In true modern bridal fashion, former Made In Chelsea star Francesca Newman-Young 'stole the show' as she tied the knot with her fiancé Pete Clarke, wearing the Love Story London floor-length satin wedding dress, Jett.
When the doors opened for Francesca Newman-Young to walk down the aisle at Chelsea Old Town Hall, there was an audible intake of breath from the guests as they caught their first sight of the stunning bride.
“I’d been super nervous all day, I just found the idea of walking down the aisle so overwhelming,”
says the former Made In Chelsea star.
“But when I stepped into the room I felt totally at ease. I felt emotional, but just so elated. I was beaming the whole way down.”
Her groom, management consultant Pete Clarke, says he started crying the moment he saw her.
“Fran looked incredible. She stole the show.”
Pete, 36, admits he had to turn to face the front of the room to try to contain his emotions.
“But then I heard my mum crying behind me!”
says Pete.
“The day was lovely, incredibly romantic – all the emotions in one go.”
In true modern bridal fashion, Fran wore the Love Story London Jett floor-length satin wedding dress, featuring a Bardot neckline.
“I’d thought I’d go for a tailored suit, but then I tried on the wedding dress called Jett in the Love Story London bridal studio and it was perfect,”
Fran, 37, also wore towering Jimmy Choo wedding heels, and a veil with a bow.
The bride also wore “something old”, a pair of her mum’s earrings, while her “something new” was her dress, her “something borrowed” was her aunt Edwina’s necklace, “and I wore blue lingerie”.
The couple’s dog Oslo, who they describe as “best man”, wore a matching bow. “I think this was the biggest party Oslo has been to,” says Fran. “He was partied-out afterwards.”
The couple tied the knot in front of 40 family members and close friends. Her older sister Emma, who is an opera singer, gave a reading of You Deserve A Lover by Frida Kahlo.
“It’s about respecting your partner and their freedom and being there,” says Fran.
The bride’s younger sister Olivia, who is a make-up artist, also attended the special day. Olivia is on tour with Girls Aloud, as she is Nadine Coyle ’s make-up artist.
“I had to poach her to do my wedding make-up, obviously, because she’s the best!” says Fran.
Fran and Pete, who have been dating for almost nine years, are planning a second four-day wedding celebration in Mallorca later this summer, but having their big day in Chelsea meant a lot to the couple. Being a modern London bride is the start to a long and loving married life.
They both live nearby and Fran works as a content creator for businesses on the King’s Road. “I’m there every day, working with businesses who feel like family to me. It just made total sense.”
The Grade II-listed Chelsea Old Town Hall, which Fran describes as “such a beautiful building” sits on the King’s Road and has hosted weddings for famous faces including Judy Garland, Hugh Grant and Marc Bolan. The couple didn’t exchange rings. “We are saving that one for Mallorca,” says Fran.
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CREDITS
Bride: @fran_newmanyoung
Wedding venue: Chelsea Old Town Hall
Photographer @emmylou.kelly
Dress @lovestory.london
Hair @thanasiskaralishair @reneaubreyhair
Make up Artist: Olivia Newman-Young
Editor: OK
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