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Hanna & Bruno | Wedding

July 1, 2013 · 3 Comments

It feels strange to finally be blogging Hanna & Bruno’s wedding. It’s seems like such a long time ago when Hanna first got in touch with me, and now, looking at the pictures of her wedding day, it somehow feels like the last and the first chapter of a story all at the same time.

The plan for the day was a garden wedding in the South of France. But it seems that Hanna & Bruno are destined for dramatic weather; their Paris engagement session was on one of the coldest days of the year, and on their wedding day it rained and rained and then rained some more. But that didn’t dampen the beautiful spirit of the day. The party might have moved inside, but the atmosphere stayed sunny all through the day.

After a ceremony in the beautiful Cathédrale Sainte-Marie in Bruno’s home town of Bayonne, the reception took place at Golf de Chiberta, where Virginie from 123nousirons was in charge of the decorations. The theme centered around Hanna & Bruno, both French, having travelled all the way to Australia to meet each other (how’s that for a plot for a romantic movie!). Hanna’s Polish roots also played a part in the form of traditions, such as Hanna’s mother offering bread and salt to the newlyweds entering the reception. The day was filled with incredible food, warm hearts and happiness.

Thank you so much Hanna & Bruno, for having us there for your big day, and for much much more, for really making us feel like a part of the family. I wish all the happiness in the world, and plenty of sunshine to make up for the rain. x

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Marianne Taylor creative fine art wedding reportage photography destination France

Maija & David | Wedding

June 18, 2013 · 11 Comments

Oh Northbrook Park how I’ve missed you! Maija & David’s wedding day at one of my favourite Surrey venues was full of sunshine and laughter from start to finish. I don’t think I stopped smiling all day, starting from when Maija got into her Romantica of Devon gown and Jimmy Choo‘s, all the way through to one of the most epic first dances ever, and the Hold Tight Band making the dancefloor go crazy at the end of the evening.

It was the first time we worked with videographer Adam Nicholas and I have to say it was an absolute pleasure. I love working with service providers who realise we all have the same goal, to create a beautiful day and memories for the couple, and that the best way to do that is to work as a big, caring team. Unfortunately that’s not always the case. While on the subject of other vendors, I have to give big ups to Moodies Catering for doing a brilliant job, Fancy that wedding cakes for the stunning tower of a cake, and To Have & To Hold for the classy stationery.

Northbrook Park really showed us it’s best, and even the peacocks were in a festive mood. Thank you so much Maija & David for having us along for the ride! x

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Marianne Taylor creative fine art wedding reportage Northbrook Park

Pinterest is for pretty

May 14, 2013 · 3 Comments

Last month I got invited to a party organised by Pinterest to celebrate their launch of the Pin it Forward UK campaign where a selection of us UK bloggers get to spread the word of the pretty world of Pinterest. The party was a lot of fun and I got catch up with some old friends, such as Kat, plus we got to decorate our own cake pops and shot glasses…

I’m sure most of you have heard of Pinterest before, but for anyone who hasn’t, Pinterest is a tool for collecting and organising the things you love – visual bookmarking if you may. You can ‘pin’ things from around the web onto boards you create, on any topic you’d like – and the nice thing for us photographers is that if our images get pinned from our sites, they retain a link back to us and most pinners are also savvy enough to credit us in the descriptions.

Personally I use Pinterest for two different things. I pin some of my own photography in order to showcase my latest work, and to direct people towards my blog (and because my clients are so damn adorable that I would pin them anyways :P). Here’s a board with my own photography.

I also love to pin images from the kind of weddings that set me on fire visually. Pinterest is a great way to demonstrate your own visual preferences and aesthetic, and curating your own taste like this also tends to sharpen your own focus as well. I think any bride thinking of hiring me would know quite quickly whether our tastes align when taking a look at my wedding board full of pretty things.

Another thing I am pretty nuts about is beautiful stationery and lettering. I could look at all these beautiful invitations and and escort cards on my stationery board for hours and be quite content (and sometimes I, you know, do…).

So yes, I find Pinterest really useful for staying visually inspired and for discovering new ideas – to me Pinterest really stands for pretty. The fascinating thing is that for you it will look completely different, as it will be built around your visual preferences. Do follow me over there, or if you don’t have an account yet, start pinning by using this registration link!

Next up on the Pin it Forward UK schedule tomorrow, please welcome and be sure to check out Nicola from Belle Noir Bride!

Bianca & Daniel | Wedding

January 24, 2013 · 22 Comments

On one of the coldest days of the year, Bianca & Daniel got married at Marylebone Townhall in London with their closest family and friends present. The icy breeze was a bit of a shock to the system, especially since the couple live in Brazil, but Bianca and Daniel were such troopers laughing their way through their portrait session on the windy streets of London.

It was such an honour to meet these two, and get to spend a few hours sharing in on these beautiful moments with them and their family. Thank you so much for having me Bianca & Daniel, I wish you an amazing future together in Brazil! x

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Binky & Dazzy | Wedding

October 31, 2012 · 87 Comments

It’s always a huge honour when another wedding photographer chooses you to photograph their wedding, so getting to be a part of the very talented Binky Nixon‘s day was something I looked forward to for a loong time. And the wait was certainly worth it! Binky & Daz’s wedding was like a leaf out of the ‘my ideal wedding’ folder in my head. The colours were to die for and the relaxed atmosphere of the whole day was what all weddings should be made of. There was so much laughter and happy tears on the day, and most of all this overwhelming feeling of love as everyone had gathered together to celebrate Binky & Daz.

After getting ready at her home where, after hair & makeup, Binky slipped into her Matthew Williamson gown and Prada heels, we headed to St Marys Church for the ceremony. Binky & Dazz’s adorable pooch Vinnie looked the part in his bowtie, and I just loved all the individual gowns the bridesmaids wore, all in beautiful shades of peach. It was also a pleasure to meet and work with Ben from Kissing Gate Video, who was there to film the events.

The most adorable stationary by Something Kinda Cute already hinted at things to come and when, after some portrait action in a nearby field, we got to Edworth Manor Farm my mind pretty much exploded from the beauty of it all. The Flower Fairies had their hand in making all things flowers uber pretty (including Binky’s amazing crown), and Zest made sure the food matched the vibe of the day. The cake table by A little bit of cupcake was also just cute overload.

What can I say – a gorgeous couple in love, pretty colours and flowers, rustic details and laughter, sunshine and happiness – to me this wedding was as epic as they get. Every magnificent day should really end with the Wedding Smashers bringing everyone to the dance floor, and Binky & Dazz’s day was no exception. There most certainly ain’t no party like a Wedding Smashers party!

Thank you so much Binky & Dazz for having us. What a gorgeous day it was, in every way! xx

{This blog post is dedicated to Binky’s grandfather James, aka Jim Nixon, who sadly passed away shortly after the happy day.}

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creative fine art wedding reportage photography

Kelly & Steve | Wedding

October 11, 2012 · 6 Comments

Kelly & Steve’s wedding day was such a joy to be a part of. In the run up to the day, it seemed like it had been such a long time since their London engagement session in the spring, but all the sunshine and happiness was certainly worth the wait!

Kelly and the girls got ready at Steventon House Hotel, where Seema Patel was in charge of make-up, and Jess Carter hair. Kelly’s out-of-this-world-gorgeous Eden gown by Jenny Packham blew me away, and what would have been a better accessory than those Jimmy Choo heels. With Kelly looking stunning, we headed to St Augustine of Canterbury for the ceremony.

The reception of Kelly & Steve’s wedding took place at Lains Barn, which really was the perfect setting, with cocktails on the lawn while the sunshine warmed people up. Florist Hilary at Flower Ardington was responsible for all the flowers, while wedding planner Carrie from Wishbox Events made sure everything ran smoothly. What a lovely day it was! It was also so nice to see some familiar faces in the form of my past couples among the guests! Best thing ever.

Thank you so much Kelly & Steve for having us! I hope your honeymoon was absolutely fantastic! xx

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creative fine art wedding reportage photography

Megan & James | Wedding

October 4, 2012 · 3 Comments

For Megan & James’ wedding I got to travel up to Liverpool for the first time ever. I had just flown back from Palm Springs, so jet lag made the whole day seem slightly more surreal than it would have otherwise been, but perhaps that just added to the magic?

To start the day, Megan and the girls got ready in a very cool apartment at Base2stay Liverpool. Megan’s gorgeous wedding gown was from The White Closet, and I just loved how all the girls wore flats! Goes to show that shoes can be super cute even without skyscraper heels.

The ceremony and reception took part in different parts of the Victoria Gallery & Museum. I think the fact that we were surrounded by artefacts from around the world added to my otherworldly feeling, it was a little bit like shooting a wedding inside an Indiana Jones movie. Inspired by the surroundings, and since Megan is from Australia, the decorations had a travel theme to them, coolest of all being the seating plan which was the map of the world!

Thanks so much for having us Megan & James, photographing your wedding was the nicest homecoming I could have wished for! I hope you had an absolutely brilliant time on your honeymoon in Sweden! x

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Nikki & Graeme | Wedding

September 26, 2012 · 7 Comments

Oh, West Country, how I love thee. Nikki & Graeme’s Somerset wedding really was the perfect west country affair, with glorious weather to boot. Nikki and the girls got ready at Clanville Manor, where Claire Hanson took care of hair and make-up. Nikki then slipped into her amazing Jenny Packham gown and Badgley Mischka shoes, and we headed off to the stunning Yarlington House for the ceremony and reception. It had rained cats and dogs the night before, but for Nikki & Graeme’s outside ceremony, as on cue, the sun came out!

Wedding planner Mary Herrington of Forever & Ever Events ran the show on the day, and she had also been invaluable in the months leading up to the wedding, as Nikki & Graeme did all the planning from overseas. Rebecca Green Catering was in charge of catering and Wild About put together some of the prettiest flowers I’ve seen this summer. Graeme’s mother created the adorable cake and the (nicest ever!) boys running the bar were from Sparks & Ashton. One of the highlights of the day for me were The Dixie Ticklers (managed by Sternberg Clarke) who entertained the guests with their music from ceremony to reception, and were just absolutely brilliant.

As the night fell outside, inside the marquee (from Raj Tent Club) DJ Nigel Pierce of Stylish Entertainment got people on the dance floor. And that’s where we left Nikki & Greame, dancing the night away under the full moon.

What a magical day it was! Thank you so much Nikki & Graeme for letting us be a part of it all! x

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creative fine art wedding reportage photography Yarlington House Somerset

Lucy & Brad | Wedding

September 19, 2012 · 21 Comments

I think it’s safe to say Lucy & Brad’s London wedding will go down in history books as the rainiest wedding I’ve ever photographed. Oh boy did we get soaked! But I’m happy to say that the weather didn’t dampen the spirit of the day at all.

We started the day at The Threadneedles Hotel in Bank, where Nelson Caterino was in charge of make-up, and Tina Outen hair, before Lucy got dressed in her beautiful Lazaro gown. From there it was a short, but super rainy (I mean, the driver could not see a thing), drive to St Etheldredas Church in Holborn, where Lucy & Brad exchanged their wows.

As by miracle the rain halted and gave us a tiny window of opportunity for portraits, before entering The Royal Exchange for the reception. It was lovely being back at the Exchange, it’s such a grand and yet unusual place for a wedding I think. Black Poppy had created the most amazing flower arrangements, which I didn’t realise were made of fabric until it was pointed out to me. Just incredible! Also worth mentioning is the beautiful cupcake tower by Crumbs and Doilies.

Thanks so much for having us Lucy & Brad, what a gorgeous day full of warmth it was! x

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creative fine art wedding reportage photography Royal Exchange London

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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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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Crystal & Tom | Wedding

July 13, 2012 · 18 Comments

Crystal & Tom’s wedding day was a bit of a whirlwind, (well, almost) literally. The winds were so strong that at times people had their work cut out trying to keep hats, balloons, babies, bunnies etc. from blowing away, but all that (combined with the chance to take wedding portraits in a lupin field) most certainly made for a memorable day!

The ceremony was held at St Peter’s Church in Terwick, and even though the original plan was for a picnic reception in a close by field, the wind and relentless summer rain forced Crystal & Tom to move the party to Rogate Village Hall. This didn’t really dampen the atmosphere at all – the brass band and petting zoo were still huge hits, and the picnic food by Blanch & Shock looked most delicious. Despite the tricky weather, the day was jam packed with colours, fun, laughter and warmth.

Thank you Crystal & Tom for having me be a part of your day! I wish you so much laughter and happiness in years to come. 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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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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India & Martyn | Wedding

June 7, 2012 · 13 Comments

It had been raining for what seemed like forever, but on India & Martyn’s wedding day the sun made a spectacular comeback, taking us all by surprise. The glorious weather added to the giddy atmosphere of the wedding day, making everyone even happier than normal. The Bingham in Richmond was the epicentre of activities on the day, from getting ready to the reception, with a beautiful ceremony a skip and a hop away at the Petersham Parish Church in between.

I just love love loved India’s amazing vintage wedding gown from Fur Coat No Knickers, sooo stylish! And her Freya Rose shoes and self-designed veil completed the nostalgic look perfectly. It was also so very cool to watch (the legendary) Elbie van Eeden to work her magic on India’s make-up.

After soaking up the sun in the garden with some canapés, the party moved inside for the speeches and the wedding breakfast. There was a French theme (with a hint of Welsh!) to the reception, with bottles of bubbly, an incredible cake from Ladurée, stationery by Cutture and a delicious combination of lavender and other flowers arranged by Zita Elze. On our way out we once again passed the baton on to the Wedding Smashers who took over the responsibility of getting people in various masks and sparkly gloves onto the dance floor.

What a lovely, lovely day! In a lot of ways it truly felt like the first day of summer, and what would be a more fitting feeling for India & Martyn to start the next chapter of their lives with. Thank you so much for having us guys, we loved every minute! x

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Maria & Andrei | Wedding

May 31, 2012 · 18 Comments

You couldn’t really get a more central London wedding than Maria & Andrei’s wedding at the British Academy, overlooking St James’s Park. And what an incredible venue it was! Mix in all of Mia’s stylish touches and it all adds up to a seriously swanky affair. To start with, the funky stationery set the tone for the scrumptious yellow theme, which carried through to the rest of the day.

Jimmy Campbell was on hand to take care of make-up and hair, while Mia and her girls got ready in the most opulent room ever (just check out the ceiling!). Mia’s gorgeous wedding gown was by Pronovias and her incredibly cool yellow shoes were by Benjamin Adams. Florist Enchanted Florals had followed the yellow theme beautifully, balancing the colour with some fresh white.

Caterer FoodShow took care of delicious looking food, while Provenance Fine Wines was in charge of the tipple. The most amazing cake was created by no other than Linda Fripp Designs. Since Andrei’s roots are in Malta, and Mia’s in Spain, little touches, such as the yellow fans, added to a Mediterranean vibe.

The day was filled with so much laughter and joy. And when the evening started to fall, after a quick spin for portraits at Trafalgar Square, we left DJ Matt Maurice in charge of getting people on the dance floor.

Thanks so much Mia & Andrei for having us share your day with you! It was a pleasure and a privilege. x

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Sally & James | Wedding

May 17, 2012 · 9 Comments

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

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creative fine art wedding photography

Sarah & Colin | Wedding

April 25, 2012 · 19 Comments

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

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