The story began up with Caroline at the stunning Kingston Country Courtyard wedding venue. Where Caroline was getting ready with her family around her. After capturing a few details, I headed across the venue to catch up with Charles. As he finished of a few venue details and got ready to meet the rest of the boys. Once the suits and ties were on the boys headed a short walk down the road to the local pub for a cheeky pint or two. 

I caught back up with Caroline just as the final bits of prep were being done and her lovely dress was just about to go on. Once she was ready her incredibly proud father arrived just in time to escort her across the venue to her Kingston Country Courtyard wedding ceremony. Subtly shielded by a clever piece of umbrella work as she made her way across the courtyard to meet the waiting groom.

Following the lovely ceremony the guests joined the couple out in the stunning gardens for their Kingston Country Courtyard wedding reception. Kingston Country Courtyards incredible gardens have most amazing views looking back across Dorset’s beautiful Purbeck Hills. Drinks flowed as the reception kicked into gear, and it wasn’t long before the guests were invited to join the couple for their wonderful wedding breakfast.

After what was an incredibly tasty wedding breakfast and some awesome speeches, the party really kicked up a notch with some truly epic dancing!

Huge thank you to the amazing Caroline & Charles for inviting me to tell your incredible story 

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This Oakley Hall Wedding Photography story began in the family run salon of Bradleys parents, Hair Beauty ltd, where Kay and the girls were getting ready. Bradley got things off to a good start with a hamper full of goodies for Kay and the girls, good man. Following a rather relaxing, well pampered morning, everyone headed back across to Kay’s house. Here the girls put the finishing touches into getting ready before hopping on a beautiful vintage bus to the Oakley Hall wedding.

Bradley was already at the front of the ceremony room, joking with his friends and family, when I arrived at the stunning Oakley Hall. Kay arrived shortly after and accompanied by her dad walked laughing and smiling up the aisle to the waiting Bradley. Following a brilliant ceremony everyone followed the couple out to the lawn to drink in the sun.

A wonderfully adorned marquee full of brilliant little decorations details greeted the guests as they arrived in for their wedding breakfast. Tables full of dress up masks and stick on tattoos! what more could you ask for? . . . . Well following a cracking Oakley Hall wedding breakfast spread came a series of the funniest speeches I have experienced! culminating in a Best Man dressed as Darth Vader brandishing a black rubber fist! I am not even sure I really remember what the punch line was but still can’t help laughing when I see it! I was not alone everyone was ether in stitches or shaking their heads cradled in their hands.

It was this incredible infectious laughter that really set the theme for the day. From the very beginning with the girls in the morning. Through to the EPIC party which Kay and Bradley kicked off following their dinner. The laughter never stopped, it carried on

Many thanks to the amazing Kay and Bradley for inviting me along to tell their incredible Oakley Hall wedding story.

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I was lucky enough to catch up with Becky & Michael for some Hampshire Portrait Photography before the big day. This was the perfect opportunity to begin telling their story and getting them used to me capturing their Southsea Castle wedding photography. So when the day came and I met Becky getting ready at her local hair salon so was already used to me being around. 

Becky caught up with the rest of the girl back at her parents house, having a sneaky snack before getting ready. Whilst the girls started getting read I took a look at some Becky’s stunning wedding details. Becky’s jewel of the details being a stunning, very mod looking, button bouquet. Once ready the girls headed off to the seafront to meet their transport for the rest of the journey. The Southsea Landtrain was truly something to behold! Such a unique choice for wedding transport, and despite the less than seasonal weather the girls couldn’t help smiling in it.

Michael was greeting their guest when I arrived at the Southsea Square Tower for their initial wedding ceremony. Becky then arrived at the Square Tower in her marvelous transport soon after. She was then escorted by her father to meet Michael at the head of the ceremony. Following the wonderful Square Tower ceremony, the couple lead their guests out for a few family moments. After which the guests were all picked up by a stunning old routemaster. 

Becky and Michael took a few moments together outside the Square tower before hoping back on the land train to head back across to continue their Southsea Castle Wedding photography at the beautiful Southsea castle itself. The couple arrived through the Southsea Castle gates to a flurry of confetti across the land train. Once arrived they greeted all their guests before heading into the venue for their wedding breakfast.

Following the wonderful meal and speeches Becky and Michael ducked out into the last ray of light. To spend a little time walking the battlements of Southsea Castle and was the perfect time for me to capture some moments of them together. They arrived back in time to kick of the evening with an epic first dance, that set the standard for the rest of the amazing party.

A huge thank you to Becky and Michael for trusting me to tell their incredible story, for treating me like one of the family and for inviting me to capture their Southsea Castle Wedding Photography.

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Todays Pig Hotel Brockenhurst Wedding story began in the stunning seaside village of Keyhaven. Where Anna & Andy were both getting ready along with their parents, who were baby sitting their young son Ezra. I always love these opportunities to tell these intimate wedding stories. Moments so personal, with so much feeling. Integration into the day is so important to, as there are fewer people to hide and move among. Anna’s parents family home was the perfect location to begin their day. With Anna getting ready in the beautifully sun lit upstairs and Andy down stairs with Ezra.

Soon enough though it was time to head to the Romsey Town Hall wedding ceremony. Meeting first at the White Horse Pub to collect any stragglers for the intimate ceremony, Andy then headed across to Romsey Town hall. Anna soon followed across to meet Andy for what was a lovely intimate ceremony surrounded by their family. 

Following the ceremony we all headed to the stunning New Forest to capture a few family moments. Before sending the rest on to The Pig Hotel Brockenhurst so the couple could send a few moments alone together. Soaking up the beautiful sunlight reaching through the tree we had a little wander through the woods. Once back at the car we headed to The Pig Hotel Brockenhurst wedding breakfast. 

Arriving at The Pig Hotel Brockenhurst Anna & Andy joined their guests to sit down to a stunning wedding breakfast. Food is something which The Pig Hotel Brockenhurst is renowned for and never deems to disappoint! During the many courses of excellent food there was time for some lovely personal speeches from various members of the family. This gave some wonderful opportunities for emotive candid portraits.

After their meal the wedding party headed back to the Keyhaven house to soak up the last of the sun. Drinking the night away as the light fell. Thank you so much to the wonderful Anna & Andy for inviting me to tell their Pig Hotel Brockenhurst wedding story.

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When Erin first got in touch about inviting me to be their Festival Wedding Photographer, I was so excited. We had first met back in the day while I was shooting club nights in Camden. (photos from which I still have, but wasn’t sure they should see the light of day, Messy!). So knew her wedding to the awesome Ash was going to be amazing, and couldn’t wait to tell their incredible wedding story.

Set in the vast picturesque fields of the incredible House on the Brooks this incredible DIY festival wedding even had its own map! With areas for games, music and camping, they seriously went all out. After taking a good nose around the site I headed over to catch up with the girls. 

Erin and the girls were at the House on the Brooks main house finishing off breakfast when I arrived. Capturing a few of the details, including a stunningly colourful bouquet from The Oak and the Owl, before catching up with Erin as she had her hair done. 

After skipping across to catch up with Ash. I headed back to the girls just as they were finishing getting ready and about to set off to the beautiful Saint Botolphs Hardham Church. Following a brilliant ceremony Erin and Ash left the church to a hail of flower petal confetti. Before jumping in my car to head off on a sneaky road trip to capture some moments together.

Once back at the venue the party kicked in with some brilliant lawn games and music. Before calling everyone in for speeches and a marvelous selection of food. As the night moved on the jagger came out at the party really kicked up a notch, with the first dance turning into some sort of dance off! it was awesome! While the sun faded away the party stepped up yet again with quite possibly the best wedding band ever. Anyone say Queen Tribute!

The hugest of all thank you’s to the awesome and thoroughly incredible Erin & Ash for inviting me along to be their festival wedding photographer

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I first met Karen & Tom through an Karen’s brother Mark, who was an old work colleague of mine. I was so excited when they asked me to tell their Mill House Hotel Wedding Photography story. Not only was it an honour to be recommended. But also when I heard they were traveling for far for their day. I knew it was going to be an incredible story to tell. A huge thank you to Karen & Tom for inviting me to capture their Mill House Hotel Wedding Photography story.

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This wonderful Elmers Court wedding story began with Fran and her bridesmaids at her parents lovely New Forest home. Everything was so calm and relaxed as I captured a few details, before catching up with the girls. After capturing a few moments with the girls and their morning preparations. I headed back across to Lymington to meet the Leon and the boys.

Living only mere minutes away from the beautiful Elmers Court wedding venue has its benefits. Knowing Elmers Court itself very well being one of them. That and the fact that sometime I can even cycle to cover Elmers Court Wedding’s there. Today however I was in the car, and pulled up to meet the boys getting ready in one of the villas. Once the suits were on and ties were tied. Leon and boys headed over to the bar to settle some nerves with a swift pint.

Fran was just getting into her stunning dress as I arrived back with the girls. Just in time to capture some perfect moments, as fran’s sister helped her with her dress. Back in the car it was another swift trip back to Lymington and to the waiting Leon for their Elmers Court Wedding.

Sun drenched the guests as they sat waiting in the lovely outdoor Elmers Court Wedding ceremony, as Fran, accompanied by her father, made their way across the lawn. Following a lovely personal ceremony, the pair joined their friends and family on the lawn for drinks.

Once the wedding breakfast and speeches complete, Fran and Leon took some time together in the grounds. Elmers Court Wedding venue has some incredibly stunning grounds which we took time to take great advantage. Just in time as the light was falling across the Lymington river.

The party really kicked off with one of Fran bridesmaids taking to the mic and bring the house down. Such a perfect end to their brilliant Elmers Court Wedding. A massive thank you to Fran & Leon for inviting me to be a part of their incredible Elmers Court Wedding story.

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This Royal Bath Hotel wedding day, interestingly started of with Nick. Who I met at his local Barbers, Wild & Co, for a pre wedding tidy up. Nick was a seriously brave man. Having a full cut throat wet shave on the morning of your wedding takes some serious balls! After spending a bit of time chilling out with the boys I headed across to catch up with Sara and the girls at their house nearby. Capturing a few of the details first before hanging out with the girls as they had their make done. Before long the dresses were on, the transport had arrived and we were off to the Ceremony.

Their beautiful ceremony was held in the brilliant Bournemouth Town Hall. In one of their lovely intimate rooms. Having arrived just before Sara, I was am to capture the nervously waiting Nick greeting their friends and family. As the ceremony began no one could take their eyes of Sara as she arrived with her Father. Smiling from ear to ear, she just beamed happiness and laughter and pretty much set the tone for the rest of the amazing day.

Following the Ceremony Sara & Nick led the friends and family through Bournemouth’s beautiful Lower Gardens to their Royal Bath Hotel Wedding. After having a bit of fun with some group down on the beach, even braving the waves. We headed up to the Royal Bath Hotel wedding grounds for the reception. It was at this point that the heavens decided to open putting a bit of a spanner in the planned, and stunning, outdoor wedding breakfast. But total unfazed Sara was full of smiles as they all headed inside, whilst the Royal Bath Hotel Wedding Staff set about moving everything inside.

After an extended drinks reception everyone join Sara & Nick in the main hall for their long awaited wedding breakfast. following the meal Sara & Nick took a few moments out together. Despite the weather this awesome couple even braved the beach itself to grab some amazing portraits underneath the pier. Smiles never faltering despite everything.

Once we got back to the Royal Bath Hotel wedding from our little wander along the beach. Thats when the party really kicked off! Sara & Nick had made the hall look incredible with all the light adored walls literally glowing. All of which made for a truly epic first dance. After which everyone one else piled on and it all kicked up a notch. What a PARTY. 

Thank you to the incredible Sara & Nick for inviting me along to be a part of their amazing Royal Bath Hotel wedding, it was and honour, and also for being such amazing sports all day despite everything.

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This stunning Bunkers Barn Wedding was one of the first I had the pleasure to work with Calicomoon. Calicomoon VW wedding hire is run by my in-laws, and have been looking forward to working with them since they set up. The day started with Kayley getting ready at her house, along with her bridesmaids and parents. After a rather lovely chilled morning getting ready, the wonderful campers from Calicomoon arrived to take Kaley to her Bunkers Barn Wedding.

Despite the lashings of rain Kaley took it in her stride not worried at all with smiles beaming from under a collection of umbrellas. Following what was a lovely churches ceremony, the couple joined their guest for Pims and tea outside of the churchyard. After which they jumped back in the Calicomoon camper to head back to their Bunkers Barn wedding reception. 

At the the barn you could see Kaley had really taken a lot of effort with the decorations. It looked brilliant. Every detail worked perfectly in the rustic setting. After a lovely wedding breakfast and some cracking speeches. Kayley and Matt took a moment away from their Bunkers Barn Wedding. To enjoy the last moments of the light on the wedding day sat on bales of hay.

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Looking back on 2015

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