Wedding of Sarah & Adam, Wardour Castle & Coppleridge Inn

Sarah and Adam have been together for just over 10 years and throughout that time have endured many personal adversities, that coupled with universities, career challenges and just the everyday coping with what life throws at you, they have come through it all and today are stronger together than ever. What shines though all of this is their total and complete love for one another, they are true soul mates, each others better halves. What I love about Sarah and Adam is their ability to laugh through everything and just get on with life, they are a wonderful couple and it was a true privilege to be able to be part of their special day.
Wardour Castle Wiltshire, wow!.... it is a wonderful venue, one I love to shoot at, it has drama, history, romance - it's just an ideal setting and a photographers dream. The day itself was full of fun and laughter and a few tears, naturally! Sarah spent the morning preparing in the lovely Fleur de Lys Hotel in Shaftesbury, very relaxed and full of her usual infectious laughter. Adam arrived at Wardour Castle in an open topped vintage Landrover, all spruced up and raring to go! Again no signs of nerves, just impatient to marry the girl of his dreams. Sarah finally arrived at the castle and the dream wedding began. Not all of the happy couples guests could squeeze into the small room just off the main Castle courtyard, so a special video link and screen had been set up to give live action to the room next door - as Sarah and Adams vows were finally exchanged, a loud cheer was heard from next door! The next couple of hours were spent leisurely at the Castle before it was time for the couple to leave together in the Landrover to head to their reception which was being held at the Coppleridge Inn in Motcombe Dorset. More champagne on arrival and a few more guests to meet, Sarah and Adam were soon sat down to a wonderful meal. This followed by the touching speeches and a great band to see out the night.
All in all a wonderful day, and for the most part the sun shone too. To Sarah and Adam, thank you for a great day, I wish you all the happiness in the world.

Jasmine & Nick Hush session in the studio

Wedding of Emma & Andy Compton Acres

It's always lovely when a couple come to us through a recommendation from a previous client, in fact we are lucky that most of our couples come to us this way and Emma and Andy were no exception to this. A wonderful sunny day (at last!) arrived at Emma's house just before she returned from the hairdressers - soon the house was full - bridesmaids, make-up artists, Mum's and Dad, oh and of course me! The house was full of laughter as the girls prepared and everyone seemed really relaxed. Off to the venue - The Italian Villa at Compton Acres in Poole Dorset, a lovely venue and one we attend fairly frequently. Stunning gardens which definitely need the weather to be good to appreciate their beauty, friendly staff and a wonderful contemporary building for the service and reception. I found Andy with his best man Nathan (whom I also know very well as he is a manager at the Haven Hotel in Poole another venue we attend regularly - small world!) and also his guard of honour. Andy was considerably nervous, but looked very smart in his uniform, a stiff drink helped a little!
Emma finally arrived with her entourage in a stretch limousine and Andy finally got to see his beautiful bride as she processed down the aisle towards him on the arm of her very proud Dad. The service was very emotional and touching - at last they were married!
Canapes and drinks in the gardens, a beautiful meal, hilarious and touching speeches and a really great band to see out the night.
The whole day was a fantastic event, the sun shone from beginning to end - Emma and Andy are a really lovely couple and deserve all the happiness in the world