The wedding took place on a beautiful sunny day in June in Dursley. A lot of thought and care had gone into the decoration of the church, marquee and the garden; there were so many vintage style details to photograph in order to capture the imagination and unique atmosphere of the day.
It’s crucial that I’m prepared for the significant moments like the bride and her father preparing to walk down the aisle, the wonder in the eyes of the flower girls when they first see the dress, the surprise and delight on the faces of the guests during the best man’s speech and the first moments of the newly married couple alone together outside the church. I can happily say that I have delivered.
As requested, after the ceremony, from the top of my step ladder, I assembled all 118 of the bride and groom’s favourite people into a huge group (with a little help from the ushers) for their grand photo before freeing them to enjoy their champagne.
Throughout the day, I was constantly drawn to moments of joy between the guests, the bride and groom and their family: Laughing and chatting or just enjoying the sun or the fire pit.
I was honoured to have been asked to photograph their magical day. Here are a few words I have received:
