I’m always a fan of a couple that makes the most of a bank holiday weekend by getting married on a Sunday. Yesterday was the perfect day for it and Victoria and Lorenzo had a wedding to remember.
Victoria and her girls got ready in the Retreat at Channels.
She was surrounded by her and Lorenzo’s Mums, her bridesmaids and little Emilia, the cutest flower girl.
Victoria was relaxed and chilled and was ready right on time. She made quite the entrance… and made her girls cry!
And then it was time for her Dad to get the big reveal, and she made him cry too!
And well, her girls got emotional again too!
Meanwhile over in the main barn, Lorenzo was awaiting his turn, flanked by his two best men.
It wasn’t too long before Victoria made her big entrance, escorted by a very proud Dad. And yep - you guessed it. She made Lorenzo cry too!
It was a lovely ceremony and before we knew it, it was smooch time!
After the ceremony we made our way out of the barn for a big group shot. Future bridesmaids should take note - look at the teamwork of these girls!
Then I stole the happy couple away for a few shots in the sun drenched gardens.
The speeches were excellent. All 3 were funny, sweet and entertaining, although it was the arrival of a very special guest that stole the show…
That’s right, Lorenzo surprised Victoria by arranging for their (super cute) dog to join them!
So it was straight back to the garden for some more lovely pictures!
Before we even knew it, it was time for the first dance. Any couple that chooses a John Lennon song for their first dance has excellent taste!
And then… PARTY!
That’s all for this little sneak peek, folks.
I’ll add one or two more pictures from this day to the Facebook and Instagram pages as I edit them, so feel free to follow along over there.
Huge thanks to Molly and all at Channels Estate for taking such good care of us and for making sure the day went smoothly.
Thanks too to all of Victoria and Lorenzo’s wonderful guests for making us so welcome and to little Emilia for all the high fives!
I’ve heard it said 100 times that if you get married in April, you are risking April showers.
Well, the sunburn on my bald head this morning suggests that, for Rebecca and Michael, the risk paid off.
Their special day was bathed in sunshine all day - barely a cloud in the sky.
And let me tell you, Parklands, Quendon Hall looks amazing in the sunshine!
Rebecca and her girls got ready in the Bridal Rooms with the help of the artist that is Adrienne from Hair And Makeup With Dren
There were no real nerves on show until a letter from Michael turned up, and it all got a little emotional.
The tears didn’t last too long though and it was just as well because soon it was dress time!
Rebecca was helped into her dress by Maid of Honour (and later, Chief Dress Floofer) Zoe, before the big reveal with the Bridesmaids, Sarah and Kayleigh.
Meanwhile, Michael was waiting outside in front of all of their guests, awaiting his turn for the big reveal.
He didn’t have to wait too long though, as before we knew it, Rebecca, escorted by her very proud Dad, made her big entrance.
And, yep - it got a little emotional again!
The ceremony was beautiful and sweet and very sunny - and was all sealed with a big ol’ kiss!
And just like that, there was a married couple dancing their way back up the aisle - followed by an epic and excited group shot of them and all of their guests (big thanks to Kael for his organisational skills!)
Then it was time for some shots of the very happy couple.
With some top dress floofing by Zoe, some quick dashing around the gardens in the heat, and avoiding one very angry goose, we got all of these lovely shots (plus loooads more still to come) in just over 15 minutes.
Soon enough, the wedding breakfast had been eaten, the speeches had been spoken, and it was time for a first dance (followed by a Dad and Daughter then a Mum and Son dance too).
And then - Party Time!
I have so many pictures from the party, but these are just a few of my faves.
Just before it was time for me to leave, I stole Rebecca and Michael away for just a few night shots, and well, it was totally worth it!
That’s all for this little sneak peek, folks.
I’ll add one or two more pictures from this day to the Facebook and Instagram pages as I edit them, so feel free to follow along over there.
Huge thanks to Fiona and her super organised and efficient team at Parklands Quendon Hall for taking such good care of us and for making sure the day went smoothly.
Thanks too to all of Rebecca and Michael’s wonderful guests for making us so welcome.
Oh, and for any Americans reading this, I apologise for the English spelling of some of the words - you guys use way too many Z’s (Zeds) though!
Huge congratulations to the very happy couple and thanks for having me at your special day.
Other Vendors:
Hair and Makeup - Adrienne @ Hair and Makeup with Dren
Dress - Brides By Solo
Florist - Stock Florists
DJ/Photo Booth - Devoted Events
Cake - Regency Cakes
Sometimes it all just happens perfectly.
After a week or so of grey, miserable, on-off rainy weather, it all just turned to blue skies and sunshine just in time for Kelly and Scott’s big day yesterday.
I spent the morning and early afternoon with Kelly and her girls at Reigate Manor while they got themselves wedding ready. They were relaxed and joking with each other all day - no sign of nerves at all.
One of the many things I liked about this day was that they chose to do a ‘first look’. This is common in America and Canada but much less so here in the UK.
Once Kelly was ready she waited by the staircase at Reigate Manor and Scott made his way from his room to see her in her dress for the time. A really beautiful moment.
She also did the same thing for both her Dad and her Stepdad, but I can only post so many pictures here, so they’ll have to wait for the full gallery for those pictures!
Kelly was so well prepared that we still had time for a cute picture with the kids…. and then a shot with her Bridesmaids.
And that, ladies and gents, is how getting ready for a wedding is done!
Soon enough we were all off to Leatherhead Registry Office for the ceremony.
Scott was ready and waiting for the bridal party.
He didn’t have to wait long. There are pictures of everyone that walked down the aisle, but for the purpose of this little sneak peek, I’ve just chosen the two cutest (sorry bridesmaids!).
Then it was Kelly’s turn, escorted by her very proud father.
The ceremony itself was short and sweet and before we knew it, Kelly and Scott’s guests were cheering and applauding and we had a married couple!
I love confetti shots because someone always does something cheeky. I’ve seen people throw the full box before, I’ve seen tons of people launch a scrunched up handful direct into the couples faces before, but I had never seen someone do what Scott’s Mum did. She shoved a handful right down his back, ensuring that he had an itchy back all day and then when he finally got undressed that night, the hotel room would be covered in confetti! What a legend!
On the way back to Reigate Manor we stopped at the lookout point on Reigate Hill for these beauties!
After the wedding breakfast, it was time for speeches - four in total, expertly delivered by Scott, Kelly’s Mum and both of Scott’s best men - but also this little dude, who had clearly enjoyed his dessert, wanted to say a few words to his Mummy and Daddy too!
The absolute highlight though, was when half way through his genuinely excellent speech, Scott became overwhelmed with emotion and without hesitation, both of his best men got up and went and stood by his side to help him get through it.
Lads, if you’re wondering how to choose a best man - choose someone that would do that for you.
Next up we had a lovely first dance followed by a Dad and daughter dance and then also, both Kelly and Scott’s Mums were invited to the dance floor for a special dance with the happy couple too.
And just like that, it was party time!
And it was soundtracked excellently - any dancefloor that has Fancy Like by Walker Hayes playing, is a dancefloor I’m happy to be on!
That’s all for this little sneak peek, folks.
I’ll add one or two more pictures from this day to the Facebook and Instagram pages as I edit them, so feel free to follow along over there.
Huge thanks to all at Reigate Manor and Leatherhead Registry Office for taking such good care of me and for making sure the day went smoothly.
Thanks too to all of Kelly and Scott’s wonderful guests for making me so welcome.
Huge congratulations to the very happy couple and thanks for having me at your special day.
Other Vendors:
Make up - Fiona Wyatt
DJ - Makrum (PM Entertainment)
Photobooth - Giggling Genie
