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Bridal Preparations

Bridal Preparations..

It can be totally manic or really chilled and relaxed. Yup, I am of course referring to morning bridal preparations.

Everyone is here, makeup artists and hair dressers, are all set to make everyone look amazing. The few hours before the ceremony are some of my favourite times of the day and can produce some really nice photo’s. I do my best to stay out of the way in order to capture the mix of emotions that can occur. Right up the the moment when dad sees his daughter in her wedding dress for the first time.

A bride having her lipstick applied by the makeup artist during morning bridal preparations

A bride applying her mascara during morning bridal preparations

Bride having her makeup applied with a reflection in a tv screen

A bride being helped into her wedding dress during morning bridal preparations

A bridesmaid having her hair styled during morning bridal preparations

A little bridesmaid having her hair done during morning bridal preparations

Black and white wide angle photo of bridal preparations with the lake district mountains in the background

A black and white photograph of a bride having her makeup applied during morning bridal preparations

A bride and bridesmaid having a good laugh at a photo album that was presented to the bride as a gift on her wedding day

Crazy scene during the final few minutes of bridal preparations

A dark and moody photograph of a bride having her makeup applied during morning bridal preparations

A black and white photograph of a bridesmaid having her hair done during morning bridal preparations

A bridesmaid having her hair and makeup done during morning bridal preparations

A black and white photograph of a bride getting into her dress during morning bridal preparations

The obligatory bride and bridesmaids selfie during morning bridal preparations

Crazy black and white photography of the bridesmaids taking a selfie during bridal preparations with a tv screen in the background

A photograph of a bride taken in the dressing mirror during bridal preparations

A black and white photograph of two young bridesmaids in their dresses playing about before leaving for the church

A bride being helped by her mum to fasten up the bridal gown before heading out to the ceremony

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Lydia and Marks Wedding

Lydia and Marks Wedding Blog

Going back to the crazy hot summer we had last year for today’s awesome wedding. Lydia and Mark held their ceremony at the beautiful St Andrews Church Penrith. We then all went down to the shores of Windermere to Low Wood Bay Hotel for the wedding breakfast and reception.

Families and guest were also treated to a surprise lake cruise on Windermere, it is safe to say that the Prosecco was flowing and everyone had a fabulous time.

Thank you for making us feel so welcome..

Pete :-) x

The bride having her makeup applied during durning bridal preparations

The bride having makeup and hair done during morning preparations

Black and white photo of a bridesmaid enjoying a nice cup of tea during morning preparations

The bride during morning bridal preparations

The bride admiring her wedding gift from the bridesmaids

A bridesmaids reflection in a mirror during morning bridal preparations

The bride being framed by arms during morning bridal preparations

A black and white photo of the bride during preparations

A bridesmaid having her hair done during morning preparations

The Brides bouquet just after it was delivered by the florist.

A bridesmaid looking at the bride during bridal preparations

A bridesmaid having a good laugh during morning preparations

A bridesmaid decides it it time to crack open the Prosecco

A wacky angle photo of a bridesmaid laughing

A black and white wide angle photo of the whole group during bridal preparations

Another black and white photo of the the bride and bridesmaids during preparations

Joe Malone perfume for the bride and bridesmaids

A black and white photo of the back of the brides dress with the veil flowing behind her

A black and white whole room photo during bridal preparations

A black and white photo of the groom and his best man welcoming family and guests into the church before the ceremony

The groom solo portrait standing in the church doorway

The Rolls Royce arriving at the church with the bride and her father

The silver lady on the front of the Rolls Royce as it arrives at the church

The groom and best man standing in the church doorway welcoming guests

The brides mother chatting to the vicar prior to the wedding ceremony

The bride sitting in the back seat of the Rolls Royce outside of the church

The bridesmaids make final adjustments to the brides dress before going into church

The bride her father and bridesmaids walking down the path in to church

The bride and father walking down the aisle in church

One of the bridesmaids singing in church

The bride and groom making vows before the vicar and congregation

A black and white photo of the bride and groom kneeling before the alter

A candid photo taken through a gap in people during the register signing

The bride and groom walking through the confetti shower

The bride enjoying a glass of bubbly as they arrive at Low Wood Bay Hotel

The bride getting out of the car at Low Wood Bay Hotel

The bride and groom standing with the car outside of Low Wood Bay Hotel

A bridesmaid helping the bride with her wedding dress during the couples portrait shoot

Two bridesmaids hiding in the bushes laughing during the couples portrait photo shoot

To male wedding guests caught taking a selfie together

A platter full of canapés at Low Wood Bay Hotel

The bride and groom standing in a field during the couples portrait photo shoot

A photo of the bride and groom taken through the brides veil

The bride and grooms portrait taken just outside the gate leading into a field

The bride and groom sitting on a commemorative stone by the jetty just after the lake cruise

A sunset portrait of the bride and groom taken down by the boat jetty on Windermere

Overhead view of the bride and groom taken down by the lakeside

A black and white silhouette photo of the bride and groom standing on the jetty on the shoreline

A bridesmaid pulling a funny face during the lake cruise

One of the wedding guests goofing around during the lake cruise

Photo of a guest topping up the glasses with Prosecco during the lake cruise

Three large empty bottles of Prosecco during the lake cruise

The brides friends decide it is time to pick her up for a photo

A nice portrait of the bride taken during the lake cruise

The bride and bridesmaids goofing around during the family group shots

The wedding breakfast room all set up ready to receive wedding guests

A black and white photo of the bride taken though a gap during the line up

A photo of the amazing wedding cake on its stand in the wedding breakfast room

On of the female guests enjoying listening to the brides father speech

A male wedding guest having a laugh at something the groom said in his speech

The grooms father hides his face in shame as one of his exploits are revealed during the stag weekend is revealed to the guests

The bride laughing during the grooms speech

the bride and groom laughing during the best mans speech

A guest holds up a champagne glass at the end of the speeches

The bride and groom cutting the wedding cake

The bride and groom giggling whilst cutting the wedding cake

The bride and groom during the first dance with all of the guests standing watching

A black and white photo of the bride and groom during the first dance

Party time madness guests letting their hair down

The bride and groom having a kiss on the dance floor whilst everything else is madness around them

The bride making some serious shapes on the dancefloor

One of the wedding guests really enjoying herself on the dancefloor

Two guests decide to have a hug on the dancefloor

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Laura and Jonnys Wedding

Laura and Jonnys Wedding Blog

Todays outing was down to the wonderful Abbey House Hotel in Barrow. For Laura and Jonnys wedding, it is always such a pleasure to work at this venue, all the staff are so friendly and helpful and the hotel grounds provide a spectacular backdrop for some great photography.

Part of the gardens where converted into a laser clay pigeon shooting range and all of the guests had a fantastic time. I declined the opportunity as I just knew I would not manage to hit a single one :-).

The happy couple decided to surprise the guests with two singing waiters. This went down really well and even prompted a dancing session in the middle of the wedding breakfast room.

Thank you to you all for making us feel so at home..

Pete :-) x