Kate & Stuart’s Wedding – 30th May 2009

A beautiful wedding on a beautiful day at Packington Moor in Lichfield. The weather has been so kind to all the couples whose weddings I have photographed so far this year – and let’s hope it continues!!! Kate looked amazing and her bridesmaids wore gorgeous teal coloured gowns. Kate and Stuart had planned everything so carefully right down to the last detail and everything went just beautifully. All of Kate’s bridal preparations took place in one of Packington’s beautiful cottages and their civil ceremony was followed by their wonderful reception – all at Packington Moor. Weddings like this, where everything is at one location are so welcomed by any photographer.

Charlotte & Declan’s Wedding - 23rd May 2009

Another beautiful May day for the gorgeous wedding of Charlotte and Declan. Their ceremony was held at the really contemporary looking Our Lady of the Wayside Church in Solihull, so different to any church I have photographed in before. They then travelled by open topped Rolls Royce to celebrate with their families and friends at Hogarths, also in Solihull. Charlotte looked amazing, her beautiful gown was complimented by a fabulous lily bouquet – just so elegant. Charlotte and Declan booked with me almost 2 years ago and it is just so lovely to see all their wedding plans finally come to fruition. What a great couple with really lovely families who all made me feel so welcome.

Lisa & Dan's Pre Wedding Shoot

A great pre-wed shoot in the lovely Spring sunshine with Lisa and Dan at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. They are really lovely couple and we had a great afternoon just wandering around the gardens, chatting and getting some really gorgeous, relaxed, natural shots. I love this location for shoots and it is obvious that Lisa and Dan do as well. They have chosen the Botanical Gardens as the venue for their wedding reception which follows their marriage ceremony at the stunning Shrugborough Hall later this Summer. Another fab wedding which I am really looking forward to, as it is so nice working with such lovely couples.

Real Life Wedding – Perfect Wedding Magazine

Great news again this month!!! Perfect Wedding Magazine have chosen another of my weddings to be featured in the June issue of their fabulous magazine. This is the third wedding of mine that has been featured in 'Real Life Weddings' in the past six months and it is such a compliment. I’m so pleased and I know that my couple – Emma and Steve will be over the moon!!! I photographed their wedding aboard a gorgeous yacht in Cyprus last September - my first destination wedding and I absolutely loved it.

Tristam - Lifestyle Portrait Shoot, Ilkley, Yorkshire

Another journey up the motorway to Yorkshire on Wednesday for a lifestyle portrait shoot during the half-term holidays with Tristam. I have been to Yorkshire several times in the last few months for weddings, pre-wed shoots and portrait shoots and I think I've actually picked up a bit of a Yorkshire accent!!!. Tristam is such a great teenager and he really enjoyed the shoot, whereas most teenagers have usually reluctantly agreed to ‘suffer’ a shoot because their parents have insisted!!! He was a pleasure to meet and to photograph, and what a talented young man. I used to play the violin but after talking to Tristam and hearing him play, it puts my playing to shame!!!

Kerry & Peter's Wedding - 2nd May 2009

A beautiful May day for the wedding of Kerry and Peter. The ceremony was held at the fabulous St. Chad’s Cathedral in the centre of Birmingham, and just to add to the splendour, Kerry’s cousin was the priest who conducted the service and their eldest son was an alter boy. They also received a wonderful surprise from the Vatican, a special blessing from the Pope - how cool is that ! As I mentioned in an earlier blog entry, Peter’s family are originally from Scotland and 25 male members of his family wore kilts. After their beautiful ceremony, Kerry, Peter and their guests travelled to New Hall Hotel in Sutton Coldfield for their celebrations. Everyone had a fabulous day and the although the guests in kilts were an awesome sight, nothing compared to just how beautiful Kerry looked – she was stunning. Truly a wedding to remember.