We had an absolute blast photographing Phoebe and Max’s stunning New Year's Eve wedding! What a celebration it was! It was especially meaningful for me to capture their day, as the wedding took place in the village where I grew up and still have many ties. I loved following the bride to the church, where guests were greeted with mulled wine and mince pies. Woz was already there, ready to greet the bride, and the whole event had such a relaxed, fun vibe with plenty of champagne flowing. The reception took place at Phoebe’s family home, where the festivities carried on well into the night and where we were privy to witness a four man worm on the dance floor! Thank you for allowing us to capture such a beautiful and unforgettable wedding - it was truly a joy!
Phoebe and Max
Geoff and Steph
A Garden Festival with Emily and Ferdinand!
We’re huge fans of festivals and so this wedding was a delight!
Tom and Lou
What a beautiful summer wedding for Tom and Lou! Woz and I had an amazing time photographing this special day at Yurtcamp in Devon. I’ve probably mentioned this a few times, but I really hope this blog post highlights just how much having two photographers can offer with capturing different perspectives of your wedding day. While Woz was with Tom and his groomsmen, documenting their prep, I spent the morning with Lou and her wonderful bridesmaids, capturing their moments. It was so lovely to see both sides of the preparations.
Lou looked absolutely stunning in her elegant two-piece wedding outfit, paired with a gorgeous 1920s-style bolero which I'm seriously obsessed with it! Tom looked incredibly sharp in his suit and bow tie. Friends and family gathered from near and far, especially Tom’s family who traveled all the way from Australia - Tom’s Australian roots might have something to do with that! It was a truly fantastic day—so relaxed and full of joy. We had the best time and it was a pleasure getting to know these two. Huge congratulations to Tom and Lou!
Zoe and James
Jess and Owen
This was a wedding which I had the honour of capturing back in July. What I absolutely love about photographing weddings is that each one is uniquely beautiful in its own way. Every couple brings something distinct to their special day, and this couple certainly did it their way - it was truly magnificent! The weather was certainly all over the place on this day, with sunny moments mixed with heavy downpours, adding an extra layer of excitement to the day. Their ceremony was incredibly moving, featuring personal vows, hand fasting, other enchanting rituals and a beautiful unrehearsed speech by their little girl. I have to say one of my favourite moments of their was seeing this beautiful couple jump over the broomstick, a traditional English custom. It was absolutely wonderful! I wish them nothing but happiness as they begin their journey together. It was an absolute privilege to capture such a special ceremony! Thank you!
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Yard Act at Bristol!
As our blog might show, we love live music, and one of the best live bands out there at the moment is Yard Act…they just keep getting better and better!
There’s often restrictions on what camera you are allowed to bring into a gig - if you’re allowed one at all. In this case, I was allowed to bring my X-Pro with just one small lens (27mm if you’re interested!) but as we were right at the front centre, this worked really well!
Bronwyn and David
Bronwyn and David’s breathtaking bohemian wedding was an absolute joy to be a part of! These two are such a special couple, and we were truly honoured to capture their day, especially their prep in the stunning house where they were staying. It was just the two of them, along with their adorable baby daughter. One of the most heartwarming moments was when David helped Bronwyn into her dress—it was a beautiful, emotional touch.
Their intimate and meaningful ceremony took place at St. Clements Church in Ashampstead, a place very dear to Bronwyn. Afterward, they shared a lovely lunch at The Crown & Anchor in Ham, Wiltshire. The entire day was truly magical, and we wish them a lifetime of love and happiness!
Katy and Pete
Ruth and Sam
Dezzaray and Howard
Dezzaray and Howard's wedding at Highcliffe Castle in Dorset was absolutely stunning. The venue offered breathtaking views of The Needles off the coast of the Isle of Wight. We began the day capturing their preparations in a charming, quirky house in Bournemouth, which was full of warmth and love, especially with so many of their family and friends present - particularly Dezzaray’s parents and relatives who had flown in from Canada.
When we first met Dezzaray and Howard (along with their adorable dog, Bannick) for their engagement shoot, we went to a beautiful bluebell wood just outside Sherborne. During the shoot, they shared the exciting news that they were expecting their first child, and we were absolutely thrilled for them! This news meant that their wedding plans shifted a little, especially regarding the dress. Dezzaray looked absolutely radiant in a figure hugging gown that perfectly showcased her beautiful baby bump. We loved popping down to the beach to have a quick dip in the sea! It was truly a day filled with joy, and both Dezzaray and Howard made us feel incredibly included in the celebrations.
Young Fathers for Teenage Cancer Trust at The Royal Albert Hall
Young Fathers are a force of nature live - I can’t really put them in a catagory, but they have a lot of drums!
Having worked for Teenage Cancer Trust in the past, this was quite special to me - the work they do is truly amazing and so important…and they also support stand up comedy and live music, so what could be better.
Alice and Kelly
Feeling Christmassy at Cat and Sam's Gorgeous Wedding!
If you’re going to do a Christmas wedding then do it like the Frosts! Cat and Sam Frost created the most perfect Christmas Wedding in Tormarton near Westonburt Arboretum - everything from the decor, to Cat’s dress, to the white snowy confetti had a touch of Christmas to it!
Their sweet ceremony took place in a packed orangery at the The Compass Inn which looked gorgeous with all the light streaming in. Considering the time of year we were very lucky with the weather which gave us lots of opportunities to photograph them outside for the group shots and the confetti run!
After their delicious sit down meal and the funniest of speeches especially Sam’s regarding how their first date went (getting stuck on Brean beach!) they did their first dance which I am happy to say was choreographed brilliantly! With Cat being a dancer Sam had some work cut out but oh my did they pull it off! Sam didn’t dance like he was holding a wardrobe and they both did an amazing job…we even caught the Dirty Dancing moment! It was great fun and the dance floor was filled until the end of the night.
It was such a beautiful wedding day spent with an absolutely awesome couple.
Holly and Jasper saying 'I do' at The Manor by the Lake
What a welcome to the New Year I had! Holly and Jasper’s gorgeous wedding at the Manor by the Lake near Cheltenham. A stunning Victorian manor house steeped in history and set in acres of grounds.
The bridal prep was particularly lovely with Holly’s two bridesmaids and her parents - whom were glowing with absolute pride of their daughter…well she did look like an absolute goddess!
As all the preparations took place at the venue I could flit to and fro from the bridal prep to the groomsmen who had found the jukebox and pool table! Everyone was such a joy to photograph - so many smiles and laughter to be heard.
Holly walked down the aisle with her parents which was a lovely touch and I must admit it was one of the funniest yet emotional ceremonies that I have photographed - I won’t say why on here…slightly rude! Although I was only covering part of their day, everyone made me feel so welcome and it was such a privilege to be their photographer.
A beautiful summer wedding with Neil and Siobhan at Pennard House
I met this lovely couple a few months before their wedding day in the Who’d A Thought It in Glastonbury over a drink. As soon as they walked through the door I knew that they were going to be great fun to work with! Neil and Siobhan wanted an intimate September wedding with lots and lots of personal touches. This was most apparent with the amazing crocheted button holes, table decorations and Siobhan’s beautiful bouquet! I had the absolute joyous time of photographing Siobhan’s bridal prep at her parents house - with her two sisters, nieces and her mum and dad. Whilst I was happy snapping the prep - Woz was able to capture Neil laying out a sumptuous array of fruit, the most amazing cheeses and biscuits…in fact the wedding cake was itself a stack of delicious cheese!
Pennard House is a stones throw from where we live and we’ve been fortunate to shoot there a few times over the years. It’s a gorgeous property with beautiful grounds which are perfect for outdoor weddings and lovely photographs. The house has a real homely feel about it, with open fireplaces and period furniture as you can see in the following photographs. The light is particularly lovely, and something we photographers notice and relish!
The wedding ceremony was a real family occasion with lots of laughter and tears, and also a real scorcher of a day! So hot in fact that we were all diving for cover at every given opportunity! But hey we won’t complain after the rainy summer we had! Neil and Siobhan are totally adorable and we immediately felt welcomed into their fold, which we loved!
D&D themed wedding at Ashridge Great Barn in Devon
This one was right up our quirky street! A gorgeous location, a beautiful couple, stunning colours and swords!
Nestled in the hills of the Devonshire countryside, Ashridge Great Barn is a real hidden gem for couples wanting to have a full weekend of celebrations away from all the hustle and bustle.
Morgan and Beth are very much our kind of people! In the morning they had their ‘official’ bit of the day with Beth wearing the most fabulous pink pj’s! It was so intimate and such a sweet ceremony. In the afternoon they held an outdoor hand fastening ceremony in the Magic Circle amongst the trees (and it really did feel magic up there). Beth looked beautiful in her silk dress she had hand made along with a stunning long pink veil to compliment it (being a dressmaker helps!). The ceremony was officiated by their close friend Dimi who did an amazing job! The day was awesomely relaxed, special and emotional with family and friends surrounding them.
The October day was so warm without a cloud in the sky which gave the perfect opportunity for the guests to drink champers, eat canapés, play games on the grounds and of course have a sword fight…the first for us! Which was great fun and thankfully no limbs were lost!
The Great Barn has been beautifully renovated while keeping it full of history like witches marks carved into the brick walls! Morgan and Beth really put their stamp on the venue with the interior brilliantly styled with Dungeons and Dragons decor, paper lanterns and a fab 70’s sparkly curtain - it looked utterly amazing!
It was such a privilege to spend the whole day with Morgan and Beth capturing their truly special day.
Em & Woz x
Venue: Ashridge Great Barn
Meg and Jules’ musical wedding at Coombe Lodge near Bristol
Just a perfect wedding at Coombe Lodge near Bristol.
I’ll let Meg’s lovely words to us do the talking:
Dear Em & Woz,
AHHHH!!!!
It’s not easy to put in to words what you’ve given us, but simply put, it’s beyond what we could ever have dreamed for. Thank you thank you thank you thank you! You couldn’t have put us more at ease, or have been more ever-present on our day. Truly, it’s like a window through to our favourite day, without the fogginess of our stress and anxiety. We are all so grateful for both of you, for being there practically from dawn till dusk, through to the beautiful edits we’ve just received. Seeing the whole day from start to finish from multiple angles, and seeing interactions between our loved ones that we didn’t get to see ourselves is pure magic. Our families are over the moon, and our friends will be too when we send them off with our thank yous.
We will be ranting and raving to anyone looking for the 2 loveliest, world-class photographers, and we will of course leave a glowing review anywhere you’d like.
Thank you again, we couldn’t be happier, and will be enjoying these photos for years to come.
Until the next big party!!
All the best,
Meg & Jules
Melissa and Nick at The Mount Without in Bristol
We didn’t really know much about The Mount Without when Melissa and Nick first got in touch - we’d obviously seen the commanding church sitting atop the hill in Bristol, but we didn’t know just how amazing it is inside! Thankfully Melissa and Nick found it, and then found us to photograph them!
They had chosen to spend the whole day in the venue - the main church was used for the ceremony, followed by some photos then drinks in the crypt below! While we were doing that, the church was prepared for the wedding breakfast. We then popped out with Melissa and Nick for some pictures on the streets of Bristol, including the beautiful Christmas Steps, which are just a short walk from the venue.
The evening celebrations were back in the crypt which is so atmospheric and cool! It’s obviously very dark, but with our cameras and the occasional discrete flash, you can see we captured the celebrations right to the end!
Environmental Family Shoot
We do love a family shoot outdoors in Nature! Especially lovely are photographs out in the woodlands with kids doing what kids do and being relaxed and natural!
