Fiona and Gavin

It really has turned to Winter in the last two weeks - I seem to have the heating on permanently and I am so looking forward to getting all festive in a few weeks time!

Two weeks ago, I photographed Fiona and Gavin's wedding at the Marriot Royal, College Green, in Bristol. It was a really wintry day but, luckily for Fiona, she only had to venture downstairs to have her hair done in the hotel salon, which is where I caught up with her in the morning.

Back upstairs, her bridesmaids' preparations (and several bottles of Champagne!) were in full flow and there was a bit of a party atmosphere, especially when the bacon sandwhiches arrived!

Gavin, his male entourage and I went out on to College Green for some photographs before the ceremony and then headed back inside to the beautiful Palm Court, which was decked out in candles and cream flowers.

Fiona looked stunning as she walked down the aisle on her Father's arm and the candlelit ceremony was really atmospheric. After the ceremony, Fiona and Gavin led their guests outside for a few family photographs before they enjoyed some more Champagne and canapes.

Here are a few shots from their day:

Joshua

A couple of weeks ago I caught up with Annie, Julian and baby Joshua. I last photographed Joshua back in February when he was only 11 days old so he was quite a bit bigger and had a lot more energy!

After some shots in Joshua's room, we headed out to nearby Royal Victoria Park in Bath for some photographs of Joshua and his parents in the Autumn leaves.

In a few months' time, I'll meet up with Annie, Julian and Joshua again for some Spring time photographs to mark his first birthday and the last in a year's worth of four shoots charting Joshua's first year. If you would like to find out more about the Bump to One scheme, then please call me on 01761 492559.

Louise and Jonathan

Last month I photographed Louise and Jon's wedding at Ston Easton Park. I have really enjoyed getting to know Louise and Jon and time seemed to have flown since I last met up with them during the summer!

Louise had just got back from the hairdressers when I arrived to take a few shots of her getting ready and she seemed pretty calm and relaxed for a bride to be!

I have heard it said that this year's Autumn colours are the best for 40 years and looking out of the windows at the lovely views of parkland in all directions, I would agree with that.

Jon was busy greeting guests when I met up with him downstairs and it was a nice opportunity for me to capture the general build up of excitement.

After the ceremony, Louise, Jon and their guests headed outside to enjoy the afternoon sunshine before we took some shots of them in the stunning grounds.

Here are a few shots from the day:

Vicky and James

I am behind with my blog (again!!!) after being away on holiday at the start of the month and having a really busy last couple of weeks, so I will do my best to get back on track!

Earlier in the month, I headed up to my old stomping ground of Chester, for Vicky and James' wedding in Christleton Church and the Macdonald Portal Golf Club and Spa.

When I arrived at Vicky's parents' house to take some shots of everyone getting ready, it was surprisingly calm and Vicky, her Mum, Dad and bridesmaids even had time for a civilised lunch with their glasses of champagne before putting the final touches to their preparations. Bride and Grooms to be take note - Marks and Spencer trays of prepared nibbles are clearly the way forward for this type of occasion!

Christleton Church is a particularly beautiful old building, made of rich red Cheshire stone and it made a lovely backdrop for some shots of James with his best man and ushers.

During the ceremony, one of Vicky's bridesmaids, Lauren, played the flute (quite a tricky task if you have just watched one of your best friends get married!) and Vicky and James both looked over the moon as they headed back down the aisle.

We took a few photographs outside the church and then drove over to the hotel, where Vicky and James were met with champagne and their own golf buggy! As the clouds and wind were brewing up for a storm, we headed off around the golf course straight away for some shots of Vicky and James together,including some fantastic photographs in the old ruins and then went back inside for Vicky and James to greet their guests and enjoy some more champagne.

Here are a few shots from their day: