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A Vintage Romance
Jennifer Millett and Mike Edwards, September 5, 2009. London, Ontario. By Rebecca Essegern
About the Couple:
Bride: Jenn Millett
Groom: Mike Edwards
Occupations: Jenn is a bridal consultant and freelance fashion designer. Mike is a chemist and serves as a sergeant in the military reserves.
How they met: Jenn was living in Collingwood, and Mike was teaching nearby in the Georgian Bay area. They immediately hit it off and after six months of dating they moved to London, Ontario.
Favourite date: Visiting Canada’s Wonderland and taking road trips to Georgia.
What attracted her to him: “He was tall and handsome.”
What attracted him to her: “She was gorgeous, and I loved her smile.”
Engagement story: Mike had London jeweller Bob Burke custom make Jenn’s ring. He arranged a romantic dinner and asked her to marry him. Of course she said, “Yes!”
The Wedding Day:
Wedding date: September 5, 2009
Theme/motif: 1930’s Hollywood glamour.
Guests: 90
Her best moment: “Getting ready with the girls and taking fun photos.”
His best moment: “The ceremony, saying the vows, and the first kiss.”
The day in three words: “Glam. Elegant. Nostalgic.”
First dance song: Jenn and Mike's dance to Louis Armstrong’s "La Vie en Rose," which perfectly fit their vintage big band theme.
Most unexpected moment: “The DJ gave a speech thanking Mike for serving with the Canadian Forces. He will be deployed to Afghanistan in winter 2010.”
Best surprise of the day: “Nothing caught us by surprise”
Jenn’s favourite wedding detail: “The fashion. I loved how our bridal party looked classy, and glamorous. I also loved how the colours worked together. Ivory, eggplant and black—everything popped in the photos! I really felt our outfits were fabulous and reiterated the 1930’s theme without looking like costumes.”
What made her day: The bride’s brother walked her down the aisle to "At Last" by the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
What made his day: “Being in the company of friends and family."
Honeymoon: The couple took a mini-moon to Niagara on the Lake. They are planning a month long trip to Italy, where Mike has family, for September 2010.
What they would have done differently: “We would have decorated the venue more elaborately to really draw attention to our vintage theme.”
Advice to other couples: “Have a blast planning and don’t worry about things that may go wrong.”
