A Slinky 1930s Inspired Sarah Janks Wedding Dress for a Modern Day Chic, London Wedding

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Gently does it – that's our motto for today.  Two very easy on the eye posts delivered with perfect timing to help get you through the first day back at work, which we know it will be for most of you, especially all you newly engaged brides to be.

These lovely photographs you see below are from Kips and Emma’s wedding, which also took place on 12th October last year (see this morning’s wedding) at Stoke Newington Town Hall Council Chambers, followed by a reception at Union Club on Greek Street in Soho.  These photographs were sent in by Laura McCluskey, who has just launched a rather fabulous new website for her wedding clients.

“We knew we both wanted a London wedding; although we are both from the same small town, London feels much more like home for both of us these days.  We had lots of family from out of town and we wanted the whole experience to feel really ‘Londony’ for them.  The route master bus between venues helped to accentuate this and a very good friend of ours, Max, did a London tour/quiz which was brilliant."

Photography Copyright (c) 2013, Laura McCluskey

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

“Kips and I have known each other for years, Kips is best friends with my cousin, who was also best man at the wedding.  We re- met at my 28th birthday party and immediately hit it off.  Two years later to the day, on my 30th birthday in Rome, he proposed.  We’d been engaged 5 months before the wedding, we wanted to do it quickly as my grandparents are 91 and it was really important to me that they were there.”

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Emma's dress was a slinky Sarah Janks design from Blackburn Bridal in Blackheath. Reminds me of something a Hollywood starlet might have worn to have graced the red carpet back in the 1930's.

"I loved that my dress was sleek and simple and stylish.  It also meant that I could change my look by changing my veil to a fur and different jewellery throughout the day because the dress was such a great blank canvas."

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

"As we were having a Town hall wedding I knew I didn’t want anything too elaborate for my dress and my sister had loaned me her Mantilla veil, so I wanted something simple that would compliment that.” 

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

The Flower Appreciation Society provided all the gorgeous fuschia pink, pale pink and lavender wedding flowers.

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

In keeping with tradition, Emma’s Dad walked her down the aisle, to the sound of ‘Home’ by The Cinematic Orchestra.  Kip's sister Polly and Emma's cousin Paul delivered readings during this special time.

"We asked them to choose their own and we didn’t look at them before the day, so it was a lovely surprise and one of my favourite parts of the day.  Paul chose ‘A Lovely Love Story’ by Edward Monkton and Polly chose ‘Love Song Thou and I’ by Alan Dugan.”

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

As with this morning’s wedding, a little DIY glitter decor also featured, like these table numbers.

"Duncan Edwards, a friend of ours, designed our invites. Everything else was homemade.  We provided miniature whiskey and Amaretto as favours – as these are our favourite night caps!"

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

"Our cake by Maya Cakes was a red velvet and vanilla cake. I had found a picture of the frosting style that I liked, we have always loved red velvet."

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography


Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

 

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

“Both our venues, Stoke Newington Town Hall and The Union Club, had such a strong style of their own so we didn’t want or need to overly decorate.  We didn’t see the town hall until the day of the wedding, which turned out as wonderful surprise – it is a really beautiful building.  We booked the Union because we loved its atmosphere and mismatched casual style.” 

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

 Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

"We added balloons to the downstairs bar for the evening.  We also had postcards from London, Selsey (where we have spent a lot of time as Kips family have a holiday house) and Kettering (where we grew up).  We asked people to write a message on these, instead of in a book, and we read them on the flight to the honeymoon the next day."

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

The couple danced their first dance to ‘I Only have Eyes For You’ by The Flamingos.  Look at that shot below, how loved up do they look?

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Words of Wedded Wisdom…

“It’s hard to write this without sounding patronising but…relax.  Of course you want everyone else to have a wonderful time but it really is the best (and probably most expensive…) day of your lives so make sure that you enjoy every minute.  It goes really quickly so take the opportunity to grab 5 minutes alone together and take it all in. You are the only people who will know if something doesn’t go 100% to plan so don’t worry about it and dance A LOT!”

Sarah Janks wedding dress, Stoke Newington Hall wedding, Laura McCluskey Photography

Another beautiful chic, London wedding, and yet another gorgeous set of images from photographer Laura Mckluskey – more from whom you can see on Love My Dress here

If you love Emma's style, we advise you head on over to the Blackburn Bridal website to discover more about designer Sarah Janks.   In the meantime, take a look at our other London weddings here.

Love Annabel

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Photographer – Laura McCluskey
Venue – Stoke Newington Town Hall + Union Club
Brides Dress – Sarah Janks from Blackburn Bridal
Veil/Headpiece -  veil borrowed from Sister
Brides Shoes – Jenny Packham
Brides Hair Accessories – Stephanie Brown headpiece via Liberty in Love + BHLDN earrings
Groom's Attire – Burberry
Bridesmaids Dresses – Next
Florist – The Flower Appreciation Society
Cakes – Maya Cakes
Transport – Routemaster Bus
Entertainment – Alice Whittington – DJ
Rings – all made from Kips' Grandmother's ring
Stationery & decor – DIY
Hair Stylist – Whiskey Divine

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Founder of Love My Dress. Passionate Podcaster and Editor. Annabel lives in rural North Yorkshire with her husband and business partner Philip, their two daughters and menagerie of furry hounds. She loves photography, meditation, walking, being outdoors and star gazing. She is fierce when it comes to championing talent within the wedding industry and when she's not working on Love My Dress, she supports her husband Philip in the running of the family's sustainable flower farm and floral design business, Moonwind Flowers. In 2013, she became a published author.

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