When Lisa and Jon first told me the inspiration for their wedding, my brain went flip crazy and instead of hearing ‘Wes Anderson’, I heard 'Wes Craven.' Hmm. ‘Right, OK, so you’re going for a Freddie Kruger / horror theme.'… Instantly picturing Jon saying 'I do!' In a Freddie costume. NO LOUKIA! Silly brain. Grand Budapest Hotel, Life Aquatic, Moonrise Kingdom and so on and so on…
In light of this, where better than to set your scene in the Southern Pavillion at Worthing Pier. A big beautiful sea-bound heavenly nod to glam, glitz and getting your rocks on... twenties style! Featuring big love, big personalities, big balloons, and a load of pretty flamingoes. Including a really big one!
The centrepieces were individually decorated flamingos and simply put, each one was a work of art. Specially chosen friends and family all designed, decorated and lovingly crafted each one and the time and effort that must have gone into them is quite astounding… especially from Jon’s mum Jen who did four of them! That’s a mother’s love right there - such amazing talent.
My favourite was George and Sophie’s - past wedding clients - so of course... a little biased perhaps and what do you I do to show my appreciation and bias? Yup, fail to take its picture. DOH DOH DOH. Lisa and Jon, Soph and George… a thousand apologies. Hopefully, the gazillion other pics will sway your speedy forgiveness!
So on to the most important thing, the couple! Awesome, sweet, funny, beautiful - Jon and Lisa. What an amazing pair they are. The fine genes have certainly rubbed off on their kiddywinks. Gorgeous Finn aka Cat boy (his get-up should be a prerequisite for all infant wedding attire in my opinion) and the lovely Martha, dressed in the cutest flamingo dress I could just squidge her… Bless her, she found it all a little overwhelming at points and it won't be the first time I’ve shot a wedding where the bride and groom exchange vows holding their kids, but when you’re two and five, things like weddings don’t have quite the same meaning as they do to the adults. I admire Jon and Lisa for their patience because when your kids are crying, and you have important things to do, like y’know GET MARRIED and have pictures taken, and the wind is smacking you in the face, you would quite happily sell them to the circus ;-) Ssshhh I didn’t say that ;-) But in true pro-parent-bride-groom style, they took it all in their stride!
Moving on… ah yes, The Surprise. Little did Jon know that one of his best buds Andy would be flying the long arduous OZ-UK journey to attend and as every groom expects his bride to walk down the aisle… an Aussie male walked down instead. Haha. Jon was absolutely blown away by this, and I distinctly remember hearing the words, ‘Jesus I can’t cry already!’ It was one of life's very special moments.
But this wedding was full of special moments; The speeches... lots of tears and even more laughs, each one was funny and tear jerking in equal measure. And when you have two best men, you’re kinda asking for a bit of embarrassment and hilarity really. Then onto the amazing bridesmaids, what a fabulous bunch of ladies to call your best friends. I'm not quite sure we nailed 'The Bridesmaid' shot, but I’m guessing we did it UK style - a bit of wind, a little bit of rain, a grey backdrop and a lot of laughter. Thanks to everyone for braving the weather in the name of photography... it was windy out there!
I mustn't forget the food (Red Anywhere Catering), and the music (the Swing Ninja's) were a delight for the tummies and ears and I must thank the lovely venue coordinator Andrea, who couldn't have been more helpful.
So to finish, I would like to wish this wonderful couple the happiest and most joyful life the universe can muster. It hasn’t been an easy ride for them at times, but together and with their family, they're an amazing team and can get through anything!
So... good people, take note... when life throws you angry flamingos, do what they did... get your family and mates to do ‘em up and make ‘em beautiful ;-)
My love, best wishes and flamingo kisses to you,
Loukie xx
In light of this, where better than to set your scene in the Southern Pavillion at Worthing Pier. A big beautiful sea-bound heavenly nod to glam, glitz and getting your rocks on... twenties style! Featuring big love, big personalities, big balloons, and a load of pretty flamingoes. Including a really big one!
The centrepieces were individually decorated flamingos and simply put, each one was a work of art. Specially chosen friends and family all designed, decorated and lovingly crafted each one and the time and effort that must have gone into them is quite astounding… especially from Jon’s mum Jen who did four of them! That’s a mother’s love right there - such amazing talent.
My favourite was George and Sophie’s - past wedding clients - so of course... a little biased perhaps and what do you I do to show my appreciation and bias? Yup, fail to take its picture. DOH DOH DOH. Lisa and Jon, Soph and George… a thousand apologies. Hopefully, the gazillion other pics will sway your speedy forgiveness!
So on to the most important thing, the couple! Awesome, sweet, funny, beautiful - Jon and Lisa. What an amazing pair they are. The fine genes have certainly rubbed off on their kiddywinks. Gorgeous Finn aka Cat boy (his get-up should be a prerequisite for all infant wedding attire in my opinion) and the lovely Martha, dressed in the cutest flamingo dress I could just squidge her… Bless her, she found it all a little overwhelming at points and it won't be the first time I’ve shot a wedding where the bride and groom exchange vows holding their kids, but when you’re two and five, things like weddings don’t have quite the same meaning as they do to the adults. I admire Jon and Lisa for their patience because when your kids are crying, and you have important things to do, like y’know GET MARRIED and have pictures taken, and the wind is smacking you in the face, you would quite happily sell them to the circus ;-) Ssshhh I didn’t say that ;-) But in true pro-parent-bride-groom style, they took it all in their stride!
Moving on… ah yes, The Surprise. Little did Jon know that one of his best buds Andy would be flying the long arduous OZ-UK journey to attend and as every groom expects his bride to walk down the aisle… an Aussie male walked down instead. Haha. Jon was absolutely blown away by this, and I distinctly remember hearing the words, ‘Jesus I can’t cry already!’ It was one of life's very special moments.
But this wedding was full of special moments; The speeches... lots of tears and even more laughs, each one was funny and tear jerking in equal measure. And when you have two best men, you’re kinda asking for a bit of embarrassment and hilarity really. Then onto the amazing bridesmaids, what a fabulous bunch of ladies to call your best friends. I'm not quite sure we nailed 'The Bridesmaid' shot, but I’m guessing we did it UK style - a bit of wind, a little bit of rain, a grey backdrop and a lot of laughter. Thanks to everyone for braving the weather in the name of photography... it was windy out there!
I mustn't forget the food (Red Anywhere Catering), and the music (the Swing Ninja's) were a delight for the tummies and ears and I must thank the lovely venue coordinator Andrea, who couldn't have been more helpful.
So to finish, I would like to wish this wonderful couple the happiest and most joyful life the universe can muster. It hasn’t been an easy ride for them at times, but together and with their family, they're an amazing team and can get through anything!
So... good people, take note... when life throws you angry flamingos, do what they did... get your family and mates to do ‘em up and make ‘em beautiful ;-)
My love, best wishes and flamingo kisses to you,
Loukie xx
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