Sunday 8th August dawned sunny and warm and this was the date of Ed and Claire’s wedding. As usual, I joined Claire and the girls as they were getting ready to make the short journey from Claire’s parental home to All Saint’s Church, Gilmorton in the lovely Leicestershire countryside. Claire is one of those special brides who likes to play for the camera, a touch of rock chick with a lot of style, I knew from our very first meeting that this was going to be a super-fun day, and it was!
The ceremony at Gilmorton was a very intimate affair with a super minister who allowed me to photograph from the front. This is unusual in England and it’s a welcome break from the rigid rules which are sometimes applied by the clergy. I have never understood why couples should be deprived of the most meaningful images of their special day, I can only assume that the past behaviour of some ‘wedding photographers’ has tarnished this part of the ceremony for those of us who take our professionalism rather more seriously. For once, the rules were relaxed and it was a joy to witness and capture Ed & Claire’s marriage ceremony from a good vantage point.
After the ceremony and having been covered in confetti, Ed & Claire left for their reception at Sketchley Grange Hotel near Hinckley. The whole day was fun and relaxed with a great atmosphere, Claire made a gorgeous bride for Ed and with her cheeky sense of humour it was a privilege to share their day as their wedding photographer. Well done you two, it was an absolute pleasure working for you!
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