Steve & Rachel's Wedding 3rd October 2009

We arrived at our bride's home to find everything going to plan. Rachel was having her hair done by Anouska from Bournemouth Bridal Hair and make-up by Rachel from Bridal Beauty.

We found the dress hanging up and the accessories laid out neatly so got on with photographing them while Rachel was having the finishing touches to her hair and make-up.

Rachel was soon in her dress and ready early so we made the most of the time that we had with her before leaving to meet Steve, Simon, Mike & Mark at St Georges in Oakdale.

Bob (Rachels Dad) was very proud walking her down the aisle. Steve turned to watch Rachel make her way down to the alter to meet him and I'm sure we saw a tear in her eye. A very emotional moment for the couple.   

After the ceremony the group photographs were taken in the church grounds. We then went on to visit Peggy (Rachel's Nan) who couldn't make the wedding for a couple of photographs. Peggy offered some advice to Steve and Rachel about marriage. I think Steve got the better deal!!!

We then went on to Boscombe beach/pier for some photos of the couple before making our way back to The Chine Hotel gardens. Steve lifted Rachel up into a firemans hold to whisk her off to join their guests for the wedding breakfast.

A little while after the first dance the guests were invited to join the couple in the hotel gardens for a fire show. Quite spectacular, 'dangerous' and somewhat different.

Rachel and Steve are now on honeymoon in Crete at the St Nicholas Bay Resort hotel. Rachel was the lucky winner of a competition in the Wedding Ideas magazine and they will be spending at least two nights in a 3 bedroom villa which comes with a butler and pool!!!!!!!!!!!

Another 5 nights half board in the hotel is included and they will be enjoying such things as a Gala dinner with lobster, seafood and wine, a greek night with a barbecue dinner, an A la Carte dinner with aperitifs, champagne and wine. A fabulous massage and jacuzzi and complimentary use of the gym, sauna and steam bath. Wow what a honeymoon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are sure that they are going to have the most fantastic time.

We wish Steve and Rachel all the very best for their future together and look forward to seeing them again soon.  

Alex & Kelly's Wedding 2nd October 2009

We met Kelly and her bridesmaids at Level in Wallisdown to start the day. Hair and make-up was underway, it was all hands to the pump, the stylist, assistant and beautician worked as a team to ensure that the girls were on time. 

We went on ahead of the girls to photograph the dress, shoes etc. The girls soon joined us for some final preparations and lunch before getting into their dresses.

After some photographs in the garden we went on to meet Alex, Ben (the Bestman) and Baba, Mark & Mike (the Ushers) at Parley Manor where today's ceremony and reception were to take place.

A memorable part of the service was when the registrar asked Alex if he would take Kelly to be his lawful wedded husband! This brought a great deal of laughter and a smile to everyone's face.

The band played as the couple left through a guard of honour to a drinks reception in the gardens.

After a short while we went on to take the formal group photos. Dave climbed out onto the conservatory roof to take the photo of everyone and then we went off with the bridal party for a few photos and were left with Alex and Kelly for a short while for some photos of just the two of them.

The guests greeted Alex and Kelly for the wedding breakfast of roasted hog which was delicious!!!!!!!

The speeches followed, Norman (Kelly's Dad) was reminiscent of his marriage to Maureen and their wedding day which caused quite a few laughs!! Alex's speech kicked off with 'my husband and I' and more laughs followed with the speech from Ben the Bestman.

The first dance was not the usual 'hugshuffle' it contained some twirls, spins and some shimmys...... Well done Alex and Kelly it was really good.

Alex and Kelly are on honeymoon in Kenya on Safari.
We wish them all the very best for their future together.