This was one of the last weddings of 2011 for me, and it really was a fun, laughter-filled day. Lou and Si are a really fantastic couple and I knew them from having photographed Lou’s sister’s wedding the year before. I love it when the happiness and joy of the day is written all over people’s faces. They got married at Coombe Lodge, a stunning venue just outside Bristol, nestled in beautiful countryside in the Mendip Hills. They have a fab team who made the whole day go by smoothly. It’s a beautiful house and the gardens are ripe for exploring which is always fun. I’m shooting there a few more times this year and simply cannot wait.
For any future brides that are reading, Lou’s make-up was done by the lovely Kelly from The Barn in Somerset and her dress, which even I can appreciate as being pretty damn spectacular, was by Ian Stuart.
Simon’s best man’s speech had everyone in hysterics. For anyone who speaks German, you might wonder what the picture of the slideshow is referencing. I could tell you, but this is a family friendly blog so I’d better not… Oh, and I nearly forgot to mention the confetti on the dancefloor and the Kanye sunglasses that made an appearance in the evening – but read on and see them for yourself:
Great work as always Sam. Looks like it was an awesome day. Knew the groom back in our youth – congratulations Lou & Si! xx
Amazing and unusual dress, and you know I love that confetti shot, excellent photos!
Sam, I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite so English! Lovely job.
Great work boy. You did good.
Are you kidding with that dress? It is so amazingly awesome! The whole wedding is clearly a lot of fun, and really well captured. Excellent work!
the fourth one down has such beautiful light and is so nostalgic for me. the photo of the little flowergirl in front of the bride is beautiful. the bride’s dress is to die for. what a classy wedding.
Great photo’s Sam, very fun photos! Love the confetti cups!
Wow– superb! Excellent all the way through. In addition to incredible images– was your story-telling. That’s the way to do it!
Really great work Sam, you caught some great moments, the brides dress rocks!
some great captures here.
Great story telling!
love the dancing + confetti shots! great work!
Quite a few tear jerkers in there for sure. Great sense of emotion!
that mirror shot is one of the best that I have ever seen. amazing photography
I LOVE how unique her dress is! Fantastic moments throughout…you’ve captured it beautifully
Gorgeous Sam! Her dress is amazing, and they look so happy. Looks like it was a great day!
wow her dress is is stunning and it was captured perfectly. well done!
My gaaaawd, her dress is the most awesome one I’ve seen in a while! Beautiful coverage, Sam! :)
Beautiful wedding Sam, love all the emotions you captured !
Wonderful documentary wedding photography – some stunning shots in there Sam.
I just LOVE those dance floor confetti shots – I’m a bit in awe actually! At least one of those would be in my portfolio and it would stay there for as long as I was shooting weddings. Very well done!
Loving those green house shots particularly – there’s something about them.
Beautiful set of images, what an unusal wedding dress. You’ve done a stunning job!
beautiful, love the colours and your black and whites!