Once I’d photographed Tanya’s dad’s reaction to seeing his daughter as a bride I made my way over to the Larmer Tree Gardens to meet up with James and everyone else. Wiltshire is always a tricky county to photograph civil ceremonies in as the registrars have pretty strict rules on what photography is allowed during the ceremony. Luckily my registrars on Saturday were lovely and allowed me to capture some of the key moments from the back of the ceremony room as long as I didn’t make a nuisance of myself!

After the ceremony everyone made their way around to the main gardens where there was plenty of times for drinks, canapes and lawn games. I snuck away with Tanya and James for a while as I knew it was important for them to get some lovely romantic portraits of the two of them together. Before we knew it, it was time to be seated for dinner – but not before the speeches which were some of the funniest and most touching I’ve heard!

If you were a guest at Tanya & James’ wedding you can register to see the full picture gallery (after the bride and groom have seen them first of course!) by clicking HERE. In the meantime please enjoy a sneak preview of a few images from their day below:

Suppliers: Dress: Fiorisimo, Richmond; Cake: James’ mum; Florist: Claire Miles, Sunflowers; Stationery: Vistaprint.

I started my cover with Mark and guys who were finishing dressing and helping each other put on their buttonholes. Mark’s best man managed to stab him in the chest with the pin whilst trying to fix the flower to his jacket lapel – quite an achievement I thought. The guys had matching, very colourful and floral ties which was a nice touch.

Next I made my way to the bridal suite to catch up with Helen who was in the midst of having her hair and make-up done. I took the opportunity to photograph her dress and some of the other details, such as her beautiful flowers and gorgeous Jimmy Choo shoes. Soon enough it was time for Helen to get into her dress and then I made my way over to the ceremony location to await her arrival.

After a lovely civil service with some unusual readings from their friends everyone made their way outside into the grounds of the house to enjoy drinks and canapes.

If you were a guest at Helen & Mark’s wedding you can register to see the full picture gallery (after the bride and groom have seen them first of course!) by clicking HERE. In the meantime please enjoy a sneak preview of a few images from their day below:

Suppliers: Dress: Pronovias; Florist: Annie Bullock from Flowers by Arrangement; Stationery: Vinatis Paper; Hair & Make-up: Amy Morris from A Brush with Beauty, Bath.

Jeremy was very nervous in the morning before the ceremony when I met up with him and his groomsmen as they tried to relax with a glass of champagne. Jeremy is from New Zealand so a lot of his family had travelled an extremely long way to be with him and Alice on their special day. The ceremony took place in St Peter’s church in Lewtrenchard and was a very relaxed and informal affair – mainly thanks to the laid-back nature of the vicar!

Afterwards everyone made their way back over to the manor house for drinks and canapes outside and I managed to sneak the couple off for their portrait session around the grounds. Alice & Jeremy had allowed plenty of time for their drinks reception so we didn’t need to rush anything and they were able to spend a good amount of time mingling with their guests.

If you were a guest at Alice & Jeremy’s wedding you can register to see the full picture gallery (after the bride and groom have seen them first of course!) by clicking HERE. In the meantime please enjoy a sneak preview of a few images from their day below:

Suppliers: Dress: Alan Hannah from Imagine Bridal, Guildford; Florist: A-Scent-Sation, Tavistock.

As usual I started the day’s coverage with the preparations of the bride and bridesmaids at nearby King John Inn, Tollard Royal, and was able to capture lots of the little details Poppy had prepared plus the escalating preparations of the girls! Then I made my way over to the venue to meet up with Mark and his groomsmen who were seating the last of the guests and eagerly awaiting Poppy’s arrival! As Poppy made her way across the lawn towards the temple she was assisted by her brother Jim.

After a beautiful and simple ceremony the newlyweds exited the temple to be congratulated by their friends and family. There was plenty of time for drinks and games on the lawns, followed a short while later by cream teas. I snuck Poppy and Mark away for some romantic couples portraits around the grounds, before everyone retired indoors for the wedding breakfast.

If you were a guest at Poppy & Mark’s wedding you can register to see the full picture gallery (after the bride and groom have seen them first of course!) by clicking HERE. In the meantime please enjoy a sneak preview of a few images from their day below:

My first couple is Amanda & Chris who were married at the beginning of May at Halswell House. Click HERE to vote for them.

And my second couple is Charley & Fran, who were also married in May but at my favourite venue Ston Easton Park. To vote for them click HERE.

The overall winning couple will win the title of Wedding of the Year and an overnight break at a luxury Somerset hotel. Good luck to both couples!!