Clare & Ben - QVardis Uxbridge 17 July 2011

An action packed and fun filled wedding day with Clare and Ben. Plenty of cheers, tears, laughter, rain and blazing sun too!! Met Clare and the girls for the preparation shots then swiftly Clare and here father were on their way in a quite amazing horse and carriage. Part of the brief was to catch them enroute to the venue, whilst dodging traffic, not getting run over but managed it just! Arrived at the venue in the nick of time with ten minutes to spare. Ben and the chaps were looking a little nervous but perhaps that was due to the rain we had just had. As Claire arrived in dramatic fashion it stayed dry and the paparazzi were on cue to capture the moment, in fact I had to fight to get some images!! With a lovely ceremony venue located by a stream a beaming bride entered to begin the formal part. A few tears and laughter made for a wonderful ceremony.

We exited into the main building and soon headed out to grab the formal shots whilst dry. With dramatic clouds billowing in the distance we quickly did these overlooking a lake. Back outside the venue we were just finishing as a summer thunderstorm caught us and the whole wedding party ran fir cover. It was like being in the tropics with swirling wind!! The atmosphere was still great especially as I knew quite a few guests from a previous wedding covered and they know how to party. With lovely cuisine and hearty speeches the scene was set for the evening events. Still time to have a few private shots with Mr and Mrs prior to the dance.

Danielle & Adam - St Mary's Church & The Monk's Barn Hurley 15 July 2011

What a glorious day was had with Dani and Adam. Beautiful bride, stunning weather and immaculate locations for this special day with a few surprises along the way! I first met the lovely couple two years ago when they booked. After a brief meeting they saw my blog of a wedding at the Monks Barn and snapped me up!

I met Dani at her wonderful cottage for some preparation shots. With incredible light streaming in we captured perfect shots with my 85mm f1.2 lens; its ideal for this style of imagery. Swiftly moving onto the Olde Bell inn for a quick drink with Adam and the chaps who all looked dapper as expected. I arrived at St Mary’s Church with time to spare and it’s a stunner. My first time at the church and ideal for classic wedding ceremony photography. Soon the guests arrived followed by the bridesmaids in a 1970’s Rolls Royce and then the Bride in a 1930’s Beaufort. The cars were supplied by Roses Wedding Cars who are just brilliant both for the product and also great personalities!

A lovely ceremony ensued with an exit to bubbles and confetti. The reception was held at the Monks Barn, a gentle walk away. Its a really great option allowing the couple to create a very personal style. The reception kicked in with the help of a steel band. Soon everyone entered for the wedding breakfast with the barn decorated in a quite stunning effect for the speeches. After a gorgeous buffet and lovely table guests ( I was set with the lively bunch again!) it was outdoors for the surprise...Morris Dancers! They were amazing and managed to persuade some of the wedding party to get involved. Finally the first dance came to be serenaded by a quite superb singer and band.