Melissa and Ben were married yesterday in the oldest catholic church in England, its was a fantastic ceremony and they had the famous St Etheldreda’s choir singing throughout the service. They then went downstairs to The Crypt which is a really spectacular venue where Henry V111 once had a 3 day wedding feast with Catherine of Aragon! The food is delicious and served by the award winning Bleeding Heart Bistro which is just across the courtyard from the venue.
Ben and Melissa opted to make their own place settings from little vintage style frames, each with a pressed rosebud which can be taken home as favours by the guests. The wedding breakfast was followed by an 80s disco which has been compiled over the last year by Melissa and Ben by listening to Absolute 80s and keeping a list of their favourite songs!
Melissa’s wedding dress is a beautiful 1920s style from Jenny Packham and a local vintage hair dresser ‘Clair Hair’ worked her magic on the girls hair on the day.
Ben’s suit was from Aquascutum, the ushers and dads were all kitted out by Peter Posh (Shropshire based with nationwide outlets)
About St Etheldreda’s Church City of London
St Etheldreda’s Church City of London is a traditional parish church wedding venue with the quiet formality that comes with a church ceremony. The stone interior, stained-glass windows and peal of bells set the tone before guests move on to the reception nearby.
English churches photograph particularly well in summer when the stained-glass light is at its best. The colour spill across the aisle, the guests lit from the side, the couple framed by carved stone — these are images that are hard to create anywhere else.
