I know, I know, it’s a leetle bit late, and not even sure if this is all of it, not quite on top of the publication schedules of magazines at the moment. But anyways, in April/May, at these lovely couples graced the pages of the following magazines.
Rachel & Nick’s gorgeous marquee wedding was featured in the May/June issue of Wedding Flowers magazine.
And Sophie & Jonny’s cool burlesque wedding in the first ever issue of Unique Bride. I really loved the unusual format of this new magazine!
I do love a London wedding! Sally & James live in the heart of Smithfield, so it was only natural they would want to get married in this gorgeous area of London. Even the weather added to the ‘London atmosphere’, with rain that didn’t let up all day…
Sally and the girls got ready at the swanky The Zetter where Sadaf Ahmad was on make-up duty, while Tony Hegarty took care of the hair. Sally’s uh-ma-zing wedding gown was by Sottero and Midgely and once again I got to play with my favourite Jimmy Choos, I do love a bit of sparkle me.
For the ceremony we gathered at the beautiful Parish Church of Saint Bartholomew The Less and I have to say that one of the most touching moments of the day was listening to the incredible London Community Gospel Choir sing. Sooo good! Afterwards, a quick skip and a hop across Smithfield Market, and we arrived at the reception of Sally & James’ wedding, which was held at Portal Restaurant and Bar where flowers by Hattie Fox of Harper and Tom’s added delicious colour to the rainy day. I also need to mention the beautiful cake, made by Sally’s mum, which looked like a replica of Sally’s dress! Loved it.
Thank you so much Sally & James for having us be a part of your day. You are just the loveliest and I wish you all the best in your life together as husband and wife! x
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
Before I leave for today’s wedding, I just want to hold last week in my mind one last time. This was the third Life {As an Artform} workshop I attended, and the second time I helped to host it in London. Every year it becomes clearer to me how each workshop is really moulded by the people who attend it, the thoughts and energies of those present really and truly create the experience. And with each year I feel more aware and understand a little bit more about myself, and about how everything we experience in the world has to start from how we look at it.
There were so many laughs, so many new amazing friends, planting of many small seeds, seeing old friends in a new light, many tears of happiness and of release, and lots of revelations both tiny and big.
Thank you so much to beautiful Penny of Tigerlily weddings for once again opening her home and heart to us crazy dreamers, you are so special and I hope you know this. Thank you to my dear friends Emma and Pete, for being our brave couple to demonstrate and practise Beloved techniques on. Love you guys so very much. Thank you to the gorgeous Senab Adekunie for moving us with your music and words. What an incredible experience.
And lastly, thank you Jesh de Rox – for being you. For changing the world tiny little piece by tiny little piece with your incredibly clear vision, your hunger for honest beauty, and your selfless giving. For being a friend I never realised I was searching for, but couldn’t now imagine living without. Thank you. x
As venues go, Andaz Liverpool Street is very close to my heart. Couple of years ago we shot so many weddings at the Andaz, that we might as well have moved in (oh I wish!), but strangely enough last year I did not have one wedding there. So being the photographer for Sarah & Colin’s Andaz wedding felt a little bit like a homecoming.
Sarah looked stunning in her Pronovias gown and those Jimmy Choos. Lauren Newman from Return to Glory took care of hair and makeup, while Maianne Johnson of Sweet Pea Flowers provided colour to the day with the stunning bouquets and flower arrangements.
The ceremony of Sarah and Colin’s wedding took place in the Bishopsgate room, with a drinks reception in the Gallery and wedding breakfast in the Great Eastern room to follow, centrepiece of which was the uh-ma-zing Peggy Porschen cake. A cool London theme carried throughout, from the tube map seating plan to the brilliant tube sign wedding favour biscuits by Biscuiteers.
And of course, it wouldn’t have been a proper homecoming had we not had a chance to cross paths with Max from the Wedding Smashers, with whom we share many happy memories from the dance floor of the Andaz!
Thank you sooo much Sarah and Colin for having us share your beautiful day with you, and for bringing us back to one of our favourite venues. x
