A Bride’s Prerogative? We have all heard or even spoken of the saying that it is a “Bride’s prerogative to be late on her wedding day”, but my advice to any Bride or Groom is to be punctual whenever possible. As a couple, you usually spend considerable time planning your wedding day, from the guest […]

Beach Wedding Vows without the sandy toes! Are you looking for a seaside wedding without the hassle of sandy toes? Look no further than The Arches in North Devon! This fantastic wedding venue has everything you could ask for in a private and intimate setting, with stunning panoramic seascapes and room for you and up […]

There is no blanket statement that one should never let a friend photograph their wedding. However, there are a few factors to consider before making this decision: Ultimately, the decision to hire a professional photographer or ask a friend to take photos of a wedding should be based on what is most important to the […]

As Martin Gore of Depeche Mode once wrote. “People are people, so why should it be, you and I should get on so awfully?” You may have read in the press and seen on the TV news/current affairs show last week about the wedding photographer Rachel Roberts initiating a petition to improve working conditions for […]

Choosing your first dance song can be a unique and personal moment in your wedding planning process. Here are some tips to help you choose the perfect song: 1. Consider your relationship: Consider the journey you’ve shared with your partner and the emotions you want to evoke with your first dance song. 2. Choose a […]

Winter Wedding Tips! It’s a hunch, but you imagine one of these scenarios when you decide to hold your wedding in winter (November-February in the UK). A beautiful clear, blue-sky day, with a crisp, sharp, frosty start, photos outside with a fur wrap, and your breath visible in the air. Your guests wrapped up warm […]

“Why do you always wear a suit & tie to weddings Mark? You don’t have to, you’re not in the photos!” How many wedding photographers describe themselves as Ninjas? Not because they engage in covert warfare armed with a Katana but because they “blend in” and are indistinguishable from your guests. Then how many Ninja […]

Groom Tips Often when I ask grooms-to-be how the wedding planning is going I’m answered with “I’ve had my suit chosen, and I know what time and where to turn up” the rest of it has been dealt with by their intended. We have all seen the “Don’t tell the Bride” farce on TV. More […]

So as another packed wedding season looms, we still feel our anticipated excitement numbed by the shadow of the continued pandemic. Let’s not get caught out this year. Even though we can’t see the virus, we know of its presence and we can be proactive in safeguarding your wedding plans our occupations and above all […]

You might be forgiven for thinking Lauren & Aaron were married in California looking at the stunning light and blue skies but this was our very own North Devon coast and Woolacombe Bay Hotel. And what a fantastic day for such a lovely couple and their very cute little girl Indi. Congratulations to you both! […]