{"id":211718,"date":"2017-04-07T07:00:15","date_gmt":"2017-04-06T21:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/uk\/real-weddings\/liz-eds-contemporary-city-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-17T11:35:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T00:35:12","slug":"liz-eds-contemporary-city-wedding","status":"publish","type":"uk-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/real-weddings\/uk\/real-weddings\/liz-eds-contemporary-city-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Friends first: Liz and Ed celebrate contemporary city wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">A simple game of truth or dare led Liz McCoy to become <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/articles\/ways-tell-world-youre-engaged\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">engaged<\/a> to her beau Edward Goodeve-Docker.<\/p>\n<p>The couple, who were friends at work before falling into a romantic relationship, were on holiday in Portugal a year after their love blossomed. Ed, 39, suggested he and Liz, 32, move on from their game of Scrabble to play something more fun; truth or dare. \u201cOnce I had selected truth, Ed slid across the floor, ring box in hand, and presented me with a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingJewellery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ruby ring<\/a>,\u201d smiles the bride. \u201cRuby is my middle name after a very precious late relative.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The pair married at their contemporary city wedding on February 11, 2017, and they certainly made an entrance for their 100 guests. \u201cWe entered our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingVenues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wedding reception<\/a> via an industrial crane,\u201d laughs Liz. Guests were treated to a fun theme which included table numbers using board game names (including truth or dare of course), a gypsy band and a donation station. \u201cGuests could make a donation for a piece of charity-shop bought Bristol blue glass,\u201d explains Liz.<\/p>\n<p>The HR workers believe their solid relationship is owed to their friendship. \u201cBeing great friends first meant that Ed and I already knew everything about one another, and this set us up well for an honest, fun feisty and completely committed relationship,\u201d says the bride.<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/sarahgrayphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Sarah Gray Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-97234 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_001-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_001\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-97236 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_002-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_002\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-97179\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_004.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_004\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-97177\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_002.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_002\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-97181 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_006-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_006\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-97180 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_005-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_005\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-97182\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_007.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_007\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-97185\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_009.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_009\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Liz opted for a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingDress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wedding gown<\/a> with a difference, an elegant silver gown with a touch of bling.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-97245 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_006-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_006\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-97251 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_008-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_008\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-97191\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_012.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_012\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-97195\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_014.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_014\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-97193\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_013.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_013\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-97197\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_015.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_015\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-97199\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_016.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_016\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-97264 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_012-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_012\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-97260 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_011-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_011\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-97257\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_010-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_010\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Liz&#8217;s stunning\u00a0make-up look with a classic red lip was created by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingHair\/Bristol\/EvieSmithMakeUpArtist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evie Smith Make-up Artist<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-97211\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_021.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_021\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-97277 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_016-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_016\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-97267 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_013-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_013\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-97274\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_015-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_015\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-97217\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_024.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_024\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-97219\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_025.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_025\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-97222\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_027.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_027\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Our wedding was totally original; in the immortal works of Frank Sinatra, we really did do it our way, and it was an absolute blast,&#8221; smiles Liz.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-97223\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_028.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_028\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-97225\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_029.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_029\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-97291 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_021.jpg\" alt=\"Liz_Ed_Contemporary-City-Wedding_SBS_021\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-97293 alignright\" 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