Planning the Perfect Marquee Wedding
I LOVE a marquee wedding. Why? Because they can be put almost anywhere, be styled infinite ways, and most importantly take advantage of the great outdoors. If it wasn't obvious I love being outside! Many people start planning a marquee wedding thinking it's a budget...
Choosing a Beautiful Barn Wedding Venue
I lOVE a barn wedding and they are a common choice for country loving couples. There are though misconceptions that once you've seen one you've seen them all. There are so many different options out there including some truly unique locations. I've written this...
Ghosting what is it, and why shouldn’t you do it?
Yep, totally get it, planning a wedding is extremely time consuming and often rather stressful. I want to do whatever I can to help make your life easier. And hopefully also provide you with my services to deliver you your dream wedding. I also understand that I may...
Charlotte & Barry – Jersey Equine Cherish The Dress Session
I was back on my home island of Jersey in August for the first time in too long thanks to the joy that is Covid! The main purpose of the visit was to visit friends and family. It would have been rude not to fit in a session or two whilst there though. Charlotte...
What is a dry hire venue?
Most people reading this have probably heard the phrase dry or wet hire and thought what the hell does that mean. Well in relation to a wedding venue it might not be quite what you think.Is dry hire no alcohol? Short answer yes, long answer no. It doesn't mean no...
Choosing the right Country House Wedding for you
You're likely reading this article because you are considering having a country house as your wedding venue. If so fabulous as I shall share some of the gorgeous venues you could be looking at. I also look at the benefits of country houses and how the different types...
How to have a memorable (for the right reasons) socially distanced covid-19 wedding
Covid-19 it's a bit of an annoying B*&@$£ as far as weddings are concerned. Over the last few months one by one I have rescheduled almost every wedding booked for this year pushing them into next year and beyond. Yes that hurts my finances, but even more so it...
Tournerbury Woods Estate – Outdoor Weddings
Late last year I was involved in a beautiful editorial shoot at Tournerbury Woods estate on Hayling Island in Hampshire which has been featured on the English Wedding Blog. If I'm honest prior to the photoshoot I didn't know of its existence, but now it ranks as one...
Vicky & Pete – Fison Barn at the Earth Trust – Wedding
I was thrilled to be asked to photograph Vicky and Pete's wedding day at the absolutely breathtaking venue the Fison Barn, which is part of the Earth Trust centre in Little Wittenham. The weather threatened to disrupt the day, even if the photos suggest otherwise!...
Top tips for a country wedding… In Winter!
I caught up with the fabulous Katherine from Honey & Horseshoe events. Katherine is a wedding & events planner and co-ordinator who specialises in all things country. She has been kind enough to impart some of her wisdom to help you plan your best winter...
Jersey wedding suppliers who rock THE Rock!
For those that don't know, I'm a Jersey girl born and bred. The Rock, as it is affectionately known to islanders, is now though my home away from home. I welcome any excuse to travel back to the island for work, as it gives me excuse to visit friends and family. I...
Should you have a non legal wedding ceremony? The Benefits & back falls
When is a UK ceremony recognised by law? Under UK law, other than in a few exceptions, the only places you can legally get married are in a Christian church or a licenced building. There are exceptions which relate to Jewish, Quaker or 'emergency' weddings. All these...
Planning photography into your wedding day timings
Where to start? It is important to plan when in your wedding day key photography moments are going to take place, and how long they are going to take, even if you are having documentary coverage as you need to ensure your photographer is in the right place at the...
How to choose your wedding photographer
Where to start? The fact you have made it my website means you have made a start, so well done! In truth there is no right or wrong way as long as you do your research. What I will say is although recommendations are worth their weight in gold especially from friends...
Sophie & Tom – Fullerton Estate – Hampshire Festival Wedding
June, glorious glorious June, it sees midsummer's day the longest day of the year. But did you know the latest sunset of the year is actually a few days later? The 22nd of June in 2019 was one of only two days which saw a massive 16 hours and 38 minutes of...
Catherine & George – Cannington Wedding
A sunny but chilly May day saw the wedding of Catherine & George in the town of Cannington near Bridgwater in Somerset. To start the day I met Catherine and her bridesmaids at her home for her bridal preparations. Fleecy onesies and cups of tea were the order of...
Behind The Magic – My wedding survival kit
Once upon a time when I was young, I was a girl guide, and the motto we followed, just like the Scouts was 'Be Prepared'. This is something that follows through with me to this day and one of the things I therefore carry on me at all my weddings is my essentials...
10 Essential things to remember when planning your wedding day
#1-10 it is YOUR wedding day no one elses!OK it's a simplistic list (and article) but it's true, it's your day as a couple, nobody else's and that is the most important thing to consider when planning your day! I see couples day after day, who get swept up in the...
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