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Alice and Cliff at Nettlestead Place
Posted by: | CommentsI love it when clever people with a keen eye for creativity get in touch. They just book me. No hassles. You know they dig you…what you do…how you do it…and let you do it. Welcome to the wedding of Alice and Cliff at Nettlestead Place. A sensational day at a sensational place with (and you’ve got to be pretty lucky this year for this last part) sensational weather. What a day…that’s all I can say. Good times…and that’s an understatement I can assure you.
I had worked at Nettlestead Place once before a few years ago. It must be the location because they were pretty darn cool too. This was the first time I got to experience the ceremony and bridal preparations in the main house. Pretty special. Strangely I’m a loss for what to say. The day was just that amazing. Alice is simply stunning…and later I found out why she had that ‘glow’. Delivered in Cliff’s speech was the news that they are expecting. Talk about seeing a room full of women melt (and a room full of attached yet unmarried men going “damn you…married and expecting in the same day…I’ll get you for this Cliff!”. I can’t thank you all enough for making us so, so welcome and having a perfect day for us to capture. Totally…totally loved it!
There will be more…lots more…to see on my Facebook Business Page. But first you need to look through these then at the end you’ll find the link. When you visit don’t hesitate to tag yourself, make comments and ‘like’ the page. It doesn’t hurt! Promise!
After an entrance like that I’m wondering where the queue for Space Mountain is
Here’s the haunted house…the only thing left were her shoes
GrooveJet
ear you go
Snack time (at the Oasis)
What fluffy slippers you have Grandma
Now…what was Alice’s maiden name again?
….is the RIGHT answer
With this (onion) ring, I thee wed
Just a little bit of wee
the classical photography police are waiting on my doorstep to take me away
My patented bum squeeze
Ladies…please
Nuttin’ beats a bit o’bacon
I don’t want to say I see a Doppleganger…but my oh my you have had an excellent season for United haven’t you Wayne
Nope…its Jason Statham now
Aunt Mabel
Errr…umm….I have no idea
Giggles
ROAR!
HeeHaw
cheap seats
They announced they’re pregnant during Cliff’s speech. Tissues EVERYWHERE!
Umm..dude…its just a cake! Slowly steps back to a safe distance
And now a few from Chuck Norris — AKA Darren
I have no idea if this is posed…and frankly…I don’t care
You’re a legend D!
As promised, you can see a few more on my Facebook Business Page gallery of Alice and Cliff’s Nettlestead Place wedding.
Megan and Stephen – Tithe Barn Wedding
Posted by: | CommentsFinally. Finally the weather broke. And if the weather ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Some sunshine graced us all in this second weekend in May. Sadly the temperatures we more akin to early March. Despite this the day went off without the need for an umbrella which makes a refreshing change.
Speaking of all things unexpected I guess you have to mention Megan in a dress. By her own admission she feels more comfortable in wellies and a jumper (I’m assuming trousers fit in there somewhere). Despite her preference I reckon she pulled off the great white gown pretty damn well. Maybe for a laugh you guys can switch outfits for your first anniversary. Just a thought :) (I now know I’ve got Megan’s attention)
I should probably explain that the Best Man and Brother of the Bride had a bit of an accident a few weeks ago. He was only let out of hospital for the day to attend the wedding. Hence the exceedingly relaxed nature you’ll find Sam in on may occasions. He is a superstar for making the effort not only to come along, but get into his Best Man’s diggs for the day. Of course I reckon he gets his soft side from his Dad. You may also notice that mum makes a speech in lieu of Amos. Being an old softie he couldn’t bring himself to do it. Luckily Mum stepped in and despite Dad not actually writing a speech for her to read she took ‘wing it’ to an exceptionally fantastic level. I was very impressed!
Tithe Barn was lovely…as usual. Its great to see the grounds coming to life after a long winter.
There will be more on my Facebook Business Page. Have a look through these and then carry on with the link at the bottom.
second week in a row ‘Hot’ came near a pair of shoes
Indeed!
Cockadoodledo
Did someone say BACON!
Tie me up takes on a whole new meaning
Nice…and totally unposed
My what a difference a couple of decades makes
Sam didn’t need to be encouraged to relax
Mario Wedding Cart
Amos hands her over…free. What was he thinking!?
Charley remembers she forgot to see the video for BGT
This is NOT a photo of confetti at Tithe Barn as its not allowed
“you pointing at me?”
Road Movie
Add bigger hair and you’ve got my Doppleganger … Ladies and Gentleman .. Lyle Lovett (to be fair Stephen is a million times better looking that Lyle)
The 19th Hole was larger than I had expected
Go Wendy go!
Stop it you!
Now he strangely looks nothing like Lyle!
And a few from Mr D! (aka Darren)
Rome wasn’t built in a day
Facebook blackmail!
Cracking images Darren!
As promised…here is a link to more images on my Facebook Business Page. Stephen and Megan’s Tithe Barn Wedding Photo Preview
Gemma and Peter (Dave) at Stoke Place
Posted by: | Comments“You are my wife now DAVE!”
That line may mean nothing to you. In fact, a few short months ago, it meant nothing to me either. Then Gemma and Pete met up with me for a pre-wedding shoot and enlightment began. I kind of just stood there, listened, admired and shortly put it out of my head. Then, bless her, Gemma sent me some YouTube links from ‘The League of Gentlemen’ and I entered their circle of comic trust. Pete (Dave) had told me he found the entire skit disturbing. After 2 minutes I was firmly in the Pete camp. The mind of a comic is truly twisted. I wonder what that says about Gemma?
We move on. Sunday. What a day. I started the day in 3 layers of clothes, two pairs of socks, a sleeping bag and in a tent. Yes, it was Beaver Camp and I had slept in a tent for the previous two days. Sounds classy I know. After that I couldn’t take on the world. But who ever expected such cold weather in May. On my way home my car told me it was 0 degrees C. Zero…as in freezing…zilch. Its May for goodness sakes. I digress. For Gemma and Dave (sorry…Pete) it was a bit disappointing that for the most part everyone stayed indoors. Stoke Place is a gorgeous venue with some stunning grounds. On the plus side, with everyone inside they could hear ‘tinkering’ on the baby grand piano of a number of guests as well as Pete himself. What a smoothie you are Peter!
For me the day simply flew by. I love days where everything flows so well. Thank you so much guys for letting me join you. I had a fantabulous time!
There will be, as almost always, more on my Facebook Business Page. Before that though you get to look at the images below. The link will be at the end.
The warning was issued!
I want one of those ‘caution : hot’ signs for my loo!
As a quick sign of reassurance Gemma lets me know there is a bit love for me from her. Bless!
Pete’s first ‘smooth operator’ move of the day
Mum hugs are always the best
Some chill time — a bride…ready early? Surely not!
He’s not so keen
“I’m keeping my eye on you Kowalski” (cute and cuddly boys…cute and cuddly)
Today’s Doppleganger : The Bridal Suite Ornamental Soft Pillow and Captain Caveman!
…are doing it for themselves
Which quickly turned to “The Avengers”
Back in the day BEFORE store bought frames came with photos of others peoples kids
Red Rum
Still cute and cuddly
Mum tastic
Shiny, happy, people
Far right…taking it all a bit TOO seriously
I loved Pete’s Mash Up of Clapton and Pachebel
Hats indeed!
A simple grab moment…I love it
Smoked Oak at Stoke
For a smiley, she can ‘burn’ really well!
“trust me”
Burn! Of course the hot water pipe helped!
Ahem!
Yes…the speeches were broken up into two parts
Now…I guess you’re interested in seeing more. I sure hope so. Hopefully you’ll pop on over to my Facebook Business page to have a look at around 100 more images. Whilst you’re there don’t hesitate to ‘Like’ my page. I don’t bite. Then you can tag yourself if you so happen to stumble across an image with you in it. Besides…you have to go on over just to see the very last image. Its a corker and as a result I’ll probably have a bounty on my head!
Grace and Adam – Chelsea and Surrey Wedding Photography
Posted by: | CommentsIts been a while…nearly a month in fact…since the first wedding of Grace and Adam in Chelsea followed by a reception at Horsley Towers in Surrey. Since they were also getting married in Chicago at the end of April and wanted to present a slideshow of images from the UK wedding it made sense to hold fire on postintg until after the US wedding. That way you wouldn’t have a room full of folks who have already seen the surprise presentation. So. Step back in time, to the end of March, when we actually had sunshine and warm weather (eh?), before the apocalyptic rain fall and my own holiday. In one way it seemed like yesterday…in others a lifetime ago (although I’m guessing thats to do with the weather).
Grace had an ambitious plan. Get ready at Horsley Towers just outside of the M25 and then bring her, the Bridesmaids, parents and a load of guests to Chelsea for a magical service at a truly beautiful church. What they hadn’t expected was the FA deciding to move the start time of the Chelsea / Tottenham match. Throw in an overturned car on the A3, a bus driver who ‘knew a shortcut’ and thousands footie fans and you’ve got Grace and Adam’s ‘first half’.
All’s well that ends well as they say and despite her wedding car not making to the first leg of the journey and a number of guests (and yours truly travelling with the aforementioned guests) arriving 30 minutes past the scheduled start time of the wedding and you’ve got that this wedding photographer isnt going to forget in a hurry.
We got the best of everything. A Mother of the Bride speech as well as Bride’s speech. Sparkling sunshine and a comfortable 70 degree day (Fahrenheit provided for our transatlantic visitors). Plus the coolest evening wear ever in traditional African dress
Horsley…NOT Fawlty…Towers
Technically this was slightly premature
Preparing for my secret career as a mother’s entertainer
That’s one seriously cool set of make up widgets
Google Bracelet View (about as well known and used as Google +)
Shortly finding out what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immoveable one
Image By Darren! – Sweet!
If Carlsberg did stairs…
“Trust me!”
Grace and her Father – this church is amazing. From the street you wouldn’t even know it was there. This is just the entry hall!
Umm…deep breaths
Top 40
Sorted
I love this!
Eventually the wedding car made it. Adam could actually see it stuck in the stationary traffic on the A3 just after the incident.
Damn logo!
Horsley was originally a family residence .. there’s a common architectural theme which runs throughout
Hi Five :)
Smashy AND Nicey
Francesca and Mike at Hampton Court House
Posted by: | CommentsWelcome to Francesca and Mike’s Fully Vintage Knickers Wedding at Hampton Court House. Its the bulk food aisle of vintage weddings with mason jars, imported heather, stale sweets, out of context signs and pee stained images. Or..not.
Rain. After all its just water. What’s the big deal? It happens nearly every consult. “So Rob…what do you do when it rains?” I smile, take a moment to pause and answer with two distinct points. The first is that I treat it like a winter wedding. Most January weddings see very little activity outside. So I’m used to the idea. Second. “In over 300 weddings I only ever had one wedding where it rained ALL DAY.” Well, starting at my next consult the answer is going to be “In over 301 weddings I only ever had TWO weddings where it rained ALL DAY.”
Boy did it rain. Ye of Biblical proportions. But did it dampen the spirit of Francesca or Mike? Heck no. Like Andie McDowell said in Four Weddings and A Funeral. “Is it still raining? I hadn’t noticed” (which, was voted into the top 10 of the worst lines in a film BTW). The one thing that’s true…I really didn’t notice. I was having too much fun on Saturday. Great times with great people. Even Dominic :)
Thanks to Francesca and Mike for having both myself and Darren along. Some days you just feel so privileged to be a part of a one off occasion. This was one of those days.
BTW. Hampton Court House. Seriously people. Its one of the coolest venues around. Yes, I know its a school during the week and the walls in the dining room are blood read. Yes I know it has palm trees and a grotto. But c’mon. This place rocks. Its chic, its cool..by golly its almost VINTAGE. Oh no Francesca…what have you done!
As with most every wedding I do there will be a link to more images from their wedding on my Facebook Business Page. First you have to look here, enjoy the many ‘Robisms’ and then at the end, I’ll share a link to the gallery. Enjoy.
Only major cards accepted
We got a thing…goin on
Touch the dress and I will take you down!
As Joey from Friends said….”get in the map”
Even at this point I didn’t realise it was one button out!
YoBro
This post has a lot of pussys
“did he just say ..”
Inability to focus or crafty art…you be the judge
Inability to focus for the win
“the wrong button…hahahahaha!:
The confetti might be uncomfortable but not any more than Mike’s fist…WTH?
John shares his skillz
Happy pills
Cluttered classrooms DO make great studios!
All we need now is Greg and Marcia and we’ve got the Brady Bunch opening sequence (oh…and don’t forget Alice)
Meet Dominic…my new BFF. He can’t smile and ruins every photo. But wait…what is that there in the middle. I WIN DOM!
I once read another photographers comments saying that red room was a disaster and impossible to work in. What a load of old cobblers! I love it!
A receiving line…it in the right position, with the right light and the right people. Pure gold!
What? Us…cheating on the B&G quiz? No way!
PHOTOBOMBER!
“Damn photobombers”
Mum was close with the quiz…the song was in fact ‘Seven’ by Prince…sadly the follow up ‘Eight’ was less compelling
Mike suddenly realises how his best man does cheat at Words With Friends…
…whilst Francesca giggles at the double entendre of a big word score
He finally sees the light…well…not really, its actually BEHIND YOU!
Angry Bird Dancing
Another few from DaWg (no I don’t ever actually call him that BTW)
Truly inspirational stuff Darren!
As promised…more than a few more on my Facebook Business Page. Its all great fun…easy to tag yourself (I think you have to Like the page first…but TBH I can’t keep up with Facebook rules). Its free, you’re good looking and you get great karma…so why not!
Mike and Francesca’s Hampton Court House Wedding Gallery on Facebook
Claire and Mark – A Fab 4 from Silchester House
Posted by: | CommentsAnother Fab 4. Another quick as melting butter in the microwave post as well. Gotta get all geared, charged and loaded up for tomorrow’s wedding. But I just had to post something from today as I got in earlier than usual and the Mrs is out. So, a few from Claire and Mark’s ‘Spring’ wedding at Silchester House. More on Monday afternoon.
I don’t normally like Fab 4s to include a detail…but I quite like this shoe shot.
My secret studio!
