From designers to wedding planners, who are more in the know than most about weddings. We chat to them to get their top tips and advice, for the perfect day.
Emmy Scarterfield
Shoe & Accessory Designer
Emmy Scarterfield
Emmy Scarterfield is Creative Director of luxury shoe and accessory brand, Emmy London, the go-to footwear designer for brides-to-be with a penchant for all things sparkly and luxurious. From her iconic fan designs to the intricately beaded detail on each and every piece, Emmy Scarterfield has created some seriously lust-worthy shoes and accessories.
Tell us about your dress and shoes?
My dress was a super simple Jenny Packham bespoke gown, and was actually a wedding gift from the designer Jenny and her husband Matthew. For me, my bridal look was all about the accessories, so I was looking for a blank canvas of a dress that moved beautifully, was comfy to wear and exuded the 1930’s look I was creating. It was basically a full length vest top in ivory silk crepe with clever panelling, so it was both super flattering and of the era. I had 3 pairs of shoes, I mean I am a shoe designer! There was a mule lace slipper for the getting ready part of the day, it was blush and matched my silk robe perfectly. For the day I wore a round toe Mary Jane style, which was super comfy and supportive. The beaded detail caught the light and sparkled as I walked. For the evening I changed into a higher heeled, strappy sandal with a beaded T-bar called Pearl, which was perfect for dancing the night away. I chose the pieces in a rather unorthodox way really, it was between meetings at work, so there was no bridal experience, but I felt lucky to have the opportunity to create my look from scratch.
Where and when did you wed?
We got married 10 years ago in a country manor house in Devon with its own chapel. It was a winter wedding and we were blessed with snow.
How did you make the flowers your own?
I bought my favourite blush roses from the flower market in London. I loosely grouped them together with long stems for a relaxed look and tied them with a pretty blush silk ribbon.
Tell us about your cake?
My dad made a tiered cake stand that had ivory pearl necklaces draped from each tier, so that in itself was a project. The cakes were simple cupcakes with ivory iced flowers in gold cases.
What was your personal touch?
Our invites were embossed blush leather and everything had a blush crystal on, the name places, room signs and table plan, it was all about the detail.
Best advice you were given for the day?
To spend plenty of quality time with my new husband. Dickie and I did this, so it felt very romantic and together. I know that should be an obvious take away from such a special day, but so many couples focus on hosting and end up being very separate. It’s about you as a couple, so focus on that and make happy memories on the day together.
Your top tip for future brides?
Be true to your own style. Ten years on I would still choose the same look, dress and details because it is so me. Your true sense of style doesn’t date, so be confident and the best version of yourself on the day.
