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
A beautiful wedding and beautiful photographs x
Really gorgeous work, Marianne! Love 11 up from the bottom. The sun flare is perfectly placed.
Superb work as usual, the bride and groom portraits are simply stunning.
Love the shots by the statue. Gorgeous photography!
I love the formal portraits – and normally I don’t like formal portraits – but yours look so regal and beautiful.
Great location and I love her shoes so much!
Gorgeous shots. What an incredible venue. Looks like it was an awesome wedding!
That is one gorgeous persistent bride!
Beautiful Marianne. Love the last one especially :)
What an amazing collection. Your details and documentary work are to die for, but I think I love your first dance shot most of all.
I saw hints of this post on Flickr, and I was already in love. Glad I stopped by to check out the whole story; it’s filled to the brim with beauty. Really, too much to handle.
Yeah, I always look forward to your blog posts… you have a great way of capturing the mood of a wedding. ;)
My faves have to be the colour shot with all the flower petals and the portraits with the flare – beautifully captured!
How fun! I love all the details. :)
Oh I feel quite emotional! What an amazing set of photographs, looks like you captured the joy of the day completely. Love your photos Marianne and these are wonderful :)
Adorable and touching. Fantastic details, great moments, and the portrait set at the end seems to comfortable and unguarded.
Beautiful photographs of the little details that sometimes get missed.
Oh oh I’ve gone to bed staying up waiting for this post. But I remembered to check back in.
So glad you did agree to photograph this wedding and even more glad that Irene the bride was so determined to hire you.
Beautifully captured – I bet no matter the setting, you’d do excellent work.
amazing set- blown away as usual! love the rainy portrait in front of the building. too cool
You have such an easy, light style of shooting, Marianne- and nobody can do detail shots like you can!! Fabulous fabulous work.
Amazing coverage! What a wedding! love these shots, epic.
These are gorgeous photos! Lovely work!
Also, can anyone tell me anything about those bridesmaids’ dresses? They are gorgeous.
Hi Lauren,
They’re JS Collection dresses I picked up from New York! They sell them at House of Fraser but not in the same colour — think JS Collection makes similar ones every season as well so you should be able to track down something that works for your wedding! :)
(Also, planning on selling them (8, 8, 10,10) if you’re interested)
Good luck! x
Everyone looks so happy, these are beautiful photos, the wedding looked amazing! I especially love the ones at the end with the bride and groom in the sunlight :)
Thanks
Ann (Cheshire)
I just love Grove House, it’s such a pretty venue. These photos are just stunning! I particularly love all the lovely little details that you have managed to capture. And as for the Vera Wang ….I think you described it perfectly in your introduction! say no more ….I want it NOW
Stunning wedding again! Beautiful photographs.