{"id":200231,"date":"2016-02-19T17:00:27","date_gmt":"2016-02-19T06:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/uk\/real-weddings\/come-what-may-louise-and-matts-london-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-17T10:12:10","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T23:12:10","slug":"come-what-may-louise-and-matts-london-wedding","status":"publish","type":"uk-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/real-weddings\/uk\/real-weddings\/come-what-may-louise-and-matts-london-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Come what may: Louise and Matt&#8217;s London wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">What do you do if your groom is facing not getting home in time for his wedding and your waiters don\u2019t even show up? Take it in your stride.<\/p>\n<p>Louise Mellish and Matthew Mills, both 29, may have faced a hiccup or three for their London wedding but it wasn\u2019t going to phase the loved-up duo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery detail of our wedding from dawn \u2018til dusk was carefully <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/planning-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">planned<\/a> and, although not without its hiccups\u00a0along the way \u2013 including my\u00a0grandfather being taken to hospital, Matt booking the wrong flight home from America the day before the wedding, and the cocktail waiters not turning up on the day &#8211; we took this in our stride and will always look back with happy memories,&#8221; says Louise.<\/p>\n<p>The pair married on July 18, 2015 in a traditional church ceremony at Farm Street Church, Mayfair followed by a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingVenues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reception<\/a> with 110 guests at Chelsea Old Town Hall. Louise said they chose the hall as it gave them a \u201cfabulous DIY option\u201d which they embraced.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe looked predominantly online for inspiration and together, designed a wedding that we hoped would be both a truly whimsical and romantic day,\u201d Louise explains. \u201cWe spent many hours trying to create a wedding that was 100 per cent original and where possible, made or designed things ourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The couple took a road trip around Antibes, Nice, Portofino, Lake Como and more for their honeymoon.<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alexbeckett.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Alex Beckett Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84475\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_001.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_001\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84476\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_002.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_002\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84480\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_005.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_005\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-84483\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_008-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_008\" width=\"550\" height=\"826\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I opted for a vintage lace dress that I then had customised with the addition of a longer train and silk under-layer,&#8221; says Louise.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84482\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_007.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_007\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84484\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_009.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_009\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84485\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_010.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_010\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84486\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_011.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_011\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84487\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_012.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_012\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84488\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_013.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_013\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84489\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_014.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_014\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84490\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_015.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_015\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-84492\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_017-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_017\" width=\"550\" height=\"826\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84493\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_018.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_018\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84494\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_019.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_019\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Ensign Bus Company provided a faboulously restored 1945 London bus, including a personalised sign and ribbons,&#8221; says Louise.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84495\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_020.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_020\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84496\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_021.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_021\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84497\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_022.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_022\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84498\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_023.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_023\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84499\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_024.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_024\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84500\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_025.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_025\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84501\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_026.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_026\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84503\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_028.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_028\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Catering was provided by Alyn Williams at the Westbury. Louise says, &#8220;He happened to respond to a cheeky email we sent one night asking if he would consider cooking for our wedding. The menu was a mix of our favourites from his restaurant and Alyn\u2019s seasonal suggestions.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84504\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_029.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_029\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84506\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_031.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_031\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84507\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_032.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_032\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84508\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_033.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_033\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84509\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_034.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_034\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84510\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_035.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_035\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84511\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_036.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_036\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The couple decorated their own\u00a0reception space with the help of family and friends.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84513\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_037.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_037\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84514\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_038.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_038\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-84516\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_039.jpg\" alt=\"Louise_Matt_London-Wedding_039\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" 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