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This morning we join real bride Jo, her new husband David and Brides Up North Featured Supplier Mandy Charlton Photography for a glamorous and elegant Real Wedding in the heart of Northumberland. With timeless grace and twinkling details, this big day packs a serious punch of pretty.
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Jo says: We got engaged in Rome on the roof of the National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II on Saturday 7th May 2011, and were married on 1st June 2013 at St Mary’s the Virgin Church, Whickham then on to Eshott Hall in Northumberland for our reception. We had the Hall all weekend and had close family and friends for champagne and a pre wedding dinner the night before.
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The Hall has a magnificent grandeur and also an intimate feeling. So many guests commented on what an amazing place it is. It’s very relaxed and unique with amazing staff, stunning grounds and beautifully appointed rooms.
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We wanted our wedding to have timeless elegance, personal touches and traditional old school splendour. We chose a colour scheme of midnight blue, ivory and silver.
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I chose a 1920’s vintage glamour inspired Annasul Y dress from Katherine Trueman in Morpeth.
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I carried memory lane roses, with vintage style brooches and tied with lace and midnight blue ribbon by Floral Quarter.
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The bridesmaids wore Jenny Packham empire line midnight blue dresses with embellished detailing and the flower girls were in ivory dresses again with embellished detailing.
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David wore a William Hunt midnight blue suit from Jules B and the ushers wore complimenting blue suits from Blades Formal Menswear.
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We travelled in a 1957 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud supplied by Dunns Vintage.
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As far as favourite moments go, the church and David’s speech is top of my list, but I loved every single moment, my face hurt from smiling and laughing so hard!
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We chose a two tier wedding cake with ivory icing and little white flowers covering the top tier. We opted for diamond cake topping and plain blue band.
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I handmade lucky sixpence charms for the ladies, confetti bags and the order of services at the church. We chose personalised menus and specially cut metal table numbers, with vintage brooches and gems in the table flowers.
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We used John Curtis, Wedding DJ for our evening entertainment. He had the dance floor full all night!
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After the wedding we went on honeymoon to The Maldives, which was amazing!
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My top tip for other Brides Up North would be to get together with the people who matter the most to you the night before for a glass of Champagne as the atmosphere is electric with anticipation and relax… enjoy every single minute!
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Congratulations Jo & David!
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Brides Up North UK Wedding Blog – Images © 2013 Mandy Charlton Photography
Mandy Charlton Photography is a Brides Up North Featured Supplier, but this is not a sponsored post
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