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It’s not often I get to photograph an outdoor wedding, so I was really chuffed that the rain didn’t ruin their plans! The rolling hills and the Garden Gazebo at The Pavillion provided a gorgeous backdrop for their ceremony, which was so emotional and heartfelt that I couldn’t help but well up behind my camera! Katy braved the chilly wind to have the outdoor ceremony she dreamed of and when her veil blew away in the breeze she just laughed & smiled. It was a perfect day.

I had a hard time choosing favorites, but here they are…

Katy’s fabulous Irregular Choice wedding shoes – LOVE LOVE LOVE the flowers in the heels!!! Katy was stunning… The guys… The ring bearer was so cute – even when picking his nose (I couldn’t resist that shot!!)… Instead of confetti, Katy + Matt gave all the guests balloons to make a wish & let go – such a great idea! LOVE… Possibly my fave image from the day…
Love this too… The rain may be a pain, but I am loving that my Brides are embracing it as part of their day – you’re awesome!! The gorgeous girls…
Pretty purple details… And a purple sweetie table – yum! Katy + Matt – Thanks for choosing me to capture your day, it was fantastic and I had a ball!! I hope you enjoyed Aruba you lucky devils

Big love, Kelly x x

Well, despite me religiously checking the weather forecast & praying for sun every day in the week leading up to their wedding we were faced with even MORE rain for Claudia + Steven’s big day, but nothing stopped them from having the day they had always dreamed of…

I began the morning at Wentworth shooting the girls getting ready. Whilst it was a hive of activity in the bridesmaids room next door, Claudia remained calm as her make up was applied and she smiled each time she received a sweet text from Steven.

They were married in the local parish church St John the Baptist, in Eton Wick. Then it was back to the prestigious Wentworth Club, home of the PGA Golf Championships, for the reception.

I’ll leave you with some of my favorites from their wonderful day…

Hello ladies!! Claudia’s gorgeous Cristian Louboutin wedding shoes…
Ready to get married! Claudia’s girls… I loved the bright colour scheme, yellow & blue added a bold splash of colour … The rain stopped for 5 minutes so we made the most of it & went off for a little spin round the venue… STUNNING is all I can say… I love this next set of images… The ballroom looked amazing, and that cake…WOW!!! Claudia + Steve – Thank you so much for asking me to document your day, it was an absolute honor and I hope you enjoy your memories as much as I enjoyed taking them x x x P.S. – Can you please bring some sun back from your honeymoon as it’s still raining here!!

 

Every bride I know worries about the weather in the lead up to her big day (I know I did!) – what happenes if it rains – will my dress get muddy – my hair will get ruined – eeekkk!!

But Jo + Barry are proof that when it comes down to it the weather really doesn’t matter on your wedding day. We had to contend with rain, hail and wind. But no matter what happened they just went with the flow, had fun and the smiles never left their faces. Because when all’s said and done a wedding is all about the love, not the weather – and nothing can spoil that

As I drive to Hampshire on the morning of Jo + Barry’s wedding the day looked promising. Blue skies and white fluffy clouds – lovely, just what I hoped for after a week of typical British weather. But by the time I made my way to the church black clouds had started to roll in, and just as Barry and the boys arrived we were forced to take shelter in the church porch as hail rained down. Luckily by the time Jo arrived we had blue skies and sun again!!

The weather chopped and changed all day, from clouds and rain to bright sunshine, but I love the photos we captured and I LOVE Jo + Barry for being so brave. They were happy to trek across a muddy field in the rain to a great little spot we found for their photos – Jo even came prepared with wellies – LOVE HER!!!! And for those of you who are worried about her dress – no it didn’t get muddy : )

Thanks to the ushers for following us with umbrellas so we didn’t get wet. If the forecast is for rain on your wedding day, I highly recommend bringing clear brollies like we used here – they make great props in the photos too!

Anyway, I’ll stop waffling now and leave you with some of my faves from their day…

 

My brides have the best taste in shoes…

Gorgeous!! Jo + Barry were married at the local village church – St Mary’s, Overton, Hampshire… Just before the hail storm… Thank goodness for clear umbrellas!! Jo was running a little late, but luckily that meant she missed the hail shower! The reception was at the wonderfully rustic Clock Barn in Hampshire, such a pretty venue… I swooned when I saw the room, bunting & quirky homespun details = very happy photographer LOVE this seating plan, so simple but it looked FAB!! More lovely details… Jo + Barry had a table of blank playing cards for guests to write messages and pop them in the top hat – such a fab idea. And a vintage suitcase for the wedding cards…
The bunting on this cake actually matched the bridesmaids dresses, they thought of every detail… Wellies + wedding dress = Brave bride & fun photos… Love this… Thanks guys for not letting a bit of rain put you off And I couldn’t miss out a few funny dancing pics, they were busting out some great moves on the dance floor! Jo + Barry, you were stars!! Thanks for trusting me and following me through the mud & rain – I had a fantastic time with you. I hope you enjoy your memories x x

Ashleigh + Scott are the sweetest couple and I have really been looking forward to their big day – it certainly didn’t disappoint! They chose the stunning and rather grand Moor Park Golf Club in Rickmansworth for their venue and I completely fell in love with the fresco paintings all over the walls – I knew they would make fantastic backdrops for photos, and we had lots of fun exploring & shooting their portraits around the venue.

The day started off very serenely at Ashleigh’s parents house. As Ashleigh had young flower girls, they all got ready at the venue so it was the first time I have shot the morning photos without a room full of women all getting ready at once! It was really relaxed and we chatted as Ashleigh did her own hair & make up and I shot the details, but time ran away as it always does on the wedding morning and I jumped in to help at the last minute with the final touches to her hair!! (I hope you were pleased with it Ashleigh!!)

I LOVED Ashleigh’s bouquet with pearls & a brooch added for extra sparkle!

Wowza! Ashleigh + Scott’s ceremony was held in the light and airy Orangery at Moor Park… Ashleigh with her pretty flower girls… The reception hall looked elegant & stunning… And how gorgeous is this cake!?? The gallery was breathtaking – although I hate heights, I braved it for these photos & kept well away from the railings!! I think it was worth it though… The grand entrance at Moor Park… I just love this moment… Ashleigh + Scott, thank you so much for asking me to capture your day. I loved spending time with you both, and I hope you had a fabulous time in St  Tropez!!

Carys + John’s spring wedding was a joy to photograph from beginning to end. They are such a lovely caring couple as were their family & friends who made me feel so welcome. Their day was filled with lots of personal touches which made it all the more special, I especially loved the homemade bunting, and fabulous Daisy covered wedding cake

When I arrived at Carys’ parents home everyone was so calm and relaxed, it was lovely! Carys was just having the finishing touches done to her hair & make up and enjoying a glass of bubbly, whilst I started capturing the gorgeous details…

The yellow colour scheme was perfect for their spring wedding…

I loved the moments when Carys’ parents first saw her in her dress…

Simply stunning… The boys! Carys + John were married by their local vicar and family friend Clive at Carys’ village church – Holy Trinity Church, Hazlemere… Married! Carys glowed all day, this gorgeous smile never left her face… The boys decided to grab John during a group shot & tie his laces together…he got his revenge by biting his mates finger! The fabulous Daisy cake made by John’s aunt… The Ballroom at Stoke Place looked magical… Some portraits of the new MR & MRS around the lovely grounds of Stoke Place… When I saw these yellow bushes that echoed the spring theme, I couldn’t resist getting a few shots… John sang to Carys throught the first dance, it was so sweet to watch, and I just love this tender moment I captured between them…it’s like no one else is watching. After the first dance there was lots of fun in the Funky Booth to get everyone in the party mood!

Carys + John, thank you so much for asking me to capture your day. It was such a pleasure, you two are made for each other and I wish you all the happiness in the world x x x x