Helen & Ben had one of those amazing ‘all hands on deck’ weddings that seem to come together beautifully right at the last.
All of the friends and family were at the reception venue - Keston Village Hall - the night before the big day, making sure everything was just right. They were lugging tables and crates upon crates of drinks, hanging fairy lights - all that good stuff!

It was effort well spent though because it looked amazing. 
Before they could enjoy the reception in Keston with their guests though, there was a lovely ceremony at Emmanuel Church in Croydon in the afternoon. Helen and her girls arrived in style on an old school London bus (the same bus would later be the transport to ferry their guests to the reception), everyone seemed exactly the right amount of nervous and excited and the applause upon the announcement that they were officially husband and wife was just glorious. 

Here are a handful of pictures from their big day.

Nothing says a London wedding quite like a bride arriving in an iconic red bus.

Helen’s bouquet was a beaut. Luckily she opted not to throw it because it weighed a ton! It could have knocked someone out!

A very proud father. Jim and Helen made hearts melt as they walked the aisle together.

The exact moment Ben laid eyes on Helen. How happy does he look?

Have you ever seen a man look more proud?

Ladies and Gentlemen… HUSBAND AND WIFE!

Oliver and Rory had the best time ever! Little Rory even became my assistant by the end of the night.

I don’t know how to caption this. I love it - I just don’t have a caption for it!

When the jacket lining and the dress patterns match, there needs to be a picture!

I snuck the happy couple off to Keston ponds for a few pictures.

A stroll through a field at golden hour.

Helen and Ben barely stopped smiling all day.

Is this the greatest photobomb of all time? Helen’s sister Jo came along for the bride and groom shots (because she has wonderful dress floofing skills). Seems like she wanted in on the pictures too!

When the bride nails her speech.

By this point the party was in full swing!

Helen and Ben arranged for the excellent band The Wandering Lights to entertain their guests and they kept the dancefloor packed all night.

Got to protect those little ears when you hit the dancefloor.

Right before I left I grabbed the bride and groom for one last picture. Oh, and fun fact; remember that I told you that the little Rory became my assistant by the end of the night? Well you can’t see him here, but he’s right behind the couple holding the flash for me - and he did an amazing job!

Helen & Ben 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 all for this little preview folks. I will post a few more over on the Instagram and Facebook pages as I edit them though, so feel free to follow along over on those.

A big thanks to Tim who not only smashed his master of ceremonies duties but also rounded people up for the group shots like a pro! 
Also to Jo, for her aforementioned dress floofing skills, and of course to little Rory for being an amazing assistant and the king of high fives! 

Most of all though, my sincere thanks to Helen and Ben for allowing me to capture their big day for them. Massive congratulations to you both and I hope you have the best honeymoon! 

Other vendors that helped make this amazing wedding so special:

Hair & Makeup - Hannah Gibbins
London Bus - Traditional Travel Ltd
Florist - Ruby Taylor
Band - The Wandering Lights
Catering - The Golden Whisk
Cake - Pretty Cakes, Croydon
Cheese wheel cake - Lyburn Farmhouse Cheesemakers
Hall - Keston Village Hall
Church - Emmanuel Church

Nikki and Ben were married at the Coach House, Marks Hall Estate yesterday and it was so much fun.
Instead of a sit down meal they had arranged for a food truck to arrive and serve their guests delicious Mexican food. They had also arranged for stall games (tin can alley and cork riffles) with cuddly toys as prizes. The venue arranged a golf buggy to drive us around the enormous grounds for the bride and groom portraits. The sun was shining, the prosecco was flowing - all was well in the world. 
Nikki and Ben’s guests enjoyed a very relaxed and laid back wedding but of course, most importantly, the bride and groom had a truely lovely day celebrating with all their favourite people.

Here are a handful of pictures from their big day.

A few hours before the ceremony and everything was set at The Coach House.

Nikki arrived and was full of smiles - as she was all day long.

We had to take a quick snap with Nikki and her girls before the ceremony.

Ben catches the first glance of his bride as she appears in the garden.

A very proud sister looks on.

The moment Nikki and Ben officially became husband and wife.

The first of three wonderful photobombs we had at this wedding.

I know, I know… Super cute, right?

There were so many great locations within the Marks Estate grounds.

A little spin in a big field.

A second glorious photobomb. Hello, mate!

I’m sure you’ll all agree that Nikki looked wonderful in her dress.

Another great location on our golf buggy tour of the grounds.

Aaaaand the last of our wonderful photobombs. Got the hat-trick!

I mean, this is just brilliant, isn’t it?

A first dance to a live acoustic version of Aerosmith’s ‘I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing’ in front of the LOVE lights. Pretty damn perfect.

Nikki and Ben 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 all for this little sneak peak folks but I will post one or two more over on the Instagram and Facebook pages as I edit the rest of the pictures, so feel free to follow along over there.
Big thanks to all at The Coach House for making sure I was so well looked after, especially Laura (you were amazing all day!)

Mostly though, huge thanks to Nikki and Ben for allowing me to capture their day for them. Massive congratulations to you both!

Well what a day Kelly & Ray had on Friday. Glorious sunshine, an amazing venue and all of their favourite people there to celebrate with them. What more can you ask for on your wedding day?
It was such a perfect day with two families coming together as one and it was an honour for me to photograph it for them.

Here are a handful of shots from Kelly and Ray’s beautiful day.

A few hours before the ceremony and all was looking perfect. What a beautiful garden to be married in.

Kelly got ready at the venue and despite the hot day, she stayed cool and calm - and looked incredible too.

Her brother James thought so too. Look at that expression!

Ray awaits his gorgeous bride - doesn’t look even a little bit nervous does he?

Go time! All of the guests get their first glimpse at the bride.

Most importantly though, Ray got to see his bride too. Looks like a very proud man, indeed.

With the ceremony finshed, they sealed it with a kiss.

What a beautiful family.

The veil, the dress and of course the bride. A perfect combination.

Who doesn’t love a good photobomb!? Maid of Honour Michelle does it in style!

These two just didn’t stop smiling all day.

The De Vere looks great and the couple look even better.

The first dance on the sparkly dance floor.

Pure emotion. Kelly and her Uncle had a very special dance too.

Kelly and Ray 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 all for this little sneak peek folks, but I’ll post a few more over on Instagram and Facebook as I edit them. Feel free to follow along over there. 
My thanks to all at the Selsdon Estate for taking such good care of me all day, especially Hollie (you’re a star!)
Big thanks also to Toastmaster Ralph Heijmer who was great all day.
Mostly though, sincere thanks to Kelly & Ray for allowing me to capture their big day for them. Huge congratulations to you both.