December 19, 2016
Laura & Matt's Autumnal Southend Barns Wedding
Laura and Matt had already travelled a long adventurous road before getting to the stage where saying, "I do" was the natural next step along the journey. These two had pedalled a variety of routes, discovering the twists and turns of life together over a span of seventeen years and the next landmark to conquer was to be married life! Both clever and creative, this couple have always shared a love of cycling and it was on one of their rides whilst taking a quick break to admire the view, that Matt stopped a passer by, asking to take a rare photo of him and Laura together. Handing the stranger his phone, Matt swiftly glided onto bended knee to propose to a very surprised Laura who of course was delighted and agreed to his romantic gesture! Here on their engagement shoot their treasured dog Bertie joined them as they stood together looking out at the expanse of sky, with thoughts of opportunities ahead of them and their future together.
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March 22, 2016
Alan and Carol's October Wedding at Old Thorns Manor House
Carol has known me since I was born; she and her family lived opposite my family home, and she went to school with my older sister. I met Alan many years ago when they got together and they have remained close friends of the family. It was a real privilege for me to be asked to take their wedding photographs when they decided to tie the knot in October last year after many years as a couple and two children together. It is always special to photograph friends and family members on their big days, not only as I get to be surrounded by the banter of people I already know very well, but also for the opportunity to capture a memory for them which will last forever.
There was a theme throughout the day of stars and moons, reflecting the couple's interest in astronomy and tying in colour-wise to Carol's Scottish heritage. Sumptuous midnight blues and glistening silvers were mixed with thistles, the national flower of Scotland. Carol's gorgeous bouquet contained all of these alongside cream roses, and she spent time with a jewellery designer coming up with this wonderful shimmering star tiara.
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