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Marie Antoinette Wedding {Part 2}

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:42:38 +0000

Here is part 2 of the Marie Antoinette themed wedding that we shot in Surrey recently. This wedding has it all. Arrival in a Helicopter, Ian Stuart dress, Jimmy Choos and Christian Louboutins! Nicole was after creative wedding photography for her wedding and so we allocated lots of time in the morning for beautiful portraits as well as almost an hour for a creative shoot with the couple.

Marie Antoinette Wedding {Part 1}

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:01:22 +0000

A pair of Jimmy Choo shoes AND a pair of Christian Louboutins at the same wedding – yes truly in the spirit of the Marie Antoinette theme of gorgeous indulgence! Nicole contacted me about her wedding around a year ago after seeing Sandra & Ducan’s wedding on our blog. I can see why Nicole was attracted specifically to that wedding with all of her beautiful details, her Carrie Bradshaw love affair with shoes and the big dress… the soft pink Ian Stuart dress…

Sneak Peak Post…

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:46:55 +0000

I am doing a little bit of a sneak peak post until I can blog the entire Italian wedding. I also recently shot an Arabic wedding with a gorgeous bride – but alas, it cannot be blogged. Muslim weddings are woman only and therefore I had to be the only one in the room (Craig had to be outside for parts of the ceremony). The woman at the wedding are free to take off their hijab’s and so no photographs of that can be displayed on here. They where both lovely, I promise!

Gatestreet Barn {Sara and Niall – Part 2}

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:16:03 +0000

Shivers, Sara and Niall’s first dance gave me actual shivers! With Alicia Keys belting out the lyrics to New York in her perfect pitched voice as well as the entire wedding party singing their lungs out along with the wedding couple, it was truly one of the best first dances I have ever seen. Even the DJ was beside himself at the end of it. Niall proposed to Sara in Central Park when they lived out there together and so this song held special meaning for both of them.

The wedding reception was held at Gatestreet Barn in Surrey which is a quaint and quirky wedding venue with the most amazing details around every corner.

“One hand in the air for the big city
Street lights, big dreams, all lookin’ pretty
No place in the world that could compare

New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There’s nothin’ you can’t do
Now you’re in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Let’s hear it for New York, New York,
New York” – Alicia Keys

Chillworth Friary Wedding {Sara and Niall}

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:27:30 +0000

You may remember the sneak peek from this wedding in a previous post: An Ode To Louboutin. This is the wedding of Sara & Niall who where married with a Catholic Wedding Ceremony held at Chilworth Friary in Surrey. I spent the morning with the girls who where preparing for the wedding day at Heath House in Godalming – A charming, quirky and quintessential English Bed & Breakfast.

“I met up with Niall along with his Best Man and Groomsmen at the Percy Arms Pub in Chilworth prior to them departing for the Friary. In true Irish tradition a customary Guiness while going over any last minute details was the order of the day. Chilworth Fransiscan Friary designed by Frederick Walters was founded in 1892. The original Fransiscan friars arrived in Britain in 1224. It really is a stunning building and testament to the late gothic style prevalent in its design. The detail in the design of the building continues within with stone sculptures and stained glass windows. Although Niall and Sara don’t worship permanently at the Chilworth Friary, they were kindly allowed to get married there which was a blessing in itself as it was within a desirable distance from Gatestreet Barn where the reception was held.” – Craig

Vintage Wedding Inspiration

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:04:13 +0000

Cupcakes, vintage china tea sets, chocolate cakes, champagne all draped in pearls – this is utter indulgence sugar coated to make it sweet, pretty and perfectly ok! Vicky Rowe specialises in wedding styling with a vintage theme. She provides Vintage Tea Sets for hire as well as catering for parties and events.

One London lunch time I spotted on Twitter that Vicky and Rosie where going to be at Liberty for a spot of tea. I promptly contacted them to say “Hey I am in the area” – and so it was, we where Ladies That Lunch if only for a day. This was the first time I heard of the possible Photography Parlour Get Together and I just knew that I had to be there when it eventually happened! I am so glad I was.

China and table styling by Vicky of Vintage Tea Sets

Venue: The Harmony II http://www.harmonyyachtclub.com/
Flowers: Floriture http://www.floriture.com
Catering: McBaile http://www.mcbaile.com/
Cakes: Sheona’s of Cake Matters http://www.cakematters.co.uk/

A Horse, a Waterfall and a Gorge-ous couple

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 10:36:00 +0000

Geba Gorge is an hour’s drive down into the center in a 4 x 4. Kabryn & David came up with the concept for this shoot as the Gorge is a place where Kabryn spends a lot of time riding her horse. We had to obtain special permission from the owner to gain access in our two vehicles as the little waterfall is on their private property. Kabryn’s mom rode her horse down which took about an hour. I just love how much effort everyone put into this shoot and proves what time and thought can do with these creative Pre / Post Wedding Shoots. It turned into a bit of a Trash The Dress session with the couple going into the river just under the waterfall.

A morning at the Beach {Kabryn and David}

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:51:50 +0000

Due to the baking hot African sun we headed down to the beach about an hour or so after dawn for Trash The Dress style shoot with the Kabryn & David spending some quality time together and submerging themselves into the Indian Ocean. This is an intimate portrait of the couple and I feel that you can really see the love and passion burning between them. These two are totally smitten.

Harvey’s Florida Rd Reception {Kabryn & David}

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 09:20:33 +0000

Designer shades, check. Limo, check. Red carpet, check!
This was a reception entrance like no other. The bride and her ladies were in the white Limo and the boys with David in the black Limo. All of the guests lined the street outside Harvey’s Restaurant in Florida Road with hands full of confetti, ready to welcome the bridal party. Music blaring the couple played their parts of “cool celebrity” to the tee. In the Father of the Bride’s words “You’ve Got Style An’ All!”

This intimate venue with scrumptious decor and even better food lends itself nicely to be unique wedding reception venue in Durban. Kabryn and her father’s first dance was so special, I can see how proud he is is and I just love the hug at the end. Kabryn and David chose the perfect venue and most importantly it fitted with their family and friends. One thing that stuck me was that both Kabryn’s sets of grandparents where in attendance. This is such a rare blessing now days. Congratulations guys and thank-you for having us be a part of it.

Wedding in Durban – Part 1 {Kabryn and David}

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 21:17:45 +0000

Mormon wedding ceremony’s are held in temples where no photography is permitted and so the format of this wedding may seem a little unusual. Kabryn and David had flown up to Jo’berg the day before for the religious part of their wedding celebration and had therefore already seen each other in their wedding outfits. It seemed fitting then that the entire wedding party should prepare for the reception together at one of the most amazing houses I have ever been to. Based inside the Kirklington Estate in Hillcrest (about an half an hour inland from Durban itself) Kabryn’s uncle has built the house of dreams. He asked each member of the family (kids included) to write down ideas for the project. Some executed fantasy’s include an infinity pool, swing bridge, super tube slide and a fireman’s pole! Some of which where used the morning of the wedding – just for fun.

The entire family and bridal party headed down to the Durban Botanical Gardens for family photographs and some time together before the wedding reception. The gardens are a traditional choice for many people who get married in Durban. The gardens are really beautiful and made for a colourful backdrop to the shots.

I just love Kabryn’s choice of a small vintage birdcage style veil with flower broach in her side swept hair style, although I am sure she could have pulled off any look without a problem. The lace detail in the bodice of the dress also tied in nicely with the hint of vintage. Her two boys looked super smart in their flat caps and braces. As for the groom, well he scrubs up pretty well too. David said something that really stuck with me during his speech at the reception – He spoke of his instant family: Kabryn & her two little boys. So, congratulations on your marriage and fully fledged family!