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West Midlands Wedding – Marie & Rob

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It’s always great to be recommended, not only does it affirm quality of service but it also means you get to see old friends from previous weddings. Marie & Rob’s wedding last weekend was no exception. This is the fourth wedding I have completed for this group of friends and it was great to see so many familiar faces and to catch up on whats been happening since we last met.

I started the day at Marie’s parents house in Shenstone, just down the road from where I used to live in Lichfield. After the preparations we moved on to St John Church, Shenstone. A wonderful little church full of great architecture. Rob is a fireman in Wolverhampton so as we arrived we were greeted by a guard of honour, They looked really good outside of the church bathed in midday sun.

After the ceremony we managed to dodge a couple of showers, we completed the group photographs and then on to Lea Marston hotel in Sutton Coldfield. During the speeches Rob got quite emotional but managed to hold it together to get through his speech and to pass on to his best men.

The evening saw the dance floor packed with guests dancing and singing away to the DJ and singer who did a pretty good job of getting the guests to sing along to some of the tracks. I had just enough time to take a couple of evening portraits of Marie and Rob before it was time to pack up the projector and make the drive home.

As with all of my weddings this year, Marie and Rob are ideally suited and are very much in love, long may that continue!

Bride and bridesmaid make final alterations before the wedding
Wedding ring casts a heart shaped shadowThe Best Man checks his appearance before heading to the churchSt John Church, Shenstone with guard of honourBride and groom kneel after their wedding at St John Church, ShenstoneBride and groom at the alter after their weddingportrait of young girl during the speeches at the Lea Marston Hotel, Sutton ColdfieldGroom gets emotional during his wedding speechBride and Grooms 1st danceEvening wedding portrait with Bride and Groom at the Lea Marston Hotel

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Chillington Hall Wedding – Sarah & Andrew

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I joined Sarah and Andrew a few days ago for their stunning wedding at Chillington Hall in Brewood, Staffordshire and I don’t think I have ever laughed so much at a wedding. From the word go Sarah and her bridesmaids were playfully making me the butt of many of their jokes, something that continued through much of the day. It’s great when I can make couples feel this relaxed with me during their wedding day, even if it does mean I will be made fun of from time to time.

Sarah and Andrews Ceremony was held at Saint Peter & Saint Paul’s Catholic Church in Wolverhampton, a building I had driven past on several occasions but never realised it was a church until now. Inside was quite a modern looking church but one that comes across beautifully in the photographs.

The reception was held at my local venue, Chillington Hall. I have written many times about Chillington, mainly because I am one of their recommended photographers so I am there quite frequently, but also because of the wonderfully photogenic building and grounds. I never like to repeat a photograph many times at different weddings, so being at one venue so frequently could be a real challange. Fortunately, Chillington offers so many different backdrops and locations I find it easy to get inspiration there.

Sarah and Andrew’s wedding was a fun, relaxed and informal event which I enjoyed photographing from start to finish. I will remember many things from the wedding, the laughter and jokes we shared in the morning, the best man producing some of the most amusing photographs during a speech I have seen all year, the great fireworks that rounded the night off but most of all, I will remember how well suited Sarah and Andrew are.

Close up of the Bride before her wedding
Bride and Groom at St Peter & St Paul Catholic Church in WolverhamptonConvoy of wedding cars arrive at Chillington Hall, StaffordshireBride and Groom in their wedding car drive to the lake at Chillington HallBride and her bridesmaids chat in front of Chillington HallBride and Groom pose on the great stair case at Chillington Hall, BrewoodBride and groom cut their wedding cake at Chillington HallBride and Grooms first dance in the marquee at Chillington Hall, StaffordshirePortrait of the Bride and Groom outside Chillington hall at nightFireworks light the sky at a wedding at Chillington Hall, Brewood

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Oak Farm Wedding – Jenny & Richard

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I joined Jenny & Richard last weekend for their wedding at St Benedicts Church, Wombourne & the Oak Farm Hotel in Cannock. As the guests arrived at the church Richard was looking a little nervous, not helped by one of the wedding rings trying to escape down one of the grates at the church. Fortunately the ring was recovered just just before Jenny arrived!

Jenny was greeted by her Bridesmaids and they were soon walking down the isle towards an emotional Richard. The service was fantastic and they were soon taking their first steps as man and wife. After a couple of portraits outside the church we had enough time to capture all of their guests throwing confetti and then on to the reception.

At the Oak Farm hotel near Cannock all of the guests were enjoying the late summer sun as we covered the few group shots (avoiding the fast moving bridesmaids as they ran and played on the grass) After capturing a couple more portraits in the picturesque  grounds of Oak farm it was time to move inside for the speeches and Wedding breakfast.

I was only with Jenny & Richard for a short time but it was easy to spot the two are made for each other and I wish them both well for the future.

Groom in conversation before his wedding at St Benedict's Church in Wombourne
Bridesmaid and her father entering St Benedict's church, WombourneBride and her Father walking down the isle as the Groom nervously waitsBride and Groom sing the last hymnThe first steps as Man and WifeBridesmaids run and play at the Oak Farm hotel, CannockBride and groom pose in the grounds of the Oak Farm hotel in Cannock

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Somerford Hall Wedding – Lynne & Onkar

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I recently photographed Lynne & Onkars wedding. For the second time this year it was a two day event. The first day we were at the Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Wednesfield for their Sikh ceremony and for the second day we were at the wonderful Somerford Hall in Brewood, just outside Wolverhampton.

This was my second Sikh wedding and just like the first, I really enjoyed it. The whole ceremony is steeped in tradition and very different to western weddings. Lynne looked stunning as she entered the Gurdwara and Onkar was grinning from ear to ear. I am starting to learn my way around things now so felt comfortable moving around the temple as there are many great spots to take photographs and I think the whole spectacle is enhanced by the bright bold colours being worn by the female guests.

As I arrived at Lynne’s parents house for the second day it was like being greeted by friends, I really don’t think I could have been made more welcome, Lynne’s Father even remembered how I took my coffee! Once again As Lynne got into her dress she looked fantastic, I thought we were going to have a few tears from her Dad but he managed to hold them back. Once we arrived at Somerford Hall Lynne continued her preparations upstairs while Onkar greeted his guests. The ceremony was held in the blue Ball room which is great as the light in there is really good as you will see from the ceremony photograph below. As soon as the ceremony was concluded the guests spilled out onto the patio to enjoy the afternoon sunshine.

The whole two days were fantastic, from being made to feel so welcome, the excitement and energy of the guests to the wonderful match of the Bride and Groom and to top everything off I was married at Somerford Hall almost 4 years to the day.

Bride prepares for her Sikh wedding
Bride and Groom at the Guru Nanak Gurdwara, WillenhallGroom prepares to barter to enter the Brides home after his Sikh WeddingBrides preparations at Somerford HallBride and her Father just before her wedding at Somerford HallBride and Groom laugh during their ceremony in the Ball room at Somerford HallBride and Groom portrait outside Somerford Hall with their wedding carBride and Groom portrait after their weddingBride and Groom listen to Best Man's speechBride and Groom evening portrait with amazing sky

 

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Wedding at Chillington Hall, Kate & Andrew

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Last weekend saw the marriage of Kate and Andrew and what a great day it was. Once again blessed by the great British weather I started out at Kate’s house to capture her preparations. The whole morning was so laid back and relaxed I almost forget I was capturing a brides just before her wedding. A couple of minor mishaps that could have derailed some other Brides were simply shrugged away as a minor inconvenience, nothing was to break the chilled out mood.

The ceremony was held at  St John the Evangelist church in Essington. The ceremony was a wonderful event with the children playing at the back of the church while Kate and Andrew were married. After the ceremony we spilled out into the church grounds to capture the few group photographs in the shade of some large trees.

Once we arrived at Chillington Kate, Andrew and myself slipped away to the lake to capture a few portraits before returning to the house so they could enjoy some time with their guests. After the speeches and just around sunset we managed to head back over to the lake for one last portrait of them both with the lake behind them and the sun setting in the distance. I think it is a wonderful shot of them both as it really shows the closeness and love between them.

Once back at Chillington The night progressed with wild dancing, a Robbie Williams tribute and then rounded off by fireworks.

I always love weddings at Chillington hall, especially when the Bride and Groom are as easy to work with as Kate and Andrew.

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