Lisa & Mike’s Real Wedding

Lisa and Mike met when she was in the UK for the Queen’s Jubilee. They married at Down Hall in an elegant wedding with lots of excellent wine!

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/c0fcd45ba603ada8856c7362b15a5942-cd17fd8.jpg?quality=90&lb=1600,1600&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/c0fcd45ba603ada8856c7362b15a5942-cd17fd8.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1456&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/c0fcd45ba603ada8856c7362b15a5942-cd17fd8.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1112&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/c0fcd45ba603ada8856c7362b15a5942-cd17fd8.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,940&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/c0fcd45ba603ada8856c7362b15a5942-cd17fd8.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,728&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/c0fcd45ba603ada8856c7362b15a5942-cd17fd8.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,556&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/c0fcd45ba603ada8856c7362b15a5942-cd17fd8.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,355&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/c0fcd45ba603ada8856c7362b15a5942-cd17fd8.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,340&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/c0fcd45ba603ada8856c7362b15a5942-cd17fd8.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,320&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1600" height="1600" class="wp-image-38696 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="real-wedding-1duvalcouple22nov-hero" title="real-wedding-1duvalcouple22nov-hero"> The Newlyweds Mike and Lisa were introduced by mutual friends whilst Lisa was staying in the UK. After a delightful dinner together, the couple saw each other again before it was time for Lisa to return to Canada.

The couple spent the next year flitting back and forth across the Atlantic whenever they could. Mike was totally besotted with Canada, but they ultimately decided to set up home together in the UK.

One evening whilst enjoying a glass of wine in London, Mike suggested marriage. It felt right to Lisa so they sealed the deal with another glass of wine!

The couple were engaged for six months before marrying at Down Hall.

Mike & Lisa’s supplier list Photography by: Nigel Read Photography <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/cde00cc02edfd81d5de231743ae3c35e-5be2fcf.jpg?quality=90&lb=1600,1600&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/cde00cc02edfd81d5de231743ae3c35e-5be2fcf.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1456&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/cde00cc02edfd81d5de231743ae3c35e-5be2fcf.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1112&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/cde00cc02edfd81d5de231743ae3c35e-5be2fcf.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,940&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/cde00cc02edfd81d5de231743ae3c35e-5be2fcf.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,728&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/cde00cc02edfd81d5de231743ae3c35e-5be2fcf.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,556&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/cde00cc02edfd81d5de231743ae3c35e-5be2fcf.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,355&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/cde00cc02edfd81d5de231743ae3c35e-5be2fcf.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,340&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/cde00cc02edfd81d5de231743ae3c35e-5be2fcf.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,320&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1600" height="1600" class="wp-image-38697 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="jenny-packham-wedding-dress-2" title="jenny-packham-wedding-dress-2">

Jenny Packham Wedding Dress Lisa wore an elegant, embellished wedding dress from Jenny Packham, which she bought from the Wedding Shop in Colchester.

She loved the gown as it looked more like an elegant evening dress, rather than a traditional wedding dress. Lisa paired it with Emmy shoes and a handbag and a feathered bolero to keep her warm.

A glittery headpiece and a spritz of La Pluie by Miller Harris perfume, and the bride was wedding ready!

Mike & Lisa’s supplier list Wedding Dresses by: Jenny Packham Wedding Shoes by: Emmy Photography by: Nigel Read Photography Bridalwear Shop by: The Wedding Shop <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/212d37fde70927ea97e923d00a5ef42c-3cda2de.jpg?quality=90&lb=1600,1600&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/212d37fde70927ea97e923d00a5ef42c-3cda2de.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1456&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/212d37fde70927ea97e923d00a5ef42c-3cda2de.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1112&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/212d37fde70927ea97e923d00a5ef42c-3cda2de.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,940&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/212d37fde70927ea97e923d00a5ef42c-3cda2de.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,728&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/212d37fde70927ea97e923d00a5ef42c-3cda2de.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,556&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/212d37fde70927ea97e923d00a5ef42c-3cda2de.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,355&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/212d37fde70927ea97e923d00a5ef42c-3cda2de.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,340&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/212d37fde70927ea97e923d00a5ef42c-3cda2de.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,320&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1600" height="1600" class="wp-image-38698 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="hugo-boss-wedding-suit" title="hugo-boss-wedding-suit">

Hugo Boss Wedding Suit Mike wore an excellently cut navy Hugo Boss wedding suit. He paired this with beautiful white shirt from Turnbull & Asser with antique cuff links which were a wedding gift from Lisa.

His gold-hued Hermes tie was adorned with lucky horseshoes. Mike’s two sons also wore navy wedding suits with matching gold ties.

Mike & Lisa’s supplier list Photography by: Nigel Read Photography <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/0a26a5f675be91af30021eb23dbcd14a-e741de7.jpg?quality=90&lb=1600,1600&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/0a26a5f675be91af30021eb23dbcd14a-e741de7.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1456&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/0a26a5f675be91af30021eb23dbcd14a-e741de7.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1112&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/0a26a5f675be91af30021eb23dbcd14a-e741de7.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,940&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/0a26a5f675be91af30021eb23dbcd14a-e741de7.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,728&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/0a26a5f675be91af30021eb23dbcd14a-e741de7.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,556&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/0a26a5f675be91af30021eb23dbcd14a-e741de7.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,355&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/0a26a5f675be91af30021eb23dbcd14a-e741de7.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,340&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/0a26a5f675be91af30021eb23dbcd14a-e741de7.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,320&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1600" height="1600" class="wp-image-38699 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="civil-wedding-ceremony" title="civil-wedding-ceremony">

Civil Wedding Ceremony Lisa and Mike became husband and wife in a civil ceremony at Down Hall.

The bride walked down the aisle with her father, Gordon, and carried a bouquet of lily of the valley, wrapped in glittering fabric.

There were no readings or hymns at the ceremony, but Mike and Lisa chose the words they wanted to exchange to make sure the ceremony was personal to them.

Mike & Lisa’s supplier list Florist by: Springfield Florist Photography by: Nigel Read Photography Bride Entrance: Glasgow Love Theme by: Craig Armstrong <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/65c780b5949d9f9e53cc895aaf081c3f-5b9b05b.jpg?quality=90&lb=1600,1600&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/65c780b5949d9f9e53cc895aaf081c3f-5b9b05b.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1456&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/65c780b5949d9f9e53cc895aaf081c3f-5b9b05b.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1112&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/65c780b5949d9f9e53cc895aaf081c3f-5b9b05b.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,940&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/65c780b5949d9f9e53cc895aaf081c3f-5b9b05b.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,728&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/65c780b5949d9f9e53cc895aaf081c3f-5b9b05b.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,556&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/65c780b5949d9f9e53cc895aaf081c3f-5b9b05b.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,355&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/65c780b5949d9f9e53cc895aaf081c3f-5b9b05b.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,340&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/65c780b5949d9f9e53cc895aaf081c3f-5b9b05b.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,320&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1600" height="1600" class="wp-image-38700 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="down-hall-wedding-venue" title="down-hall-wedding-venue">

Down Hall Wedding Venue The bride and groom chose to marry at Down Hall in Essex. As soon as they saw the wedding venue, which is a historic building at the end of a long drive, they fell for it.

Mike and Lisa loved the huge lounge area with its magnificent chandeliers, pillars, piano and fireplace, which was the perfect setting for their champagne reception.

Anna Oliver at Down Hall was very helpful during the planning, and toastmaster Mark Greatbatch ensured the whole day ran smoothly.

Mike & Lisa’s supplier list Photography by: Nigel Read Photography Toastmaster by: Mark Greatbatch – Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies Venue by: Down Hall Hotel <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/068dfa0272f0054735b8137ddc078cf3-6797aed.jpg?quality=90&lb=1600,1600&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/068dfa0272f0054735b8137ddc078cf3-6797aed.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1456&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/068dfa0272f0054735b8137ddc078cf3-6797aed.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1112&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/068dfa0272f0054735b8137ddc078cf3-6797aed.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,940&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/068dfa0272f0054735b8137ddc078cf3-6797aed.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,728&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/068dfa0272f0054735b8137ddc078cf3-6797aed.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,556&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/068dfa0272f0054735b8137ddc078cf3-6797aed.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,355&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/068dfa0272f0054735b8137ddc078cf3-6797aed.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,340&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/068dfa0272f0054735b8137ddc078cf3-6797aed.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,320&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1600" height="1600" class="wp-image-38701 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="christmassy-wedding-details" title="christmassy-wedding-details">

Christmassy Wedding Details As the reception room at Down Hall is so spectacular, Lisa and Mike decided to decorate their wedding to complement that, rather than try to compete with a theme.

As it was so close to Christmas, there was a lot of festive décor, including glittering Christmas trees. The couple chose plenty of gold decorative details to enhance the baroque feel of the reception room, such as candelabras and gold chairs.

Mike & Lisa’s supplier list Photography by: Nigel Read Photography <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/0345c19a0abc041daa47fec5af2584dc-b170648.jpg?quality=90&lb=1600,1600&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/0345c19a0abc041daa47fec5af2584dc-b170648.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1456&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/0345c19a0abc041daa47fec5af2584dc-b170648.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1112&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/0345c19a0abc041daa47fec5af2584dc-b170648.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,940&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/0345c19a0abc041daa47fec5af2584dc-b170648.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,728&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/0345c19a0abc041daa47fec5af2584dc-b170648.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,556&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/0345c19a0abc041daa47fec5af2584dc-b170648.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,355&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/0345c19a0abc041daa47fec5af2584dc-b170648.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,340&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/0345c19a0abc041daa47fec5af2584dc-b170648.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,320&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1600" height="1600" class="wp-image-38702 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="special-touches-34" title="special-touches-34">

Special Touches Mike and Lisa provided goody bags for the children in attendance, and for any guests who were celebrating birthdays, they left them a bottle of champagne.

Rather than have a sweet buffet, the couple chose to include something they’re passionate about – good wine! Each course of the wedding breakfast was paired with a wine, and they served their favourite champagne in specially hired glasses.

They also arranged for pianist Alex Fox to play to entertain the guests, and the bride and groom wowed their guests by performing a choreographed first dance!

Mike & Lisa’s supplier list Photography by: Nigel Read Photography Music and DJs by: Alex Fox Music and DJs by: Lovelight Entertainment First Dance: Sway by: Dean Martin <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/d60cf9ca68a03c1cd49599da4471c219-2e34081.jpg?quality=90&lb=1600,1600&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/d60cf9ca68a03c1cd49599da4471c219-2e34081.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,1456&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/d60cf9ca68a03c1cd49599da4471c219-2e34081.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,1112&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/d60cf9ca68a03c1cd49599da4471c219-2e34081.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,940&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/d60cf9ca68a03c1cd49599da4471c219-2e34081.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,728&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/d60cf9ca68a03c1cd49599da4471c219-2e34081.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,556&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/d60cf9ca68a03c1cd49599da4471c219-2e34081.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,355&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/d60cf9ca68a03c1cd49599da4471c219-2e34081.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,340&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/13/2019/04/d60cf9ca68a03c1cd49599da4471c219-2e34081.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,320&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1600" height="1600" class="wp-image-38703 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="winter-wedding-cake" title="winter-wedding-cake">

Winter Wedding Cake Lisa and Mike really wowed their guests with their amazing winter wedding cake. The cake, which was made by the Cake Parlour, was decorated with pearly white and icy blue tones, and featured 35 intricately decorated cake spheres, that looked like baubles!

After their elegant winter wedding, Mike and Lisa jetted off to Venice for their honeymoon. They chose Venice as it is a city of romance and mystery, and they celebrated their marriage by going to see La Traviata at the La Fenice Opera House.