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Michelle and Andrew were married on 30th January 2010 at St George’s Hanover Square and held their wedding reception at Claridges.

Andrew with his brother and best man Michael before the ceremony.

Michelle and her father just after they arrived outside the church.

Michelle just after arriving at the end of the aisle to meet Andrew.

St George’s is a magnificent church, with a long and illustrious history. This is the view from the back of the church, right next to the organ.

Michelle and Andrew exchanging rings.

Michelle and Andrew walking down the aisle.

The room for the wedding breakfast at Claridges looked fantastic. Just before the guests entered for their meal Michelle walked round and said to the staff, ‘Everything looks wonderful and I’m so happy with what you’ve done!’

Before the speeches we found a couple of minutes to take a set of photos in one of Claridges beautiful art-deco corridors. Michelle and Andrew were illuminated by candles in storm lanterns.

Michelle kissing Andrew at the end of his speech.

Michael managed to produce a couple of first class visual aides during his best man’s speech. Some photos of Andrew from the family archive and a signed photo of Daniel Craig! Apparently, he is Michelle’s favourite actor.

Michelle and Andrew’s first dance…

…and dancing the night away…

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Nichola and Ed were married at Islington Town Hall on 29th December 2009.

They held their reception at Altitude, Millbank after driving through the city on old London buses.

Ed with his ushers and best man before the ceremony.

Nichola and her father waiting to go into the ceremony.

Nichol and Ed exchanging their wedding rings.

The ceremony was held in Islington is the council chamber which is a beautiful wood panelled room with red leather chairs.

Nichola walking to the buses that took us all to the wedding reception.

To all future brides reading this post – please note Nichola’s foresight in purchasing a white umbrella…

This has helped transform a wet and windy walk to the bus into an elegant, timeless moment. Just imagine this scene with a red and yellow golf umbrella bearing the logo of a well known investment bank…

Dean pouring bubbly on the bus for Nichola and Ed.

Special mention must got to James and Dean for their superb bar-tending efforts.

Most bar-keeps pour drinks with the benefit of a stable surface beneath their feet. However, as the bus rumbled through the rain streaked London streets, swinging from side to side, Dean and James negotiated the aisle and stairs, bottles in hand.

I’d like to think Reg Varney and Bob Grant from ‘On the Buses’ would have thoroughly approved!

Nichola during the drinks reception.

Ed during the drinks reception.

Altitude is on the 29th floor of Millbank tower. This is the view towards the London Eye.

Nichola, Ed and Nichola’s father during the speeches.

The space at Altitude has a simple, contemporary design. The flat screen TV near the bar was used during the speeches to show messages and photos, and also run slideshows of Ed and Nichola’s early days throughout the rest of the evening.

Nichola and Ed’s first dance.

Don’t try this at home!

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Lucy and Alex were married on December 18th 2009 at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London.

Alex and his best man and ushers.

Lucy waiting in the car before the ceremony.

The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College is a truly magnificent room.

I’m always surprised at the number of London’s who’ve never been there or even know it exists. It is an architectural jem that is worth a day of anyone’s time to visit.

Lucy and Alex exchanging their wedding rings.

Lucy and Alex signing the register.

Lucy and Alex kissing after walking down the aisle.

After walking down the aisle Lucy and Alex paused, held hands and looked towards me – which meant I was able to take this unexpected and impromtu portrait.

Lucy during the drinks reception.

Alex during the drinks reception.

A group photo of all the family and guests.

What isn’t eveident in this photo is that Tim, my assistant was stood on a chair, holding one of my lights over his head at full stretch.

Even on dark winters days, I try and use flash as little as possible, and Tim’s valliant exertions meant I was able to illuminate the guests – and the surrounds, with a soft, flattering light.

Lucy and Alex walked the length of the Painted Hall to join their guests for dinner.

Alex during his speach.

The top room in the Painted Hall during the speaches.

Alex and Lucy on the stairs leading to the Painted Hall.

Alex and Lucy’s first dance.

To see highlights from Lucy and Alex’s wedding please click here

Suzanne and Nick were married at The Merchant Taylors, in the City of London, on July 30th 2009.

Suzanne and her bridesmaid, Mabel, in the parlour before the wedding

Suzanne waiting to walk up the stairs to the wedding ceremony

Nick, as Suzanne walks down the aisle with her Father.

Suzanne and Nick exchanging vows

Suzanne and Nick walking down the aisle

Suzanne and Nick during the drinks reception

The Merchant Taylors is one of the the great Livery companies of the City of London and it celebrated the 600th aniversary of its charter in 2008. Entry to the Merchant Taylors is on Threadneedle Street, and its modest doorway gives no hint of the grandure of the rooms inside, or the quiet oasis of its courtyard.

Suzanne and Nick in the Great Hall

Suzanne and Nick entering the wedding reception

Suzanne and Nick kissing during the wedding reception

To Suzanne and Nick’s full set of wedding photos please click here.

To see them click here.

Belinda and David were married at Claridges on 12th July 2009.

Belinda and her bridesmaids getting ready before the ceremony

David and the boys before the ceremony

There were lot of smiles and tears during the Bedeken – from both Belinda and the Mums.

Belinda’s Mum, Elaine, walked her down the aisle

The Rabbi conducting the ceremony, Miriam, is a friend of Belinda and David’s which helped make the whole event feel very special.

Belinda and David kissing on the stairs at Claridges

Belinda and David waiting to be announced to their guests

Within a few seconds of entering the room, Belinda and David were surrounded on the dancefloor by their friends and family…

… and of course it wasn’t too long before Belinda and David’s brothers – with help from their friends had rustled up a couple of chairs and hoisted them aloft.

Belinda and David’s Mums, Elaine and Jane are good friends and they welcomed all the guests to the wedding.

The spectacular ballroom at Claridges was beautifully complemented by the stunning lighting.

This is Belinda’s brother Julian, his wife Michelle and their son Joseph. I photographed Michelle and Julian’s wedding in 2005 and it was lovely to see them again – as a very happy family.

Belinda and David on the dancefloor on their own….

… and with all their friends.

David’s speech

Belinda and her bridesmaid, Rosa, on the dancefloor

The band were ‘The Allstars’ an ensemble of London’s finest session musicians. To say they can belt out a tune would be a gross understatement… they are absolutely brilliant and created a superb atmosphere.

Claridges is a fantastic venue for a wedding. Its art deco interiors exude an effortless elegance as soon as you walk though its doors.

At the end of the night, Belinda and David were invited onto the stage to say a few words and Belinda explained what a fantastic day she’d had – and how excited she was to have married David.

Belinda and David’s full set of wedding photos are now online.

To see them click here.

Jane and James were married on July 4th 2009 at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London.

The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich is one of the most beautiful places in London. In fact, it’s been designated a World Heritage Site and is considered to be the “finest and most dramatically sited architectural and landscape ensemble in the British Isles.”

Jane arrived fashionably early, with her Dad and bridesmaids.

Jane walking down the aisle with her Dad

James and Jane during the ceremony

Jane and James’ first kiss

Jane and James walking down the aisle

Jane and her family are from Ireland – James and his family are from Australia. It was a great crowd, and the cheer they gave for their bride and groom in this photo was the loudest of any wedding I’ve photographed yet… and that’s up against some pretty stiff competition!

Jane’s Dad giving his speech

Jane and James during the speeches

James’ speech

It was also Jane’s Dad’s birthday and instead of a wedding cake, there was a 70th birthday cake.

The actor Albert Finney, playing Churchill in the final scene of ‘The Gathering Storm’

Just before James and Jane walked into their reception I said, “when you get to the top of the steps, turn around and look at me. It will be like the final scene of the film, ‘The Gathering Storm.’ Then you can have your very own ‘Albert Finney’ moment – he was the actor playing Churchill.”

‘I don’t know who Albert Finney is,’ replied James, ‘but I want one of his moments!’

Jane and James at the top of the stairs in the Painted Hall re-enacting their own ‘Albert Finney moment’ – but without the cigar

Jane and James outside the Old Royal Naval College

Jane and James kissing by The Thames as the sun sets

Jane and James’ full set of wedding photos will be online by Friday 10th July.

To see them click here.

Carolyn and Barney were married at St John’s Wood Church on 9th May 2009. The wedding reception was held at the Russell Hotel.

Barney chatting in the church before the ceremony.

The Rev Dr Anders Bergquist – waiting for the bride.

Carolyn arriving with her father in a white Rolls Royce.

Carolyn and Barney’s wedding ceremony.

‘Blue Steel.’ A homage to the film, ‘Zoolander.’

After taking the family portraits, the wedding party did their best ‘Blue Steel’, made famous by iconic fashion model, Derek Zoolander.

Confetti outside the church.

After the ceremony, we drove to Regent’s Park to take some photos of Carolyn and Barney.

We took the photos at their favourite places in the park.

The beautiful Russell Hotel Banqueting suite.

Barney and Carolyn at the wedding reception.

Carolyn – just before going into the wedding breakfast.

Carolyn’s father’s speech.

Barney’s speech.

Sam, the best man’s speech.

At the end of the speeches, two video were played. They were messages from Carolyn’s Grandparents in South Africa. This was a touching and emotional surprise, and a special moment for everyone watching.

All the photos from Carolyn and Barney’s wedding will be online by 25th May. To see them, click here

I received a lovely thank-you from Sarah and David, who were married at St Alfeges Greenwich, with their reception at The Old Royal Naval College on 21st March 2009.

Mark, thank you so much for the brilliant job you did on our wedding photos.

Thanks again, I am forever in your debt!