We all know weddings at  the moment aren’t quite what we’d like. You need to be willing to change your plans, cut your guest list and make compromise after compromise to get married in 2020. 
I can tell you though, each of the weddings I have had the pleasure to capture in this year of uncertainty, have been absolutely magical and full of love.

Yesterday was the turn of Shannon and Sam and it was another incredibly special day. They were married in front of just a handful of their very closest friends and family at the Tudor Barn in Eltham and it was beautiful. 

All these two cared about was getting married to each other and nothing was going to stop them.

Below are just a few pictures from their big day.

Shannon was walked down the aisle by her very proud Dad…

Where Sam was eagerly (nervously?) awaiting her.

I loved this. The second they were together they grabbed each others hands immediately.

Folks, find someone that looks at you the way Shannon looks at Sam.

The first kiss as a married couple. Neither one of them could stop smiling.

And the smiles continued all afternoon. How happy do these two look?

When you have some strapping lads from the army at the wedding, why not use them!?

I took the happy couple away from their guests and out into the chilly December air for just a few minutes - so worth it.

I mean… [insert heart emoji here]

One last picture before we headed back into the warmth.

The look of a couple that know they are about to be pelted with confetti!

And pelted they were. Nan got well involved, as you can see!

Shannon and Sam chose to add a highlight video to their package too. Feel free to contact me if you want to know more information about highlight videos. 

That’s it for this little sneak peek, folks. However I will post one or two more over on the Instagram and Facebook pages as I edit them, so feel free to follow along over there.

Shannon and Sam will have all of their pictures and their video in a few weeks though, so they’ll have plenty more to share with you soon!

Big thanks to Shannon and Sam for having me at their big day and to all at the Tudor Barn for taking good care of me and for working so hard to make sure this day could ahead.

A special mention for Tammy too, for being a great organiser and the best dress floofer in all the land!

Despite all of the difficulties presented by the current situation, Sandy and Pete actually did it! They got married! 
They were married at Horsham Registry Office on Saturday and even though they had to change their plans and cancel their reception, they still had a super-romantic first dance on the lawn at Gatewick Farm Garden Room. 

I can’t tell you how great these two are and how fun and unique their day was.
There is something so special about the couples that are going ahead with their weddings at the moment. Despite all of the plan changes and compromises, some people just won’t be stopped - and I think that is just wonderful. 

Here are a handful of pictures from their special day and the stories behind them.

Sandy’s dress - ready and waiting in the Garden Room at Gatewick Farm

I briefly stopped Sandy and her sister Jan on their gusty walk to the wedding car. Luckily the wind died down a little later on in the day!

I’ve certainly seen worse wedding cars

A socially distanced ceremony at Horsham Registry Office

Look how happy these two are

Some new additions to those ring fingers

Quite often, the first thing I do when we get to the couple’s portraits, is to simply have them hold hands and take a stroll together. It tends to make for lovely, relaxed and natural pictures and eases those initial nerves about being in front of a camera

Horsham Registry is a lovely place for wedding photographs. Sandy and Pete looked great in front of the impressive building. Also, I didn’t notice until I was editing this one, but I’m fond of the little bird on the right side chimney!

Once again - what a couple these two make. So much love

A really beautiful moment. The two of them had their first dance all alone on the lawn at Gatewick Farm

Sandy and Pete chose to add a highlight video to their package too. Feel free to contact me if you want to know more about highlight videos. 

Sandy and Pete were not going to let anything stop them getting married. They had a beautiful day and I loved capturing if for them. There are so many great pictures and a highlight video still to come, and Sandy and Pete will have everything in a few weeks.

In the meantime I’ll post a few more over on the Instagram and Facebook pages as I edit them, so feel free to follow along over there.

Once more, massive congratulations to Sandy and Pete - you guys were so much fun and it was a beautiful day.

Venue: Horsham Registry Office
Before and After Venue: Gatewick Farm Garden Room
Dress: The Bridal Gallery
Car: Amazing Grace Wedding Cars

Well, I never would have thought that it would be August before I shot my first wedding of 2020, but such are the times! 
I cannot tell you how happy I am, that despite everything , Sam and Suman managed to get married yesterday.
They were married at BCC Church in Bromley in front of just 30 people (2020 rules!) - although there were loads of people in The UK, India, Australia and beyond watching along on the live-stream, an idea which I just love!
Later we went to the extremely lovely Keston Ponds for Bride and Groom pictures. 

It was gorgeous, it was emotional, it was fun - and it was very 2020! 

Here are some shots and the stories behind them, from their big day:

In order for the wedding to go ahead, Sam and Suman’s guests had to wear face coverings and sit in their social bubbles.

Singing was not permitted (another 2020 wedding staple) so songs (and later messages from absent family members) were played on screens around the church.

The exchanging of the rings.

A ‘just married’ celebratory fist pump!

The first kiss as a married couple. Always a wonderful moment.

An emotional moment as Suman watched a video of his parents (unable to attend due to travel restrictions) congratulating the newlywed couple.

Sam and her flowergirl.

We took the couple portraits at Keston Ponds. There are a lot of great spots there. I love it because I’m a sucker for a reflection shot.

A quiet moment in one of Keston Pond’s meadows.

I love this shot with the sun shining through the trees. I promise I didn’t make them stand in the long grass - there is a nice little pathway which they are standing on. I’m in the long grass, though!

We were running tight on time, but we still managed to squeeze in one last reflection shot - and I love it!

Sam and Suman chose to add a highlight video to their package too. Feel free to contact me if you want to know more information about highlight videos. 

A big thanks to everyone involved in making this day happen against the odds - and a huge congratulations to Sam & Suman.

If you were one of the lucky few able to attend this wedding or if you were one of the many watching along on the live stream, Sam & Suman will have all of their pictures in a few weeks and will be able to share everything with you. 

In the meantime, I will post a few more shots over on the Instagram and Facebook pages as I edit them, so feel free to follow along over on those.