Rachel and Ian got more than they actually asked for on the day, photography-wise. Rachel didn't actually want Bride's Preparation, but because Ian disappeared for a while I was left with nothing to photograph but Rachel! However, no-one minded, and I think Rachel was quite glad it worked out like it did in the end.
The Wedding Room at Blackbrook House is a photographer's dream - although large and with only windowed doors at one end, it is all bright white with skylights to let the daylight in.
The sun was low in the sky when we went outside, but it was still a lovely summer's afternoon for photographs....
The photos were completed at a relaxed pace, and that led naturally into the speeches.
There was a long interlude then until the evening party, so we took a few more photos to while the time away. Many couples have found that extending the photographic coverage of the day beyond sitting down for the Wedding Breakfast to be very useful - it not only provides a safety net for important photos in the event of inclement weather earlier in the day, but also allows for far more relaxed photos once everyone has finished their meal and is lounging around.
Sometimes it all becomes too much for a young Bride.... ahhhh.....
We're sure that Rachel and Ian will have a long and happy life together.