Saturday 10 January 2015

Danni & Zak ~ All White Romantic Wedding ~ Swan Hotel, Bedford

When I met Dannii and she told me all about her white wedding, with chapel candles, soft tones and a horse and carriage, I knew my style was a perfect match for her day!

Dannii got ready at her family home and told me there would be lots of people there and 'was I ready for a big italian wedding?!'. Her friends and family were great fun all day and not to mention the best man who was hilarious!

The ceremony was held at their Italian Church in Bedford and the reception at the swan hotel also in Bedford, with Bride and Groom portraits along the embankment.

Dannii had transformed the room at the Swan Hotel into a display of utter romance with all different size candles which ooozzzed elegance!

Here is an insight to Dannii and Zak's all white, truly romantic, wedding day!

Monday 5 January 2015

Autumn Styled Wedding Shoot ~ Knole Park

At the beginning of November I met up with an amazing group of photographers for an autumn styled wedding shoot. It was put together by Frances and Rebecca who did an amazing job getting all the suppliers involved and sourcing us the gorgeous couple that you see in these pictures, Chantelle and Billy.

The drive down to Knole Park in kent took just under 2 hours and it was a wet day, and when I say wet, it rained solid for about 1.5 hours smack in the middle of when we were shooting. But that didn't put us off, after keeping warm with a hot chocolate, the rain eased off and we were soon able to shoot and come away with these truly autumnal photos, I do love autumn colours!



Sunday 4 January 2015

Steve & Louise Wedding ~ Harrowden Hall, Wellingborough

Every time I pack my kit ready for a wedding, I'm excited. Excited to see two people in love get married, honour their love in front of family and friends and all the little details they've spent months arranging so their day represents them as a couple. This wedding, the wedding of Steve and Louise was no different, I was excited, but I was more than excited ...... as during the time between them contacting me, meeting up, shooting their engagement pictures, having drinks at their venue visit, bumping into Louise in Costa and numerous emails and Facebook messages, I didn't just feel like their photographer, I felt like a friend, watching the two of them seal their love on this beautiful day.

The ceremony and reception were all held at Harrowden Hall in Wellingborough and what a stunning backdrop it was (even if we did get a HUGE down pour of rain smack in the middle of time for photos). Louise had also thought of every detail from wild flowers, macaroon favours, round balloons and two wedding dresses....she really is a girl after my own heart!




Instagram Love ~ Peach Pot Plant

I LOVE the tones in this pot plant, creams, peaches and cool greens! Love them too? My Instagram is SummerLilyPhoto pop on over and say hi!



Saturday 3 January 2015

Matt & Ffion Outdoor Wedding ~ Old Hall Ely

Matt & Ffion's wedding day took place the first weekend in September and after a really hot August it was a much cooler, slightly misty day. The backdrop of their stunning day was the Old Hall in Ely which is home to a gorgeous outdoor glass gazebo within the grounds, perfect for that country wedding feeling. The reception was also held in the same place n a large marque which was decorated to perfection with wild blue and cream flowers.