REAL WEDDING
Bonded by their love of house music and London life, Jodie and Sam's connection grew quickly. “We moved in together just six months later. It felt easy, familiar and fun. We knew early on that this was forever.
fitting with my bridesmaids, plus my mum, Jennifer and Sam’s mum, Nicola, we got a bit tipsy beforehand,” she laughs. “I only tried on that one dress as it was perfect!” Over four fittings, Jodie saw her gown come to life and even met Suzanne herself during the process. “It was such a pinch-me moment!” The Big Day Jodie and Sam envisioned a wedding bursting with energy and music. “We wanted everyone to leave saying, ‘That was the best wedding I’ve ever been to!’” The big day was filled with love and laughter. Sam looked sharp in a bespoke Sartoria Rossi suit, while bridesmaids Helen Graham, Eden Kendall, Kelly Donovan and Amy McCabe shone in soft, romantic tones. Groomsmen Jason and Adam Pelosi, Tom Shilton, and Samuel Hart added charm and fun, while flower girls Isla and Jodie’s goddaughter Olivia Howard melted hearts as they scattered petals down the aisle. Jodie’s entrance on the arm of dad, Daniel, was to an acoustic What Dreams Are Made Of - a playful nod to her 2000s youth. Even Alfie had a starring role, trotting down the aisle before diving into the pond. “My stepbrother had to fish him out by his bow tie - absolute chaos, but hilarious!” Jodie laughs.
The Proposal Sam’s proposal was magical and completely unexpected. “He proposed at my 30th birthday party. The day had been emotional as our dog Alfie had been injured, so I wasn’t expecting anything, but at the end of the night Sam stood up and thanked everyone for coming and then started talking about his love for me and our daughter, Isla, before getting down on one knee. Everyone was in tears as he gave me a 1.7-carat square-cut diamond on a simple platinum band - classic, elegant, and so sparkly!” Wedding Planning Mulberry House in Ongar was the natural choice for Jodie and Sam’s wedding venue. “We loved that it allowed us to have all 130 of our guests, plus the children, but there was also a personal link. Sam grew up in Ongar, and one of his best friends, Nick, is the head chef there,” Jodie explains. “Sam spent much of his teenage life at Mulberry House, so it felt nostalgic for him and knowing how incredible the food would be sealed the deal!” For her bridal gown, Jodie turned to designer Suzanne Neville. “I’d already seen my dress online and fallen in love,” she says. “When I went for my first
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