Lizzie and Gareth Wedding Photos, Full Post - Cumbria

It's been a while since Lizzie and Gareth's sneak peak, but here is the full post. They got married at St. Mary of the Angels Church in Bolton-le-Sands in Cumbria and then went on to The Netherwoods Hotel in Grange-over-Sands. It was the most gorgeous day, the brightest of bright sunshine for the entire day, not so good for a photographer but I was very happy that it was like this for them. I loved photographing their day because they are such a lovely couple, perfect for each other, but also it was lovely to be up in Cumbria where I used to spend my summers when I was little. What also made it extra special for me is that Gareth is my best friends cousin which does make them feel like extended family to me.

The Church is absolutely stunning, it's a gem and you wouldn't know how amazing it is on the inside from the outside.



I love this image, it's Gareth's Uncle carrying Gareth's nephew in, having just woken up he wasn't in the mood for people yet, you may see this little one later


Lizzie's three beautiful bridesmaids just before Lizzie arrived


Lizzie arriving looking slightly nervous, she didn't hang around and marched straight up to the Church


Time for the ceremony, I love the emotion on Lizzie's face as her dad walks her in, also check out the little baby watching on the left :) I also love how proud Gareth looks on the right


Loooooooooooooooooove the Church


They signed the register at the front of the Church with the registrar which is unusual for a Church wedding where they are usually taken away to the side, but it made a nice photo

One more prayer and then it was time to leave


I made use of the teeny amount of shade that there was for a couple as they walked out


Then out into that bright sun


Beautiful


There was so much confetti, a lot of it as usual seemed to go everywhere but on the couple, a few pieces landed on them


I like images of the crowds


This is another of my favourites, just as they are about to leave for the hotel

And they're off


The hotel looks quite magnificent as you turn the corner and see this for the first time

There weren't actually any clouds in the sky on the wedding day (as much as I wanted them for the formals) however I took the previous and next the day after as I was lucky enough to be staying there, this is the stunning view opposite the hotel


Lizzie looking stunning


Back at the hotel we got to take some cool shots in the grounds



I know you've seen this one already but I'm putting it in again because I love it




Lizzie's gorgeous and simple bouquet


Inside the hotel, some of the details


Gareth's nephew again with his Grandad (Gareth's Dad)


These adults get so noisey!!


Onto the speeches, Lizzie's dad gave a great speech, he said he was used to it by now as he had done his other daughters in that very room I think.



Gareth's speech, I love Lizzie's expressions


The best man's speech was very funny, my favourite is the one of Gareth at the bottom :) although he did say he got off lightly


Then onto the evening, they danced their first dance to build me up buttercup, despite previously not loving this song myself it was actually a great choice as it was really lively and set a great mood for the rest of the night. Their dance was very lively as well, I think Lizzie said it was called Gareths spinning dance


The last one, Lizzie and Gareth's friends got up to join them. It was a great night!


I hope you love them Lizzie and Gareth, see you soon!! x

I love my new car!

For those of you that read this regularly you may remember the news about my old car Well I've just finally found a new one and I love it!!!



I've always wanted a Golf so feel super lucky, here's a few more images for anyone else that likes them as much as me.




Also, some of you may remember that I was having a sunflower competition with my brother, yes it's a very exciting life I lead I know. Well there will be the results of that coming soon. I spoil you! (this one belongs to me)

Lizzie and Gareth Sneak Peek - Wedding photos from Cumbria, Netherwood Hotel

Last weekend I was up in Cumbria to photograph the wedding of Lizzie and Gareth, you may remember them from here It was an absolute fantastic day and the weather was, quite frankly, amazing! Especially considering what we've been having recently. I'm looking forward to blogging this one fully but for now, here are a couple to keep you going.





That second one definitly up there with one of my favourite wedding photos that I have ever taken. I hope you like it too!

I also hope that Lizzie and Gareth are having a fantastic honeymoon! See you both soon!

Caroline and Rob's Wedding Photos full post - Ashton Keynes Church and The Four Pillars at Cotswold Waterpark near Cirencester

Recently I photographed the wedding of Rob and Caroline at Ashton Keynes Church in Wiltshire and The Four Pillars Hotel at Cotswold Waterpark near Cirencester in Gloucestershire. I had the pleasure of having Liz with me (who shot with me earlier in the year) While I photographed Caroline getting ready at the hotel Liz was with Rob at his parents house in Ashton Keynes. The Church and the Hotel are quite contrasting venues, it is a gorgeous old village Church and the hotel is ultra modern. Here are some of the photos from the day.

The dress hanging infront of the glass wall which overlooks the lake and a detail from the gorgeous dress.

I love this bouquet, you'll see this arrangement throughout the wedding which was a lovely touch, and the shoes taken out on the balcony.


Caroline had her make up done out on the balcony where the light was fantastic with all the water surrounding us.


Back inside, Caroline's mum helped her into her dress


This dress I think you'll agree is just perfect for Caroline!


A couple more of Caroline getting ready, there are lots I love from this part of the day as usual.



Caroline's bridesmaids, Emma and Lucy, helping each other out.


Before we left for the Church we took a few photographs outside the front of the hotel, this is my favourite, Caroline looks so beautiful


Meanwhile Liz was with the guys, I love that she got a mirror image to go along side the mirror image above. Big thanks to Luis, also pictured (right), who helped me out with the group photos.


The final touches before leaving


Rob with his best men, ushers and parents then made his way from the house along the Church Walk




I love this one that Liz caught of Rob checking the time, wondering where his bride was :)


Here she is!


I love the look on Rob's face here...

...and I love this Church, it has that nice Church smell, do you know the one I mean?

The first kiss!


Caroline looks stunning backlit as she signs the register


Apparently it is good luck to see a chimney sweep after the wedding ceremony and to receive a kiss, it is supposed to bring good fortune to the couple. I will admit this is a tradition I had not heard of before this wedding and I was a little worried when this sooty man turned up and then touched the bride, seemed a little dangerous to me at the time :)


After the ceremony the guests made their way to the reception while Caroline, Rob and I stayed behind to walk back along the Church Walk...


... stopping only breifly in the corn field next to the path





Back at The Four Pillars Hotel, the room overlooked one of the lakes of the Cotswold Waterpark.


Notice how the flowers on the cake (as in the room) are like Caroline's bouquet


And then finally, onto the speeches!




One of the best men played a harmonica as part of his speech :)


I hope you're having a fantastic honeymoon Caroline and Rob, see you when you get back!