jolee & blake | connaught hotel, mayfair

21.12.22

It was such an honour to be able to capture Jolee & Blake’s wedding day. Here’s their story…

Why did you pick your venue, and what makes it special to you?

We chose the Connaught because it is a beautiful venue with the fancy, elevated style that we were looking for. Not to mention the holiday decorations are exquisite, and as Jolee always reminds me, "It's the most wonderful time of the year". Very much the vibe we were going for with our December wedding!

It's a real honour to have been chosen to capture your special day - thank you! We would love to know why you chose us - what is it about our work that you like?

When watching some of your videos, we loved the over aesthetic and focal point that was used. The style is exactly what we're looking for and the accompanying music and word overlayed conveys great emotion.

What is important in life to you?

Most of what is important to us in life is spending time with the ones that we love: each other, our great friends, our families and all of our dogs.

What is a typical Sunday/day off together like for you?

Our preferred day off would be the two of us sleeping in late , grabbing a coffee, (working out if it's a great day), being able to spend time outside walking our corgi, and cooking a nice meal at home together.

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How did you meet each other?

We met each other while working together at a comedy club here in Denver, CO working as event staff.

How about the proposal? Tell us everything! :-)

We went on a trip to New York City together to visit both my brother and Jolee's best friend. We love New York, and the people there. We booked a tour to overlook The Edge at Hudson Yards on the 100 floor. On top, I proposed and we partied all weekend in New York.

Why did you choose each other over anyone else?

Because Jolee makes me feel safe, she makes me laugh, and challenges me mentally and to do better for myself. She makes me want to do more and strive to be better. For me Blake is the perfect yin to my yang, we knew from the beginning that we had a connection and it has been nothing but easy since then, how love should be. Our likes, dislikes and values were all very easy conversations we had while in a relationship and besides being compatible and the perfect compliment to me, he's pretty cute too :).

How do you think your partner makes you better?

For the reasons mentioned above, and because we both work to improve ourselves individually and together.

What part of marriage do you think will be the most challenging?

Navigating life in general can be challenging, but getting married was an easy yes, because as each others best friends we'll be able to navigate those challenges together. Although choosing the best restaurant on a Friday night may be up there too :)

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What's the one thing you've never done but dream of being able to do one day?

Traveling the southern hemisphere together.

What makes your partner unique?

Jolee is incredibly smart and well spoken. She's able to bring forth the best in me and make me laugh. Blake is definitely smarter than me :), he can always make me laugh, and he's my perfect choice.

If you could describe your partner in 5 words, what would they be?

Beautiful, intelligent, elegant, hilarious, loving Handsome, more intelligent, funny, loving, caring

Tell us about your wedding plans so far - anything you would like to mention (including fears, what excites you, etc.)?

We can't wait for the planning to be done and to enjoy our special day.

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What sort of music do you like, and who do you listen to on a regular basis?

we're lovers of pop music, R&B, alternative rock. On a regular basis we listen to The 1975, Young the Giant, Sam Smith, Adele, Bastille, Bruno Mars, etc.

In terms of style, look and feel, how would you summarise your wedding day?

Elegant, classy, city chic

Finally... why are you marrying each other?!? :-)

Hopefully you can see why from the above answers :), but we're perfect for each other and truly soul mates.