Wedding Day...
It's something that most of us plan for a very long time!, and we want everything to be perfect...
Spending ages planning every last detail, from the dress, to the grooms suit, the bridesmaids, the shoes, the car, the venue, even the color of the dressing on the chairs.
Everything can take a long time to plan, and to make sure that it's all perfect on the day. As a result we are usually booked to photograph a wedding many months before the big day.
So, when I was contacted by this couple last year, it came as no surprise that the wedding wasn't just around the corner.
So, I arranged a meeting with them, and went to visit. I showed them a slideshow of some of our work, and we discussed their ceremony, and what they wanted. We agreed a price, and the contract was signed.
Soon enough, the wedding was just around the corner, and we met up again to discuss the details, and make sure that everything was still as planned (we had to change a small detail, but once that was all sorted, it was good to go).
On the day of the ceremony, it was agreed that I would go to the couples home and photograph the bridal preparations, things such as the hair, make up, the dress, shoes (and usually, a bottle of wine or two that may have been opened).
What I immediately noticed here was how calm everyone appeared!, but the preparations were in full swing. Hair, make-up, dresses all being sorted.
The bridesmaids were getting ready, and beautiful they looked too.
Usually, I try not to choose a favorite photo this early on in the day, but as soon as I saw this on the back of the camera I thought "Wow!".
I absolutely love her eyes!
But, there were plenty more photos to be had.
So, pretty soon it was the bride's turn to have her hair done, and this was part of the story of the day that I was there to capture for the couple. Usually, the groom doesn't get to see this side of the day, so I like to make sure that I can tell the story for him through the photos that I capture for them.
So, once they were ready, it was time for the bridesmaids to leave for the venue, whilst the bride waited for the car to take her...
After a short while, the car was here (On-Time as planned), and it was time to leave.
So far, everything was going exactly as planned, and it was all running smoothly.
But, as always, the one thing that can't be controlled is the good old British weather, and when we stepped outside, it was raining!
Not heavy, but it was raining non the less!
Now, with the bride safely in the car, I had to make sure that I was at the venue before the bride to capture her arrival, so a quick word with the driver and he agreed to give me a couple of minutes head start.
Once I was there, we awaited the bride's arrival, and sure enough, a few minutes after me, her car pulled in.
So, On with the ceremony.
Once the bride arrived, there was the formality of the paperwork that she needed to complete, so I took this opportunity to have a chat with the groom, who seemed understandably nervous, but cheerful.
After a short delay, the ceremony began.
Most ceremonies are personalized, and this one was no different, with a poetry recital
And of course, the ceremony continues, and then "The Kiss"
Go on, All together Awwwww!
And, then after a few group shots outside (The rain had eased, but soon started again, and we had to move back indoors), it was time for the reception.
And, of course the speeches:
Now, of course, there are a lot more photos of the cake, and the table dressings etc, but lets save them for the couple shall we?
Maybe, though, I have another photo that I must share with you all.
Brilliant, and I have to thank each and every one of them in this photo as when it was taken, it was starting to rain again too, so they are all stood there looking up at me, with the rain beating down on them! Well done to all of you!
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