London & Cornwall wedding photographer Marianne Taylor

Irene & Benn | Wedding

September 15, 2011 · 27 Comments

If there was a prize for persistence, Irene would win it hands down. It all went down a bit like this: Irene enquired with me about shooting her wedding, I told her I was out of the country so couldn’t do it. Irene got back to me saying she would consider changing her date, but my other available dates didn’t work, so I gave her suggestions for other photographers. Irene emailed me back and asked about yet another possible date, which happened to be available, it was only that I had a wedding outside of London the previous day and I’d sworn I wouldn’t take on back to back weddings any more. But, Irene emailed me back … and emailed me back, and… eventually I was so bowled over by her sweetness and her genuine love for my pictures that I decided to make it work somehow. And oh boy am I glad I did!

Both Irene and Benn are such sweethearts. Irene especially is one of those people who walks in the room and you swear the lights get a bit brighter, the smiles a bit wider. And she is also sooo super cute, made only more beautiful on the day by Yoshie Neko, who was in charge of make-up and hair. And, you know, the Vera Wang gown was alright too (that means fricken amazing by the way!).

Grove House was such a beautiful setting for the wedding, made even more gorgeous by all the hard work put in, and charming personal touches created, by Irene and Benn. Seasons Florists created magic with flowers, while Penni Black was in charge of catering.

There were so many things I loved about this wedding (apart from Irene, whom I adore), from the gorgeous traditional Korean outfits worn by many guests, to the cute coloured fans and name cards in shape of teapots, all the laughter and joy despite the rain, and of course Bean, the cutest little dog there ever was. Bridie finally got some competition in the ‘most adorable dog to ever walk down the isle’ stakes.

I think the whole day is a testament to how I tend to view the world in general, I think things have a tendency to work out how they were supposed to in the end… I really couldn’t have imagined missing this wedding for anything now. Thank you Benn and Irene, for being so persistent, so lovely and warm and just all round amazing. I wish you so so much happiness and giggles for the future! x

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creative fine art wedding photography

Lisa & Alex | Wedding

September 13, 2011 · 92 Comments

Every wedding is lovely in it’s own way, and completely unique, because it’s the people who make the day. But some wedding days are such that you just want to live inside them forever and ever. Lisa & Alex’s wedding was one of those days.

First of all, I love Lisa & Alex. A fact. Ever since their incredible Beloved session, I’d been anxiously waiting for the big day for what seemed like forever. When the day finally arrived, it was all that I hoped it would be, and so so much more.

Can you tell me what’s better than a sparkly pair of Kate Spade heels? How about three pairs, one for the bride and one for both of the bridesmaids of course (I could have died quite happily at this point of the day already)! After slipping into her amazing Olivia Couture gown (from Blackburn Bridal), Lisa and her dad got into a cute white VW Beetle, while me, the bridesmaids and videographer Mark Brown (yay, I love working with Mark!) travelled in style in a red VW camper van (both from Kent Beetles) to the out-of-this-world Preston Court…

I don’t think I’ve ever been quite as impressed with a venue before as I was with Preston Court (and all through the day I could hear both Mark and my assistant Susanna muttering ‘omg it’s so beautiful‘…). The beautiful Hello!Lucky invites had already set the scene for things to come, and it all really was perfection; with a fairytale island for getting married under a gazebo, beautiful barn with such quirky interiors, and of course the carousel, oh the carousel! Flowers by the legendary Euphoric Flowers added to the magic, and Relish did an amazing job on the catering front. I also have to give a shout out to Mega Booth for the cleverest photo booth set-up I’ve ever come across, inside an actual car. How cool!

But first and foremost, Lisa & Alex, two of the nicest people I’ve ever known, with families to match. I could not be happier for you two and all the love flowing on the day proves that I’m not alone in my sentiment. Thank you so so much for first of all giving so much of yourselves, and for allowing us to be such a comfortable part of your beautiful day, I will treasure the memories forever. x

P.S. no, it’s not your eyes going funny, Lisa’s identical twin sister Gabi was indeed one of the bridesmaids! :D

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Farefell to Cosmo Bride

September 10, 2011 · 2 Comments

I still can’t quite believe that the current October/November issue is the last ever issue of Cosmopolitan Bride. Cosmo Bride was the first magazine to feature pictures from the weddings of my lovely couples, and it is really really sad to see it go. Flo & Chris’ beautiful farm wedding is gracing the pages of the last issue, and with that, I will bid my farewell to the prettiest bride on the block… it has been an honour and a pleasure to share column space on your beautiful pages. x

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Anh & Greg | Wedding

September 2, 2011 · 27 Comments

For Anh & Greg’s wedding we travelled up to Derbyshire and Thornbridge Hall, which is a private stately home in the most stunning surroundings. Because a real life family lives in the house (I know, how amazing must that be!), the atmosphere inside is something very special. Grand and intimate at the same time, and most of all surprisingly funky and eclectic.

Anh & Greg’s wedding continued our streak of rainy weddings days, but while it was a bit inconvenient for sure, it definitely didn’t dampen the spirit of the day at all. Anh looked absolutely stunning in her wedding gown from Morgan Davies and Filippa Scott heels, while Chloe from Lou Lou’s Hair & Beauty worked her magic on make-up and hair. Jo Price Flowers created the beautiful bouquets and arrangements and Fancie Cupcakes were responsible for the delicious cupcake tower.

Sometimes I really have to pinch myself. It’s just amazing, all the places I get to see, and all the lives I’m allowed to peek inside of. I feel so very fortunate to get to share such special days and moments. Anh & Greg, thank you for having us and making us feel so welcomed, and thank you so much for not making me go on that helicopter after all… x

P.S. a special thank you to Jackie at Thornbridge Hall, who took such good care of us!

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creative fine art wedding photography