Monday, 16th August 2010
Elizabeth and Stelios met while they were studying at Corpus Crisit College in Cambridge, 5 years ago, and it holds lots of special memories for them. So it will come as no surprise that they chose to have their ceremony at the breath taking Corpus Cristi College chapel. There is a beautiful gold clock outside the college, it’s very unusual and if you are ever in Cambridge I urge you to pop along and have a closer look.
Stelios’s friends and family had come over from Cyprus for the big day and were treated to some of Cambridge’s most stunning sights as well a lovely afternoon tea in the college grounds.
We then all moved onto the absolutely jaw dropping Longstowe Hall. Without doubt the gardens at Longstoweare some of the most breathtaking gardens of any wedding venue I have seen. There the relaxed wedding reception got into full swing. The speeches were tear jerkers like I have never heard before, I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house! Elizabeth’s dad had learnt a speech, off by heart, in Greek, for Stelios’ family and although I have no idea what was being said, the passion and ease with which he delivered it brought a tear to my eye. Afterwards the party really started with lots of dancing, sadly they saved the Greek dancing until after we had left, but I hear it was a rather fabulous demonstration.
Elizabeth wore a pre season Alan Hannah wedding dress, that was customised with a delicious coffee coloured sash.
I was thrilled to be joined by the amazing James Pearson as second photographer. Thank you James for all your hard work and great images.
So without further ado here are some images from their big day: (It’s a long one so get comfy with that cup of coffee!)
Thursday, 5th August 2010
I’m a bit behind with my blogging so Claire and Dave’s June Wedding is a little late to the appear.
Claire and Dave have been together for 11 years and wanted to have a nice relaxed day with close family and friends, and that’s exactly what they achieved at The Maltings in Ely.
After a lovely personal service they shared champagne with their guests in the lovely sunshine along the river bank and with an excellent band danced the night away.
Here are a few of my favourite images from their day:
Claire made the necklace herself and I think it’s rather stylish.
Claire’s friend made the cake, one very talented friend don’t you think?
Some men get all the love! 
And then finally some more rather unusual funky dance moves, seems this summer is full of them and I love it!
Sunday, 18th July 2010
I’d been looking forward to Carley and Ian’s intimate country village wedding for months and we’d been having fantastic weather so I was really excited to wake up on their wedding day with the sun out. But Mother nature decided to turn the weather inside out on that day, we had glorious sunshine one minute and then horrendous showers another, that seemed to come from no where, plus temperatures that where more reminiscent of March than June. Despite all this, the wedding was a beautiful day and we managed to dodge the rain for all the lovely outdoor elements of the day, including the parade through the village from the church.
Here are some of my favourites from the day.
When I pulled up at Carley’s Mum and Dad’s house I was greeted by a a very happy bride peeping out the window.
Carley had chosen some lovely boots and all the village had given their sweet peas for decorating the church and The Bluebell Inn, Carley had a few left over in her room. What a gorgeous smell.
I was sat having a lovely lunch that Carley’s mum had made from the salad she had grown in the garden when a door opened and I caught sight of this lovely candle holder and thought of those lovely boots again!
These two can make each other laugh with just a look, a sign of a really close friendship.
A special moment between mother and daughter.
Ian’s son Ben was in charge of handing out the order of service and that included to the vicar.
The first look at his beautiful bride.
No pictures were allowed during the service, but the happy couple bounced down the aisle with huge smiles.
The Bluebell Inn is a very special place for Ian and Carley, it’s where they met and it’s where they spend a lot of time with their musician friends. Rod the best man is also the landlord. Now here is a little piece of history for you. The Bluebell Inn is the birth place of Dick Turpin and if you want to find out all about him you need to pop inside enjoy a pint and read all about his life on the walls.
Ian and Carley are accomplished musicians and wanted to kick off the evening party themselves. It was amazing to see so many friends and family joining in, and just fabulous to see a tea chest and the spoons being played so brilliantly!
Ian and Carley thank you for letting me share in your special day, I wish you both a lifetime of happiness and music together.
Tuesday, 6th July 2010
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Monday, 21st June 2010
You may recall at the end of May we had a couple of weeks of absolutely gorgeous weather and I think Kelly and Ben’s wedding was the hottest day by far. Not a cloud graced the sky all day and with a south facing venue and gardens, it made for a wonderful summers day wedding at the The Temple.
Kelly and Ben had planned a really relaxed wedding, centered around the lovely gardens at The Temple, with plenty of time to mix and mingle with their guests and for everyone to have drinks on the lawns.
With glorious sunshine and a beautiful apple tree outside we decided to have a little fun with the dress and shoes and hang them in the tree. This also afforded us a little shade, as the sun shining was so brightly everywhere.
Kelly got her lovely Maggie Sottero dress from Fleur De Lys Bridal in Saffron Walden
Kelly wore her grandmothers pearls.
These beautiful flowers were made by a friend and they were absolutely stunning, smelt delicious and lasted all day!
Ben’s wedding ring is extra special as the gold band was actually his dad’s wedding ring.
Two best men, who each gave a fabulous speech, were there to support Ben.
Ben’s not keen on America’s next top model but we told him watching it would come in handy, so we had a little fun with some portraits.
And then we had some more fun..
The Speeches were really special, full of gorgeous sentiments as well as humour.
Ooh and then we had the funkiest dance moves I have ever seen….. can you move your legs like this?
It was a really great day, fabulous weather and fabulous people. Thank you Kelly and Ben for letting me capture your day, it was great fun.
Another big thank you needs to go out to my friend and fellow photographer, Gail Jarman, who came along as a second shooter, thank you Gail!
