Yesterday, at the beautiful venue that is The Darenth in Kent, Lauren and Charlie had the most wonderful wedding day. 
Here are just a few highlights of what was a day absolutely full of them.

Lauren and her girls got ready just a couple of miles away in the Darent Hulme Barn and the spent morning relaxing and laughing. 

Not only was it one of the most relaxed bridal rooms I’ve seen, they were all ready well ahead of time too, which left us some time for pictures. Check out Lauren’s dress, by the way! 

Before we knew it, we were over at The Darenth and it was showtime. The ceremony was really lovely, fun and sweet - and all sealed with a big ol’ smooch!

After the ceremony we had some time for confetti, some group shots and a game of peek-a-boo!

Afterwards I stole the happy couple away for 10 minutes or so for some pictures (big thanks to Amy for her world class dress floofing skills!)

The day ran smoothly and perfectly to schedule and so we were right on time for the first dance and the dad and daughter dance (complete with a little air-sax from Lauren’s Dad)

And then it was time for a massive party. And this lot needed no encouragement to tear up the dancefloor!

My personal favourite shot of the day though, is this little beauty. I love it.

Hands up if you had the best time at Lauren and Charlie’s wedding!

That’s all for this little preview, folks.

What a day and what a party for the most wonderful couple.

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 The Darenth, especially Jason, for taking such good care of me and making sure the day ran so smoothly. It was hugely appreciated.  

Thanks too to all of Lauren and Charlie’s lovely guests for making me so welcome. 

Chantelle and Grant were the only couple I’ve ever had that actually wanted almost purely documentary style photos of their wedding. No group shots, no posed shots and almost no couple pictures either.

Their day was about fun and partying and that’s exactly what they got.

Chantelle got ready with her girls in the bridal suite.

After a lovely morning chatting and laughing, it was showtime!

Chantelle was proceeded down the aisle by her bride squad (and their son Freddie who enjoyed his moment in the spotlight).

And then… Chantelle made her big appearance. Needless to say that she completely knocked Grant’s socks off!

The ceremony itself was short and very sweet. And quite funny too, in the moments that Freddie got involved. Just perfect :)

Swynford Manor offers an opportunity for a very unique confetti shot. All of the guests line the stairway in the main entrance and then shower confetti down on the couple like a colourful snowstorm! Just beautiful.

In the slot where we would usually do group shots, these two legends just wanted to hang out with their guests and have a good time. The kids wanted to have a bit of fun too.

I did get Chantelle and Grant outside for a few minutes for some romantic shots, but after three, they both decided that was enough and wanted to rejoin the fun. Absolutely fair enough, they said they didn’t want all the usual wedding shots and they meant it!

After dinner, it was first dance time and even that was all about fun.

And then, it was time for something this lot had been waiting for all day… PARTY TIME!

That’s all for this little preview, folks.

What a day and what a party for the most wonderful couple.

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 Swynford Manor for taking such good care of me. 

Thanks too to all of Chantelle and Grant’s lovely guests for making me so welcome. 

Now this one was fun. Holly and James know how to enjoy themselves and they planned a wedding to suit. 

We started at Bel &  The Dragon where everyone was getting ready. I headed to Holly’s room. She was a little nervous but her girls were keeping her as calm as possible. 

Soon after, over at The Mill, it was showtime. James was patiently awaiting his beautiful bride. 

And he didn’t have to wait very long before Holly made her big appearance.

The ceremony itself is was very sweet and all sealed with a big ol’ kiss! 

After the ceremony Holly and James took a few minutes to themselves while all their guests lined up to absolutely pelt them with confetti 

We did some group shots and at one point I definitely witnessed James getting felt up by his groomsmen! 

And then a little walk around the grounds with the newlyweds!

After the Wedding breakfast we had an epic first dance / sing along with Kiss From a Rose by Seal.

And then… PARTY TIME! 
And what a party it was.

That’s all for this little preview, 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 The Mill for taking such good care of me. 

Thanks too to all of Holly and James’ lovely guests for making me so welcome.