Stacey & Tom
Picture this... You work with someone VERY early in your photography career, and then what? 10 years later? You've taken her Husband under your wing and you're now shooting their wedding!? This is the case for these two. Stacey was learning photography around the same time as me, and now I have her Husband Tom assisting me on weddings years later! THIS is exactly why this wedding was so important and personal to me, and boy does it show. With their experience in the field, they absolutely KNEW the assignment, and absolutely SMASHED IT.
So leading up to the wedding, the usual buzz and excitement was there. I get to work with 2 friends and capture their big day, they get to work with a chill photographer who would 100% look after their best interests, the weather was due to be great, the venues were perfect, and last but certainly not least... They were bringing their beautiful doggo. I mean, what more could you ask for!?
The morning of the wedding came around QUICK. To be honest, it might just be me, but I feel like the last 5 years have been a complete blur! Driving up to the Upper House Hotel, I was greeted with clear skies, a room full of hilarious bridesmaids, I got to meet the doggo, and spend some quality time catching up with the couple. Here's some images from the morning...
Andddddd breathe. Right, now we have that emotional first look out the way, let's get onto the wedding! I was absolutely THRILLED to be shooting at Trentham Gardens. Me and my family frequent Trentham shopping village regularly, we love it there! But we didn't get around to seeing the gardens. My goodness... They're more beautiful than you can imagine! I hope I get a chance to work here again and again.
The sun was shining but the wind was relentless! Now for me, that was an absolute blessing! It made for some wonderful images under the arches, producing one of my favourite images in my entire career! But we'll get to that in a sec. Let's just take a minute to enjoy this beautiful ceremony yeah?
Oh, here's one of my favourite images ever taken, which will lead us nicely into the rest of the afternoon. You ready? The absolute chaos due to the wind and all the hands involved, with the bride just beaming her smile through it all.
LOVE LOVE LOVE.
I've done it again. Not included many couple photos. A part of the reason for this is because there are LOADS. I never wanted to be one of those photographers who disappear with my couples for a long period of time but you know what... This actually wasn't my fault! I tell people before their big day to take some time for each other. Enjoy each others company. Breathe, relax, have some quiet time. My gosh did we make the most of it. We must have explored the entire gardens and then came back for some more once the sky had changed. Absolute PROS.
Tom couldn't help himself taking images of his beautiful bride too! Love to give the galleries some of that personal touch! It'd be tough for me to fit even 20% of the couple images onto this site, but I'll chose the best of the bunch, enjoy!
From the bottom of my heart folks, I just wanted to thank you for allowing me to capture your day. You pair are absolute legends and I love you both for trusting me to do this for you. I wish you both the most brightest of futures.
Much love, your photographer and friend, Brett.