14 Jun 2011

Cotswold Wedding - Manor House Hotel, Moreton-In-Marsh

Neil and Jo's wedding was my first wedding of June, since having recently got back from Tuscany.  Without the hot Italian climate behind me, I soon slipped back to my usual British ways and brought up the subject of weather when speaking with Jo on the phone prior to her wedding day.  "Was I going to get another tan.....or more importantly was it going to stay dry for her wedding day?"  It certainly looked questionable, I even packed umbrellas and a waterproof jacket just in case.

Right, on with a few photos........but if you wish to see 'yet' more go visit my Facebook Page for a few extras. (don't forget to tag away too - everyone needs to see the funny face of Neil - spread the word!)




This was the scene over Jo's parents house when I arrived in the morning....ummmm, I reckon it may just rain shortly :-(



The famous hands of Clare 'the make-up lady'. (www.purepampering.co.uk)  At which point I should also add the hair was done by Clares handsome sidekick Chris Fordham (www.fhdmobile.co.uk). 
Anyone who's not met these two I'll let you into a secret.  No they're not a couple, but do work together.  I know.......what a secret huh!?  BUT, that's not all.  They can sometimes been seen out lunching together too......yeah I know - scandal huh!  So, spread some rumors, we love a good gossip!





THE wedding dress.  No idea who it was by, sorry folks, I really must hot up on my research.  
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"Awwwwww....you loooooooook soooooooo boooooootiful"



It would have been wrong to include only one photo of these two.....so on this occasion I've over indulged and allowed four.  Love the last one in the series - the 'ohhhh' face says it all.



Bracelets for the bridesmaids......



"Low Ten..... that was an excellent execution of putting on a bracelet"



Three bridesmaids to assist 'getting in the dress'.  Two good handfuls to ensure nothing falls out the dress!



On to the wedding at Manor House Hotel, Moreton-In-Marsh.



Inside Manor House Hotel - set for the wedding ceremony.  And for those of you debating chair covers (as I know a lot of you do).....I reckon it looks best with them.



'Love' these wedding details.  Do you see what I did there - clever huh!?



Arriving for the ceremony 15mins early was possibly a little premature.  I know you need to be early to see the registrar but half the guests still hadn't arrived - doh!


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Giffords Circus

On Sunday the Davis' had a family day out at the Giffords Circus.  I went last year (with just Daisy) and really enjoyed it, so for Christmas the kids (with a little helping hand from my wife) bought us a family ticket....far better than toys!

Anyhow, just a few shots from the afternoon performance and to say if you've not been before it's worth getting some tickets for a show.






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13 Jun 2011

Destination Wedding Photographer Tuscany | Coni di San Bonifacio (Part 1)

It's fantastic as a wedding photographer to shoot at new venues.....and they don't come much better than Conti di San Bonifacio in Tuscany, Italy.  A balmy 28-30 degrees, on a hillside wine resort with olive groves for a little dappled shade, super :-)

Darren and Suzanne had the most perfect spring wedding.....relaxed to the point of almost being horizontal.

With hundreds of photos from their wedding to show I'm going to make this a two part blog.....starting with preps and ceremony.




Great spot for a pool with view like that.  The hilltop wine resort of Conti di San Bonifacio



Wedding dress by Amanda Wakely.  Wedding shoes by.......well you'll have to guess - Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, Vivienne Westwood.....maybe?





Darren's sister had this lovely fascinator  for the wedding day.





Off to the little Church in Tatti, Tuscany.  Tucked away (hard to find), yet charming in an understated Italian way.







Grooms Mum & Dad.  'One' of my (many) favourite photos.







Cool hat for a wedding huh?



Those will be Olive Green Bridesmaid dresses then.  2011 - the year of green bridesmaid dresses and wedding themes!



The courtyard just outside the church with Italian locals watching on.





Apparently this is THE BEST wedding photo from the day - according to Suzi.



Mum came in all Rock Star on us! :-)







Not a dry eye in the place - well except for Suzi who found the whole day a laugh a minute!









Now here's an interesting idea for wedding ceremonies.  It's called 'warming of the rings'.  They're passed around the congregation before being handed back for the giving and receiving of rings by the wedding couple.  Cool idea, and a really nice touch to get your wedding guests involved.





Ahh this may need some explaining.  Well see the ipod, yeah.  Nigel started the exit music just a little too soon.  Classic....the face says it all.









Check out the bling.  Suzi is know for liking 'pork scratchings and Diamonds'.





Some locals watching on from their balconies and windows.







Is it me or does this wedding bouquet look heart shaped?

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