Wedding Day for Hazel and Steve

After a few windy and rainy days it was with great relief that we wakened to an overcast, but dry, Saturday, a tad chilly, but DRY ! My assistant for the day was Delphine, always lots of fun to shoot with and good company, so we headed off together to Hazel and Steve's farmhouse in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside. There was the usual flurry of activity and excitement when we arrived, with Hazel's Mum and Dad and her 3 bridesmaids all carrying out last minute tasks and helping Hazel relax and get ready.

We knew it was our cue to leave when the cars arrived, so it was off to Sandon Hall for the ceremony, where we caught up with a very nervous Steve and all his guys ... there were a few ! We managed to get some shots in before the bridesmaids arrived and Steve was ushered inside so he couldn't see what was going on !

Hazel arrived with her father, looking radiant and happy, anticipating the ceremony quite calmly. The ceremony was beautiful, with readings from friends and family, lots of hand holding and a rather long first kiss ;)

We quickly gathered all the guests outside for the formal shots (sorry for keeping you all out in the cold, guys !) then everyone left for the main reception venue at Goldstone Hall, while Hazel, Steve and I held back for some romantic shots of them before we left.

The marquee setup at Goldstone was absolutely beautiful, I cant remember the last time I saw so many flowers in one place ! We mingled with the guests, shooting some candids, then I managed to get the wedding party outside for some more fun shots, finishing with a few more romantic shots of Hazel and Steve.

Congratulations to you both and wishing you a long and happy marriage :)

As always, here are a few of my favourites from the day, for your viewing pleasure :)