In the picturesque hills of Derbyshire, a love story unfolded in the form of Lizzie and Dave's enchanting August wedding. What made their celebration truly special was the personal touch they added to every detail, turning their special day into a handcrafted masterpiece.
Read MoreYesterday was a day of love in two parts: a firmly family-focused wedding ceremony at Naomi’s home church in Dukinfield where her own father is vicar - and indeed her sister’s father-in-law shared these duties and performed the marriage service for Naomi & Rob - followed by a big fat friend-filled celebration at the stunning Hyde Bank Farm in Romiley.
Read MoreFollowing on from the emotional blessing (after having done the legal bit in peak Covid last year) the happy family was showered with confetti before we kicked off our shoes and trudged up the hill to the ancient Kilpack Castle ruins with breathtaking views of the valley below. I was so struck by how at ease Sophie & Justin are in each other’s presence - their hearts virtually beat in unison as the make their way through this world and it’s been such a wonderful privilege to witness.
Read MoreAbbie & Rob FINALLY got their due: a rousing, energetic, soiree of a garden party in that same field with the original 30ish guests but another 60ish added for good measure. And OH WHAT A PARTY IT WAS! Our new(ish) Mr. & Mrs. Jones donned their wedding garb from 10 months previous but ditched the bouquet for some stylish sunnies and made their entrance to massive cheers through a much longer confetti tunnel.
Read MoreThese two very creative, soulful, beautiful humans are so perfectly matched for each other and yesterday’s DIY wedding was TRULY a labour of love with perfectly crafted touches (even home-brewed beer just for the occasion!)
Read MoreWhen Iain and Emily first got in touch with me about their Owen House Wedding Barn wedding in Cheshire, I was so thrilled – they were planning the most beautiful and laid back wedding with an intimate ceremony, a hand-fasting and even a live band. Iain and Emily are the sweetest people and I couldn’t wait to shoot their wedding!
Read MoreWhen Tony and Nicola first got in touch with me about their Sale Town Hall and Belmore Hotel wedding in the center of Sale just 4 weeks before the big day, I was so excited – they were planning the most fun and laid back wedding with a vintage double-decker bus transporting their guests between ceremony and venue, a local busker playing a mix of Disney hits and soft acoustic tunes and even a STUNNING flower photo wall created by a family member
Read MoreWHAT A YEAR. Honestly, what an unbelievable way to spend 12 months: hanging out with wonderfully warm and fun couples in beautiful environments and capturing some of their most precious memories. I always knew that when I began this journey into wedding photography, I was heading towards something special but 2017 and the huge outpouring of support I've received from so many amazing former strangers has been completely overwhelming.
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