Jade & Jody’s Simple, Beautiful Romance of a wedding at Braxted Park

The brief for Jade and Jody's wedding celebration at Braxted Park was remarkably clear: high-impact elegance met with absolute, intentional simplicity. Against the magnificent backdrop of the Essex estate, their day unfolded with a beautifully grounded energy, letting the natural romance of the setting do the heavy lifting. From the emotional walk down the aisle to an intimate golden hour stroll across the lawns, the entire event was a masterclass in effortless, modern luxury.

Behind this classic celebration is a beautiful, fourteen-year evolution. Their love story sparked over a decade ago, growing into a rich family life before a quiet, perfectly personal proposal at home set their wedding plans in motion.

That same desire for an unforced, confident aesthetic guided Jade's bridal journey. She initially walked into Bellissima Weddings with a completely different look in mind, but her intentions instantly shifted the moment she stepped into her dream gown. Striking the perfect balance between soft, tactile fabrics and a subtle hint of shimmer, her dress offered an immediate sense of ease. Not even an unexpected injury close to the wedding date could derail her entirely flawless and stress-free path to the aisle!

Jade's Real Wedding Q&A

A digital spark that grew into a beautiful family story

How did you two meet?

We met fourteen years ago via Plenty of Fish!

How did you get engaged?

It was a lovely, quiet moment at home after we had our second son.

What was your favourite moment from the wedding?

My absolute favourite moment from the wedding was seeing my husband's face as I walked down the aisle, but the whole day was amazing.

Tell us all about your wedding dress. What details do you love? How did it make you feel?

When I went for my first appointment to look for my wedding dress, I had a picture of a specific style in mind. However, the moment I tried my dress on, I just knew it had to be the one. It had just the right amount of subtle sparkle, felt very soft on the skin, and made me feel amazing.

What was the general decor for your big day?

Our decor was beautiful and simple.

Do you have any advice for future Bellissima Brides?

Make sure you take every single bit of the day in, because it really does go by so quickly.

Do you have any local suppliers you would like to recommend?

Wedding Venue: Braxted Park

Florist: Simply Stunning Flowers

Decor: Fairytale Finishes

Cake: Crumbs to Creation

DJ: Wayne, the Braxted in-house DJ (he was amazing!)

How was your Bellissima experience?

My experience was fabulous from beginning to end. Closer to the wedding date, I actually broke my foot. With my pre-fitting scheduled so near, I thought I would run into problems, but I received a wonderful phone call letting me know they had arranged for my appointment to take place downstairs to make things easier for me. The team at Bellissima Weddings are incredibly friendly and professional, and they have such a brilliant variety of wedding dress styles. I couldn't recommend them enough, and I would like to thank each and every one of them!