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Alix & Matt | Wedding

September 4, 2012 · 41 Comments

It’s always super exciting to discover a new venue that completely blows your mind, and that’s pretty much what happened when Alix & Matt got married at Aynhoe Park. I mean, wow. A giraffe with balloons, polar bear with goggles, giant bunny sculptures, ornate chandeliers and a vintage fur selection in the ladies… check, check and check. Add a blisteringly hot day (for once!), some lovely lovely people and an outside ceremony, and I was pretty much in wedding heaven. And that’s just for starters!

To kick the day off, Alix and the girls got ready in one of the many rooms of Aynhoe with space on such a grand scale, filled to the brim with unique ideas. Shana Roberts was on hand for make-up and Aaron Carlo for hair. Alix then got into her gorgeous Monique Llhullier Cherish dress, slipped on her Rupert Sanderson heels, and promptly took everyone’s breath away. She looked so very stunning.

As far as the other providers of pretty and scrumptious for the day go, the stylish stationary was by Eva Slade, Vic Brotherson of Scarlet & Violet was in charge of the beautiful blooms, while Lotte Martin took care of the food. And it’s always a pleasure having Mark Brown along for the ride with his super 8 camera, it pretty much guarantees many tired giggle fits towards the end of the day (and a gorgeous film for the couple, of course!).

Thank you so much Alix & Matt for letting us capture your beautiful day for you, it was such a pleasure! I hope the honeymoon was everything you dreamed of, and more. x

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creative fine art wedding reportage photography Aynhoe Park

Amanda & Nick | Wedding

August 28, 2012 · 8 Comments

This summer I’ve been lucky enough to return to Larmer Tree Gardens twice, first for Joan & Albert‘s wedding, and then a while later Amanda & Nick tied the knot there as well. I had an inkling after Amanda & Nick’s London engagement session that their wedding was going to be one pretty affair, and I wasn’t wrong! Amanda’s amazing Candy gown by Monique L’Huillier, jewellery by Jenny Packham and Valentino shoes already set the tone for the gorgeousness to come. Jo Peters worked magic on make-up and Elke from Amazing Face was in charge of hair. Much cuteness was added by the flower girls, who looked absolutely adorable and glowed throughout the day whilst performing their duties.

There was so much pretty everywhere, from the gorgeous Flowers by Passion arrangements, to the cake by Sandra Monger and not least the beautiful stationary by Rose and Ruby Paper Company (who are also on facebook), accented by hundreds of intricate origami hearts, made by the groom himself!

One of the most memorable moments of the day was when, as a surprise to Nick, Amanda got on stage to sing a song with Dave Boa Quintet. It was the first time she sang publicly in a long time, and it’s safe to say there was not a dry eye in the garden after her stunning performance.

Thank you so much Amanda & Nick for having us share your beautiful day with you, loved every bit of it! x

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creative fine art wedding reportage photography

Rose & Robin | Wedding

August 15, 2012 · 25 Comments

Cutting this post down to size has been a real struggle. Not only was Rose & Robin’s wedding stunningly beautiful and an absolute joy to be a part of, but I also had the honour of having the amazing Ed Peers second shoot for me. As expected, he did a brilliant job and was invaluable during the cocktail hour when we got slightly lost with R&R on the way back from portraits!

The ceremony of Rosie & Robin’s wedding took place at Lickey Church in Birmingham, from where we returned to the gorgeous Wethele Manor where Rosie and the girls had gotten ready earlier, with Chloe McCall working her magic on make-up, and Gemma Sutton on hair. Rosie’s incredible gown was by Monique Lhuillier and it was complimented by ever perfect Christian Louboutin heels. Safe to say she looked an absolute knock-out!

There was so much pretty everywhere you looked, not least the stationary by Love Vs Design, the scrumptious flowers by Ethos Flowers, and cake by Samantha Harvey. As entertainment went, Tommy Green Jnr played beautifully during the cocktail hour and was in charge of the first dance, while Soul Trader took over for the evening dancing.

The day was just so very lovely and we had an absolute blast with Ed and, my favourite Super 8mm film-maker, Mark Brown.

Thank you so much Rosie & Robin for having us, for my lovely birthday present (!) and for being the kind of people that make me feel like the luckiest girl to be doing what I do. xxx

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creative fine art wedding reportage photography

Joan & Albert | Wedding

July 31, 2012 · 26 Comments

I couldn’t be more excited to share this wedding with you! As I told you when blogging Joan & Albert’s engagement session, I love these guys to the moon and back, and it was such a huge privilege to be a part of their wedding day. The gorgeous day pretty much had it all: sun, rain, laughter, tears, peacocks, cakes, beauty and more happiness than you could ever wish to witness. And you couldn’t really have a more perfect venue for a summer wedding than Larmer Tree Gardens if you ask me!

It was so incredibly hard to cut this blog post down to a ‘reasonable’ length, so the least I can do is write a little less and let the pictures do most of the talking.

Thank you so much Joan & Albert for having us, for being so lovely, and for reminding everyone who sees you two together what it’s all about. You will have an amazing adventure of a life together! x

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Gael & Paul | Wedding

July 2, 2012 · 15 Comments

For Gael & Paul’s wedding we got to return to Italy and to the stunning Castello di Vincigliata on a beautiful hill top in Fiesole, overlooking Florence. It really is one of the most beautiful wedding venues ever to get married in.

Having said that, Il Salviatino, where Gael got ready in, was pretty breathtaking itself! There, her stylish hair do was created by Harrisons Hair Team, before she slipped into her gorgeous Enzoani gown and Benjamin Roberts shoes.

At the Castello, Tuscany Flowers had created beautiful flower arrangements to compliment the turquoise and white colour theme. There were many individual touches, such as tables named after songs, and old movies projected to the wall of of castle when the night fell. Also, Alma Project, who were in charge of music were just brilliant.

It was such a pleasure to get to work with the amazing Rossana from Weddings in Italy again, she is one in a million!

Thank you Gael & Paul, and your families, for allowing us to be a part of such a beautiful day! I wish you all the happiness in your future. x

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creative wedding photography Italy

Sarah Anne & Jamie | Wedding

June 28, 2012 · 18 Comments

I know, I know, I do go on about the amazingness of my clients quite a lot. But the truth is, I pretty much always fall a little bit in love with my couples, and how could I not really, especially when you get to be part of such incredible experiences as Sarah Anne & Jamie’s wedding on the Isle of Skye for example?

The adventure started when we landed at Inverness airport, where Jamie’s brother Will (aka Chief Groomsman) collected us, and Reel Love Films, for what turned out to be a bit of an epic road trip across the Highlands to Skye – we saw many a castle, drove past Nessie, nearly ran out of petrol in the middle of nowhere, discovered new music, and most of all, already felt a little bit like part of the family when we finally got to the stunningly gorgeous Portree on the Isle of Skye.

The wedding day itself begun with the sun beaming down and Sarah Anne getting ready at her family home, where Kate Butler was in charge of make-up, and Elena Bhioghall for the hair. When the time came to head to St Mary’s RC Church, Sarah Anne looked an absolute knock out in her Martina Liana gown and Vera Wang heels. After the ceremony the festivities kicked off with a cocktail reception in the garden, with the gorgeous views of the Skye skyline as backdrop. After bubbles and canapés in the (apparently uncharacteristic) sunshine, it was time for a traditional Highland march led by a piper to the Skye Gathering Hall for the wedding breakfast and reception.

Cheryl from Premier Wedding Planners was in charge of wedding planning for the reception, while Foukou took care of the catering. Angela Stewart Creative were responsible for the most stylish flowers, and Top Tier Cakes for the cake, which was also decorate with fresh flowers. A pretty lavender colour theme ran through the decorations and the stationery by The Print Fairy.

The whole day was just a whirlwind of sun, laughter, *lots* of people, even more love, and so much happiness. We truly felt like part of the family, which itself was a part of the collective family of the whole island. At the end of the night, when we left Sarah Anne and Jamie on the dance floor, which was jumping from everyone doing the ceilidh, I just felt so happy and privileged to have a job that allows me to be a part of such glorious moments of pure beauty.

Sarah Anne & Jamie (and your families), love you to bits. Here’s to many more perfect memories in your future! x

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creative fine art wedding photography

Cathryn & Alex | Wedding

June 22, 2012 · 26 Comments

I can’t quite believe how many amazing days I’ve gotten to be a part of already, and the year is only (but also already!) at the halfway point. Soo excited to be finally blogging Cathryn & Alex’s wedding down in Cornwall, and couldn’t think of a better time than Midsummer’s Eve to do it!

Not only are Cathryn & Alex absolute sweethearts, which was obvious already at their engagement session, I just adore their taste in everything, from design to music, so I always had an inkling their wedding would be extra pretty. The whole day took place at the gorgeous Lantallack Farm, and despite having headed down to Cornwall armed with wellies et al. the weather turned out absolutely perfect.

Cathryn had been suffering from a cold in the days leading up to the wedding, but with a little magic from Dare 2 Wear and Amy Jackson from The Whole Shebang, she looked absolutely radiant on the day. The amazing Manuel Mota gown from Pronovias fitted like a glove, and once again I got to indulge in shooting my favourite Jimmy Choos.

A couple of years ago I mentioned that I’d love to shoot some yellow-themed weddings, and oh boy have my prayers been answered this year! I really loved the way yellow and grey ran through the whole day, from the stationery Cathryn designed herself, to the boys’ River Island suits and girls’ Dessy dresses, not to forget the the luurvely flowers by H. Watts Florist.

The Round Kitchen was in charge of the catering, while Born Hectic Events ran the bar and The Cheese Shed was responsible for the cheese in the evening. One of the stars of the day was the beautiful cake, which was created by Cathryn’s mum.

As if the day wasn’t perfect enough already (what with stuff like getting to see how happy and blooming one of my previous couples, Rose & Brendan were, thrown in) the first dance really topped it, not least because the song was the sublimely beautiful Only Love by Ben Howard. *Swoon*.

I tweeted on the day that if I was forced to do the same wedding over and over again, I would be quite happy if it was this one, and I’m not even joking. Thank you Cathryn & Alex for everything, I wish you the best of luck with your new adventures all the way over in Australia! x

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creative fine art wedding photography

Flora & Benjamin | Wedding

September 21, 2011 · 45 Comments

It was a bit like a scene from a stylish movie, or a music video, when Ben and his friends piled out of the car and came to greet us at Marseille airport. They were all just so very cool, in that achingly hip way that only the French can achieve, that I momentarily felt like a frumpy old lady trying to infiltrate a party of hipsters. That feeling soon passed though, as we were instantly made to feel thoroughly welcomed by everyone, and what followed was one of the loveliest days of the summer.

Flora & Benjamin got ready at their home in Marseille with most of their family and friends around them. Les Coiffeurs du Sud was in charge of hair, and Smahane Legouit did a beautiful job on make-up (I think Flora’s face upon seeing her finished make-up is testimony of total success :D). Flora’s stylish three-piece wedding gown was by Louise Dentelle, while her shoes were by JB Martin.

The ceremony of Flora & Ben’s wedding took place at a beautiful church close to their home, before we travelled over to the charming village of Le Muy for a reception in a private house in the French countryside, where Matyasy was in charge of catering and creating the most incredible food.

Apart from the amazing atmosphere and warmth of the people present, there were so many lovely details at this wedding. I just loved the bird theme that ran through the day in a subtle way, from bird cages in trees, to the paper crane escort cards and the cutest bird houses on every table. Videographer Florian Lalanne also captured the day, you can view a short clip of his film here.

Thank you so much Flora and Ben for having us, and for taking such extraordinarily good care of us. You are such beautiful people, inside and out, and your families and friends are simply amazing! I wish you all the happiness in the world. 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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creative fine art wedding photography

Rachel & Nick | Wedding

August 23, 2011 · 35 Comments

On the day of Rachel & Nick’s East Sussex wedding the main road between me and them was closed due to a bad accident in the night. It took some innovative orienteering and extra hours finding our way without getting caught in the chaos, but oh boy was Rachel & Nick’s wedding worth it all!

Rachel got ready in her childhood home with her bridesmaids and, despite everyone having been up to the early hours with wedding-related tasks, the atmosphere throughout the morning was more joyous than stressed or nervous. Toni and Guy created Rachel’s beautiful hairdo, which went perfectly with her Jenny Packham gown (from Miss Bush Bridal) and Rupert Sanderson heels – she looked so so glamorous! A gorgeous bouquet by Shimizu Flowers completed the picture (and got me a bit obsessed with David Austin roses!). A really sweet touch was the veil, which was Rachel’s mum’s and was shortened by Miss Bush for Rachel to wear as her ‘something old’.

The ceremony took place at St James the Great on Ewhurst Green and was made even more special by the fact that Rachel’s uncle, the former Abbot of Alton, conducted the ceremony with Rachel’s Godfather, the current Abbot of Alton, assisting. We then headed back to the village, to a field with stunning views, where a beautifully decorated marquee awaited. Super Event took care of the catering, and Rachel’s lovely mum organised a team of ladies who did all the flowers in the marquee.

Other vendors I ought to mention are Hummingbird Bakery, who created the adorable cake, and Blush Publishing who were in charge of stationary. It was also lovely to see Gareth of GJ’s Discos, it’s been a while since we last bumped into each other at a wedding!

I can’t say enough good things about Rachel and Nick and their lovely families, who all made us feel so welcomed. Rachel and Nick, I wish your life together will be as filled with love and warmth as your wedding day was! x

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Emily & James | Wedding

August 5, 2011 · 59 Comments

I don’t even know where to start this post… Ok, let’s start from the fact that I love Italy. I mean, I love Italy so much that I used to go there every year. Since starting this here photography business, I haven’t had much holiday (i.e. I don’t often choose where I get to go), and hence I hadn’t been to Italy since my honeymoon in Rome in 2007. I hope that goes some ways to explain how utterly excited I was when Emily & James booked me to photograph their wedding in Florence.

It was so very lovely to be back in my favourite country. Well, apart from the heat. When we set off to the Continentale Hotel where Emily was getting ready, the thermometer was showing +40C, and I’m pretty sure it just kept on climbing higher as the day went on. But that was all besides the point once we got to Emily, and the magic of the day started unfolding. Toni & Guy Florence were in charge of Emily’s hair, and she wore an adorable headdress by Jo Barnes. Azzura created her beautiful (heat-proof!) make up. Emily’s stunning wedding gown was Detalle by La Sposa and she wore the cutest Kate Spade flats for the day, love them!

The ceremony of Emily & James’ wedding took place at Chiesa San Martino a Maiano in Fiesole, just outside of Florence. From there we headed to the UH-MA-ZING reception venue, Castello di Vincigliata, on the hills of Fiesole overlooking the city. It was just… perfection. Gianni from Tuscany Flowers had created the most beautiful arrangements from (my favourite flower!) peonies, which matched Emily’s gorgeous bouquet. I also loved how all the bridesmaids flowers were different, but looked beautiful together in their whiteness. One of my favourite things were the escort cards hanging from a tree, how original and beautiful!

I want to say a huge thank you to wedding planner Rossana Sapori from Weddings in Umbria, who was an absolute star and kept everything running smoothly on the day. Preludio Catering was in charge of the delicious food and the incredible cake, and Alma Project took care of music for the evening. Other details to mention are the beautiful stationery designed by Emily herself (including a hand drawn invite), the adorable ring bearer bowl from Palomas Nest and fun drink stirrers from Miss Pickles Press.

Looking at these pictures now I get a warm glow inside (and it’s just not from remembering the heat). I had the best time of time and I can’t thank Emily and James enough for taking us with them, and for being so utterly nice to us throughout. I love you guys! And Italy… oh, Italy. Miss you already so much it hurts.

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Katie & John | Wedding

June 27, 2011 · 53 Comments

Ever since Katie & John’s engagement session (actually, ever since I first met them!) I had been like on hot coals waiting for their wedding day. I absolutely love their venue, Nothbrook Park, which, once again, didn’t let me down. Steph Turpin from FairyNuff Flowers was in charge of the most adorable flowers, which stole the show over and over again – from the stunning arrangements at the outside ceremony, to the gorgeous bridal flowers, not to mention the reception flowers and the cutest flowery ‘escort cards’ ever. Even Katie & John’s bunny Shakespeare, who ‘walked’ down the isle, had his own carrot corsage!

I love a wedding where everything takes place in the same place, and Northbrook Park is the perfect venue for this. To kick the day off, Katie and the girls got ready in one of the cabins on site where Tania Gent from LoveHair was in charge of make-up and hair. Katies gorgeous wedding gown was called ‘Lucy’ and it was from the Vineyard Collection at Priscilla of Boston in Phoenix. The gown was complemented by to-die-for Jimmy Choo shoes, which were a present (one of many!) from John. I think it’s fair to say Katie looked drop dead gorgeous.

Even though the day was quite rainy, the outside ceremony went ahead, which I’m so happy about. It was simply stunning, and the atmosphere was something a few drops of rain could ruin. Planner Andri Benson from Always Andri made sure things ran smoothly, even when backup plans had to be put into action when the skies opened properly.

Katie & John’s day was so individual and beautiful, and I felt very priviledged to have been a part of it. A few other vendors worth mentioning are the caterers, The Three Bees, DJ Firebird Events, the beautiful stationary from Wedding Paper Divas, and the cake by Edith Yemoh from EmaCakes.

Thank you Katie & John, for creating such a beautiful day and for allowing me to be a part of it all! x

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creative fine art wedding photography

Tamryn & Tom | Wedding

June 23, 2011 · 23 Comments

Oh gosh, the season has gotten a bit mental again and trying to find time for everything that needs to be done seems to be a huge struggle. But the good news is here comes a blog post in honour of Tam & Tom, who got married in Henley in Oxfordshire last month.

Tamryn and the girls got ready at her family home, where the atmosphere was surprisingly calm! Tamryn wore a beautiful Kate Sherford gown and I loved the bridesmaids dresses in slightly differing shades of pink, gorgeous!

After a ceremony at St Peter and St Paul’s Church in Shiplake, we headed to a relaxed reception at Monks Barn, where guests were invited to play games in the garden while sipping Pimm’s and listening to Nikki Loy singing and playing her guitar, before a dinner in the beautifully decorated barn. A perfect event in my book!

A few key people I should mention are Dan Miller at Losttime Design, who created the stationery, and Iain Henderson, who designed Tam & Tom’s wedding bands. Also, Tamryn’s lovely lovely mother (who also wore my favourite colour on the day!) had made the fabulous cake, while a family friend, Jill Dax, was in charge of all the beautiful flowers, which reflected Tamryn’s family’s South African roots.

Thank you Tam & Tom for having us! It was such a pleasure. I hope your honeymoon in Mongolia will be an adventure of a lifetime!

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Alexandra & Billy | Wedding

May 17, 2011 · 41 Comments

Try as I might, I can’t seem to cut this blog post down to fewer images. I’m so sorry! It’s just that Alex & Billy’s wedding was pretty much perfection in terms of what I love about weddings. I can’t believe how I’d never heard about the gorgeous and quirky venue, Maunsel House, before! Everything about it was just an absolute bliss for a photographer.

The beauty didn’t stop just at the all the idiosyncratic details of the venue and the cutest little chapel, there were also the exquisite flower arrangements by Emma Vowles, the glorious cake of cheese by The Cheese Shed & delicious looking food by Posh Nosh – and that’s even before mentioning Alex’s beautiful beautiful wedding gown by Tara Keeley. Add to all this visual feast the lovely relaxed atmosphere of friends and family getting together on a beautiful summer’s day in the West Country, and you have pretty much my perfect event summed up.

I do want to give a special shout out to the wonderful Pippa at Maunsel House, who took such good care of me (especially since this was one of the rare weddings where I didn’t have Susanna with me to keep me in check!), thank you for being so amazing.

And of course, thank you to Alex & Billy. I’m so happy you wanted me to join you on your special day, and I truly hope you will be as blissfully happy for the rest of your life as you were on the day. x

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Alexandra & Billy | Sneak Peek

May 2, 2011 · 10 Comments

Sometimes it’s hard to put into words just how happy I am to be doing the job I do. I think this sneak peek from Alex & Billy’s wedding in Somerset goes some ways toward explain it. Congratulations Alex & Billy, and thank you for sharing your amazing day with me. I hope you’ll have an incredible time on your honeymoon!

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Clare & Dylan | Wedding

April 14, 2011 · 38 Comments

There were so many things about Clare & Dylan’s wedding that I was super excited about: Norfolk in spring, sea air, tepees, Clare’s Gucci gown and the gorgeous flowers by Blooming Gorgeous to name but a few. One thing I wasn’t prepared for however was just how windy it would be up there on the coast! Blimey, I’m glad I had my camera to ground me or else I would have surely blown away. :D

Actually, I don’t think I’ll use too many words to describe this beautiful wedding, I’ll let the pictures below tell the story.

Thank you so much Clare & Dylan, and your families, for letting us share the magic!

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Elodie & Vianney | Wedding

September 19, 2010 · 47 Comments

This blog post has been a looong time coming! Elodie and Vianney’s wedding on the outskirts of Paris was up there when it comes to individuality, hard work and seeing your vision through. While the happy couple were on their honeymoon, Elodie’s mum was sharing the story of preparing for this wedding on her daughter’s blog, and the story really is a testament to how much work it took to put this special event together – including everything from clearing the forest floor to hand-assembling forest-sized decorations and building a dance floor.

After getting ready at her grandmother’s house, Elodie met Vianney at the Place de la Libération in Rambouillet for a civil ceremony. From there we travelled to a little village where, in a beautiful forest, Elodie had created a magical world filled with quirky little details. I have to say the bride herself fitted in perfectly and looked like a little fairy princess in her adorable gown.

I won’t tell you much more with words, as you can read all the details from Elodie’s blog. Instead, I’ll tell the story through the pictures. Enjoy!

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Alix & Emmanuel | Wedding

September 6, 2010 · 55 Comments

On a beautiful weekend in July we made a long (and rather adventurous!) journey to a picturesque little village in France to cover Alix & Manu’s wedding. Words can’t really do justice to this place, it was like stepping into a postcard, or a fairytale. I have to say, I do love being a photographer! Not only because I get to record memories for my clients, but also because looking at the pictures lets me relive magical events and remember the places I’ve visited myself.

There were so many beautiful details in this wedding that I wouldn’t know where to start, but I have to mention the gorgeous gown that Alix designed herself, which was made at the Maria Lucia Hohan atelier – it really was a piece of art, even more delicate and magical in real life than in pictures!

I would like to take this opportunity to say a HUGE thank you to my assistant Susanna Hauru, who’s been an amazing help this summer. I’ve certainly had some adventures this year, and I’m glad she’s been there to share most of them!

p.s. Do also check out Alix’s blog for the fabulous honeymoon pictures – oh my, talk about paradise!

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Victoria & William | Wedding

August 23, 2010 · 23 Comments

Vee & Will got married in a tiny little village called Little Bardfield deep in the Essex countryside. Their intimate humanist ceremony, coupled with a topsy turvy wedding day schedule, created a special day that really reflected their fun personalities. Hill House, Will’s childhood home, made for a magical setting, and the different marquees dotted around the grounds ingeniously divided the outside space into different areas according to the different stages of the day.

There were so many things I loved about this wedding, from the fun relaxed atmosphere and Pimm’s in the garden, to the quirky hat-themed seating plan, but my favourite has to be the gorgeous flowers – they were just beyond beautiful!

I don’t know whether it was the remote location which made the darkness feel darker, but when the evening fell at Vee & Will’s wedding, I realised that this crazy summer has almost come to an end. When we drove off into the pitch black night, leaving the wedding party tearing it up on the dance floor, I found myself feeling quite nostalgic… Not to worry though, the season is nowhere near finished yet, September and October are chock-a-block with lovely weddings to look forward to.

But first, let me take you back to rural Essex….

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Sarah & James | Wedding

August 2, 2010 · 21 Comments

I seriously am the luckiest girl ever to get to photograph the coolest of clients and the most amazing weddings! Looking back at this passing summer I feel overwhelmed by all the beauty I’ve gotten to witness.

The pretty-factor in Sarah and James’ Suffolk wedding was definitely up there! The venue, amazing Bruisyard Hall, was one of the most gorgeous places I’ve ever got to visit. Sarah looked absolutely stunning in her Monsoon dress and Louboutins, only to be rivalled by the beauty of the surroundings and the amazing flowers from Sweet Peas and Bumble Bees, who are dedicated to growing beautiful eco-friendly flowers.

And get this, there was archery! Yes, archery! It looked like such good fun that this was one of the only times I’ve worked at a wedding wishing that I was taking part rather than documenting.

Everything at this wedding was so beautiful and well thought-out, in Sarah’s own words a lot of the credit goes to her ‘incredibly talented, creative and hard working Mum who made bunting & lavender bags, scoured charity shops for linen and plates, made 250 scones as well as planning all of the other food, arranged everything and was a total star. And the whole day wouldn’t have happened without our friends and families who made all the food, arranged flowers, BBQ’d, decorated the marquee and did a dozen other jobs to make the day AMAZING.’ Hear hear!

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