Saturday's Wedding at Hampton Court House

It sure was hot at this wedding on Saturday. The first really roasting day for the weddings I've covered so far this year and I really felt for the groomsmen in their formal suits. But as ever nothing a glass of fizz and a fantastic wedding celebration could not make better. Claire and David were married at the Holy Trinity Church in Claygate with a reception five minutes away at the beautiful Hampton Court House.

I thought for a change I'd focus on the groom in the preview shot and here is our groom David listening to the emotional speeches.

Their full wedding story will follow shortly.

Friday & Saturday's Weddings

On Friday I had the pleasure of photographing Emma & Ben's lovely wedding at St James Church in Weybridge followed by a reception held at Great Fosters in Egham. A beautiful venue, gorgeous couple and pretty good weather (cloudy but no rain) helped make this a wedding to remember.

Here is a great shot of Emma and her Dad waiting in the wedding car before turning the corner to the church for their arrival.

Then on Saturday I went to Hedsor House to photograph the getting ready of Nicola, then a short drive to St James the Less Church in Dorney for the marriage ceremony and then back to the amazing Hedsor House for the reception. Nicola & David had picked a beautiful and famous venue to host their celebration and the gorgeous couple and their guests had a fantastic day to remember.

For their preview shot I chose this wonderful image taken during the reception entertainment of Nicola, her twin sister and their Mother.

Their full stories will follow in due course.

Helena & Hamish at Chateau des Conde, Vallery, France

I've been waiting some time to catch up and post this wonderful wedding from France. Destination weddings always offer something new and inspiring and this one was no different. An amazing location to hold your wedding in, the Chateau des Conde was made up of not only the Chateau itself but three other buildings to house your guests and get ready in, as well as a swimming pool and special feature rooms. There is even a beautiful church literally just up the road so you can walk to your service if you wish. It is down near(ish) Paris so we made a trip of it by staying in Rheims overnight on the way down. Hopefully you'll forgive me the few extra pictures from this one and I must thank the gorgeous couple and their families for looking after us so well.

View across to the couples own private building

Staying at the florists overnight gave the unusual advantage of seeing the flowers all together in one go

Helena starts to get ready


Hamish is ready

An unusual ring bearer

The boys make their way to the church

Helena moves rooms for the final stage of getting ready

Perfume (now remember to walk into it)

A lovely moment between brother and sister as dad watches on

Let's go

Hamish awaits

The beautiful Helena arrives

I love this shot just before going down the ailse

A nice view of the guests

Service underway

We're married

This shot won me an award in the recent AGWPJA competition.

You've got to love that car

Another beautiful moment

A great series, what do you think she has said?

The grounds have so many options for pictures

As do the feature rooms

One of my all time favourites

A spiral staircase, a beautiful bride - who could resist

These weddings are long days!!

How cool is this, your very own swing

The speeches kick off

Did he just say that?

Time to dance and a great dance it was

Late at night, a gazebo, a glass of bubbly and a beautiful bride - perfect

Ending the day with stories round the rather large camp fire

Kate & Ivor in Bath

Kate & Ivor were married in a beautiful church in Combe Down, Bath and then held their reception firstly at the Assembly Rooms in the heart of Bath and then moved the short distance to the famous Roman Baths & Pump Rooms. How great it is to gain access to these beautiful venues with all their history for your wedding day and what a great place to photograph in too.

Kate's fabulous bouquet

The dress goes on

I love the tiny details at weddings

A beautiful church and memorable way to be greeted

The beautiful Kate arrives

Service gets underway

We've done it

Bubbles to celebrate but not the drinking kind

Cool hat

Kate & Ivor leave for the assembly rooms

The assembly rooms all ready and waiting

Ivor gave a moving speech

The walk across town to the Pump Rooms

Some portraits in the famous Roman Baths


Sometimes everything just lines up perfectly. The location, the light, the bride moves through the shot and because I was shooting at a slow shutter speed for the ambient light I tracked with her movement and this was the result.

Amazing location to shoot, especially in the evening


Onto the dancing

Everyone danced at this wedding.