May 26, 2017
Sue & Paul's Southend Barns Spring Wedding
On a sunny spring day in late March 2017 I had the pleasure of photographing Sue and Paul as they married at West Sussex's modern yet characterful Southend Barns. This fun-loving pair brought the party with them, dousing the day with good humour, smiles and warmth - ensuring every guest could look back with fond memories having been thoroughly considered, looked after and entertained in various thoughtful and creative ways!
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May 12, 2017
Christina & Gavin's Spring Wedding at Upwaltham Barns
I arrived at the idyllic wedding venue of Upwaltham Barns in West Sussex and felt a pang of excitement to be returning for my first Upwaltham wedding of 2017. Kicking us off in style were the lovely Christina and Gavin who chose to marry in the beautiful converted barns in the heart of the flourishing green South Downs countryside. Having photographed here many times I know for a fact that this is a place where making a grand entrance is a given, considering the wow factor presented by these lovingly restored old farm buildings. Sitting amongst perfectly manicured gardens (which are always tailored with seasonally fitting florals), the barns played perfect host to this classy couple who, just married, also made a grand exit, stepping out into the cosy courtyard as a new Mr & Mrs.
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August 10, 2016
Rose & Andrew's Bright & Wild Farbridge Wedding
As a graphic designer it would have been almost impossible for creative groom Andrew Keen to not have come up with some fantastic branding to represent him and wife-to-be Rose on the most important day of their lives! If ever there's a reason deserving a good logo, it's two people, so in love that they are prepared to publicly celebrate this fact by getting hitched! I will talk more of Andrew's brilliant branding later in the blog, but I suppose what struck me the most about this couple's wedding day was that they had understood its significance, not just to them but to their valued guests who were thrilled to share the day with them. This was an event to bring together those young and old, to uphold the seriousness of ceremony, to shed tears of happiness and emotion, to enjoy the sharing of delicious food, to sense the nervousness of speeches delivered, to giggle with laughter at histories told, to feel joy in the music and abandonment in dancing. It was to be surrounded by bright colour in the celebration of two diverse personalities combining, who's value of detail through little thoughtful touches would offer so much meaning to many. This event required creativity, and Rose and Andrew clearly had this awareness - not missing a trick, designing and creating all the elements to provide that seamless and beautiful backdrop by which to celebrate their marriage.
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