Sam and Shane’s wedding at the Crown House Hotel, Essex
Sam and Shane were married at the Crown House Hotel, Essex on the 21st October 2011.
Caroline and Michael’s wedding at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire
Caroline and Michael were married at the County Hall, Matlock on the 1st October 2011. They held their reception at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire.
Claire and Sean’s Wedding celebration at the East Anglian Railway Museum, Essex
Claire and Sean celebrated their wedding at the East Anglian Railway Museum in Essex on the 18th September 2011.
Emily and Simon’s Wedding at Greenwood’s Hotel, Essex
Emily and Simon were married at St Mary’s Church, Woodham Ferrers, Essex on the 9th July 2011. They held their reception at Greenwood’s Hotel, Essex.
Hilary & Malcolm’s Wedding
28th May 2011, Hanbury Manor, Hertfordshire
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Rosie and Clive’s wedding, Hedingham Castle, Essex
Rosie and Clive were married on March 5th at Hedingham Castle in Essex.
The following photos are a sneak-peak of their photos. The full gallery will be online by 18th March.
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
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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.
Amber and Michael’s wedding, Abbey House Gardens, Wiltshire
Amber and Mike were married at the Abbey House Gardens, Malmsbury on the 7th May 2010.
When Amber and Mike were first telling us about their wedding plans, they mentioned that the gardens were quite amazing. And they were right… the Abbey House Gardens are stunning and worth a day-trip to go and see them. They’ve been created by Ian and Barbara – also known as ‘The Naked Gardeners’ – and they have ample photographic evidence to prove their unusual style of horticulture.
The Gardens from above. Being slightly more conservative than Ian and Barbara – and more susceptable to the cold than I imagine they are – I’m quite happy to be known as ‘The fully clothed wedding photographer (with an extra jumper in his bag just incase.)’
Amber, about half-an-hour before the ceremony.
Mike, about 12 years before the ceremony, contemplating Glam Rock. (As Mike is one of my oldest friends, he must have known that an old photo would appear from the archives.)
Mike and his Dad share a moment in the hotel before the ceremony.
Mike and the fellas walking to The Abbey House.
Amber and the bridesmaids in the grounds of Malmsbury Abbey.
The registrars in Wiltshire seem to run a stricter regime than those in other counties – and for a while it seemed that they might prohibit any photographs of the ceremony. However, due to some delicate negotiations, with a great deal of help from Barbara the venue’s owner, the registrars allowed me to photograph Amber and Mike exchanging their rings.
Mike and Amber just after the first kiss.
Walking down the aisle.
Amber and Mike’s first glass of Champagne
Ambers boquet resting in the gardens.
Mike and Amber chatting with guests during the drinks reception.
The chess set on the lawn.
Fiona and Andy remember that they’ve left the kids with their folks.
The group photo.
Amber and Mike in the gardens.
Mike and Amber with Andy and Fiona (on the right) and me and Bronny (on the left.) I got to know Mike because he was good friends with Andy and Fiona at Leeds University. Over the years we’ve been to dozens of parties together, had some great times and due to my travels in the USA, I’ve visited Mike several times since he moved to Chicago seven years ago.
It is always a privilidge to photograph someone’s wedding, but it was very special to be asked by Mike and Amber to photograph their wedding. Bronny and I were very touched that Mike – one of the most considerate people I’ve ever met – even thought to mention our recent wedding during his speech.
Amber’s Dad just before giving his toast.
Mike’s Mum during the speeches.
Mike’s speech.
Amber’s Mum during the speeches.
Mike’s brother and best man Julian during his speech.
Lead singer and drummer of pop sensation ‘Circus Mcgurkus’ laughing during the speeches.
Mike and Amber kiss at the end of the speeches.
Amber and Mike dancing the night away.
I’d also like to say a big thank-you to Mike and Amber for the very generous donation they made to Mibila Village Clinic – a project that provides primary healthcare for 5,000 people in rural Zambia. I have supported this project for several years with Tavistock Avenue Photography and The Gadget Scientist. Read more about Mibila Village Clinic.
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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.
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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…
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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!
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Liz and James’ Wedding, Hanbury Manor
Liz and James were married at Hanbury Manor on December 19th 2009.
It was a snowy outside, but bright sunlight filled the rooms in the early part of the day.
Liz walking down the old stairway.
‘A big memory for me from the day,’ explained James later, ‘was turning around and seeing Liz walking up the aisle.’
Liz and James exchanging their vows during the ceremony. A special mention to James’ sister, who is sat in the background of this picture and smiled serenley throughout the ceremony!
Liz and James first kiss. Poles Hall is a great location for a wedding. Its a large room, but has a very intimate feel which meets the guests feel very involved in the emotion of the ceremony.
These are one of the family portraits that were taken in a room pre-prepared by the staff at Hanbury, with a roaring log fire nearby.
Liz and James decided to brave the cold and in a few short minutes we took some photos in the snow as the sun began to set.
James during his speach.
‘It came out about a million times better than I thought it would,’ said James. ‘ I was really worried, but I did some improvisation and it seemed to go down really well.’
Hanbury Manor at night.
Liz and James during their first dance.
‘I just loved every single minute,’ said Liz. ‘Its amazing having all your friends and family in the same room. Its just been the best day ever.’
Liz throwing her boquet – which ended up in James’ sisters hands!
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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.
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Louisa and Adam’s Wedding, Hedingham Castle
Louisa and Adam were married on the 10th October 2009 at Hedingham Castle, Essex.
Louisa getting ready with her Mum
Louisa upstairs in the Georgian House at Hedingham
Louisa’s father, Simon, watches as Louisa walks down the stairs at Hedingham.
Louisa and Simon walking towards the castle in the bright sunlight of a beautiful autumn day.
Louisa reaching the end of the aisle
The ceremony from the minstrels gallery
Adam and Louisa exchanging vows
Adam and Louisa being applauded by their friends and family at the end of the ceremony. The photo of a bride and groom’s first kiss is of course a ‘standard’ wedding photo. I also hope to capture the moment after the first kiss where the couple smile at each other for the first time as husband and wife.
After the ceremony, Adam, Louisa and I went to the room at the top of the castle. The light is always beautiful and in a few short moments we got a lovely set of portraits.
Walking down the stairs… a question often asked by wedding guests when they arrive at the castle is ‘where is the lift.’ Unfortunately, due to a shocking lack of foresight 800 years ago, one wasn’t built!
Louisa, Adam and all their wedding guests
Confetti on the bridge
Louisa during the drinks reception
Louisa and Adam with the Castle grounds in the background
Adam and Louisa entering the wedding breakfast
Simon and Louisa during the speeches
Pru, Louisa’s Mum, listening to the speeches
Louisa during Adam’s speech
Adam’s best man was a woman – Nathalie. Her speech started with a few tears of emotion: ‘That’s why they don’t ask chicks to do this job,’ she commented. Her speech was great fun and full of hand-made visual aides.
Louisa and Adam’s first dance
The full gallery of Louisa and Adam’s wedding photos is now online.
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Charlotte and James’ wedding, Manor of Groves
Charlotte and James were married on October 3rd 2009 at All Saints Church, Nazeing, Essex. Their wedding reception was held at The Manor of Groves, Hertfordshire.
Charlotte’s artistic talents were to be found in many of the details of the day. These are the beautiful hand-made orders of service.
The bridesmaids passed the time waiting for Charlotte to arrive by twirling in their dresses.
A pram with a view. This photo was taken from the back of the church with Charlotte and James at the far end of the aisle.
Charlotte and James walking down the aisle
Charlotte and James with their bridesmaids
The confetti outside the church
Now here is a good tip for any future brides – make sure you have more confetti than you think you’ll need. Once it starts getting passed around outside the church it soon dissapears.
Charlotte, her Mum and other relatives started collecting dried flower petals well in advance of the wedding. Hence the blizzard of confetti. There was even enough for a second round!
James and Charlotte waiting to go into their wedding breakfast
Charlotte’s Father, during his speech
One of the great fringe benefits of being a wedding photographer is being treated to some first-class after dinner speaking. And Charlotte and James wedding was no exception.
James nick name is Harry Potter, due to his striking resemblance to a certain trainee wizard. As he began his speech, and in an effort to add to the evening’s mirth, Charlotte popped on a pair of Potter-esque glasses to try and distract him.
Best man Rob, in full flow
I have to be honest that when it comes to best man’s speeches I consider myself something of an expert. I’ve heard over 200 of them and delivered one myself, so I have a fair idea of what’s good, and what’s bad. I also know the subjects to be avoided at all costs.
However, Rob broke one of the golden rules of being a best man which is:
under no circumstances whatsoever tell any story involving any events that might have allegedly happened in a Thai night-club
The fact that Rob broke this rule, in hilarious style, with an annecdote that would have amused the sternest Aunt – and made the groom look even more charming and adorable than before the story began, was a remarkable achievement.
Rob, I salute you!
Manor of Groves at night
The full gallery of Charlotte and James’ wedding photos is now online.
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Jen and Steve’s wedding, Ramster
Jen and Steve were married at The Sacred Heart Church, Petworth on 26th September 2009. They held their wedding reception at Ramster, Chiddingfold.
Jen and her bridesmaids got ready at The Crown Inn, Chiddingfold. This is Jen writing a card to Steve…
… and this is Steve with the card.
Jen and her father, Duane arriving at The Sacred Heart Church
Steve, and his best man and ushers waiting at the end of the aisle
Jen before exchanging vows
Jen and Steve exchanging vows. The service was conducted by Father Peter Newsam and it was obvious how much he was enjoying it. As he mentioned to the congregation, ‘Conducting wedding services is one of the best parts of my job!’
Steve showing off his new wedding ring
Jen and Steve walking down the aisle
Confetti outside the church
Jen and Steve outside Ramster with their wedding car
Ramster looked absolutely fantastic and Jen and Steve’s families had gone to a great deal of extra effort to make the cake and decorate the room.
Group photo
It’s been my privilege to photograph lots of my friends weddings in the USA – but this was the first ‘half American’ wedding I’ve photographed in the UK. Jen and her family are from upstate New York, while Steve and his family are from England.
There were lots of small touches that gave this very English day an American feel. Check out the group photo and notice how the bridesmaids have arranged themselves perfectly on the right-hand side of the picture. It’s been my experience that while Brits need arranging for wedding photos, Americans know exactly how and where to stand. It must be something in the water…
A stolen moment I just happen to glimpse and record – Steve twirling Jen as they wait to go into their wedding breakfast.
Andy the best man deserves top marks for his efforts. I saw him practicing his speech on more than one occasion and it was clear he’d put a great deal of time into it. Here he is during a trial run, amusing the shrubs in the driveway with his witty anecdotes.
Duane’s touching speech was full of American phrases.
At one stage he thanked Steve’s family and friends using the phrase, ‘Y’all.’ Brilliant!
Jen during Duane’s speech
Steve’s speech
Andy’s speech – practice did indeed make perfect.
Jen and Steve’s first dance
The full gallery of Jen and Steve’s wedding photos is now online.
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Katherine and Kevin’s wedding, Hadleigh Guildhall
Katherine and Kevin were married at The Guildhall, Hadleigh, on September 19th 2009.
The Guidlhall in Hadleigh is surrounded by other historic buildings.
Before taking any portraits I often ask people to remove cameras, phones, wallets etc from their pockets so their suit jackets don’t have awkward bulges in them. This is what Kevin, best man Johnny and ushers Dan and Alex removed from theirs… four mobile phone, some car keys, 2 wedding rings and some bubbles…
A great idea for place names for an Autumnal wedding: the names were written onto leaves.
Katherine and her parents before the wedding ceremony
Katherine and Kevin during the wedding ceremony
Kevin and Katherine, being applauded by their guests after an emotional ceremony.
Signing the register
Katherine and Kevin walking down the aisle.
A group photo with all Katherine and Kevin’s guests. Spot the baby being lifted aloft right at the back!
The drinks reception in the Guildhall gardens.
Grandma putting some extra confetti down the back of Katherine’s dress.
Kevin chatting with guests.
Katherine chatting with guests.
OK, we’ve taken the sensible photos.. now lets have some fun!
Katherine and Kevin kissing outside the Guildhall.
Katherine kissing her father at the end of his speech.
Kevin’s speech.
Katherine giving the flower girls their gifts.
Johnny’s speech was the last of three excellent speeches: warm, sincere and full of feeling.
Katherine and Kevin leaving the Guildhall
The full gallery of Katherine and Kevin’s wedding photos are now online.
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Vicky and Matt’s Wedding, Pendley Manor
Vicky and Matt were married on September 5th 2009 at Pendley Manor, Hertfordshire.
The grounds at Pendley Manor looked fantastic.
Vicky, her Dad and bridesmaids just before walking down the aisle.
Matt with best men Warren and Tom.
Vicky and Matt during the wedding ceremony.
Vicky and Matt walking down the aisle.
A group photo of all the guests at the wedding.
Vicky chatting with guests during the drinks reception.
Matt and Vicky during the receiving line
Vicky and her Dad during the speeches
Matt during his speech
Vicky and Matt outside Pendley Manor
The full gallery of Vicky and Matt’s wedding photos are now online.
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Lynsey and Gordon’s Wedding, Hedingham Castle
Lynsey and Gordon were married at Hedingham Castle on August 21st 2009.
Hedingham Castle – looked magnificent on a beautiful late summer’s day
Gordon waiting for Lynsey before the ceremony
Lynsey waiting at the bottom of the stairs.
Gordon and Lynsey during the wedding ceremony
Lynsey and Gordon’s first kiss
Lynsey, Gordon and their wedding party walking across the ground of the keep.
Confetti on the bridge at Hedingham Castle
Lynsey laughing with guests during the reception
Lynsey and Gordon held their reception at the Eight Bells pub, Saffron Walden. When we left Hedingham castle, it started to rain. About an hour later, when we arrived in Saffron Walden, it stopped raining – perfect timing!
Lynsey and Gordon’s father with nephew Ben
Celebrating Australia collapsing to 138 for 8
Lynsey and Gordon very kindly sat me on a table with their guests. As we chatted it became clear several people wanted to know the cricket score. I explained that there are a couple of things I won’t do at a wedding (because I feel they aren’t professional) and these are having an alcoholic drink or using my mobile phone. However, as it was a crucial Ashes game, I asked if it would it be OK to check the score on my phone… ‘of course that’s OK’ I was told.
My job description then temporaily mutated into sports correspondent…
Lynsey’s Dad looking at the score on my mobile phone.
“Australia all out for 160 and my daughter happily married… all on the same day!”
Gordon and Lynsey laughing during the speeches
Lynsey and Gordon cutting the cake
When I first met Gordon and Lynsey they mentioned there were some beautiful gardens at the back of the pub. It turns out they were Bridge End Gardens, created in the 19th century and restored to their Victorian grandeur. For the few minutes we were there, we had them all to ourselves.
Lynsey and Gordon’s full set of photos are now online.
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Victoria and Steve’s Wedding, Pontlands Place
Victoria and Steve were married on August 8th 2009 at All Saints Church, Springfield.
Victoria and her Dad walking down the aisle
Victoria and Steve during the ceremony
Confetti outside the church
Steve and Victoria outside Pontlands Place
Victoria with her nephew
The wedding cake in the marquee
Steve shaking hands with his brother Paul during the receiving line.
Victoria’s Dad did a great speech
Steve’s speech was followed by three best men’s speeches. Victoria did a speech and the bridesmaids also joined in, reading out the results from the 80′s pop quiz.
Victoria’s sisters then teamed-up to read a message from their brother in Australia – hence the Aussie rugby shirt!
Victoria and Steve’s full set of photos are now online.
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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.
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Rachel and Andy’s Wedding, Essex
Rachel and Andy were married at St Osyth Priory on June 27th 2009.
Rachel with her bridesmaids and pageboy – remarkably, they are all looking into the camera at the same time…
Rachel and her father stepped from a bright sunny day, into the cool, dark Priory.
When I met Rachel and Andy several weeks before their wedding, certain powers of imagination were required to visualise what the ceremony room would look like on the day. Well, they did a fantastic job, with a set of old church chairs and decorating and lighting the room to perfection.
Rachel and Andy exchaning wedding rings
Rachel and Andy leaving the ceremony
During the whole afternoon, the weather was perfect, with the sun belting down. Meanwhile, down the road in north London there were terrific thunderstorms…
The marquee from Chelmer marquees was just the right size and the catering was done by the superb ‘Talbooth.’
Rachel’s Dad couldn’t resist the comedy tempatation of receiving a ‘phone-call’ during his speech…
… and Andy’s brother and best man, Tim, was given a helping hand during his speach from nephew, Harry.
Rachel and Andy’s first dance
The rest of Rachel and Andy’s photos are online.
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Jo and Gile’s Wedding, Suffolk
Jo and Giles were married on June 20th at St Mary the Virgin, Edwardstone, Suffolk.
Giles and best man Ross fly vintage light aircraft. Ross’s plane is a WWII era spotter plane and it was impressive to watch guests arriving on the landing strip…
Jo and her father Graeme, walking down the aisle
Jo and Giles during the wedding ceremony
During the ceremony, there was a rain storm, but as Jo and Giles left the church the skies cleared.
A deluge of confetti
Jo and Giles drove to the reception in Giles vintage car
Jo and Giles with the cars
Some wise forward planning… the marquee from Chelmer Marquees had an extra tent alongside, just in case of rain…
… which proved very handy when the rain arrived again. The party just shifted from the lawn to the tent.
Jo and Giles at the wedding reception
The rest of Jo and Giles photos are now online.
To see them click here.
Alexandra and Callum’s Wedding, Tudor Barn
Alexandra and Callum were married at St Mary’s, Northchurch on 30th May 2009. They held their wedding reception at The Tudor Barn, Buckinghamshire.
‘I was really nervous walking down the aisle,’ explained Alexandra, ‘and there were all these people looking at me. Then I saw Callum, and everything was fine!’
‘The service was absolutely amazing,’ Alexandra continued, ‘and I loved evey moment of it – and I loved our vicar and his witty joy.’
The wedding ceremony
Alexandra and Callum left in a vintage Jag – similar to the one driven by Inspector Morse.
The wedding cake and The Tudor Barn
Callum’s speech
Alexandra’s speech
Alexandra explained that on her Hen, all the girls were made-up to look like zombies and they recorded a ‘Thriller’ video.
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To see the girls behaving like zombies, click on the ‘play’ button underneath the picture above.
Alexandra and Callum at ‘The Folly.’ They’re just not taking this whole portrait thing seriously enough…
… still not taking it seriously…
…that’s more like it…
Perfect!
The rest of Alexandra and Callum’s photographs are also online and can be seen here.
