Don’t let the bright, glorious sun in these photos fool you. It was SO cold when we met up with Jessica and Andy for their wedding prep. Kudos goes to them for being sporting enough to take off their coats in some of the pics whilst I shivered in a massive padded jacket.

It’s become a bit of a trademark / weird obsession for us to break the ice with our couples by taking them on the Noddy Train down to the picture-perfect Hengistbury Head (ssshhh…sometimes, Ian and I catch the Bournemouth Noddy Train back from town when we’ve been shopping and can’t be bothered to walk back. Don’t tell anyone! I love ‘em) In fairness, it was Jessica and Andy’s request to venture down to the spot and all piling into the plywood carriage of a children’s road train seemed like the warmest and quickest option.

In just a few week’s time these guys will be getting wed at Athelhampton House about an hour’s drive from the beach. It’s not really feasible for us to get to the seaside on the wedding day so we had an engagement session on the sand during our preps instead. Here are some shots from our Sunday morning session.

Too daring for my liking, jumping from slippery rocks five weeks before your Wedding Day

We can’t wait to shoot at Athelhampton House with you Jessica and Andy!

Finally! After days of hearing from friends dotted around the country enjoying the snow, we woke this morning to find the streets of Bournemouth covered in the stuff. We normally miss out thanks to our little micro climate but this is definitely more than just a light dusting.

I got up super early to venture down to Boscombe Chine Gardens and Boscombe Beach and Pier before everyone else got up and ruined it all with their footprints. Ian joined me for a little while…

and then I went on an expedition on my own with my camera (whilst Ian accidentally took my gloves back home with him! Grr). Here’s what I came up with…

Happy Snow Day everyone!

We’ve been very excited to see Clare & Andy’s wedding featured on the excellent Rock My Wedding blog this week as a two-parter. You can check out Part One and Part Two to read a write-up of their day and to have a nose at all the lovely comments.

We had so much fun photographing this Bournemouth wedding which took place at the Royal Bath and  Town Hall followed by a reception at Key West at the end of Bournemouth Pier. And were so pleased to be given the chance to share the day with everyone on such a respected blog.

For future bride and grooms-to-be (or any one that likes being nosey at weddings) it’s a perfect site to explore some more unique and personal wedding day ideas and to seek advice on wedding planning. What really stands out in all the posts is the encouragement for bride and grooms to have the confidence to put their own personal, unique touch on their wedding day. There are so many amazing ideas posted throughout the blog to suit every budget, venue, time of year or personality.

Thanks to Clare and Andy for letting us share your big day with others x

You can read our original posts on this wedding from September here:

Part One of Clare and Andy’s seaside wedding

Part Two of Clare and Andy’s seaside wedding

You can be sure of two things if you’re getting wed at Langtry Manor; you will be looked after so well by their excellent team and there are lots of lovely nooks and crannies and interesting decor to make the most of.

I made my way over to Langtry early in the morning to start snapping Natalie’s bridal preps in the spacious and homely Jersey Lily Room. When I arrived Natalie was just starting on the make-up, joined by her sister who was to take the role of one of the bridemaids.

Natalie’s mum joined us later on in the morning to help with the final preps and take control of the dress lacing.

The room overlooked the garden where Ian snapped up the Groom party when they arrived at the hotel. We were all hoping for an outdoor ceremony in front of Langtry’s gazebo but unfortunately, the weather wasn’t playing fair with us that morning.

With the ‘thumbs up’ for the ceremony to start Natalie got her shoes on and made her way downstairs.

After some family shots outside it was soon time for the wedding breakfast.

The infamous Langtry Manor sparkly swan meringues.

There was a break between the speeches and the evening reception where we had time to take Natalie and Justin down to the beach for some couple shots. I don’t think we’ve ever seen the tide out so far on Bournemouth Beach – it was truly bizarre, but it meant we had a lot more space to play around in.

The spot proved a hit during Natalie and Justin’s pre-wed shoot so we went back.

By the time we got back for the evening the guests had moved over the road to continue the party at Langtry Lodge. After making the most of the rest of the daylight in the rear garden it was time for the First Dance.

With congratulations and thanks to Natalie and Justin x