The Barbican is the couples favourite place and the Conservatory provides a beautiful backdrop for a wedding. Surrounded by the tropical plants and the brutal architecture, it’s a little oasis of calm in the middle of the city.  Sarah and Stuart were keen to focus on a fun day and wanted to spend as much time with their family and friends so we decided to do a first look. This gave the couple an opportunity to spend some time with each other before all the celebrations and also shed a lot of the nerves that usually occur the morning of the wedding. I have to say their first look was pretty special. I cried as they turned to face each other and embraced.

I loved everything about this wedding. From Sarah’s amazing shoes to here beautiful bouquet, to the Barbican biscuits and Wild Card beer, the beautiful back drop and the hand selected playlist for the evening,  their day was full of beautiful little details that were special to the couple. From the moment their first dance started, the dancefloor was full.  Everyone was up, dancing and letting their hair down. To me this is what weddings are about, a day full of very personal touches, two families coming together and one hell of a party.

I may be biased but I think the Barbican is one of my favourite wedding venues. If anyone fancies getting married there, give me a shout, I would love to photograph another wedding there.

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I headed to their flat first to get a few shots of the girls getting ready. Mum was in the bed room ironing Becky’s dress while the girls were in front room finishing off their make up.  I love it when brides get ready at home. There is something quite special about being in the familiar space, surround by your everyday things, getting the dress out of your own wardrobe, and drinking champagne out of your favourite mug.

We hopped in a cab to Stoke Newington Town Hall where everyone was eagerly awaiting Becky’s arrival. Her dad met her outside and had the biggest smile on his fave when he saw his daughter.  It’s moments like that that make me feel very privileged to do what I do. It was a moment that no one else witnessed, but a moment that I got to capture for them both to relive.

As always, the ceremony was full of emotion and laughter and as they walked to the pub, Becky and Tony slowed down to walk with their grandparents. Arm in arm, they slowly walked to The Londesborough where they carried on their celebrations. Every now again Becky would wander over to the quiet corner of the pub and check in on her grandparents. It was amazing to watch them chat, and see her nan get excited about Becky’s ring and get up on the dance floor later in the evening.

I always make sure I get photos of grandparents at weddings. I have very few photos of myself with my grandparents and I the ones I do have I really do cherish.

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An arcade wedding, whats not to love! Kay & Martyn decided that after their ceremony the perfect place for a few photos and a little bit if fun was the arcade.  Penny slots, a ferris wheel and the carousel were the perfect back drop for their photos.  These two were a little nervous about having their portraits taken so we split their portrait session into two different session which gave them plenty of time with their guests and allowed us to use both venues for some photos.

Back at the restaurant, Kay & Martyn, spent time with their guests, drinking chatting and taking  a lot of polaroids to help remember the day by.  Their friends and family were so welcoming and because Kay is an art teacher, there was a lot of talk about photography and cameras.  This was a real family affair wedding. The cakes were homemade, the couple poured and served the Champagne for the toasts and all the speeches had everyone in tears.  I think one of my favourite moments was when Martyn gave his best man a present as a thank you. The look of shock and delight as he opened the present to reveal and original vinyl copy of the Jaws soundtrack was priceless.

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An East London Warehouse Wedding, Grace & Thorn wedding flowers and coffee & donuts for dessert…I was one happy photographer.

So I first met Tessa & Harry at Chris & Claire’s wedding last year. Then, while I was shooting the guests arriving at a wedding in the Oxford country side, who walks in, but Tessa & Harry.  A few weeks later, I got the loveliest email from Tessa, asking if I was free for their wedding and if I was interested in photographing their wedding day. I jumped at the chance to photograph their wedding as these two are just really lovely people. When they told me about their plans, I knew it would be a fun, relaxed day.

They started out at Hackney Town Hall and picked an amazing east London warehouse to hold their reception. When I walked into the warehouse space, I was confronted with a wall of silver balloons which allowed them to separate out the space between the drinks and the dinner. It also allowed for a big reveal when dinner was ready, which was  such a great idea. Their dinner tables were full of beautiful succulents and personalised pencils, which was such a great touch and came in very handy when the speeches started and some of their friends decided a game of speech bingo was in order.  The speech bingo turned rowdy, people started drawing rude pictures on the tables and then they began to attack the helium balloons. So much laughter followed and it was amazing to watch everyone let their hair down and start dancing.  Fuelled by some very strong rum cocktails, everyone piled on to the dance floor.  The music was amazing and I may have busted out a few dance moves as I photographed everyone dancing the night away.

I just have to say a massive thanks to Tessa & Harry for inviting me to be a part of the their wedding.

Song choices

Down the Aisle: Be My Baby by The Ronettes

signing the register: No Diggity by The Hackney Colliery Band

walking out: Dreaming of You by The Coral

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Darren & El, a laid back and stylish city wedding. Oh my, I love these guys! The first time we met we spent more time talking about art and photography than talking about their wedding.  I love it when that happens because I know the couple feel comfortable with me and that we will have a great time at their wedding.

When it came to their wedding day, I walked into the calmest house. The girls has just got back from the hairdressers and were putting the finishing touches to their make up, so I decided to wander around the house and see if there were any good little spots for a few portraits of El when she was ready. I may have done a little happy dance when I discovered the peach wall and blue carpet, perfect for a few portraits and detail shots.

These two were full of cheeky smiles and little giggles during their ceremony and I spent the whole ceremony with a huge grin on my face. It was obvious these two were meant for each other and for the rest of the day I kept catching them giving each other encouraging smiles which was just beautiful to watch and capture. It is so easy to get swept up in the day and not get a chance to talk to each other for most of it but these two made a bee line for each other every chance they got.

I loved shooting Darren & El’s wedding. Their family and friends were nothing but supportive and there to help them celebrate and party. Once the speeches were done, shots were brought and the dance floor filled up at Tanner & Co. Their guests spent their time busting some impressive moves on the door floor in between dashes to the cheese table and bar.  When I left, Darren & El were dancing in each other arms in amongst all their friends…perfect end to a glorious day.

Entrance Music: Yeah Yeah Yeahs Wedding Song

Exit Music: Beatles Here comes the Sun

First Dance: Artic Monkeys Baby I’m Yours

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Becky and Tony did just that and as soon as their family photos were complete, most of their guests made a beeline for the pub.  We hung back to do a few portraits and when we were on route to the pub we bumped into Becky’s grandparents. What I loved about these two is that before the wedding, they were both in the pub, having a cheeky drink, in a local pub.  Becky showed me a picture of her grandma, drinking a cocktail out of a mason jar. 

On the walk to the pub, I jumped ahead and looked back to find the two of them walking hand in hand, full of smiles. It was as I was looking back that I noticed Becky was joining them, linking arms with her granddad, giving him a helping hand but also getting to spend some time with her grandparents before the excitement of the reception begins.  

Becky’s grandparents are not from London so I love the sight of them wandering down the east end streets, surrounded by the hustle and bustle.

The three of them together on such a very special day.

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To Ishita and Matt, thank you so much for letting me be a part of day. You welcomed me into your family for the day and for that I will be forever grateful.  I hope you guys have the most amazing life together and I look forward to hearing about your adventures.

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