This wedding was shot in the incredible city of New Orleans. Situated close to the bank of the Mississippi River, Donia and Noah had friends and family fly in from all over the States. Even they themselves had made the trip from their home in New York City.
Destination weddings always have a special feel to them and this particular one was just that for so many different reasons. During my short stay in 'NOLA', I was taken back by soul of the city and how friendly it was. I suppose that's why it's called 'Southern Hospitality'. No where could have provided a better back drop for a wedding like this.
The venue (Compass Point Events) was wonderfully intimate. Yet at the same time it was incredibly vibrant in colour and full of character; something which was typical of the area. The whole occasion was a huge team effort. From the Wedding dinner the evening before right through to the ceremony itself, there wasn't a single person in attendance who hadn't contributed to Donia and Noah's day.
Donia and Noah are two wonderful people. My short time with them was enough to see how well they compliment one another. The whole day was filled with so much love and happiness and I am truly thankful I could be a small part of it.
Congratulations to you both.
It feels like an eternity since I shot Jess & Matt's engagement shoot back in 2014. So I suppose you could forgive me for saying that this wedding felt like a long time coming!
The entire day was spent at the wonderful setting of Healing Manor in the Lincolnshire countryside. The spring sunshine and blue skies soon descended into a mushy mess of grey clouds and drizzle, but that didn't come anywhere near close to ruining an amazing day with some great people and a perfect couple.
My favourite thing about Jess and Matt is they're the kind of people you can sit and chat to forever. They both have such genuine characters and their personalities complement each other wonderfully. I think you'll agree, they also look pretty damn good together!
Congratulations to them both!
Sue and Neil decided to have a very informal, yet intimate ceremony at the stunning Ye Olde Bell in Retford. With just 29 of their closest friends and family in attendance for the entire day, it helped make the experience feel all the more special. Here is the story of their day.
We should never worry about things we cannot control. Therefore, there is absolutely no point in letting a little bit of rain spoil any day, let alone a wedding day. I'm glad to say that Laura and Ash didn't allow the weather to dampen their spirits at the White Swann (North Lincolnshire) at the back end of summer. This wonderful couple have been guests at quite a few weddings that I have been fortunate enough to photograph over the past couple of years. This time, it was their turn... and like many people's big day, it was not only about their love for one another but also for sharing it with the people who they cared for most.
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A beautiful summers day at The White Heather in Lincolnshire provided a fitting backdrop for Ashley and Rob’s wedding. It was quite the opposite of their ‘wash out’ of a pre-wedding shoot a few weeks earlier and I for one was so happy that they got the weather they deserved. I’ve always been a sucker for details and everything about this day was executed so well. Ashley obviously has good taste! The flowers, the tables and all the little trinkets around the room all worked so well. Even the bridesmaids dresses worked wonderfully alongside the little hut outside for the photographs… although maybe that’s pure co-incidence. We’ll give them the benefit of the doubt.
Congratulations to Ashley and Rob. I hope you all enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed being a part of the day.
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Newstead Priory has become one of my favourite wedding venues. Nestled into a lovely, quiet part of the Lincolnshire countryside, it provides the perfect backdrop for a wedding day. Not only are the grounds, the house and barn beautifully kept; the staff are amongst the best I've seen. The service is second to non and I for one will be sad to see it no longer being used for weddings from next year onwards. However, it was a privilege to be a part of one of the final few weddings to take place there. One of the many reasons that Sophie and Damien's day will live long in the memory is the very moving speech that Damien gave about his new wife. He spoke about how upon meeting her, he had the overwhelming urge to protect and to be a part of her life. Not only was his delivery exceptional, but it hit a chord with every single person in the room.
I was really struck by how wonderfully comfortable these guys were around one another, even with a camera focused on their every move. Congratulations to both of them. Here is the story of their day.
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There's rain and then there is RAIN! Unfortunately, Ashely and Rob were served up with the latter for their pre-wedding shoot a couple of weeks back. We'd met early on a Saturday morning at the Hartsholme Country Park near Lincoln and after waiting in the car park for almost 20 minutes, we decided to brave it. Luckily the dense woodlands provided just enough shelter and because of the conditions, the park was reasonably empty. Ashley and Rob are due to marry a week today in what I'm sure will be a lovely ceremony at the White Heather in Lincolnshire. I can only hope that the weather proves to be much kinder to them this time. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for them.
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