Collette & Andrew

The wedding of Andrew and Collette, April 24th, Shearsby Bath

Another sunny day! We are certainly lucky with the weather lately - A beautiful day, lovely venue, only 20minutes from our home, yet we have never been to Shearsby Bath before - Ideal setting, surroundings and marquee, and very helpful staff - which certainly helps our job no end. Walking down the Aisle, Collette's nerves set, as too be expected of course, she got a little jittery and emotional - but as soon as the main part was over - she was beaming! I recognised that "I've got my man at last" face...champagne flowing, canapes enjoyed, we were off to do the portraits - one of our favourite parts of any wedding - To see the couple so in love and to have 10 minutes on there own, is a precious time. As well as the usual shots with the vintage car, confetti, gardens etc...we were drawn inside - the restaurant/bar area was crying out for artistic shots - shiny surfaces, wicked artwork on the walls, grand piano - we always are on the look out for different! this is what sets us apart from the 'ordinary' - These shots ooze style - As well as enjoying the portraits, we got stuck in with the family and friends groups, bringing along our step ladder, to make sure we could get above all the faces to do the big group shot of everyone - always a winner! Whilst all the wedding party and guests entered the marquee for the wedding breakfast, it was our time to chill for an hour or so, and grab a drink or two, whilst we waited for the speeches - which i have to say, were funny and emotional too, so ticking all the boxes....well done everyone. Time to party...An additional 130 guests were expected to join the party later on in the evening - and what a party it was! A complete surprise to most, was the arrival of "NAVI" - a tribute to Michael Jackson - Now, this guy was absolutely amazing - he did the most fantastic show, along with a couple of dancers, were brilliant - We were chatting to him earlier in the day, and he was telling us all about how he worked as a decoy for MJ for twenty years, been on GMTV, worked internationally as this Tribute act...What a treat for the guests, only sorry we had to leave early on, to pick our son up from Grandma's! We would have loved to stay to watch it all, but check him out www.kingofpop.co.uk - It was a real pleasure to chat with Navi, and we were delighted to watch your show!

A big Thank you to Collette and Andrew for organising such a wonderful day for everyone. Here are a few sneaky shots from their day....Our very best wishes, Ian and Jo x

Heena & Minesh

Part one, Civil Ceremony of Hina and Minesh

10^th April, at New Walk Museum, Leicester followed by Lunch Reception at Mansah

Dan spent the day photographing the Civil Wedding of Hina and Minesh – and had a fantastic time.

“Guys, you were amazing” thanks very much for all your efforts – “I had a great time”, got some fab pictures too!

Thanks for your kind words afterwords, and I wish you all the best – Dan

Looking through all the files, looks like you all had an amazing time, you all looked great especially Hina.

Here are just a few taken on the day, keep your eyes peeled for part two, on 12^th June! – the big one at Athena!

Rebecca & Andrew's Wedding at Coombe Abbey.

The Wedding of Rebecca and Andrew on Saturday 10^th April at St Editha’s Church Monks Kirby followed by the reception at Coombe Abbey

Back at Coombe! Can’t keep away!

We have been looking forward to this wedding as they were having a Medieval Banquet, something we don’t get to see very often. The day began so sunny, and continued to be sunny all day. Rebecca (the Bride) Rebecca (Bridesmaid 1) and Rebecca (Bridesmaid 2)! All got ready in the Lindley Suite at Coombe along with both mum’s – (who were fantastic I hasten to add!), in a room we are very familiar with, the lighting certainly a challenge! With the exposure changing for every single shot taken! Ian spent the morning with the guys, who I believe, went to the Pub! We hooked up with Stuart Kettell, who was filming their day, www.kettellvideo.com - Stuart has just completed his “Mad fool challenge” and still was recovering www.willthemadfoolmakeit.co.uk - so well done mate.

This was our first visit to the Church at Monks Kirby, a beautiful little village just 5 miles from Coombe. Beautiful church, beautiful photography, not much else to say really… Infact, the whole day was completely fantastic! Not just from our photographic point of view, but the guests and the couple where having a wonderful time – we were delighted to share the celebrations with them.

The medieval Banquet and entertainment was a complete surprise for the majority of the guests, and was hilarious – but before all that, some of the best wedding speeches we have ever witnessed! Fantastic all of you! Brilliant!

Here are a few little pictures to whet your appetite….Happy Honeymooning in Thailand both, speak to you on your return…xx

Jo and Ian