I love photographing weddings. I suppose I should really, bearing in mind what I do, but either way it is always so good to be a part of a couple’s big day. I have usually spent some time with them already – between the wedding consulation, pre-wedding shoot and various conversations I have a really good image of how the day is going to be. It all comes together on the day itself and everything falls into place and you finally get to be a part of months (or years) of planning.
I met Isabel at the opening of Wedding World UK in Barnt Green, and got chatting about wedding venues. I suggested a few ideas, but the one they finally booked was absolutely stunning – Stoke Park Club, in Stoke Poges. As a backdrop to the wedding it was perfect – beautiful inside and out, but (as with most venues) it was the staff that really made it special; attentive, polite but never obtrusive.
Isabel and Michael were relaxed – Isabel looked stunning – and the guests enjoyed the party throughout the day and well into the evening, Hannah (who was assisting me for the day – and did a fab job) and I had real fun photographing the whole event.
Here are some of the photographs from the day….
Somerford Hall Wedding – Kat & Shane
The best thing about wedding photography is getting to be there for such an amazing occasion in people’s lives, and it is always a real pleasure to such an important part of it. I particularly love getting to know the Bride and Groom, and it has been great fun getting to know Kat and Shane. We had a laugh on the pre-wedding shoot, and been chatting loads on Facebook in the run up to the wedding so I was really looking forward to being there as they got married.
And their wedding did not disappoint. I met up with them in the morning at the hairdresser, before moving on to Somerford Hall, where the wedding was being held. Somerford Hall is a lovely venue – they made sure everything was looking perfect – and the weather turned around from being a bit murky in the morning, to beautiful sun in the afternoon (with some dramatic clouds lurking in the background).
Kat looked fab, and had the funkiest shoes (although I did feel a little short once she had her heels on) and the ceremony and reception were relaxed and happy. There was a black and white colour scheme, and quite a few of the guests had also colour coordinated so it all looked great.
It was a genuinely lovely wedding, and I hope Kat and Shane have as much fun looking at the photos as I had taking them.