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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Knepp Castle Wedding with the incredibly creative and very talented Danielle and Paul set in the stunning West Sussex countryside

The beautiful grounds of Knepp Castle was the perfect setting for what would end up being one of the most incredible weddings of last year, with amazing creative details, 2 brilliant sausage dogs, and even a cheeky mid wedding drive through. I met Danielle and Paul 6 months before their big day to shoot a few shots to use on their invitation, they were both so creative and up for anything I couldn't wait for their big day. Danielle and Paul's Engagement Shoot After what was an amazing morning of preparation and a brilliant ceremony, we set off back to the Knepp Castle Wedding venue, not before stopping off for a cheeky McDonalds drive through. Seriously no one has ever looked so glam going through a drive through as Danielle and Paul did. Once they were done with their cheeky double cheese's we stopped off in the grounds of Knepp Castle to get a few shots with their amazing sausage dogs, before heading back to reunite with the rest of their guests. The reception its self was held in the grounds of Knepp Castle, by a lake, in a selection of stunning big hat style tipi's. The Tipi's were supplied by the incredible Beautiful World Tents who had transformed the site into something truly spectacular. From the moment we arrived back at the Tipi the party kicked into gear and didn't stop until the early hours. Through a kaylee, pie and mash, some serious dancing, marshmallows and even some sparkler action, Danielle, Paul and all of their friend and family celebrated into the night. A big thank you to Antony Turner for the heroic effort of second shooting for me, couldnt have done it without you . . . And finally the biggest thank you to Danielle and Paul themselves for inviting us along to cover their amazing day and for being such brilliant fun and incredibly good sports no matter what ideas we throw their way . . . .

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Late last year I met up with this wonderful couple for a little shoot up on the stunning hills of the south downs, close to the lovely town of Lewes, for their superb wedding invites (which they were kind enough to share with me). After arriving with my faithful hound (Betty made a great equipment guard) in tow, we headed off onto the hills for a bit of a stroll and to grab a few shots. All of which was brought together with the addition of their wicked little sausage dogs and one very large balloon. I can’t wait to meet up with Danielle & Paul again this week when I am lucky enough to have the opportunity to shoot their wedding at the unique Knepp Castle its going to be amazing, lets just say “Pie & pick’n’mix mash”, Brilliant . . .

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