Jade & Gerard

Jade & Gerard got married on a bitterly cold February day.  Looking out of the window when I woke up and seeing the lawn was white I was a bit worried about getting around, but even though it snowed occasionally in the first part of the day it wasn't staying.   February is a great time to get married, that is when I got married myself, 24 years ago. 

Jade got ready at the Bella Luce Hotel, one of the most relaxed wedding preparations I have seen.  Plenty of time, no nerves and good humour.

I strive to capture those little moments, like her joy at seeing the flowers arrive.

The perfume Gerard gave Jade as a gift got universal approval.

My wife, Karen, photographed the groomsmen, they even stopped off at the pub for a drink on the way to Delancey Church.

After a lovely church service with Father Michael, complete with the Bel Canto Choir, we stopped off on the cliffs for a quick picture on our way to the reception.  There was no doubt, it was extremely cold out there!  But where better than the cosy interior of the Bella Luce Hotel to retire to afterwards.

 

The reactions to Dad's speech speak for themselves!

Now how long did he talk for?!

The great scoop for the wedding was the appearance of Peter Mehtab, I cannot remember being so entertained at a wedding previously.  This man is a genius and everyone was enthralled and incredulous at his amazing tricks, he really is true magic!

Not the healthiest pursuit from a groom who is into his sport!

Jade & Gerard enjoy your honeymoon, it has got to be warmer than where you got married.

Sophie & Peter

My last wedding of 2012 was for Sophie & Peter.  A lovely event on another wet and windy day.

Sophie looked wonderful, her dress had quite amazing lacework.

As the car waited in the torrential rain Peter and his groomsmen were already in the church.

Somehow the rain stopped when Sophie arrived at the church, so she could walk to the door saving the chauffeur an awkward and long reverse.

Reverend Northover's ceremonies are always filled with good humour.

This was a sweet little moment as a proud dad gave his daughter's hand a squeeze.

No time to hang around, as it was raining again, so straight onto the Bella Luce Hotel for the reception.

The warm interior of the hotel was perfect for the day.  Clearly great attention had being taken with the room set up.  Each table was named after a book, the top table was "The Wedding".

There was plenty of time for people to chat and have a glass of champagne, before settling down for the speeches and meal.

The cake was carried onto the dance floor.  Also the DJs, Q-Sky, had spent a long time setting up various lights which flooded the room with colour.

The dancing began and lasted 5 hours!  A young and energetic crowd took full advantage.  The bouquet came out of the toss rather worse for wear after a little tussle.

 The couple were pulled into a circle of their friends for their last dance, a fitting end to an informal and wonderful day.

As I left, a sign at reception invited people to join the couple for breakfast at 9am.  I wondered how many people would be there on time!