Alex & Alan's wedding, Kendal, Cumbria - part six

Alex was a lovely bride! The speeches were full of lovely moments; I think Alex had her eyes opened by some childhood stories from her father!

I don't think Alan on the other hand, was too impressed by his Best Man's speech.....

The evening reception was at the Burnside Hotel in Ambleside and the evening was in full swing by the time I left the party!

It was great fun to photograph your day guys, I cannot wait to show your the final album!

Alex & Alan's wedding, Kendal, Cumbria - part five

Back to our scheduled blogging of this amazing Cumbrian wedding.

The day before the wedding, the groom showed me a special spot at the reception venue Rydal Hall. It had it's own little grotto beside a beautiful waterfall and was ideal for photos. I don't think the groom realised just how cold it would be being photographed there mid December.... Apparently with the wind chill, it was minus 18...... But it was worth it for these stunning images...

Beautiful natural light which was pretty amazing seeming as it was 3pm on the day before the shortest day of the year...

We mucked about a little out the front of Rydal Hall before we just had to call it quits, it was so ridiculously cold!

Alex & Alan's wedding, Kendal, Cumbria - part four

This whole day was full of fun and laughter, even the formals were anything but serious at points!

The groom had organised special transportation for the guests to Rydal Hall as a surprise for his new wife...... can you guess?

Alex found it all hilarious!

Two amazing vintage coaches transported the guests around Lake Windermere!

On arrival at Rydal Hall, it was time for the couples session, firstly with the amazing vintage car.

Alex & Alan's wedding, Kendal, Cumbria - part three

St Georges Church in Kendal is a stunning church and provided lots of vantage points to discreetly take fantastic images throughout the ceremony.

After the ceremony there were lots of cuddles and congratulations for the happy couple.

I had a great second shooter!!

Alex & Alan's wedding, Kendal, Cumbria - part two

I love tender family moments.....
and funny family moments!

Alan was chilling with his boys at the church just round the corner from the bride.

Soon Mrs A to be arrived!

Alex & Alan's wedding, Kendal, Cumbria - part one

Before the Christmas break, I had two special weddings.

I have been on several wedding online forums since I got married myself 10 years ago. While on one of the forums recently I came across Alex's story. Originally planning to get married to her sweetheart in 2012, the wedding was dramatically brought forward and planned within 6 weeks due to a close family member's terminal illness. I stepped in when the plea went out for a photographer at short notice.

The day started out at the local hairdressers....
before the short walk to the brides' parents' house.

It was pretty obvious what was hanging in Alex's room!

Bridesmaids were given their presents.....

before they all got dressed and helped produce a pretty bride.

Janice & Anthony's wedding - St Patrick's Church, Dumbarton & 29 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow - part five

How's this for a New Year's Day blog post!

I had organised with Janice & Anthony to stay after the meal for another couples session. We used the time to go out into the Square for some cool off camera lighting, and lots of smooching!

Back in 29, I made use of the amazing architecture and the stunning bride I had in front of me....

This is one of my favourite shots I have ever taken; I love the lighting, the passion, the feel.....

I thoroughly enjoyed photographing this wedding, I am currently finishing the design for Janice & Anthony's album and it is one of my best to date!

It may be now 2010, but I still have two weddings to blog! So watch this space for a stunning Lake District wedding, followed by a snowy New Lanark day!