Jezz and Wayne Alton’s Wedding 2021
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INVITATION CARDS
Jezz has to take the credit for the creative way this invitation card is opened. I created the design and put together the artwork. I then arranged for our printers to print the cards, 4 side A4. When we got them back, we glued to the inside, a measured strip of rainbow ribbon with a loose knot in the middle. The idea was then when the card is opened by the invitee, the ribbon will tighten, thus “tying the knot.”
We sent thank you cards to everyone who came to the wedding ceremony and reception. This was the artwork featuring one of the best photos of Jezz and me, seated on the dance floor, back to back in front of the Mr & Mr sign. The back cover thanks everyone who contributed to the making of the wedding, and the inside had a measured piece of laid paper with a personal printed letter to each person who received the card.
THE SUITS
The Ceremonial Party
The suits were hired from Moss Bros, originally at the Hove branch, but we’ve had dealings with Kingston and Colliers Wood branches too. The suits are actually blue (though they do look black in this photo), they’re Ted Baker and three-piece tails.
Pictured left to right: grandson Jake, sister Nikki, me, Jezz, best man Andy and grandson Ethan. I’m so incredibly proud of our boys.
THE RINGS
Originally the rings were an impulsive buy for the pair of us, but with the idea of a marriage somewhere in the distant future, they were re-named ‘engagement rings.’ They were bought from Venus Diamond, one of the many jewellery stores in The Lanes, Brighton. It’s managed by Arkham, and we were served by both him and Jo on 19 May 2019.
As we prepared for the wedding, it made sense to have the rings engraved. So, I designed what needed to be added, and they were hand-engraved in plenty of time for the day. And here they are… the first image is my submission for the engraving, and the next image is how they looked when we got them back.
Jezz bought me gifts that featured: something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. The new were these gorgeous cufflinks. Each one unscrews and reveals a personal message. Click/tap on image to see messages.
Jezz and I spent a long time making stuff. Not so much to save money because I’m not sure that we did… lol. But amongst our developing Hobby Craft skills, we made these buttonholes for those who identify as male. Click/tap on image to see a larger version.
And after creating the buttonhole, we had to have something for those who identify as female, or wish to wear one instead of as well as. Click/tap on image to see a larger version.
ASOS DESIGN loafers in black glitter with snaffle detail. These were Jezz’s idea, from ASOS, glitter shoes. Well, of course! Click/tap on image to see a larger version.
Halfway into the evening, Jezz and I changed out of our suits and into grey Diesel jeans, a Gant pink and rainbow t-shirt and these, glitter trainers. Jezz bought his first, and we couldn’t get hold of a pair in my size, but I stumbled upon these on eBay… they’re Vans and were about £40. Fab.
MEMORY FRAMES
MEMORY FRAMES BOXES
I created these memory frames for our gorgeous ‘grandsomes,’ Ethan and Jake. They were our ring bearers and security for the ceremony. The regalia includes the cravat, buttonhole, and security lanyard and ID card that they both wore on the day.
THANKS FOR COMING
THANKS TO THOSE WHO ATTENDED
Amanda, Mother and Sara, Jezz and Wayne, Nikki and Caiger, Michele and Dean, Debbie and Jim, Kelly and Chris, Ethan and Jake, Zoe and Neil, Stacey and Spencer, Andy and David, Wendy and Helen, Vicki, Ali and Simon, Simon, Harrison, Tim and Miranda, Sarah and Karen.
THANKS TO THOSE WHO CAME FOR THE EVENING
Debbie, Kim, Sam and Ian, Janette, Matt, Paddy and Rose, Robert, Tony, Ryan, Louise, Lizzy, Angela, Aimee, Jess, Liz, Laura, Aileen, Helen, Peter, Lizz and Kate, Simon and Michelle, Julie, Emily, Anthony and Ciara, Claire and Spencer
GUESTS HIGHLIGHTS
What was the best bit? As guests talk to both Jezz and I about the day, we made a point of asking them what they remembered most or thought was the highlight of the day. Here are some of the responses.
Wendy Jezz's vows and Wayne's duet with Kelly. Michèle Jake, singling me out for the security inspection. Caiger Wayne's speech. Kelly Ethan's face when he saw his Granny's inhibitions. Jezz Betsey, the Registrar. Nikki The 'Happy Birthday' mob dance. Mother The welcome and acceptance from Kelly, Zoe and Stacey. Vicki The reading of both vows. Tim Wayne's speech and the grooms' suits. Sarah Grooms enter the ceremony room. Ali The reading of both vows. Stacey Wayne's speech and the 'Happy Birthday' mob dance. Wayne Nikki fell off the rodeo before she got on and Jezz's face during the 'Happy Birthday' mob dance. Kim The first dance. Karen Jezz and Wayne, at the sweetheart's table, looking romantic.