The morning of the wedding was full of excitement and anticipation as Hannah, her mum, sister, gran and best friends got ready in the bridal suite, full of light and laughter. The packed room made for some great documentary photography shots as the chaos slowly morphed into the organised and we drifted from joggers to wedding dresses.

Ben and the boys were getting ready nearby, captured by my assistant on the day, whom I imagine was not complaining at being stuck in the bar as the boys counted down the hours before the ‘I do’s’.

Back in the bridal suite and emotions were riding high as Hannah’s dad popped in to see if the girls were ready to travel to the church.  It was a little overwhelming and made for a beautiful moment as Hannah’s dad saw her in her wedding dress for the first time. This emotion flooded the day as one of Hannah’s friends and bridesmaid sang beautifully to guests as the bride and groom signed their marriage certificate. The speeches brought some light hilarity as the ushers embellished their reading with creative gestures and interpretations of the words they were asked, I suspect, to read more solemnly.

As the day rolled on, Hannah was surprised to see two unexpected guests arrive, the traditional and supposedly ‘lucky’ chimney sweep and his black cat.  I have to admit to being somewhat shocked to see the cat was real and seemingly quite happy to be perched on the chimney sweeps shoulder, lapping up all the attention.

The party got started under the light from the stunning stained glass windows, reflecting beautifully onto the room and creating a real theatre feeling to the dance floor.  Hannah and Ben took 15 minutes out of boogying to capture some evening portraits before Ben and his ushers celebrated the day with a cigar.

This was a fabulous wedding and a real delight to capture. 

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