{"id":205091,"date":"2016-07-10T08:00:05","date_gmt":"2016-07-09T22:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/uk\/real-weddings\/slow-burn-friendship-leads-to-emma-and-martins-classic-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-17T10:46:01","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T23:46:01","slug":"slow-burn-friendship-leads-to-emma-and-martins-classic-wedding","status":"publish","type":"uk-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/real-weddings\/uk\/real-weddings\/slow-burn-friendship-leads-to-emma-and-martins-classic-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow burn: Friendship leads to Emma and Martin&#8217;s classic wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Romance took time for Emma Ward and Martin Levett.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Martin and I met through my close friend Nicola, who is married to Martin&#8217;s brother,&#8221; Emma, 34, explains.\u00a0&#8220;Martin and I started out as\u00a0friends, we got on very well but when we first met we were both already partnered up so our romance was\u00a0a slow burner.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>After finally getting together, Martin, 37, proposed by the river after a romantic dinner in London.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Martin would say I kept him waiting\u00a0for ages for a response&#8230; I was just in shock but I managed to get the word &#8216;yes&#8217; out. After I answered there was a cheer from a small crowd that had stopped to see my\u00a0response,&#8221; Emma says.<\/p>\n<p>After a short engagement the Whitton, London couple held their classic wedding on November 14, 2015 in front of 80 guests.\u00a0Elegant Windsor venue\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingVenues\/Berkshire\/BeaumontEstateAPrincipalHayleyHotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beaumont Estate<\/a>\u00a0provided the classic backdrop to the big day.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I had decided early on that I just wanted something very simple and elegant,&#8221; Emma says.\u00a0&#8220;I had lots of candles as it was winter, with cream and blue <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingFlowers\/\">flowers<\/a> and ivy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A &#8220;selfie station&#8221;, the couple&#8217;s DIY <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/PhotoBooth\/\">photo booth<\/a>,\u00a0with a polaroid frame, prop box and selfie stick added the fun touch to the reception, which also included a retro <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingMusic\/\">band<\/a> and DIY candy buffet.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We loved every minute of our wedding it was an amazing day spent with friends and family,&#8221; Emma says.<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jamesandkerriephotography.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">James and Kerrie Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-88572\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_004.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_004\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-88624 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_SBS_002-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_SBS_002\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-88579 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_011-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_011\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-88578 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_010-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_010\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-88571 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_003-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_003\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-88582\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_014-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_014\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-88584\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_016-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_016\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Emma wore a gorgeous lace gown from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/DressDesigners\/LondonCity\/AugustaJones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Augusta Jones<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-88583 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_015-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_015\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-88580 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_012-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_012\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-88574\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_006.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_006\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-88575\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_007.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_007\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-88573 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_005-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_005\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-88576 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_008-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_008\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-88577\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_009.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_009\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Martin and his groomsmen looked sharp in classic three-piece <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/FormalWear\/\">suits<\/a> from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/FormalWear\/LondonCity\/MarksandSpencer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marks and Spencer<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-88569\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_001.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_001\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-88695 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_SBS_018-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_SBS_018\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-88697 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_SBS_019.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_SBS_019\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-88589\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_021.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_021\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-88590\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_022.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_022\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-88591\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_023.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_023\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The main thing we love is our ability to make each other laugh, we are constantly giggling over something silly&#8221; Emma says.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-88592\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_024-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_024\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-88593\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_025.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_025\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-88594\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_026.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_026\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-88586 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_018-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_018\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-88601 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_028-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_028\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-88597\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_027.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_027\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Neutral tones with a touch of blue were a hallmark of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingDecorations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">elegantly-styled reception<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-88604\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_029.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_029\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-88606\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_030.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_030\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-88610\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_032.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_032\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-88608\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_031.jpg\" alt=\"Emma_Martin_Classic-Wedding_031\" width=\"900\" 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