I got to photograph Samantha and Grahams wedding over the weekend and what a pleasure it was. I had been the photographer at Sam’s sisters wedding last year (images) so we starting the day off knowing each other quite well already although this time, I started with Graham and this entourage before heading off to capture Sam’s preparations.
It always amuses me the way the Groom and Brides preparations are so different. The guys are all laughing and joking, sometimes to distract themselves from the commitment they are about to make but they are always dressed and ready to go in a maximum of 10 minutes (unless you include trying to tie a cravat, in which case it would be an extra 25 minutes!) Grahams preparations were no different, 10 minutes and they were all ready for portraits outside of their room at the Moat house in Acton Trussell near Stafford. Then on to the Brides where each and every decision is carefully thought out, each item has been picked specifically and along with hair and make up, we are quickly approaching 2-3 hours. The timings may have been a world away from the Grooms but the laughter and jokes were still in plentiful supply as the girls made their final adjustments before leaving for the church.
The Ceremony was held at Saint Peter Saint Paul’s Catholic church in Wolverhampton and reflected the love and warmth shared between the couple and their friends and family; unfortunately the weather wasn’t quite as warm so as soon as the ceremony was over Samantha and Graham jumped straight into their wedding car and headed to their reception venue near Stafford.
As soon as we had completed the few family group shots we had just enough time to make some great portraits of the couple then we were straight into the speeches and meal. Once the meal had finished my evening slideshow quickly became a crowd pleaser as the day and evening guests alike stood watching the wedding unfold as I had documented it. Peoples reaction to the slideshow is always fantastic, Im not sure if it is the speed I can get it ready, if its the size of the images (6ft) or if its just being able to watch the wedding again from a different perspective but we always hear very positive comments and it remains one of my most requested options.
The day seemed to come full circle as the evening was full of jokes and laughter peppered with a lot of dancing. Once again, it is always an honour to be recommended by a previous Bride, especially to a close member of her family but its more than just knowing a lot of people at the wedding. It’s conformation you’re not just doing a good job but that you are helping couples to remember their “one special” day for years and generations to come. (A bit cheesy I know, but its true).
Guests can view Samantha and Graham’s full gallery here
(Gallery is password protected, for access please contact the Bride or Groom)
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