A new arrival | Bristol Lifestyle Photographer

Friday the 13th is often thought of as being a particularly bad day where things often go wrong however Friday the 13th of January will forever be a good day as this was the day we had a new arrival and welcomed Nathaniel Louie to the world, Seba is now a big brother!

We’ve always been quite particular about the names, I guess with Lea being a teacher it’s pretty easy to associate certain names to pupils past and present so I think we probably over think them. Sebastian (Seba) came about from liking the nickname given to an ex Manchester United footballer. Nathaniel Louie has come about not so much from it’s meaning – ‘Gift of God’ or that I think he might take after me being ‘God’s gift’!! but a liking of the name and it’s shortened version Nate. Louie is pure and simple from Lea’s liking of the the jungle book and King Louie.

So there you go, that’s the names and allowed abbreviations sorted out you can enjoyed the pictures! I’m sure there will be a few more from time to time but feel free to say hello to Nate!

I have a little feeling that Nate was getting a little fed up of the hats at this point, I did promise him there would only be one more and this was his reaction!

The doting big brother.

And here’s the boys and me!

They look pretty innocent here but I’m sure in years to come they’ll be keeping us on our toes!

Flora and Grace | Clifton Weddings

Flora and Grace is a unique boutique shop in the heart of Clifton Village, Bristol offering wedding planning and organising with no nasty packages just a very personal, bespoke service to bring you the very special day of your dreams wherever you are in the country……Flora and Grace will travel!

Kim and Alex have ten years experience of organising and delivering exclusive weddings in their stunning Mediterrannean venue but decided to leave the sunshine behind and bring their vast knowledge of wedding planning and organising back to Clifton.

Deciding to focus on bridal flowers and wedding and event styling the little gem of a shop will be full to the brim with flowers, wedding styling and table ideas, beautiful bespoke stationery, a printing service for placecards, menu’s, table plans, tags, favours, cupcakes and cookies, wedding cake ideas, ribbons, lace, diamantes and pearls,in fact the list is endless!

Of course a fantastic wedding boutique shop should have some fantastic wedding photographs displayed on its walls. These come from non other than your favourite Bristol Wedding Photographer.

This personalised tag tree is a fantastic way to get messages from your guests on your wedding day.

Flora and Grace are happy to be collaborating with Anna Tyler Cakes who supplied this fabulous cake that she hand decorated with the Flora and Grace logo

At the heart of the shop is this fantastic table that just demonstrates how gorgeous your wedding tables could look.

All of your stationery needs can be catered for.

You can also hire your bunting from Flora and Grace.

If you are looking for a Bristol wedding photographer then please contact me to discuss your requirements.

Bristol Registry Office Wedding Photography | Tina and Dave

Towards the end of last year I was asked by Tina & Dave to be their Bristol Registry Office Wedding Photographer. As always photographing any wedding is both a pleasure and a privilege to me but as I see them pretty much every day as they live across the street to me it was even more significant.

The ceremony was scheduled to take place at Bristol Registry Office in the heart of Bristol with the reception later on the John Sebastian ‘Lightship’. With having two young children Tina decide she would rather I started the coverage of the wedding by meeting up with the groom and the other wedding guests at the Registry Office. I have to say I have never come across such a relaxed atmosphere before a wedding ceremony although as the pictures will hopefully show that Dave did have a few moments when the nerves kicked in.

One thing for sure is that the wedding was certainly a colourful affair and purple was definitely a feature.

Take a look through some of my favourites photos from Dave & Tina’s Bristol Registry Office Wedding and feel free to leave them some love. They are such infectious characters that it was difficult not to spend the day smiling.

If you are looking for a Bristol Wedding Photographer then feel free to get in touch to discuss your requirements.

People have always said that ‘behind every good man is a good woman’ on this day that was lucky otherwise no button-holes would have been in place!

At this point I do believe Dave was filled with a few nerves but they soon went as the flower girls walked into the room.

One day it’ll be Dave’s turn to walk these two beautiful girls down the aisle.

From the hustle and bustle of Corn St it was a short walk down to the floating harbour.

All aboard for the next stop – The John Sebastian Lightship.

Friends and family had been on hand to decorate the ship for the reception.

The reception meal was a buffet and a game of buffet bingo was played before you were allowed to get your plate. A little line or two was read out about each guest as there number was drawn out.

Dave had previously warned me about his waistcoat!

I always enjoy photographing the reactions during the wedding speeches, especially when the best man tells the story of the blessing given to the groom following their encounter with a group of druids the night before the wedding at Avebury stone circle.

It was a lovely day and again a pleasure to be a part of, here’s to many years of happiness Mr and Mrs Harker.

Wick Farm, Bath | Wedding Venues, Bath

The Barn at Wick Farm, Bath is a fantastic venue for your wedding. Situated 8 miles south of Bath, Wick Farm lies in 37 acres of stunning countryside is the perfect place for your special day. Dating from 1372 there is a sense of history is all around, both in the medieval farmhouse with its links to Hinton Priory and in the beautiful secluded pasture land farmed for centuries by monks.

The upper barn is a beautiful 17th Century threshing barn has been sympathetically restored and offers an excellent venue for your wedding day, there is a large terrace and garden overlooking a large pond with ducks, geese, chickens and moor hens. Directly attached to the Upper Barn is the Lower Barn, offering a large reception area with bar, catering kitchen and a brides dressing room. Outside is a substantial decking area overlooking the pond.

For a Bristol Wedding Photographer it is a fantastic venue to photograph with the rolling countryside with views to the White Horse, the long private driveway and the stunning 17th century barns what more could you ask for.

If you are thinking of having your wedding here and need a Wick Farm Wedding Photographer then please contact me.

Wick Farm Bath Wedding Photographer

Earlier this year I had the pleasure of being introduced to two fantastic wedding photographers – Nicola of Nicola Jane Photography and Venetia of Firetop Photography. I’ve bumped into Nicola on several occasions but was most surprised when on one of the meetings she asked me if I would assist Venetia as her Wick Farm Wedding Photographer.

Being asked to photograph someone’s wedding is both a pleasure and a privilege to me and not something that I take lightly. Once the dress has been removed and sent off to the dry-cleaners, the fantastic meal has been eaten, the beautiful cake cut and shared amongst the guests, the first dance performed in front of the closest family and friends there are only memories of that most special of days left. So being asked to assist in recording the day when the bride herself is a talented wedding photographer with years of experience behind her truly was an honour.

The ceremony took place at the lovely Wick Farm, set in 37 acres of rolling countryside 8 miles outside of Bath.

Here are a few of my favourite images from the day. I hope you’ll agree that Nicola and Paul make a stunning couple and once again it was a pleasure to be a part of their special day.

If you are looking for a Bath or Bristol Wedding Photographer then please contact me