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January press round up

Marianne — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:07:23 +0000

The year has barely got going, but it seems like so many amazing things have already been happening. My couples have also been busy prettifying the pages of many a magazine. Here’s a round-up on the latest coverage.

Isla & Ewan’s Scottish wedding was featured in the January issue of Wedding Flowers magazine.

Alexis & Jack’s glamorous Bath wedding can be currently seen in the Feb/March issue of Wedding magazine.

Christian & Phil’s civil partnership at the Gherkin was featured a while back in the summer issue of Pink Weddings, but I only got my hands on the magazine now.

Irene & Benn’s gorgeous London wedding graced the pages of Wedding Nouveau magazine‘s winter issue.

Sarah & Will’s London engagement session was featured in the brilliant Dashing magazine. Although this was technically an engagement session (purely because it took place before the nuptials, rather than a few years after), the article talked about Beloved sessions. I’m always happy to raise awareness of Beloved, so this was perfectly fine by me.

Blush magazine chose a picture from Alexandra & Billy’s Maunsel House wedding (top right) as one of their ‘favourite photos’ in the latest issue…

…while You & Your Wedding ran a feature on Alex & Billy’s wedding in their March/April issue.

And to end on a different note, also in the latest issue of You & Your Wedding, a pretty little pink & turquoise flower shoot we did with the lovely Steph (will tell you a bit more about this shoot later on).

Polly & Jack | Wedding

Marianne — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:26:04 +0000

Polly & Jack were originally planning a big do for next summer, but in the end they decided to get married in a small and intimate wedding in London, with just their nearest and dearest present. If not for the fact that Polly & Jack are Londoners, I would describe their event as an elopement. Although, surely it’s just as romantic eloping in your own city?

I was with Polly & Jack for just a few hours, from the sweet ceremony at Marylebone Town Hall, to some portraits in Regents Park (in the few moments of sunshine this otherwise damp day had for us!), through to the clinking of champagne glasses at the beautiful St Pancras Renaissance Hotel. I so enjoyed being part of Polly & Jack’s day, and I wish them all the best in the future!

P.S. before you ask, Polly’s amazing dress was by David Fielden!

The year in pictures

Marianne — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:49:57 +0000

It seemed like 2011 whizzed past in a blink of an eye. But going through all the images from the past year, I’m reminded of all the amazing things I got to witness. So many smiles, so much love. Such different couples, venues, families, countries. It’s all a bit overwhelming really.

I’d like to say a huge THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart, to all of you who made 2011 so special. To my couples who put such trust in me, who are just downright amazing, and who are the reason I have the best job in the world. To other people in the UK wedding industry, some of whom I’ve become very close friends with, you all rock. To Susanna, for continuing being the best assistant anyone could wish for. And to my husband, who, despite being the most impatient person I know, has shown incredible patience and support with my workaholic ways. Love you.

I am SO excited about 2012. I have many big plans brewing, some gorgeous weddings to look forward to, and I simply can’t wait to get stuck in. Happy New Year everyone, may it be the best yet!

Alison & Anna | Civil Partnership

Marianne — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:39:29 +0000

I’m a sucker for symmetry, and when that it applies on a grander scale, it is even more satisfying. We started the year with Phil & Christian’s Civil Partnership celebrations at 30 St Mary Axe aka the Gherkin, and in what seems like the perfect closing of the circle, we’ve now finished the season with Alison & Anna’s Civil Partnership at the same venue.

Alison & Anna’s day was just perfect from start to finish. From the girls getting ready in their beautiful home overlooking The Dome, the classy paper goods by The Letter Press of Cirencester, the gorgeous matching Jimmy Choos (I mean really, I go nuts over one pair, feel free to imagine how excited I was about two pairs) and stunningly glamorous Amanda Wakeley gowns. Hamilton Stansfield worked his magic on hair and Bunny Clarke on make-up, and when the girls were ready to step out of the door they looked like genuine movie stars.

The Gherkin is such a cool venue that it doesn’t really need much embellishment, but arrangements by Inwater Flowers and the uh-ma-zing cake by none other than Choccywoccydoodah cake shop helped to set the very stylish and glamorous tone.

I think it was partly the knowledge that this was the last wedding of the season, and partly the fact that everyone present were so lovely and emotionally invested, but I certainly caught myself tearing up on more than one occasion, not least during the beautiful ceremony and the amazingly heartfelt speeches from the dads.

When the night fell and far far below us the Bonfire Night fireworks got on the way, the best DJ’s in town – The Wedding Smashers – worked their magic and got everyone on the dance floor. And that’s where we left Anna & Alison, looking like goddesses, dancing the night away as newlyweds, wide smiles lighting up their faces.

Thank you so much for having us Anna & Ali, there really couldn’t have been a more perfect ending to the season! x

Amanda & Nick | Engagement

Marianne — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:36:12 +0000

Amanda & Nick travelled down to London from Bath for their engagement session, and Amanda certainly came well-prepared! I don’t think I’ve ever had such a huge selection of lovely props to choose from, so huge in fact that we decided to save some for the wedding day portraits. :D

We first met up at the deliciously pink Peggy Porschen shop in Belgravia for some equally delicious, not to mention photogenic, cakes. From there we headed to Green Park for fun with the beautiful autumn coloured leaves. The day was so lovely and crisp with some beautiful sunshine thrown in, but you could definitely sense winter, and dare I say it, Christmas, in the air (I think the amazing gingerbread house at Peggy Porschen helped with getting into the spirit too!).

I had such a good time with Amanda & Nick, and I can’t wait until next summer – judging by the amount of thought Amanda put into the engagement session, the wedding is going to be off the hook amazing! But yes, let’s in fact have that Christmas first…

Sally & James | Engagement

Marianne — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:54:54 +0000

Sally & James live right next to Smithfield Market in London, and are getting married in their local church in the spring, so it made sense that we started their engagement session from the area. We then strolled down to the river, nipping in and out of cute alleyways (oh, I do love a good back alley!) on the way. There’s nothing I like better than getting to know my couples, and hanging out with Sally and James was such a joy. Can’t wait for their wedding day!

Vanessa & James | Engagement

Marianne — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:35:46 +0000

Sometimes the planets just align perfectly. You know those moments, when everything just clicks and you feel like ‘yes, this is how the world should look like’. Well, Vanessa & James’ engagement session was full of those moments. The time of day was perfect for the light, the colours of the leaves were beautiful, and their laughter was contagious. I loved every minute of spending time with these two traipsing around Putney, and I think I’m in love with every single frame I took.

Oh Vanessa and James, thanks so much for making it so that our paths crossed (it was the right day in the end wasn’t it) I feel so happy to have met you, and I hope you’ll have an absolutely magical wedding day in Singapore!

Andrea & Sean | Wedding

Marianne — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:06:12 +0000

The weather has finally turned chilly in the UK, and as I’m sat here with my woolly socks on, I figured that reminiscing over Andrea & Sean’s wedding in Malta would make me a feel a whole lot warmer. And what a lovely wedding it was! Andrea & Sean are based in Texas, and the whole wedding party flew in from the US to celebrate the big day. The reason the couple chose Malta for their wedding destination, was that they met while both doing an internship there, so the island plays an important part in their lives and the history of their relationship.

The day kicked off at the Hilton Hotel Malta , which overlooks the beautiful St Julian’s bay, where both Andrea and Sean got ready (albeit in different rooms!). I just adored Andrea’s two piece Vera Wang gown, so unusual and absolutely stunning. For the ceremony we made the trip up to Naxxar, where both events took place at the incredible Palazzo Parisio. I mean, wow, what a place! Flowers by Alistair Fenech provided even more beauty, and the whole affair was visually almost overwhelming with such gorgeousness everywhere you looked.

I’d like to say a huge thank you to Andre & Sean, for letting us be a part of this beautiful day, it was an experience I won’t forget in a hurry! Thank you also to Jane from Palazzo Parisio for taking brilliant care of us on the day.

Now, let us soak up some sun…

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Helen & Miles | Engagement

Marianne — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:46:57 +0000

There are some funny coincidences in life, some of them so out there that it feels almost impossible to be true – or perhaps meant to be? Just a couple of weeks before Helen & Miles’ engagement session I was doing some wedding portraits for the lovely Kelly and Scott, and as it turns out, the two couples are practically neighbours! In fact, they can very nearly see into each others lounges from their windows, which I think is just hilarious. (It also seems that people living on this street are seriously into big balloons. :D)

I think the term ‘cute as a button’ was actually invented for Helen & Miles. They are just simply adorable, inside and out, and it was so nice to finally spend some time photographing them. Helen & Miles are getting married next year in one of the coolest venues I know, Pale & Interesting, down in Kent. They were originally going to get married somewhere else, but fell so head over heels in love when they came across the amazing New England barn that they decide to change venues. And I couldn’t have been happier when they told me about the change of plans. I can. not. wait. for the wedding day!

Gemma & Rupert | Wedding

Marianne — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:37:47 +0000

Gemma & Rupert’s wedding at Luton Hoo Hotel was a small and perfectly formed affair. I was present just for the first part of the day, which consisted of an intimate ceremony, cocktails outside and dinner for their nearest and dearest. Later on in the evening more guests arrived to party the night away.

It always feels really special being a part of such an intimate wedding, and I love the atmosphere of a small gathering of people who are close to each other. Also, Rupert is a photographer himself, and when ever another photographer chooses me to document their day, I can’t but feel a little bit chuffed.

Thank you Gemma & Rupert, for letting me be a small part of your gorgeous day, you and the adorable Heath make such a beautiful family! I’m hoping to hear all about the amazing honeymoon later. x