma and Chavez were married in London at Islington Town Hall. Before the ceremony they did some fun portraits with their photographer the Barbican Centre and on the London Underground and afterwards they had a low key reception at The Jugged Hare pub.
“We didn’t have a particular theme or inspiration”, said the bride, “we just chose things we liked and it came together on its own. We just focused on doing things the way we wanted them done without thinking too much about what we were *supposed* to do.”
Candy Anthony and carried a rose, thistle and daisy bouquet. “The only thing I wish I did differently on the day is that I would have liked to throw my bouquet”, she said, “but it was too heavy!”
“My advice for other couples would be to do your wedding your own way”, she concluded. “We didn’t have bridesmaids or groomsmen and we really saved money by having a small wedding. We also organised it within three months which limited the number of people who could attend.”
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