Kat Williams

Today’s real wedding feature is all kinds of special - a Vegas-inspired wedding in Peckham with snazzy suits, sequins and ALL THE CONFETTI. But, more importantly, the bride's comments on getting married when you have depression are spot on and hella inspiring: ✨ “I had been off work with bad depression the six months prior to the wedding”, she said. “Looking back, it was mad that we managed the day at all but it was such a joyous occasion, and luckily we got through it and had a blast. A huge part of surviving that was our photographer, @devlinphotos, and her calm on the shoot. I didn’t want to be in front of a camera and my anxiety was riding pretty high in the midst of the big love feels (a pretty heady combo!) Now that I’m out the other side I am SO GLAD we pushed through. It being just us in the middle of day was very good for nerves and processing how awesome the day was, and I can’t imagine a better person than Lisa to have got us through that!” ✨ Most importantly, Gemma’s advice for future wedding planning couples is, “To realise that life is still going on. It stunted me at first to accept that our wedding was happening in the middle of some depression and life changes, but in the end it was probably what gave us the strength to cut out bits that didn’t feel right. Just do what you can what’s comfortable for you. It is an important day but remember it’s about the rest of your time together, so only take on what’s healthy and realistic. You have many more opportunities for celebration in your life together!