“From the beginning Jakob and I knew we would be getting married in Gozo. It is like a second home to me and Jakob also fell in love with this little island.” A year earlier in July 2011 Jakob had proposed on the hill at Ta’ Mena, a place that meant a lot to Jessica. “From that moment on we dreamed of having our ceremony there. But the details were quite difficult to coordinate,” says Jakob. Jessica adds, “We thank God every day we had the professional help of Anna & Marvik from Malta Event Design! Although I work in the wedding industry and know a lot of suppliers, I would never have imagined how much careful planning a wedding entails. They were truly the backbone of our wedding; they helped us with every aspect, from the financial planning, to the creative part and to the realization of our dream.” Jessica and Jakob also knew straight from the start that they wanted a very small and intimate wedding. Most of their family and friends flew in from abroad and spent a week in Gozo. The invitations already gave a glimpse of what was to come. They were custom designed by Alexia Chopping from Boo&Co to hold a DVD slideshow which showed personal photos of the couple intertwined with images of Gozo for a tiny sneak preview. “For our stay in Gozo we rented the amazing farmhouses called The Hamlets by Baron Homes tucked away in a quiet alley in Ghasri. These modern styled farmhouses offered us and our guests all the luxury conveniences. We had an indoor and outdoor pool, jacuzzi, flat screen TV, Internet, BBQ area, cleaning services and air conditioning. It was the perfect place to rest and recharge our batteries during the eventful week. “My bridal gown was from WeddingBells. It was the most wonderful experience! Marquita Kemper and her bridal team are so welcoming and thoughtful. Marquita just knows how to put those special touches on a dress to make you feel like an incredible bride. Grace, her dressmaker, gives you that perfect fit so you are confident and comfortable to walk down the aisle.”
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