I love the fact that I never stop learning in my job and to provide the absolute best service for my clients, I have to keep pushing myself to be the best I can, for them.

I met a great bunch of photographers too, which is always fun.

A massive thank you to everyone involved and i’m already looking forward to doing lunch!

Dresses – Love Bridal Boutique

Make up & Hair – Gemma Hallowell

Here are a few images from the day!

Thank you Ben and Sarah (and girls) for allowing me to be a part of this very successful day in your very busy diary and i’m already looking forward to the next one!

It was truly a magical day and Vikki and Stu are just the most beautiful couple EVER!  Lots of fun, joy, love and merriment ensued and I for one want to do it all over again.

Thank you so much for asking us to photograph your special day, it was an honour and a privilege x x x

Chi & Gavin had a wonderful day at this fantastic venue, The Ashes in Endon, Staffordshire.  In the mornign we had Angel on hand to help with just about everything!  She really is well worth having around to help during the morning activities.  Then it was a nice slow walk down the aisle for Chi where she had a big surprise waiting for her…….it was her gorgeous dog ‘Sassy’ who joined in for a few photos later in the afternoon too.  There was delicious Ice Cream and the best ToastMaster in the game Steve McTigue.

Sarah wanted a true fairytale wedding and that is exactly what she had.  It was a truly magical day, shared with lots of fantastic people.  It’s also a lovely story that Sarah & Duncan shared their first kiss 6 years ago exactly to the day they said ‘I Do’…….ahhh I love a little bit of romance.  They also had a few surprises in store for their guests throughout the day.  The most beautiful owl ‘Angel’ delivered the rings during the ceremony to the Best Man (who did an amazing job) and then the superb ‘Singing Waiters’ kicked in during the meal, which all the guests loved.  It was an amazing day and I met a lot of fantastic people.  Here a just a few of the images from their fabulous day x

I think it’s fair to say that Eve and Andy’s day was incredible.  Aside from it also being Eve’s Birthday, the guest appearance of Highland cows, Catin & Mina was a highlight for Eve :) They wanted to keep everything sympathetic to The Ashes surroundings, with lots of nature, trees and natural colours.  I think they did that brilliantly.  It was a lovely day, enjoyed by all.

Bridal Preparation – The Old Dairy

Ceremony & Reception Venue – The Ashes

Bridal Dress Shop – Rebecca Jayne’s Mix n Match, Rugeley

Dress Designer – Maggie Sottero

Shoes Designer – Banjamin Adams

Bridal Dressing Service – Bridal Dressing by Angela

Hair by – Kirsty Mills

Make up by – The Bride

Perfume – Happy, Clinique

Flowers – Lavender Florist, Penkridge

Cake – Tina Soden at Love at First Bite, Stafford

Catering – Jenkinsons

Entertainment – TjDj Tim Rowlands

Coaches – Bakers Coaches

Wedding Hotel – The Moat House, Stoke

I just had a feeling that I was really going to enjoy Fi & Matt’s wedding day and I was absolutely right.  It was the most magical day, filled with lots of love and laughter.  Fi and her bridesmaids had a lovely morning getting ready at Moorland Farm View, whilst Matt and the boys got ready in The Old Dairy at The Ashes.  The sun shone the entire day and everyone had a great time.

Bridal Prep location – Moorland View Farm

Ceremony Venue – The Ashes

Reception Venue – The Ashes

Bridal dress Shop – Go Bridal, Birmingham

Dress Designer – Jenny Packham

Shoes Designer – Dune

Hair by – Emma Shackleton

Make up by – Emma Shackleton

Perfume – Miss Dior by Dior

Flowers by – The Topiary Tree

Cake by – Mayfair Cupcakes

Catering by – Jenkinsons

Entertainment – Hipster

I was absolutely delighted when I was asked to go down to the wonderful Dodford Manor and cover their 2nd tasting day.  It’s such a beautiful venue and I love working there and meeting up with all the other suppliers and staff at Dodford.  The brides and grooms who have chosen this great venue were in for a treat with the food they were about to sample!  Jenkinsons Caterers produce the most delicious food.  Simon was on hand to help and advise with the wines from the Dodford Wine Cellar….. I think they went down extremely well!

It was a lovely day spent with great suppliers.  Emily from Manic Botanic, Paul Martyn (The best wedding singer I have ever heard) and Sabrina from Lady Jaynes Cakes.

I totally fell in love with Mo & Marc.  They were so much fun and so relaxed!  Their day was absolutely superb and everybody had such a lovely day.   I loved Mo’s “Killer Heels’  and the boys looked fab in their kilts.   Their ceremony was followed by drinks on the lawn in front of the majestic house, whilst the string quartet played beautifully in the background.  Their breakfast was amazing Indian food (thank you by the way for a lovely meal) and then it was onto the casino in the West Barn with a photo fun booth too!  Much fun was had by all and I didn’t want to go home!!!

I met up with Chi & Gavin this morning at The wonderful Ashes venue in Endon for their Pre-Weding shoot.  It was a little bit windy but at least the rain stayed away! We had a wander around and chose some lovely spots to capture them, giving us some ideas for their wedding day photos!  I’m really looking forward to your day…..not long now! x

Sarah and Mark’s love for one another was just so evident.  I had met with them on a few occasions before their big day and it was so lovely to share it with them now it had finally arrived.   They held their service at St Swithuns Church in Cheswardine and then went onto Goldstone Hall to celebrate the rest of their day. It really was a lovely day x

I met with Sarah & Duncan at the beautiful venue, Iscoyd Park in Whitchurch for their pre-wedding shoot.  We had a walk around the grounds and a chat about their day and I’m so excited for it now.  The grounds are lovely and it’ll look even more amazing in June!  It was lovely to spend time with you both and I can’t wait for your day x

Ceremony venue – Newcastle Registry Office

Reception Venue – The Wheatsheaf, Onneley

My beautiful friend married her best friend last weekend at Newcastle Registry Office and then went onto to celebrate the rest of their day at The Wheatsheaf, Onneley. I was a guest but of course I had to take some photos! They had a lot of fun in the play area!  I know that they were very nervous about their first dance, for which they had been rehearsing  at the dance studio ‘Rialto Ballroom’, but they needn’t have been nervous because they were absolutely BRILLIANT!  Here are just a few from their lovely day x

Tara & Tom’s day was fun packed and enjoyed by all their family and guests, at The Ashes in Endon.  They all had so much fun on the Bucking Bronco, everyone had a blast!  Thanks so much you guys x

It’s always a pleasure to photograph a wedding at The Ashes and it’s even more enjoyable when you have a fabulous Bride and Groom!  Laura and Greg were an amazing couple to work with and they had a fantastic day, shared with all their family and friends.  Thank you for everything and I’ll speak to you soon x

Bridal Prep location – The Old Dairy,

Ceremony and Reception – The Ashes

Dress – Mori Lee

Bridesmaids Dresses – Mori Lee

Make up – Nadia

Hair – Natalie Bartram

Shoes – Belle Moonstone

Flowers – Flower passion, Crewe

Food – Jenkinsons

Cake – Marks and Spencers

Dj – Sound solutions

Laura and Chris’s day was celebrated in style at the best venue in the land…yes, The Ashes!  They had a fabulous day and lots of laughs.  The ‘Daffodil Bank’ was just amazing.  They also had their own very cool cars parked up in the court yard.  It was a lovely day and I am so happy that I was able to photograph it for you.  Wishing you both all the very best for your future together x

Bridal Prep location – The Old Dairy, The Ashes

Ceremony & Reception venue – The Ashes

Dress Designer – Maggie Sottero

Shoes Designer – Rainbow

Hair By – Sallyanne Hair Studio

Make up By – Becky Hibbert Makeup

Perfume – Dior Addict

Flowers by – Family

Cake By – Creme de la Creme, Nantwich

Catering By – Jenkinsons

Entertainment – Magic Matt & Sound Solutions

The Ashes Wedding Photographer

Bridal Prep location – The Old Dairy

Ceremony & Reception venue – The Ashes

Bridal dress shop – Taffeta Bridalwear, Gravesend

Dress Designer – Ronald Joyce

Shoes designer – NEXT

Hair by – Sara Tollerton

Make up by – Emma Shackleton, Pure Make-up

Perfume – Issy Miyake, Eau de l’issey

Flowers by – Helen Bryan Florist

Cake – Mandy Brown Cakes

Cake topper – Kelly Cross at Urban Fairy

Catering – Jenkinson’s

Entertainment – Sound Solutions

Here are a few from the shoot.  I know that Fiona and Matt’s day is going to be so special and i’m really looking forward to being a part of it.  See you soon guys and I hope you like the photos…

Emma & Ben returned to England (from Australia) for their winter wedding at the Stunning venue, Newstead Abbey.  It was a truly lovely ceremony, very moving, made even more special by their daughter, Charlie, joining them at the altar at just the right moment :)  I also had the opportunity to meet up with one of my favourite previous couples, Amanda & Tom.  Amanda was one of Emma’s gorgeous bridesmaids.  It was so lovely to see you all and share your day with you.  Emma & Ben have now returned to Australia and I have been informed by Emma that it is too hot….. no, no sympathy here! :)  Speak to you soon !

Bridal Prep location – Dakota Hotel, Nottingham

Ceremony Venue – All Hallows Church, Gedling, Nottingham

Reception Venue – Newstead Abbey, Nottingham

Bridal dress Shop – Brides Selection, Perth Western Australia

Dress Designer – Maggie Sottero, Victoriana

Hair by – Mitesh Taylor, Nottingham

Make up  – Leanne Oswin, Nottingham

Perfume – Hugo Boss

Flowers  – Jenny

Catering – Heritage Catering

Entertainment – Charlie Brown

Michelle & Steve enjoyed a fantastic day with family and friends at Sandhole Oak Barn.  Michelle looked absolutely stunning as she walked down the aisle and the whole day was a fantastic celebration.  Being a huge fan of ‘Only Fools’ I absolutely loved the Only Fools & Horses touches they had here and there too :)

Bridal Prep location – Beauty Spot, Kidsgrove

Ceremony Venue – Sandhole Oak Barn

Bridal dress Shop – Confetti, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Dress Designer – Benjamin  Roberts

Shoes Designer – Next

Hair by – Gareth Stewart, Kidsgrove

Make up  – Janine Dixon

Perfume – Chanel Allure

Flowers  – Brambles, Clayton

Cake – M&S

Catering – Top Table

Entertainment – Hip Swing