If you happen to be someone that reads my blog, then you’ll know that Katherine and Matt were the couple that stole my heart from the moment they crossed the threshold of my home. You can read the blog here if you fancy! It was the way Katherine asked ‘would you like a minute?’ as I realised that my home was in shambles and I was wearing strawberry picking attire rather than ‘meet a new couple’ attire. I laughed and welcomed them in…you get what you get with me!!!
The journey, with these guys, from ‘photographer meets couple’ to ‘let’s be friends forever’ (yes, you are stuck with me forever now!!!!) was really quite unexpected but so very welcome! From the first meeting to the hilarious pre-wedding session in Salisbury and through all the emails and phone calls along the way, I felt a genuine wish to be a part of this couples life. 🙂
Many things dictate the choosing of a Photographer…there is so much to think about (though that’s another blog altogether!) but from that original meeting, I gathered that Katherine and Matt were looking for someone to be present in the run up to their day, someone who could provide insight and guidance if needed and someone who would document the day as beautifully, honestly and unobtrusively as possible. I’m so lucky that they chose me to be that someone.
Barford Park made an utterly stunning backdrop for their relaxed, country barn, wedding. They were particularly keen on having a day that felt true to them and that didn’t feel too formal. I particularly loved the generational wedding photograph display, the glorious floral decorations that festooned the venue and the stunning ‘naked’ cake. From the barrells to the bunting, this was my kind of wedding. *Sigh*.
When they returned to my home to view their images, with tea and cake and not a dinosaur in sight(!) we greeted each other as old friends and yes, I did get emotional! Seeing their faces as they re-lived the emotions of their day really did have me welling up.
Enjoy.
x
