Hannah + Danny's Wedding at Mar Hall, Glasgow
Hannah and Danny are the young couple that I recently photographed in Edinburgh for their engagement shoot. I was so looking forward to their wedding and it didn't disappoint. When I join a bride at the start of the day they are often getting ready either in their own home or that of their parents which is always quite an insight into who they are and it's quite a privilege to be invited into such a personal space. Despite being a doctor, it's clear that Hannah is a multi-talented girl. Music is important to her and her creativity shone through in the wedding favours, decorations and the fact that she had personally designed the bridesmaids dresses and her mother's dresses. I loved an anecdote that her father told during his speech about how, as a little girl, she was in an art shop and the lady behind the counter asked 'when you grow up do you want to be an artist?', Hannah, confused, replied, 'I already am an artist'.
When I arrived at Hannah's parents house that morning they had already had their hair and make-up done and were milling about looking so extremely calm and relaxed I thought I must be in the wrong house.
The boys were also pretty relaxed and Danny looked so happy and excited.
Despite some upset about the scaffolding that had unexpectedly gone up at the church in the weeks preceding the wedding, all such concerns drifted away as Hannah arrived down the aisle on the arm of her proud father. The church was so beautiful inside. Robben led the parade - Hannah had been bridesmaid at her parent's wedding 13 years ago - a tradition they hope will again be honoured in another 13 years.
On coming out of the church the rain that had not stopped all day was still pouring but nothing could wipe the smiles off their faces as they bundled straight into their waiting car whilst the guests stayed on at the church for tea and cake. We went straight on to Mar Hall for the couple photographs.
They had pictures of both sets of their parents on their wedding day and a polaroid camera available for guests to take pictures and add to the guestbook.
I've mentioned Mar Hall before - it has the most wonderful grand hall which hosted a champagne reception, followed by the meal in an absolutely huge marquee (necessary to seat the 190 guests). I have to say Danny's speech will be hard to top. He told us that it had not been love at first sight but required a little engineering from some insightful friends, but then surprised everyone by pulling out a guitar and serenaded his new bride with a self-penned love song left the 190 guests in no doubt about the strength of his adoration and love for her now.
If you were a guest at this lovely wedding, you can view the full album and buy prints here. The password is Danny's surname.
Hairpiece by Katy Moon
Dress by Joyce Young by Storm
Flowers by Ruby Flowers
Cake by Top Tier
Faye + Hugo's London Wedding
This summer my friend and fellow photographer Lorna ended up with a foot in plaster. Not a good situation for a wedding photographer - you kind of need to be super mobile and for hours on end. I was more than happy to step in and help her out at the intimate London wedding for Dutch couple Faye and Hugo. Having been living in London for a few years and big fans they wanted to mark their wedding in true London style which meant red double decker buses, union jack bow ties and Chelsea Town Hall. Their bigger wedding happened later back in Holland later in the summer.
We caught up with them at Chelsea Town Hall where the guests arrived on a London bus from The Hilton Hotel in Paddington. The ceremony took place at the Chelsea Town Hall and the couple arrived together, Hugo walking Faye up the aisle in front of a small number of family and friends.
After champagne on the street the group headed back to Faye and Hugo's gorgeous flat in Notting Hill for cake and champagne. Their friends had clubbed together to buy them a garden bench inscripted with their names and the date of the wedding.
A few hours later everyone regathered at the stunning private members club, Home House, for an evening meal and speeches.