Here’s some images from the later part of Anna and Rob’s wedding at Cripps Barn that took place just before last Christmas.

Weather-wise, it was one of those nasty days with rain and wind all day. Hats off to Anna and Rob who were happy to take a few moments out under an umbrella to get some pics together. I suppose it’s one of those plus points with photographing weddings in that, on the wedding day, if it rains, you’re not going to be out in it for too long. Usually it’s just a case of getting from A to B, the car to the church etc. If it’s raining, this is something that is done hurredly; skimpy dresses, high heels and fascinators are no lovers of the wet. Which in turn means I have to spend very little time outdoors when it’s raining. Unlike years ago when I photographed sport, you were out in all weathers. Sitting around the side of a football pitch, if it rained, you got wet and your gear got wet. Not much fun.

Anna and Rob’s wedding at Cripps Barn had great atmosphere. This was mainly due to the guests who were a good lively bunch…and good looking too. When I posted the first part of the blog, someone wrote on my Facebook Page “And what’s with all the beautiful people? Were none of their ugly friends allowed to attend?”. This did make me laugh.

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I was lucky enough to get Anna and Rob’s wedding after photographing the lovely couple Jess and Chris (above) at their wedding last April at Great Fosters in Surrey. You can see some of their pictures here Jess and Chris’s wedding photography at Great Fosters

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“What about if it rains” couples ask when we meet up. It’s really the only thing that you can’t plan for on your wedding day. Most couples choose some time between April and October because there’s a fairly good chance that you’ll be able to get outside and there are more hours of daylight. But British Summers are notoriously dodgy; in the last few years, we’ve had generally better weather in April and May and then later on into Autumn.

You’ve got to be pretty unlucky for it to rain non-stop on your wedding. Yes unlucky, not “Ironic” as in the Alanis Morissette song. There’s usually a break from the rain at sometime during the day and umbrellas can always be used. If it rains on your wedding day, then that’s what happened and it needs to be reflected in a few of the pictures.

Leanne and Steven’s wedding was relatively rain-free; the sun came out but the wind was enough to keep most people inside during the drinks. At least Leanne didn’t have a veil. Windy veil pics are great but most brides are keen to take them out once the ceremony is over.

Anyway, they were a lovely couple to photograph. Steven had a new, old MG which he was keen to get in a few pics and Leanne was a gorgeous bride. As usual, there were lots of guests with cameras and as you can see, I had plenty of back up should the ‘signing the register’ pic not work out.

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Anyway, poor old Kylie and Tom did not have the fairest weather at the end of April. I travelled up from Kent on the train and the skies were grey and it started very wet. It’s the one thing you can’t control on a wedding day. If it rains, everyone goes inside. It’s as simple as that. Flowing dresses, veils, fascinators, heels are no friend of the rain.

Kylie and Tom are one of those lovely couples that really make my job such a pleasure. Kylie is from New Zealand and luckily had her dad and some other family and friends make the long flight over. Unfortunately Kylie’s mum hadn’t been able to make it due to illness and Kylie had been back to NZ a few weeks before to see her. It’s when you hear things like this, it makes you realise that capturing the day photographically (and the videographer that was also there) takes on extra significance in allowing those not there to see how the day unfolded.

Despite the fact that Tom is an Arsenal fan, he’s one of those sociable sort of blokes that gets on with everyone and seems interested in everything. He seemed to like to have a handle on everything and was very chatty when we met up in March, quizzing me on how I go about my job on the day. These skills were remarked on during the speeches later.

The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farm Street is one of the those awe-inspiring places, which makes you look upwards as soon as you enter. The ceilings and stained glass are fantastic.

The rain eased a bit but it remained a bit miserable outside, so by the time the two Routemasters had bused everyone back to Chancery Court Hotel in Holborn, the drinks reception was always going to be an inside do. Kylie and Tom had the pleasure of a taxi ride back to the hotel with Cheema (the videographer) and myself. I’m not usually one to gate crash the departure of the bridal transport (this is usually a videographer type thing to do) but I seem to remember that it was positively encouraged and not at all a burden on them. We told them that they would laugh about it in years to come, especially when they think of Cheema’s waist coat and tie combo.

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