Hayley and Ed took my breath away at their pre-wedding session…I shan’t go back over how much I loved it or how awesome they were to photograph (see here) but I will say that I was ridiculously excited to photograph them again.
We travelled down to Cornwall the day before to ensure there were no grim traffic delays or unforeseen circumstances on the morning…the weather forecast was looking good and with the promise of photographs on the beach I was in high spirits! After a glorious morning of prep involving the chaps catching up around a box of cereal, the girls spontaneously bursting into song and me smashing my phone (again!) we headed to St Just Church where Hayley and Ed exchanged vows and rings and exited the church, in glorious sunshine, as husband and wife.
The wedding party headed to a gorgeous new wedding venue, Chypraze Farm, where the staff were attentive to their every need. Whilst the guests relaxe and enjoyed drinks in the courtyard, we headed off to the beach with the Bridal Party. With everyone kitted out in flip flops or wellies and armed with champage, we marched on down to the beach and were rewarded with simply stunning views. This group of guys and girls really made the experience one of the most enjoyable wedding moments of the year…having a bridal party where eryone is up for everything makes photography a complete joy. So, from rock climbing to lunging (don’t ask!) they did it all and with gusto. Love them.
After the group shots, the Bridesmaids and Groomsmen headed back to Chypraze Farm whilst Hayley and Ed enjoyed a little quiet time on the seafront. Throughout our various chats together along the way, Hayley had mentioned how much she loved the idea of a few romantic images of them on the beach and loved the idea of her veil blowing in the wind…this was when I knew we were going to be the perfect fit. If you’re a follower of my work you’ll know that I do love a blowy veil shot!!
The walk back to the barn and a cool drink or two later and a delicious BBQ buffet was served alongside champagne and shots of Jagermeister…my kind of wedding party. The speeches were perfect, personal, touching and funny and were rounded up with ice creams in the courtyard and silly photo’s in the straw photobooth. Just perfect.
I get asked all the time what makes a wedding special, people assume that because I see a lot of them I will find them boring. This is astonishing to me as a) I’m a certified weddingoholic and b) no two weddings are ever the same! For me, there is almost something that makes that wedding special and with Hayley and Ed it was the chemistry between them, the stunning location and the nostalgic touches (Hayley had her mothers wedding dress re-styled into her perfect dress and affixed brooches to her bouquet in memory of loved ones). I’d go back and do it all again in a heartbeat!!
Enjoy the pictures.
xx
P.S. If you’re on the hunt for a slightly bonkers, happy, chatty wedding photographer with a love for heartfelt, romantic, documentary photography then I’d love to hear all about your plans and see if I might be the girl for you!
Dear Grooms – this is the reaction us girls are looking for….just saying!
I love the next couple…
When your husband trips and manages to rescue himself before falling off a rock/smashing a camera or landing in the sea. Love the bridal party reaction… Boom!
