It would be fair to say that in the 10 years I’ve been photographing weddings, I have heard some hilarious speeches and met some very nervous speakers!! It’s always a great part of the day, with normally a few surprises thrown in too!

My approach to photographing the speeches is the same as my approach to the rest of the day. I try and blend into the background and capture the candid moments as they happen. I’ll move around the room, focusing on both the speaker and the guest's reaction. I try to get a balance.

Between the hysterical laughter, there can be some very tender moments as loved ones who have been lost are remembered or a story is told that brings a tear to someone’s eye. Letters are read from those who couldn’t make the journey and it warms the hearts of those in the room. It’s my job to capture all the reaction.

It’s always the best man’s speech that is the most eagerly awaited! I have met some very nervous chaps whose speeches have been super short, and also some very confident ones who enjoy standing up and speaking in public. They all go down well though, with plenty of banter!