Rainy wedding photos for this Nostalgic, Elegant Summer Wedding

Rain on your wedding day: why it doesn’t ruin a thing (promise) Rain on your wedding day sounds like a nightmare… (there’s even a song about it, courtesy of Alanis Morrisette) but it doesn’t have to change the feeling of the day at all. Annabel and James had a mid-July downpour, and their rainy wedding […]

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How to build a wedding playlist your guests actually love Crafting the perfect wedding playlist is genuinely one of my favourite parts of wedding planning – because it changes the whole feel of the day. The right music makes the ceremony hit harder, keeps the drinks reception buzzy, and gets everyone (yes, even your uncle) […]

Just married bride raises her hand in celebration as the room applauds, framed by colourful floor aisle meadow flowers and candles

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After I photograph a wedding, I always ask the couple: was there anything you would’ve done differently? Keep reading to find out 16 of the biggest wedding planning do’s and don’ts for newly engaged couples. You’d be surprised how many answers come up again and again! If you’re right at the start and want a […]

Groomsmen carry tall English-garden floral urns from the church as the bride watches, just after the church ceremony in Shropshire amid guests laughing

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Having photographed hundreds of weddings, I can tell you this: the couples who look the most relaxed aren’t the ones with the “perfect” plan… they’re the ones who aren’t trying to do everything themselves. There are a few tiny jobs that make a massive difference to how smoothly your day runs – and they’re exactly […]

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