Just before Christmas, on a perfect crisp, sunny December day we shot our first (but certainly not our last - we’re back in September) wedding at the Salvation Army Hall in Boscombe, Bournemouth for the wedding of Gemma and Jo.

Things kicked off with Emma heading over to get some prep shots over at Gemma parent’s house, whilst Ian set up at the Hall. Really keeping with a winter wonderland theme the beautiful bridesmaids were dressed in strapless gold dresses, which really helped reflect the golden sun of that day.

With music playing (excuse the pun) such an important part in Gemma and Jo’s lives the ceremony was soundtracked with the rousing Boscombe Salvation Army brass band, really firing out those carols. Of course, with the room decorated up with a sparkling Christmas tree it was a wedding ceremony that felt very different and special with real ‘Pomp and Circumstance’.

After a bit of confetti-throwing outside of the Salvation Army Hall we made our way down to the Menzies East Cliff Court Hotel on the top of the Bournemouth Overcliff. The sun was setting fast as we made our way for a quick couple shoot down in the gardens of the Russell Cotes Museum, but that golden light really added to that winter wonderland feel. We love the fact that the photos look obviously wintery with that underlying blue light that you can’t help but pick up on a cold, late afternoon in December.

Kudos to Gemma and her bridesmaids for tolerating those near artic conditions with glamourous applomb.

Leaving the couple to their meal we warmed our cockles with a cup of tea and then headed back for the speeches down in the reception room at the East Cliff Court Hotel. It was completely pitch black outside by then, so unfortunately we couldn’t take a look at the great view the hotel provides. However,having reign of several rooms (and bars) of the hotel the reception had a real cosy feel as everyone got the party into full swing!

Posted with many thanks and congratulations to Mr and Mrs Hinchliffe