{"id":230423,"date":"2019-05-20T05:00:29","date_gmt":"2019-05-19T19:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/uk\/real-weddings\/chez-and-jamess-classic-whimsical-wedding-a-real-life-fairy-tale\/"},"modified":"2022-03-17T13:52:57","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T02:52:57","slug":"chez-and-jamess-classic-whimsical-wedding-a-real-life-fairy-tale","status":"publish","type":"uk-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/real-weddings\/uk\/real-weddings\/chez-and-jamess-classic-whimsical-wedding-a-real-life-fairy-tale\/","title":{"rendered":"Chez and James&#8217;s classic whimsical wedding a real-life Fairy Tale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">When it came time to knuckle down and plan their classic whimsical wedding, Chez and James agreed they wanted a unique wedding that wasn\u2019t just a cut-and-paste from Pinterest.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe established a budget first \u2013 James made a brilliant spreadsheet \u2013 and decided the non-negotiables. Everything else kind of slotted into place,\u201d says the bride.<\/p>\n<p>On August 24, 2018 the couple, aged 27 and 30, wed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingVenues\/Surrey\/HamptonCourtHouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hampton Court House<\/a>: a Georgian mansion set within nine acres of 18th Century Gardens. The historic, Fairy Tale setting was perfect for the whimsical affair, attended by 92 day guests and an extra 42 in the evening.<\/p>\n<p>The day featured native wildlife, gold accents and plenty of lush greenery, complemented by classic flower arrangements made by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingFlowers\/SouthWestLondon\/VanillaRoseWeddingFlowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vanilla Rose<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Friends pitched in to keep costs to a minimum. Stationery was designed by a bridesmaid, the groom\u2019s dad provided honey from his bees for the wedding favours, and a friend\u2019s cousin played the piano throughout the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>To add that extra bit of magic, Chez spent hours choosing a Disney character for each and every guest. She also called upon particularly creative guests to design table place settings. It was a Fairy Tale wedding come true.<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a title=\"Gemma Chase Photography\" href=\"http:\/\/gemmachase.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Gemma Chase Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-119980 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_SBS_015.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-119982 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_SBS_017.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119943\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119945\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_028.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The bride&#8217;s classic makeup and Rapunzel-esque hair style was created by beauty professional, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingHair\/LondonCity\/WeddingMakeupandHairbyPamWrigley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pam Wrigley<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119942\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119946\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_029.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-119947\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_030.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1501\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-119970 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_SBS_005.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-119966 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_SBS_001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119918\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119928\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_011.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119921\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_004.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119929\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_012.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119930\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_013.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119920\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_003.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-119972 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_SBS_007.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-119973 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_SBS_008.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119932\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_015.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119948\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_031.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119950\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_033.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119922\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_005.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119924\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_007.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingPhotography\/Essex\/GemmaChasePhotography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gemma Chase Photography<\/a> captured the special moments as the day unfolded.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-119967 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_SBS_002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-119968 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_SBS_003.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119934\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_017.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119951\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_034.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119953\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_036.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-119907 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_SBS_026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-119905 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_SBS_024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119935\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_018.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-119957\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_040.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1501\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119958\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_041.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Self-confessed mermaid mad, Chez fell head over heels for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingVenues\/Surrey\/HamptonCourtHouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hampton Court House<\/a> and its unique Shell Grotto.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-119956\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_039.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1501\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119955\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_038.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-119975 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_SBS_010.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-119976 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_SBS_011.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-119938\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chez_James_Classic-Whimsical-Wedding_Gemma-Chase-Photography_021.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1501\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119965\" 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