{"id":210313,"date":"2017-02-24T07:00:45","date_gmt":"2017-02-23T20:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/uk\/real-weddings\/jingle-bells-and-wedding-bells-leanne-and-marks-christmas-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-17T11:24:52","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T00:24:52","slug":"jingle-bells-and-wedding-bells-leanne-and-marks-christmas-wedding","status":"publish","type":"uk-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/real-weddings\/uk\/real-weddings\/jingle-bells-and-wedding-bells-leanne-and-marks-christmas-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Jingle bells and wedding bells: Leanne and Mark&#8217;s Christmas wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">After two children and a 12-year engagement, Mark\u00a0Earlam was determined to marry the love of his life Leanne Clarke before his 40th birthday.<\/p>\n<p>The couple, from\u00a0Stalybridge, Manchester, met at a local bar when Leanne, now 33, was just 18.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He approached me as I was applying some glittery lip gloss. His first words were &#8216;put more of that lip gloss on and I\u2019ll give you the best kiss of your life&#8217; So I did and the deal was sealed. We began our 15 year relationship!&#8221; Leanne recalls.<\/p>\n<p>First son Jack was on the way when Mark, now 40, first popped the question on Christmas Day. It was a start of a 12-year engagement that culminated in their Christmas wedding on December 29, 2016 in front of 96 guests.<\/p>\n<p>By that time, second child Oscar had arrived to complete the family ahead of their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingDecorations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">festive themed celebrations<\/a> at Manchester&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingVenues\/GreaterManchester\/TheMidland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Midland Hotel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our wedding was more of a celebration of our life together and the family and friends who have shared our journey with us through the love, laughter and tears,&#8221; Leanne says.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Mark and I wanted a party and that\u2019s exactly what our perfect day was. Full of love and fun. We wanted a Christmas wedding and, just three weeks before Marks 40th, that\u2019s exactly what we had and it was amazing!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neilparryphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Neil Parry Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-95309\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_001.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_001\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-95335\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_012.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_012\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-95419 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_003.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_003\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-95420 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_004.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_004\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-95337\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_013.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_013\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-95340\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_014.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_014\" width=\"1282\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-95436 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_013.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_013\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-95529 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pic141221_sbs-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Pic141221_sbs\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-95345\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_016.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_016\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Leanne added a bit of festive sparkle to the celebrations with bridesmaid dresses from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingDress\/WestLondon\/JennyPackham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jenny Packham<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-95318\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_005.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_005\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-95349\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_018.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_018\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-95355\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_020.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_020\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-95438 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_014.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_014\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-95440 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_015.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_015\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-95360\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_022.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_022\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-95362\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_023.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_023\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Leanne wore a classic up-do by<a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingHair\/GreaterManchester\/JodieASmith\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Jodie Smith<\/a> for a sophisticated look on her big day.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-95364\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_024.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_024\" width=\"1282\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-95367\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_025.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_025\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-95369\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_026.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_026\" width=\"1282\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-95372\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_027.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_027\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-95375\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_028.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_028\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-95380\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_030.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_030\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Leanne and Mark completed their wedding day outfits with a little help from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingShoes\/GreaterManchester\/CharlottemMills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlotte Mills <\/a>and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/FormalWear\/LondonCity\/NextRetailLtd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Next Retail<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-95377\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_029.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_029\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-95389\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_033.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_033\" width=\"1282\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-95392\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_034.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_034\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-95394\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_035.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_035\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-95397\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_036.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_036\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-95423 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_006.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_006\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-95430 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_010.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_010\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-95426 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_007.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_007\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-95429 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_009.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_009\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-95427 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_008.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_008\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-95431 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_011.jpg\" alt=\"Leanne_Mark_Christmas-Wedding_SBS_011\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>Gold and burgundy details added a festive feel to the Christmas-themed wedding.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-95310\" 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