Alex & Matt picked to have their engagement shoot in their local area of Richmond in London and we walked the same route they took on their first date together - so romantic! We met for a coffee first to catch up about their upcoming wedding plans (they're getting married at Upper Court in Kemerton, Tewkesbury in July) and meet face to face for the first time. These guys booked while I was away travelling in Thailand over the summer so our first Skype was at 4am my time, 7pm their time which was quite funny, me nursing a coffee and Matt a large glass of red wine!

When I turned up at Tom’s family farm, the venue for their outdoor marquee wedding in June, fair to say I was speechless at the beauty and enormity of the house and gardens. I love it when couples choose to get married at a place special to them, especially when it’s theirs or their families homes. And especially when there’s going to be as many cool spot to photography as here! 

ADVICE FOR THE WEDDING DAY

So, in previous posts I've been covering all sorts from picking the bridal party to choosing the venue to engagement shoots. Today it's about the actual wedding day itself. These are tips that I learnt myself on my wedding day, and they've also come from my past couples. 

This spot has got to be my new favourite location for couple's shoots... I've never been here before but when Libby & Simon suggested it to meet up I googled and immediately knew it would be beautiful.

I met up with Simon & Sarah last year at her family's house outside of Shrewsbury and was delighted when they booked me, and then invited me back to the same spot for their engagement shoot.

Talking about the positives of having two photographers present at your wedding day!