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 Joe and Celia tied the knot on Saturday at St Julians Club in Sevenoaks, Kent. What a place! The views over the Kent countryside were amazing and the venue itself was beautiful.

 Apologies for being a bit rubbish on updating the blog lately but what with the wedding season starting very early this year and a weeks holiday I seem to be running out of hours in the day!

So what does £21K get you nowadays?

I have just read an article in the Guardian stating that if you are getting married in the UK then £21K is now the average cost of a wedding. Now this is a HUGE amount of money and I struggle to see that this is now the UK average but for the purpose of this blog, lets assume its correct.

What else could you get for your money and what would you have left 5 years after making the purchase? This is probably already seeming like a very weird comparison but please stay with me, it will all become clear, I promise.

Scenario 1 - A Car Maybe?...

I met with James and Rebecca last month to discuss their wedding at Selsdon Park Hotel and Golf Club. We discussed ideas for the big day being held in November and I thought the consultation went very well.

They had other photographers to meet and so would be in contact if I was chosen to photograph their wedding. Rebecca contacted me this week to confirm that I had been chosen and that they would like to confirm the booking.

This is great news for two reasons, they are a great couple who I look forward to working with allot and Selsdon Park Hotel is a stunning venue which will offer an amazing backdrop for the photos.

Just wanted to say a quick thank you for entrusting your special day to me and cant wait to see you both soon for the pre wedding shoot!...

Here are a few of my favourites from Craig and Loretta's wedding at the Oakley Court Hotel in Windsor. We were blessed with blue skies and dry weather but it was icy cold!
 
Craig and Loretta are a fantastic couple with a great bunch of friends and family, it really was a fantastic day.

More from this collection can be seen by clicking HERE

Lauren and Duncan will be getting married at Osterley Park House and then onto The Lensbury in Teddington for their wedding reception. Both locations offer fantastic oppurtunities to capture some incredible wedding photos.

Osterley House is a National Trust run palace and has been described as 'the Palce of palaces' and is also one of the last remaining country estates in London.

Thank you again for booking me to share your big day guys!

One of the biggest problems for wedding photographers has always been carrying the amount of equipment that’s required for a wedding without feeling like you have been run over by a truck at the end of the day.

Thankfully Andy Cotton, a landscape photographer from Canada has designed a carrying system that will allow us to carry 2 cameras with lenses and lots of accessories with relative ease and comfort.

 The Nikon D4 camera has finally been announced and will be shipping on the 16th February 2012 but will wedding photographers be ordering one and what does it mean for my clients ?

 Bridesmaids are important in a wedding because they are there to assist the bride on her special day. These ladies are usuallythe closest friends that the bride chose to walk with her and lend her support during this significant event in her life. So if you're the bride, it's good if you pay special attention to your bridesmaids. There are lots of ways you can show your appreciation for their role in your wedding. Apart from making them look beautiful and elegant in your wedding by having them styled in pretty dresses and accessorised in stylish jewellery, you can also give them bridesmaids gifts to show your thankfulness and appreciation.

Have you ever wondered why Jennifer Lopez had made such a great impact on her movie, "The Wedding Planner?" This is because most people, after watching the film, had finally realized the importance of hiring a wedding planner.

Before we start, yes I know I am a wedding photographer and no I am most certainly not a jeweller but this is very important for all you boys out there planning to pop the question. I have taken the mystery out of the diamond buying process to save you the trouble, hope you find it of use.

 When choosing a diamond ring, you have to consider the 4 Cs to ensure that you are buying the right quality and the right style of diamond for you. They are Cut, Carat, Colour, and Clarity. 

Wedding Photography – Why choosing the right photographer is important for your special day

It’s said that a wedding will be the best day of your life. Many lovers sit around dreaming of the day their partner will take that faithful leap and propose, to promise to dedicate themselves to one another in sickness, health and for the rest of their lives. Whilst there are many things to consider leading up the big day, you should always take care when choosing your wedding photographer.

 Well after a fantastic but very busy year with Wedding Photography, I thought it was time to spend some time with a very special little person, Charlie. So with my assistant with camera in hand and me the other side of it for a change, Charlie and I spent an hour or so in the studio and Charlie well and truly showed daddy who was boss!! It was great fun and when his cousin Freddie arrived it made for a great afternoon. 

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