Nichola and Ed’s Wedding Highlights
Karen and Ben’s wedding at the Old Royal Naval College, London
Karen and Ben were married at St Alfege’s Church, Greenwich on the 10th December 2011. They held their reception at the Old Royal Naval College, London.
Julie and Scott’s Wedding at the Park Lane Hotel, London
Julie and Scott were married at the Park Lane Hotel on April 23rd 2011.
Fiona and Nick’s wedding at Islington Town Hall
Fiona and Nick were married at Islington Town Hall, London on the 8th January 2011. They held their reception at The Almeida Restaurant, London.
Gabriella and Richard’s Wedding, St Mary’s, Wimbledon
Gabriella and Richard were married at St Mary’s Church Wimbledon on 6th November 2010. They held their reception at The Bank of England Sport’s Centre, London.
Gabriella and her father Geoff walking down the aisle
Richard and Gabriella exchanging vows
Gabriella and Richard’s first kiss
Richard and Gabriella walking down the aisle
This is one of those portraits where everything comes together perfectly – for just a few seconds. As I was photographing Richard and Gabriella in the doorway of the church their daughter Georgia came and joined us. To have this beaming smile from her – at the same time as her Mum and Dad was fantastic.
Gabriella and Richard were driven to the reception in a black cab. Their guests were taken in London red buses (more photos of these will be on the main gallery of photos.)
Gabriella chatting with guests at the reception.
Richard and Gabriella just after walking into their reception.
Geoff’s speech
Richard’s speech
Gabriella’s speech
Great speeches too from best men Tristan and Philip
Gabriella and Richard’s first dance
Gabriella and Richard’s wedding photos will be online by Thursday 2nd December.
Catherine and Brad’s wedding, St Peter’s and The Andaz, London
Catherine and Brad were married at St Peter’s Italian Church, Clerkenwell on the 9th October. They held their reception at The Andaz, in the City of London.
Cathy getting ready at The Andaz Hotel
Cathy arriving with Ian at St Peter’s
Cathy with her bridesmaids Louise, Nadia, Mia and Jo
Ian giving Cathy’s hand to Brad
A really special moment – as part of the service, the parents told everyone how they felt about Cathy and Brad’s marriage.
Cathy and Brad exchanging rings
Watching the ceremony are Brad’s brother Daniel, and Cathy’s sister Louise. Just over five years ago I photographed Louise’s wedding to Michael in the same church. Cathy and Louise’s parents were also married at St Peter’s.
Confetti outside the church
Cathy and Brad’s guests travelled to the reception on vintage London buses.
Brad chatting with guests at the drinks reception
Cathy at the drinks reception
The Atrium at The Andaz
Cathy and the girls on the balcony
The group photo
The Andaz’s banqueting suite
Cathy chatting during the reception
Ian’s speech
This was a touching speech, full of fatherly anecdotes and a long list of Cathy’s drink-related misdemeanours… it’s what every girl must dream of…
Brad’s speech
Daniel’s speech
Cutting the cake
Cathy and Brad’s first dance
To see Cathy and Brad’s full set of wedding photos click here.
Claudia and Paul’s Wedding, St Peter’s and Gibson Hall London
Claudia and Paul were married at St Peter’s Italian Church, Clerkenwell on 25th September 2010. They held their reception at Gibson Hall in The City of London.
Claudia and her Father arriving at the church
Claudia and her Father walking down the aisle
The Church from the organist’s gallery. St Peter’s is a stunning building, and from a photographer’s point of view, it’s great working in such a bright building. But something that is also special about St Peter’s is the relationship the ministers develop with the couples. They really care about the people they marry and promise to pray for them in the years to come.
Claudia and Paul during the ceremony
Claudia and Paul walking down the aisle
Kissing on the steps to The Royal Exchange
Just before this photo was taken, the buses carrying all of Claudia and Paul’s guests zoomed by and they got a big cheer!
The group photo
Paul and Claudia in Gibson Hall’s gardens
The wedding party in the cloisters
Entering the wedding reception
The main room at Gibson Hall
Gibson Hall is a relatively new wedding venue. It used to be a bank and there are some fantastic photos (in the downstairs of the building) showing what it looked like about 100 years ago. It reminded me of the bank in Mary Poppins…
Cutting the cake
John’s speech
Richard and Neil, the best men, during their speech
Claudia’s speech
Claudia and Paul during the reception
Claudia and Paul’s first dance
Claudia and Paul’s wedding photos will be online by Tuesday 12th October.
Jenny and Conor’s wedding, Ealing Abbey and One Whitehall Place
Jenny and Conor were married on 24th April 2010. The ceremony was held at Ealing Abbey with the reception at One Whitehall Place.
Jenny and her getting ready at her parents house
It was the first time I’d been to Ealing Abbey – its a magnificent and beautifully maintained church.
Conor with his bestman and ushers
Jenny arriving at the Abbey
Jenny and her father walking down the aisle
The ceremony was conducted by Abbott Martin
Conor and Jenny during mass
Jenny and Conor in the doorway of the Abbey at the end of the ceremony.
The group photo – this took a couple of minutes to arrnage, but with the stunning backdrop it was well worth it.
After a coach journey, the next stop was One Whitehall Place which used to be the old liberal club. It looks like little has changed since its Victorian and turn-of-the-century heyday. There are paintings of Queen Victoria and Albert, Churchill, Gladstone and other eminant figures from that time. Its a fascinating place for anyone with an interest in history to visit and you can almost imagine the conversations about empire, war and reform all being discussed in its rooms and corridors.
We took several photos on the stairway – and even a couple in the lift which you can see in the main wedding gallery.
Gladstone, bride and groom – a photo that should be on every wedding photographer’s shot list…
Jenny during the drinks reception
The library just before the wedding breakfast
The top table
Jenny’s father’s speach
Conor’s speach
Best man James’ speach – don’t let his droll, dry style of delivery fool you…
… his speach was funny and very entertaining.
Jenny and Conor’s first dance
The view across the river to the London Eye.
To see more photos from Jenny and Conor’s wedding:
Wedding Gallery Highlights
Full Wedding Gallery
Michelle and Andrew’s Wedding, Claridge’s
Michelle and Andrew were married on 30th January 2010 at St George’s Hanover Square and held their wedding reception at Claridge’s.
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…
To see highlights from Michelle and Andrew’s wedding, please click here
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Lucy and Alex’s Wedding Highlights
Nichola and Ed’s Wedding, Islington Town Hall
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!
To see highlights from Nichola and Ed’s wedding, please click here
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Lucy and Alex’s Wedding, Old Royal Naval College
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’s Wedding, Merchant Taylors Hall
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
Suzanne and Nick’s full set of wedding photos will be online on by Friday 7th August.
To see them click here.
Belinda and David’s Wedding, Claridge’s
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’ Wedding, Old Royal Naval College
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’s Wedding, Russell Hotel
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
A thank-you from Sarah and David
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.
I appreciate that we were probably the least snap-happy couple you’ve ever photographed, so the fact there are so many of us looking cheerful and relaxed is little short of a miracle!
They look truly stunning and I am really grateful.
Thanks again, I am forever in your debt!
Sarah and David’s Wedding, Old Royal Naval College
Sarah and David were married on March 21st 2009 – a beautiful spring day in Greenwich, London.
The Ceremony was held at St Alfeges Church and Sarah, escorted by her brother, sisters and friends walked there from the venue.
The interior of the church is beautiful, and the ceremony was conducted by a family friend, Tristan.
Sarah and David during the signing of the register
Waking down the aisle
On their walk back to the Old Royal Naval College, Sarah and David were given lots of waves by passers-by. Cars parped their horns, and an impatient motorcyclist made a surprising effort to try and run them down.
The reception was at Admiral’s House at Old Royal Naval College.
‘Kiss-me-quick, no-one is looking…’
The College provides a stunning back-drop and is one of my favourite places to photograph weddings in London.
Sarah with Canary Wharf in the far distance
The first dance
To see all the photos from Sarah and David’s wedding, please click here
