Wednesday 5 June 2013

Anna, Ben, The Evil Pram and The Groovers


Knock me down with a flying bouquet that was one groom who could bust some shapes! Now normally I would start at the beginning... the getting ready part, but no, not this time. For Ben and Anna, we start at the end. Because we have to pay homage to twinkle toes Ben and his crazy as* moves. Yes my friends, we have a groover. But most importantly, we had lots of groovers and some very camera happy people so as you can imagine, I was in my element standin’ on m’chair and snapping away. Some people did come and use my legs as a dancing pole, but I guess it’s to be expected…all part of the service Guvner ;-) 

There were a few times at this wedding where I genuinely felt the tears welling up…the emotion was palpable at the absence of some very important people and it wasn’t lost on me. The heartfelt and humoured speeches lead proudly by Anna’s mum (love a good lady speech) had everyone in stitches, but through watery eyes.

The day was interspersed with an array of milky, grey cloudiness and bright, blue-sky sunshine, and not one drop of the wet stuff. Accept on the dance floor where clearly everyone (myself included) was getting soaked.  

This was Anna and Ben’s day and it was wonderful. Full of everything you expect from a damn fine wedding. Yum food by the team at Ghyll Manor (always thinking of my stomach first), a little bit of drama, some last minute U-turns which meant the ceremony could be in the Orangery. I got a mild telling off for calling it ‘The Hut.’  Apologies to The Orangery for demoting its status to a lowly hut... I can assure it, I meant no offence.  There was also Violinist, Sarah Milner working her magic and entertaining the crowd during the day, and come nightfall the entertainment fell to Murdoch’s Crazy Eyes (great name, great band!). The flowers were so romantic and beautifully crafted and all thanks to the handy work of Claire (Anna’s sister) who quite frankly should give up the day job and go into the flower business! Then there was the dress, oh the dress! Designed by Nicola Anne, it found it’s perfect match in Anna and she looked absolutely incredible and judging by her constant smile, I think she felt incredible wearing it. Make-up was by Paulina Szczepanska who did a fabulous job ensuring that smile was primed and those killer cheekbones rouged!  Bravo everyone!

I loved this wedding. I loved the prettiness. I loved the banter over the big group shot, I loved the jokes and the fact that I’m now known as ‘Loukie, the Baby Hater.’ FYI, I don’t hate babies. I love babies. I hate prams, prams in shot. I hate this. I love the fact that everyone was having such a wonderful time they laughed at my rubbish jokes and generally just laughed A LOT. I loved this lot. Super friendly and camera happy… what a wonderful bunch and a wonderful day!

I’ve said it a thousand times before, but an ace bunch comes from an ace couple. And they’re a gorgeous couple too. Anna and Ben, your day was perfect and you were such a pleasure to work with. I love the fact you’re both notoriously bad at making decisions, I think it’s funny, but hopefully you made the right decision in choosing me to capture your day and hopefully (hope, hope) I have done you proud.

I wish you all the happiness and love you both deserve, and here’s to many years of umming and ahhing together. I suggest flipping a coin ;-)

My love and best wishes to you both,

Loukie xx