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Ruth and Rick – More From Nutfield Priory
Posted by: | CommentsAs promised in my Just One, more from Ruth and Rick’s winter wedding at Nutfield Priory. A wedding full of Doctors, Lawyers, Biochemists and Physicists…and that’s just the Bride and Groom. A relatively warm afternoon in the hills of Surrey at a fabulous venue. Having worked at Nutfield a few times I knew what to expect. But then Ruth and Rick did like to throw a curve ball in. Something a little different for me. There would be no cake cutting shot…no first dance either. But there would be….A QUIZ. Family and friends sharpened their skills in all things Ruth and Rick (or Richard as the Registrar called him). Questions related to him : “what medieval instrument could he bore you to tears with”. Questions related to her : “what substance did she have too much of a child that turned her poo purple”. Questions related to them : “where did he propose”. I didn’t fare to well, but then I wasn’t really playing. Besides all the talk of purple poo did me right in.
Hey…just like always you’ll be able to see a few more images on my Facebook business page. But first, have a gander below, take it all in and at the end you’ll find a link to more.
The gorgeous Nutfield Priory
Rubber shoes lead to idle minds
Independence Day
Two shoes…no its not X Factor. She had two different pairs of shoes
It was nice to get down to see the boys
Why he had both is beyond me
Ruth’s Dad…a fabulous character and a great chat
Nikon said, let their be cls light
Wee-tails
The winners of the extra special seats could hardly contain themselves
I suppose I should be surprised to see autumn leaves at the end of November…just like I was yesterday when attacked by two bumblebees
No doubt I’ll make the Daily Mail with “photographer cuts Bride’s head off” – then I can get jiggy with the Levinson enquiry
Thanks to my reflector holder for this one
Reporting to Guest Relations
Quiz
The lovely lady who took my photo deserves one of herself
Like every great quiz, the table moaning about a technicality
Seb Coe eat your heart out
As promised, there are a few more to gander over on my Facebook Business Page. Full of other galleries too if you’re so inclined. If you are in any of the photos feel free to tag yourself. Here is the link : Ruth and Rick’s Nutfield Priory Wedding on Facebook.
Ruth and Rick – Nutfield Priory – Just One
Posted by: | CommentsBeen a while since I did a Just One. But today is a new day. So from Ruth and Rick’s wedding yesterday at Nutfield Priory…here you go.
Do they know its Christmas?
June and Felix at Avington Park
Posted by: | CommentsAnd now for something totally different. As a wedding photographer you start to get used to some constants that make up your wedding year. So when something comes along that changes that it adds an extra level of excitement. June and Felix provided that excitement. June, a retired head teacher and Felix, a copyrighter, met by chance over a decade ago when June hosted an open day for folks interested in changing into a career in teaching. Felix went from career change to smitten quite quickly and the rest is history. A small wedding, with close family and friends, at a superb location. It was great to work with the professional video team at Smokescreen Visuals as well.
There will also be a link to ‘just a few more’ images on Facebook as well. So have a look below and follow the link that appears after the last image.
No prep today…June “couldn’t see the point” — I’ll let it slide :)
Rosemary, June’s Bridesmaid, leaves early
John…the hired ‘Father of the Bride’
Bondesque
Ahem!
This angle was in no way stolen from Matt at Smokescreen
Living up to that Bond comment earlier
And a few from Darren
As promised…a handful more images on my Facebook Business page…feel free to tag yourselves.
More from Helen and Simon’s Bonfire Night Wedding
Posted by: | CommentsI promised a bit more and now I’m here to deliver. Not much time for a diatribe but what I will say is that if you are interested in seeing more from Helen and Simon’s Basingstoke wedding my advice is to look here, scroll through and at the end you’ll find a link to more images on my Facebook Business page. Off you go!
As promised…you can see more on my Facebook Business page
Helen and Simon – Bonfire Night Wedding
Posted by: | CommentsHowever, no Guy’s were harmed in the making of these nuptials. Which reminds me of an interesting conversation I had with Evan this week. Evan of Year 2 and 6 years old
Me: “What did you learn about in school today?”
Evan: “About this man who had a lot of gunpowder and wanted to blow up the king”
Me: “Guy Fawkes?”
Evan: “No…it was…um…Guy…um…Guy…um…F….”
Me: “yes, Fawkes, Guy Fawkes”
Evan: “No…it was…um…Guy…um…Guy FOX!!!!”
Helen and Simon were married in the wonderful village church in Cliddesden near Basingstoke. Apparently Bonfire Night is a big deal in Helen’s family. Rather fitting then they would select the date and even throw in some fireworks for good measure. This is a taster with a more substantial posting coming at the beginning of next week (this is different to what I mentioned last night Helen…sorry, forgot about going away for my 16th wedding anniversary). Have a great honeymoon.
Getting ready the lovely Audleys Wood
Traffic calming
Area 51
Aileen and Jed at The George in Rye
Posted by: | CommentsStrangely no one ever called him Jedward. Come to think of it, neither did I? Probably a good thing then.
Oh the irony. Waiting all summer for some hot weather and we get the hottest day of the year. On OCTOBER 1st. A thought that I’m sure no amount of planning could have overcome. 3 piece suits? Sure! Why not? We’ll need the extra layers to keep warm. Survey said? XXXXXXX
Despite the ‘heat’…and let’s be honest, it was hardly heat..everything went exactly to plan. Good thing too as Aileen and Jed are planners. Some people really enjoy it and I got the impression they did. Jed was more than a little delighted to see Darren and I a full 50 minutes early.
The George in Rye is a kind of a hidden gem. From street level it looks like a nice gastro pub. You would be challenged to believe that there is a considerable number of rooms as well as the most fantastic ballroom which is perfect for ceremonies, receptions and evening entertainment. Rye itself is totally quaint. They should bus in loads of Americans at the weekend just to add to the ambiance. I, on my own, wasn’t really enough.
As usual, there will be a number of additional images to review on my Facebook Business Page. The link to these will appear at the end of this post. You wouldn’t want to miss my gentle musings would you? So scroll, enjoy and THEN click.
I’m not a mad detail junkie but this place kind of deserved it! More later.
Willis? What you talking ’bout?
Light to die for
It was, after all, the hottest day of the year
Dad gets a wee bit emotional
he treated it like popcorn
This image is actually from Darren…but I thought it needed to be shown as the two images (above and below) were taken at the same time
I’m thinking Jed thought he deserved more than a hug!
Not fond of the applause
With 70+ guests and a courtyard designed for about 30 I had to go inside for formals…I quite liked the result
Luckily no one was in at No. 1
Quaint
Melting
More we-tails
Nothing like an expressive Best Man
And now a few from Darren
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