I photographed this wedding back in 2015. It was held at Southrop Manor in Lechlade. Such a great venue with lots of lovely spots for couple photos. I was booked for the whole day, and as with all my full day weddings, this couple received nearly 500 photos. It’s so hard to choose my favourite shots. Below are just a few that I think sum up the day.

Couples sometimes like photos of both the boys and girls getting ready, but not on this occassion. The boys weren’t fussed about having any photos, so I just spent an hour or so with the girls before taking some time walking around the venue to get some detailed shots of it. I find it’s the little things that help to tell the story of the day.

I love it when couples do something a little bit different to the norm. On this occasion, it was the couple’s dog who was the ring bearer and had the very important task of looking after the rings! I’m not sure I’d trust my dog with the job, but this one, (whose name escapes me) did a great job!

I recall I was limited with the number of photos I could take during the ceremony. The registrar was fairly strict and would only allow pictures while the bride walked down the aisle and then walking back down once the ceremony was over. It’s always disappointing for the couples, but one has to respect the wishes of whoever is conducting the ceremony.

As I’ve mentioned, Southrop Manor has lovely grounds, ideal for couple photos. Taking the bride and groom away from their guests for twenty minutes or so gives them an opportunity to catch up and take a breath. Very often, couples can get to the wedding breakfast and find they’ve barely seen each other all day. This time is therefore greatly appreciated by many.

The evening reception always seems to have a very different flavour to the rest of the day. With the arrival of new guests and the free flowing drinks, the evening can descend into mayhem! It’s always great fun though, and when I leave after the first dance, it always feels like the party is just getting going!