Karlie & Dan

I felt I knew Karlie and Dan very well by the time we got to their wedding.  I first met them at a wedding just over a year ago, Dan was chaffeur to Juzy & Chris and even carried my camera bag when we stopped off for a few pictures.  We also met 3 times to shoot their stunning engagement album which served as a guest book at their wedding.  So with a few meetings thrown in to discuss their plans, we were all familiar with each other.  I always value any time with my clients and encourage meetings and engagement sessions, it all helps on the day.

I started at the hairdressers and followed Karlie as she got ready.

 Karlie and her mum look so similar.  I really enjoy the image of Karlie in the mirror which her mum was holding, a very powerful and meaningful picture.  Both looked beautiful of course!

Dan certainly needed that pre-ceremony drink, a more nervous groom I haven't seen!  But what was there to worry about?  Karlie looked so lovely walking up the aisle.

That was a great chaffeur you arranged there Dan!  It was nice to see you again Colin.
For pictures on the way to the reception we stopped off at Gran's house.  This was all we wanted, a beautiful interior and a small, but very pretty enclosed garden.

The reception was held at The Venue, always a good choice. 

 Great speeches, even Diddly Duck made a guest appearance, poor Diddly!

 I certainly am grateful you did do a first dance as I am delighted with the beautiful pictures that resulted.

What a fantastic day.  I look forward to showing you the rest of the pictures on your return from honeymoon.

Charlotte & Ian

Each wedding is special and many have some characteristics that make them notable.  Undoubtedly this one had a huge amount of preparation and attention to detail.  The reception venue was probably the grandest I have seen.  But more of that later.
Charlotte  got ready nice and early, this gave us a relaxed time and plenty of opportunity for some portraits of her and her family.

The groomsmen on the other hand had different ways of occupying themselves.

I was struck by this scene as the car parked under the arch to take the beautiful bride to the church.

The service followed at the Vale Church, the rector kept nerves at bay with his jovial manner.

The weather was perfect for the drinks reception at Candie Gardens.

It was just a short walk down the hill to St. James for the main reception.  This building is one of Guernsey's most special venues and the interior looked truly spectacular.  Even more so at night in my opinion as you will see lower down.

The lighting was perfect to show off the beautiful cake.  The speeches entertained everybody and the evening fun began with the bouquet throw and dancing.  What an atmospheric setting this proved.

The Devotees got people dancing the remainder of the night away, it was good to appreicate a band like this with the fine acoustics of the hall.

What a way to finish a spectacular event.  Hope you enjoy this preview of the photographs.  Please do leave a comment on the blog, that way I will know if anyone actually reads these posts!