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 […]

Buy Local. The following is a true story. I know of a couple who lived near London but were married at a venue in the South West. When sourcing a caterer for their wedding breakfast they insisted they would only use a local business that used local produce. Beef, vegetables and even beers and wines […]

A wonderful end to June for me and a perfect summers day at Hestercombe Gardens for Rebecca & Jamie. With beautiful flowers from Pumpkin and Pye, I loved the guys 1930’s style suits. My only disappointment was that I was promised Slayer as the first dance and it was Al Green 🙁 Fantastic day, congratulations […]

On a sunny June afternoon where better to be holding your wedding than outside in the sea air at Tunnels Beaches. That is exactly what Jordan & Vicky did! And this couple have impecable taste booking Dan Brazier Magician and Roger Styles to entertain their guests.