AMERICAN WEDDING Emma & Dan

How did he propose?

Dan proposed to me on my 30th birthday at home in Surrey. It was a very understated, intimate but magnificent moment. Hopeful that I would say yes, he had ordered me a birthday cake which had written on it “Happy Birthday Emma...”, with my surname switched out for his. He presented this having just been down on one knee in a room full of ‘will you marry me’ balloons.

What dress did you wear and where did you buy it?

Fairmont by Jane Hill, bought at Halo and Wren in Hemel Hempstead (the most beautiful store!). I fell in love with Jane Hill as a designer at my first appointment and knew I had to have one of her dresses - it was just a case of working out which one!

What accessories did you wear and where were they from?

Earrings by Made With Love (also from

Halo and Wren), a gold bracelet my family bought as a 30th birthday gift and a horseshoe ring from a best friend (which she got when we were in Nashville!).

What did the groom wear?

A black Tuxedo, purchased from Gieves & Hawkes, styled with black patent shoes from Loake.

How did you feel when you saw him up the aisle?

So many feelings! I felt excited to see Dan and overwhelmed with happiness and emotion - it felt like everything we’d been waiting for had arrived in the most perfect place surrounded by all our favourite people and just so full of love! I couldn’t wait for us to tie the knot!

Who were your bridesmaids and where were their dresses from?

My sister and three beautiful friends, who all picked dresses from BHLDN in moss green. They each selected styles which they felt reflected them and suited their personal styles best, which I loved!

What was your wedding theme and how did you create it?

We opted for a modern minimalist vibe themed with gold accents and with soft touches of colour. We also selected dropped lanterns which looked beautiful over the table and the lighting really added to the intimate and ‘cosy’ atmosphere. We were lucky enough to have the BEST planner and the most amazing vendors who pulled it all together better than we even imagined. It felt very reflective of us, and funnily enough people said on the day that they felt it matched our home! It was perfect - and we couldn’t forget to include our dog Ralph, who made an appearance on our napkins!

What was the highlight of your day?

The entire day was amazing. We made sure we carved out special moments throughout the day/evening to disappear and take it all in. These were certainly highlights for us.

What was your best buy?

This is a tough one, but it would have to be the venue by far! It was perfect without anything being added, and we were lucky enough to be blessed with the most