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Sarah & Boris | Wedding

September 24, 2013 · 6 Comments

I do love it when I get to photograph a wedding in my local neighbourhood, so Sarah & Boris’ wedding at Hampton Court Palace was a real pleasure. After getting ready at their (gorgeous!) home, Sarah slipped into her Caroline Castigliano gown and headed to the Little Banqueting House where Boris was waiting. The rainy weather couldn’t dampen the spirit of the beautiful ceremony, and lunch among close friends and family that followed. Rhubarb caterers were in charge of the amazing food on the day, and Buds and Bloom from Esher created the flowers.

When the evening fell, the party moved outside into the most incredible marquee, where The Chandeliers and the Wedding Smashers kept the evening guests entertained.

All in all, Sarah & Boris’ day was a blast, and the beautiful mix of Russian and English touches symbolised the coming together of two people and cultures brilliantly. Thanks so much for having us be a part of it!

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Victoria & Ian Wedding

October 19, 2012 · 5 Comments

Victoria & Ian’s wedding day started with Victoria getting ready at home with her mum and sisters. Helen Spencer from Made Up was in charge of make-up and Tori from Riot Hairdressing of hair. Victoria’s Sigita Janelionyte gown was from Jan Si Fashion and her shoes were by Harriet Wilde. With Victoria and the girls looking stunning, we headed out to the ceremony, which took place in St Peter’s Church in Winchester.

After the ceremony a routemaster ferried the guests to Lainston House Hotel for the reception, which kicked off with a falconry display! That certainly doesn’t happen every day at a wedding. Florist Philippa Craddock had created beautiful arrangements that played with the bird theme running through the day, from the stationary by Paper & Inc, to the cake by Reilly Cakes and the adorable water whistles all the guests received as favours.

With Victoria being from Lithuania, there were lots of little Lithuanian touches (+ vodka!) and traditions we got to witness through the day, for example carrying the bride over a bridge, after which other couples can follow, which symbolises connection/unity between two people. Also, when entering the wedding reception, the parents and grandparents greet the couple with a tray of salt, water and Lithuanian black bread, symbolising family values.

There’s not really a better end to an evening than a party DJ’d by the Wedding Smashers, and this wedding was no exception. The boys had people up on the dance floor from the first beat, and that’s where we left the newly-weds, dancing the night away as husband and wife.

Thank you so much for having us Victoria & Ian, it was a whirlwind of a day! x

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Marie & Woody | Wedding

July 23, 2012 · 6 Comments

Marie & Woody’s wedding day at Botleys Mansion in Surrey was like straight out of a fairytale, even the weather with it’s simultaneous rain and sunshine added to the slightly otherworldly feel throughout the day. After getting ready at Foxhills Golf Club, where Nadine Pyke did the makeup, and Topiary Hairdressers hair, Marie got into her Mon Cheri gown and Electra shoes by Benjamin Adams, and travelled to Botleys Mansion in a beautiful horse carriage – like a real princess!

To make sure the atmosphere at Botleys matched the magic, Ashley Blooms had created some amazing flower arrangements, Maisie Fantasie the most intricate cake, while the Adelaide Quartet and pianist Lee Reed provided beautiful music. The staff at Botleys is just brilliant, and as always, they made sure everything ran as smoothly as possible.

Some of the highlights of the day were getting to go for a ride in the carriage (that’s a first at a wedding!), the adorable flower girls who were all stars on the day, and the first dance, which was one of the most memorable ones ever.

Thank you so much Marie & Woody for having us share your day, it really was a fairytale from start to end! x

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Ling & David | Wedding

May 8, 2012 · 17 Comments

I’m going to have to start this blog post with a fist pump. Living just around the corner, I’ve been hoping to photograph a wedding at Hampton Court House for what seems like a lifetime. Thank you so much Ling & David for finally making that happen!

But let’s go back to the beginning for a bit and start the story from Craven House, where Ling and David got ready surrounded by family and friends. Evan Huang created not one, but three different hairstyles for Ling (that is most certainly a record!), which all complimented her beautiful gown from Blackburn Bridal and Repetto shoes by Gina. The beautiful stationery, carrying the Chinese horoscope theme throughout all the little touches on the day, was by messme.

When it came time for the ceremony at Hampton Court House itself, I must say I was completely bowled over by the beauty of the place. I had an idea in my head of what to expect, but my expectations were completely smashed by the gorgeous, grand but slightly shabby chic, character of the house. The cloudy day was brightened by the beautiful flowers created by my beloved Steph from Fairynuff Flowers, that girl is a flower magician! Just to put it out there, I think I’d be quite happy if all my weddings from now on took place at Hampton Court House (with Steph at the flower helm of course), could we make that happen yeah? :D

The ceremony itself was the first Buddhist ceremony I’ve witnessed, and there was a grace and elegance about the proceedings that was very touching. Afterwards Ling & David performed a tea ceremony with their parents and siblings, another first for me.

The reception room had an air of drama with it’s red walls and impressive ceiling hight. There were more gorgeous flowers, and lots of cute touches, such as little origami animals and (yummy!) cake-pops by Cake by Sugar, while Acclaim Food took care of the catering.

What a lovely, lovely day. Thank you so much Ling & David, for your kind and beautiful spirit, and for letting us be a part of your gorgeous day. May you be forever happy wherever your adventures take you in the future! x

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