Nikita & Aldonio

This wedding took place on what was probably the hottest, sunniest day this August.  The groomsmen had a great fried breakfast, with champagne, at Pembroke.  This was followed by a quick swim, apparently a well needed hangover cure!

Aldo didn't seem quite so keen to jump in as others.

The bride and bridesmaids got ready at mum's house.  It was a bit hot to be getting into dresses too early.

The twins looked very smart, but little Josh was a bit more reluctant to get into his outfit.

St. Martin's Church was conveniently only round the corner.

This picture says so much!

Then they were sped off to Petit Bot, this was a busy place given the gorgeous weather.  Balloons were released in memory of Aldo's father.

The reception took place at La Trelade Hotel.  The dining room was beautifully decorated.

The speeches were very emotional.

The children were kept amused by a magician, some played more sedately than others!

Soon it was time for the dancing, there certainly was some energetic activity.

We managed to slip out for a few pictures outside, then it was time for the final dance.  What a fantastic day it was.

Jackie & Ben

This blog has taken me a bit longer to post than expected so apologies if you have been waiting for a quick look at the images. 

Jackie and Ben had a great day for their wedding, they even managed to combine the christening of their daughter with the wedding.  This was a first for me, I have covered weddings and christenings as separate events, but never both together before.  As Ben said, they have never done things the normal way!

It was a busy morning, but everyone was ready on time to get to the church.

I really enjoy little moments like this, one has to be quick to observe and capture them though!

The groomsmen had a quick drink at the Cornerstone, then a bit of a brush down for Ben before the trip to St. Stephen's Church.

It was rather a hot day, cloudy, but still hot especially for those fully suited up.

I went for a bit of a creative interpretation as Jackie was escorted up the aisle.  St. Stephen's always looks spectacular, it is the largest church in the Channel Islands.

After the service we had time for a few pictures, we also stopped off at Saint's Harbour on the way to the Bella Luce Hotel for the reception.

I love clouds like this, they make for a dramatic monochrome image, trouble is this normally means impending rain!

There wasn't much opportunity for drinks in the garden as those lovely clouds soon gave us extremely heavy rain until dusk.  But never mind, everyone retreated to the well decorated marquee and the speeches followed prior to the meal.

Mr. Happy seemed to have the right idea with a ready pint!

As night approached the first dance took place, the marquee was beautifully lit up inside and out.

Everyone seemed to have a great deal of fun.

We finished off with a few pictures at night to complete a memorable day.

Lucy & Gary

Wow, what a day this was!

Lucy & Gary are a couple full of energy so this was a packed day, with so many beautiful moments.

I covered the bride's side of the preparations from the hairdresser onwards.

Lucy really did look so special.

Uncle Paul arrived to take Lucy to St. James.

Meanwhile my wife and assistant Karen was photographing the groom's preparation.

Just when you need your speech to be printed out there's bound to be some trouble!

But a bit of light hearted practice at St. James, followed by a drink, soon calmed any nerves.

Luckily it didn't rain for long when the bride arrived...

Jayne White conducted a very touching humanist ceremony.

There were a lot of dancers and singers at this event.  We were treated to such gorgeous singing, it made the hairs on my neck stand up.  Cait, one of the bridesmaids, was the first to sing.

Then a specially choreographed dance for this wedding, in memory of Lucy's dad Terry.  The emotions were heightened even further by such a sensitive and beautiful display by the dancers from Avril Earl's studio.  They are keen to do performances at events like weddings, so please get in touch with them if this appeals to you.

I also tried to add a bit of my own artistry to this event.  Before anyone asks, as I state in my classes and lectures, I believe in getting as much right in camera, so no software trickery involved in this picture.

Just when people thought it was safe to put the tissues away, we had a couple of songs from Ella.  There probably wasn't a dry eye left in the building.

A few pictures, some champagne for the guests and then onto the Farmhouse for the reception.

Cup-cake heaven for fans of cup-cakes.  Not sure who had the idea for the design of the figures on the top though!

Thank you to Avril for ensuring the groups were all standing exactly as they were meant to be!  Also a big thank you to Benita, the maid of honour, you ensured Lucy was well looked after and made sure I had all I needed too.

The speeches kept everyone laughing throughout.

The evening entertainment was based around the Rat Pack Boys, what amazing talent they have.

The first dance had an enthralled audience.

Colin had travelled from London with his saxophone, yet another demonstration of talent at this wedding.  I wasn't going to waste this opportunity for a few pictures.

Now I didn't realise Lucy could sing too!

This appeared to be a bit of a dance lesson.

Gary, I know your dancing is up to it, but you do seem to be the odd man out here...

This was a long day that seemed to go very quickly.  I was still buzzing with it all well into the next day.

Aimee & Luis

This was a wedding that I was looking forward to a lot.  A delightfully sweet couple who I felt I knew pretty well as we had worked together a few times in photographing their guest book for the wedding.  My impression is that Aimee always seems to have a ready smile, Luis rarely stops laughing.

I just couldn't resist this cute Jemima Puddle-Duck name plate when I photographed Aimee's dress.

Brides don't come much prettier than this...

Luis was a little shy when he was getting ready, but we managed a few pictures of him.

The flowers at the church, and later at the reception, were quite spectacular.

I always enjoy St. Peter's Church, one reason is that I was married there myself, rather a long time ago now (like over 22 years ago!)

A very brief stop for pictures and onto the Farmhouse for the reception.  The dining area was notable for the flowers again and everything looked rather special.

Dad possibly took longer to get ready than his daughter with his Scottish outfit, but he looked a distinguished figure when giving his speech.

The speeches were rather emotional at times.

There was not just one cake, but two.  Both very striking.

The couple's happiness was obvious during the first dance, then all ages took full advantage of the music to dance the night away.  The band was John Inder's Jamali, I hadn't heard them before and thought that they were great.

The still, warm evening encouraged people to stay out in the garden.

 

A truly lovely wedding day slowly came to an end.

Natalie & Joel

This was quite a spectacular wedding, with lovely weather and superb venues.

Natalie was ready in plenty of time which gave us a relaxed morning, time for a few portraits and family and bridesmaids pictures.

 Onto the Vale Church.

Joel looked a bit worried, for a brief moment, but soon burst into a big smile on seeing his bride come up the aisle.

There was a drinks reception at Castle Cornet, what a splendid venue for this.

 

 

The final location for the meal and evening entertainment was at St. James, this had been decorated so beautifully. 

Dad's speech about the shopping experiences for the wedding was highly amusing.  Joel's two brothers, Luke and Guy, were best men and so did a great double act for their speech.

Of course brothers are bound to know a few embarassing memories about the groom!

Such a beautiful moment and backdrop for the first dance.

There were a lot hoping to get the chance to grab the bouquet.  Not sure how it missed the lights!

A couple of pictures outside and back to the dancing.  This was the second time I have heard the Devotees in a fortnight, always a band to look forward to.

 This was a well planned and special day, a great way to start Natalie & Joel's marriage.

Alisha & Carl

Mid July doesn't normally produce the weather we had for this wedding, a gale and some rather heavy rain.  But the weather is one thing we cannot control, so I always tell people to have a great time whatever the elements throw at us.  Yes, it can give me some practical problems but then it is up to your photographer to deal with things and produce the goods despite the difficulties.

Alisha's dress was very beautiful and I made good use of the textures and patterns for a few detail shots.

The house was a bit hectic, but we managed to fit in some portraits of Alisha when she was ready.

Bride and groom got ready at the furthest corners of the island from each other, but we managed to fit in everyone.

Fortunately the worst of the weather held back for the beginning of the service at the Vale Church.

Then back out into the rain....

While at the park things really opened up...

The reception was at La Grande Mare Hotel.

This wedding was notable for the large contingent of children, all well behaved and having fun even though it was too wet and windy for the planned bouncy castle.

The dancing was popular and suited all ages.

Some were particularly athletic...

While others watched quietly from a safe distance...

We also managed a brief break to catch the full moon rising.

All in all a wonderful day.

Katja & Vinny

I was trying to keep last weekend free, with the intention of having a well earned holiday with the family and watching the Tour de France.  But then Vinny got in touch and explained he was getting married.  They insisted that our work really was the only photography that they felt resonated with them, well I am not good at saying no!  Plus I had known Vinny before and knew that whatever he was involved in was going to be exceptionally lively.

We also met a few times before the wedding and produced a stunning engagement album which was used as a guest signing book at the reception.

Katja had her mum to help her get ready, also Lena did her hair and make-up.  Lena does an amazing job as you will see, we wish her the best of luck with her move to London.

Mum's pride in her beautiful daughter was very evident.

Vinny was getting ready at a friend's house with Jake, his son, who was also the best man.  Jake is only 13 years old, but with a maturity that exceeds many twice his age.  He ably carried out his duties all day and his speech was excellent.

The service was held at St. James.  Katja arrived with her Father in a lovely vintage car.

Vinny actually sang to his new wife on stage, such an emotional rendition of Elton John's "Your Song", many were moved to tears.  Few people have such a powerful and beautiful voice.

A quick stop for a few pictures on the way to the Grand Mare Hotel for the reception.  Katja also had an unbelievably rapid repair to her dress on the way to the hotel.  If there are any brides who need to have an emergency repair, remember Katie from Wedding Belles!

I had already experienced a Czechoslovakian plate breaking at a wedding earlier this year, but here we had a German log cutting by the couple, plus a few other games that were very amusing to watch.

The speeches were entertaining, we benefited from both German and English versions.  Katja's Father's speech in english was very well received, as apparently he doesn't speak english!  A few more German traditional wedding games followed too.

The master of ceremonies was also wonderfully entertaining!

A construction that wasn't quite what it seemed: it was made of toilet rolls that contained a fair number of £50 notes.

Not only were we treated to a spectacular sunset, but a double rainbow appeared specially for the couple.

I was prepared for a wild evening with this crowd, they didn't disappoint!  The Devotees got the crowd rocking.  Of course Vinny had to do a number with his Dad and they blasted out "Mustang Sally" like I had never heard before.

We finish off with a very appropriate image that sums up the energy of the event.

Jane & Russell

Jane and Russell are such a sweet couple.  After meeting a few times to photograph them for their engagement album I felt we knew each other pretty well, this certainly helps on the wedding day.  The whole day was relaxed and full of emotion.

We started our coverage at the hairdressers.

Jane got ready in plenty of time, giving us the opportunity to take a few family pictures before departing for the church.

Ellie was delightful throughout the day, Mum and the bridesmaids looked pretty smart too.

 

Russell and his groomsmen got ready at his house and found time to fit in a quick beer at the Rockmount before heading to the church.

On arrival at the church Jane showed no nerves that all.

 
A quick stop for some pictures on the way to the Bella Luce Hotel for the reception.  The weather was glorious.

Ellie tried to steal the show all day...

The interior of the marquee was amazing.  The speeches reflected the emotion of the day, generating a few tears and lots of laughter.

Jane's old tricycle had undergone a full restoration job, Ellie soon put it to it's intended use!

The cake was exquisite, full of fine detailing.

As night approached the tranquil image of the marquee hid the activity that was going on inside.

The Bandits provided the music and kept the dance floor active.

After a very long day we finished off with a few pictures, what a great way to end the coverage.

Claire & Eric

During the speeches it was noted that this wedding was all about the couple's friends and family, this was so very true.  A more people centred wedding is rarely encountered, this circle of friends seemed exceptionally close.

Claire looked very special, with her bridesmaids.

Eric was also very relaxed and making the most of having the chance of a chat and a laugh.

Soon Claire had arrived at St. James, always a spectacular location.  The emotions were plainly visible, they just looked so happy.

We had a quick stop at Candie Gardens before the reception at Les Rocquettes.

I hadn't been to Les Rocquettes since the leaving party of my good friend Alex Wallace when he left for New Zealand, Derek from the hotel sends his best regards Alex if you're reading this.  The interior was beautifully decorated and the food was much appreciated.

The speeches were a great laugh, some of those jokes may have been old ones, but I still found them funny!  There was no evening dance, just more mingling and mixing with great friends, that's what this event was all about.

Annette & Andrew

Annette & Andy's wedding was a relaxed and initmate day.  We had the opportunity to take some lovely pictures of the children in the morning with Annette.

The groomsmen got ready just a short walk from St. James where the ceremony took place.

 Annette was obviously excited to see everyone waiting for her as she arrived.

After the ceremony we all stayed at St. James for a while, a good chance for the newly weds to meet all their family and friends, all the while accompanied to the music of Colin Falla.

The reception was held at the Farmhouse Hotel, again beautifully decorated by Tessa and her team at Amour Weddings.

Not one, but two best men gave speeches.  They provided a great insight into the life and antics of the groom!

Plus one of the bestmen had a little birthday surprise awaiting him.

There is always lots to photograph at any wedding, this one was no different.

How about this for a gentle game of croquet.......

As the sun set the evening fun commenced.

The youngsters did a lot of dancing, yet some perferred a more static form of entertainment.

Hope you enjoy this little preview of such a great day.

Victoria & Matthew

Victoria and Matthew's wedding took place on an absolutely glorious day, sunny, warm and light winds.  One drawback of this was that the surf was non-existent, so the boys had to make do with a bit of fun playing with stones on the beach.

With something a bit more dramatic....

Matthew looked rather cool as they got ready.

Meanwhile Victoria and her bridesmaids were very relaxed as they paddled their feet while sipping champagne and strawberries, a very pleasant way to spend a sunny morning.

The wedding dress had some exquisite detailing, Victoria was obviously excited and looked so pretty.

Onto the Vale Church, all in good time, in fact a few minutes early.

That heart shaped confetti was beautiful as it fluttered from the deep blue sky.

Harsh sunlight can give a few problems for photography, but it is my job to also create opportunities.  We made the most of a quick stop at the common on the way to the reception at the Bella Luce Hotel.

With such lovely weather the guests made the most of the garden party atmosphere.

Unsurprisingly we were treated to some eloquent and amusing speeches before the dancing commenced.

As night fell the setting was perfect for a great finale for such a wonderful couple.  Best wishes for your future together Vicky and Matthew.

Susan & Oby

This certainly was a wedding with a difference, vibrant and colourful throughout.

I started with the hairdressers, this can take quite a long time, but there are always some good moments to capture needing concentration not to miss the best expressions and to find strong compositions in the confines of a busy salon.

One of my favourite images that really tells a story

 I am always pleased to try to take any specially requested pictures.  This is one rather sweet and elderly lady that a lot of people are rather fond of....

While the bride and bridesmaids were continuing their preparations it was time to see what the groom was up to.  Laid back and relaxed was one way to describe things, while everyone else was fully dressed Oby was still walking around with a towel around his waist!

The best man also had to perform a bit of hairdressing himself!

Is this a small sign of a few nerves?

Susan looked really stunning.

Weddings with Rev. Northover at the Vale Church are always entertaining, with everyone having a great time.

 

 The children were impeccably behaved throughout the day,  

 There are also off beat moments to look out for, as well as the obvious moments to photograph.

Karen, my wife and assistant, is good at spotting a good opportunity as below.

The couple were transported in a stunning Riley car, we found time for a quick stop for some pictures on the way to La Grande Mare Hotel for the reception.  It was nice to make use of some spring colour.

Talking of colour, the couple changed to traditional Nigerian costumes when they arrived for the reception.  All I can say is wow, what amazing outfits.  I love events which bring a mix of cultures.

The speeches took place before the food and provided plenty of funny moments.

With night falling we popped out briefly to take a couple of pictures between courses.

As I mentioned before, quite breathtaking outfits.  I was pleased to take something that captured the mood and colours so effectively.

One more change for the bride, as Susan went back into her wedding dress for the first dance.  This was a beautiful and touching moment before everyone else joined in on the dance floor.

All ages joined in with obvious enthusiasm, I don't think I have ever seen such smooth dancing at a wedding reception, wonderful.

Finally the day drew to a close, this certainly was a memorable event.  Best wishes to Susan and Oby for their future together.

Guernsey Choral and Orchestral Society

What better way to get into the festive spirit of Christmas than to go to the Guernsey Choral and Orchestral Society Christmas Concert.  Last Saturday evening there was a distinct winter chill outside, even some snow remained on the pavements of Town from earlier in the day.  I was at St. James to take a few pictures of the proceedings.  I have been too busy to put much on my blog recently, but couldn't resist a few images of this event.

Light conditions at such events are always an extreme challenge, but Guernsey is so lucky to have such a beautiful building for events like this.  The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the music and singing were amazing.  All this set against the stunning interior as you can see in the images below.  I am more used to seeing St. James decorated for weddings, this time we had all the Christmas decorations.

The main picture we wanted was to get the orchestra and choir together prior to the commencement of the evening.

I am used to being discreet and unobtrusive and this is essential for jobs of this nature. It is of the utmost importance to me not to disturb anyone's enjoyment of the evening.  So where I was able to I took the opportunity to take a few other compositions, there is always a host of photographs to take at events like this.

After the interval the children came on stage, this is always delightful.

I am always on the look out for something different and visually exciting, I really enjoy the next image, though it was tricky to get the right moment with the conductor's actions.

We were treated to an expressive narration of a Christmas story before Father Christmas made an apperance!

I was able to take a few shots of some of the musicians.

The evening drew to a close with the audience participating in some carols, I certainly felt that this evening really meant that Christmas was almost here.  There will be further pictures for viewing very shortly from the Buy Prints, Events area of my website.

Katie & Ben

Katie & Ben had a wonderful winter wedding.  Beautifully themed and detailed throughout, this was a pleasure to cover.  Appropriately we will start with a selection of details of the jewellery and accessories.

 The morning was fairly hectic, an early service necessitated a bit of running around to fit everything in from both the bride and groom's perspective.

 Fortunately my wife and assistant Karen covered the groomsmen having a swift drink and walking to the church.

 The service was held at Notre Dame, a church I have memories of as a child.  I still admire the architecture and the stunning roof design.  Karen was able to cover a few nice moments before the bride arrived at the church.

  

 A brief stop for pictures on the way to The Venue for the reception meant we had to put up with a cold and brisk wind.  But no sign of the previously forecast heavy rain.

 The reception area was really delightful, the winter theme was perfect.  Here's a small selection of the details we found.

 The speeches took place before the meal, the participants were then free to enjoy their food with no further duties to worry about!

 No respite for myself though, rings, flowers and a cake to photograph.  I was especially pleased with this creative shot of the rings, it took me a while to execute with a bit of ingenuity, but the result was well worth it.

 

 The early darkness gave us even more opportunity to have some fun with whatever light was available.  I love low light challenges.

 As the evening progreesed it was time to take to the dance floor.   Some took the chance to get a bit of practice in before Katie & Ben took to the floor.

The young and not quite as young took to the floor.

 While some chose a more modern form of entertainment.

 Some frantic activity saw out the evening.

 Eventually the night came to an end and the party was over.  A truly memorable day.

Hope you enjoy this preview of Katie and Ben's wedding, my last wedding of the year, a great way to end this season.  Don't be shy, please leave a comment if you thought this blog was worthwhile.

Alicia & Michael

Another special wedding.  With the groom being from the United States, we were privileged to have a fair number of visitors from that country.  I enjoy events with a mix of different cultures as this always brings a different aspect to them.  There was a busy start to the day, juggling taking pictures at the hairdressers and covering the groom's and bride's preparations.

How many does it take...?

We just had time to take a few pictures of the stunning bride before the church service.

It looks like there's some last minute advice being given out here!

Michael appeared very relaxed as he waited for his bride.

A stop at the park before the reception at the Farmhouse.

A cleverly spotted composition at the reception by my wife and assistant Karen.

The speeches were hugely entertaining, Nick the bride's father seemed to enjoy himself immensely!

The remainder of the day was to the accompaniment of the appropriately named band The States, always something I look forward to.  After the first dance, the rest of the evening saw some pretty frenzied dancing.

A fantastic day for Alicia & Michael to start off their married life together.

Sophie & Simon

Sophie and Simon had quite a memorable day.  There was great humour throughout and the meticulous planning and attention to detail well worthwhile.

The make up and hair was done at Sophie's parents house, this meant that there was less travelling around for us to do.  More time for pictures!

Sophie looked absolutely beautiful.

At the church, St. Joesph's, Father Stan was busy going over the words for the ceremony as we awaited the arrival of the bridesmaids and then the bride.

The service was lovely, Father Stan quite charming.  He revealed later this was his first wedding conducted in english, he made a fine job of it.  The candles provided another  moment of laughter!

Some rain meant there was no lingering outside the church.  The weather certainly didn't put us off from a stop for pictures, neither did heavy traffic or a show at the park.

An amusing contrast in this scene.

The marquee in the garden looked beautiful, so much effort had gone into the interior.

I was excited to spot this little detail, the flowers in the pool had gently blown into one corner, perfect with rain drops over them.

Everyone enjoyed some amusing speeches, the best man had certainly gone into a lot of effort to inform us of some colourful moments in Simon's life!

As night fell the marquee looked spectacular in the garden.  The fun continued inside.

The dancing continued until late with lots of energy.  Below is one of my favourite images of recent times, minimal lighting and just a hint of colour but it sums up the mood for me.

Finally time to say goodnight.

Nia & Matt

This was a wedding I had been looking forward to for a long time.  This delightful couple had booked me quite a while ago and despite them living outside Guernsey, we got to know each other pretty well.  What helped a lot was the full day we spent together shooting a whole variety of pictures earlier in the spring for their beautiful engagement album.  I never actually blogged the engagement shoot, I may catch up with this in the quieter months coming up, but some of the images were on display with the projection at the reception.

There were some lovely details, so we start with a little grouping of some of these.

The groomsmen were very relaxed and jovial as they got ready, it took Matt a little while to get fully into his uniform.  He really did cut a dashing figure.

There was a lot of activity back at the Grande Mare Hotel where the bride was getting ready.  The couple have five sisters between them, just perfect as the bridesmaids.  They all looked great together.

I am sure all the bridesmaids look to be in step with each other, this would not have been accidental!  I wonder if Matt planned this?

A moving ceremony followed, the choir was a really nice touch.  Colour co-ordinated too!

A brief stop for some pictures along the coast, then onto the Grande Mare for the reception.

We were treated to some eloquent and amusing speeches.

The first dance was another special time.  I like the way the red lighting complimented Matt's sash.

We broke off briefly for a few minutes to take some pictures across the road.  I had being wanting to shoot something like this image for a long time, so it was great to be able to do so and to come away with something that matched my vision so well.  As the best man can attest, no photoshop trickery involved, these images are really straight as shot.  I am a firm believer in getting as much right in camera as possible.  A couple of the compositions we achieved are below.

Back to the dancing to see the evening out.

A fabulous day that lived up to the high expectations.

Mandy & Peter

What a fun wedding Mandy and Peter had.  They planned something a bit different and it all ended up as a perfect day.  They got the legalities completed at the Greffe in the afternoon, this was then followed by a drink of champagne at the OGH. 

You won't see any happier couple walking down the steps.

The next day we all started at the beach first thing in the morning for more champagne.

Then the preparations started for the remainder of the day.

The Humanist blessing took place at the Clarence Battery, what a spectacular and beautiful location!  The wind from the previous day's rehearsal had died away, the sighs of the sea accompanied the ceremony.

 

One can get a good idea of the location from this fisheye shot, I had to be careful and remember where I was.  This was the circle when the rings were passed around.

A pretty dramatic kiss ensued!

It was then onto Mum's place for the reception.  A tight squeeze around the garden but a lovely atmosphere.  I love the next photograph, I always get excited with the possibilities given some beautiful light.

  I think you'll all agree it was worth the effort of rounding up this crowd for a group photograph.

The speeches took place outdoors after dark.  It was a challenging day for us with harsh, contrasty conditions early in the day, then this.  But the conditions also gave some different opportunities.

Mum - you gave one of the most heart felt speeches I have ever heard.

Once again the first dance was exceptional, full of emotion.  This was how the tango was meant to be done.

The onlookers were delighted.

A few things may have been a bit of a last minute rush, but Mandy and Peter you truly had a special day.

Laura & James

Another wonderful wedding from a busy weekend.  Sorry if you have waited a little while for this blog, but I am sure you will agree the wait will have been worth it.  Laura, her sister and two cousins all got ready together, very efficiently and with a good sense of fun.  I was really pleased to capture these two fleeting moments, great moments and compositions.

I also love this juxtaposition.

James also had a busy morning, a trip to the airport, setting up a slideshow and of course getting ready himself.  Here he gets a few tips on how to do his tie before going to the church.

A few jokes started the service off well, flying jokes set the scene of the day.

I was lucky to get the next picture, as an errant guest stood right in front of the couple as they came down the aisle!  Enjoy the service and let me take the photographs for the couple please.

We braved the breeze on the common before heading to the Bella Luce Hotel for a lovely reception.  The marquee looked beautiful inside and out.

The couple used a red Porsche as their transport, as one guest suggested a lovely wedding present from Dad!  I had to use the car as a prop for a few ring shots.  We were all entertained by great speeches, there was no need to worry beforehand, the best man's speech was quite special.

As night fell the dancing started with a highly photogenic first dance.  When the band had to stop everyone moved indoors for even more!  A memorable day.

Abbie & Kieran

Abbie & Kieran's wedding last weekend was a great event.  Abbie had booked me a very long time in advance and was clearly very organised.  At the rehearsal it was apparent that the event would be great fun, 6 bridesmaids and an even larger number of groomsmen all in pretty high spirits.

The hair and make up was all done at Abbie's house, there was quite a crowd.

It is surprising what portraits can be created in a small space in a short time.  I am aware of light and aim to make the most of what is available, Abbie certainly looked stunning.

The guys were full of humour and banter, it was a bit hot to get into suits too early. 

The humour continued at the Vale Church, the Reverend there is always on great form.  The congregation were often laughing out loud.

A quick stop for a few pictures along the coast and then to the Farmhouse for the reception.

Dad needs a helping hand to ensure the microphone doesn't keep slipping down!

It's always fun to get out and see what pictures we can come up with.

As expected the evening part of the day was very energetic, dancing to City Limits was always going to be popular.  Great rendition of Pink Floyd's The Wall guys.

It's wonderful to see the groom and new father in law enjoying themselves together.

That's all I have time for now, so hope you enjoy this taste of what is to come with your pictures.