 It's safe to say that this was not the April 2020 anyone was expecting. Now is the time of year I'm usually revving myself up, ready for at least six months of glorious wedding season madness, and it's beyond surreal that for the first time in seven years that's not happening. I’ve watched more TV on the past month than I want to admit (is there anyone out there who hasn't seen Tiger King?? It's like the other big thing of 2020 so far), and done jobs around the house that have been put off for AGES. In all seriousness though I don’t need to tell you that times are hard, because we’re all going through it. Apart from the hugely serious side of this whole pandemic, there is the daunting side to these times we've found ourselves living in, where mine and many other peoples income went from normal to nonexistent in the matter of a couple of days, and no one really knows when things are going to go back to normal in just that respect, daunting to say the least. I want to thank my wonderful 2020 couples, I’ve received some lovely messages. They really have meant a hell of a lot. I am truly grateful for you all.
|
 |  |
Before the country was in lockdown and not long after social distancing had begun, Hannah and Simon renewed their wedding vows on Compton Beach after 14 years of marriage.
Simon wore his actual wedding suit and Hannah wore her wedding dress, plus a jumper because it was so cold that day! Unfortunately the sun did not come out to play that day, and just to rub it in there was loads of sunshine before that Friday and for the whole weekend. Hannah made the flowers from ones they'd bought from Tescos, and the heart they used in the ceremony was from Alum Bay, filled with sand they collected from Alum Bay & Compton Beach and dried out on a radiator at home. I loved the sweet little personal touches they did for their intimate renewal ceremony!
Seeing Sue from Wight Celebrants in action for the first time was brilliant, she was great! Sue is a friend of mine and I've known her for a long time. We worked together on weddings before in her previous business as a florist (and she was bloody good at that and all!) Plus any ceremony that includes a Lord of The Rings quote gets a huge thumbs up from me. Lovely to see her Husband Paul too!
There's even a photo I took below of Simon checking on his phone what was said in one of the first daily Coronavirus press conferences from Downing Street that evening, definitely not taken a shot like that before.
Simon wore his actual wedding suit and Hannah wore her wedding dress, plus a jumper because it was so cold that day! Unfortunately the sun did not come out to play that day, and just to rub it in there was loads of sunshine before that Friday and for the whole weekend. Hannah made the flowers from ones they'd bought from Tescos, and the heart they used in the ceremony was from Alum Bay, filled with sand they collected from Alum Bay & Compton Beach and dried out on a radiator at home. I loved the sweet little personal touches they did for their intimate renewal ceremony!
Seeing Sue from Wight Celebrants in action for the first time was brilliant, she was great! Sue is a friend of mine and I've known her for a long time. We worked together on weddings before in her previous business as a florist (and she was bloody good at that and all!) Plus any ceremony that includes a Lord of The Rings quote gets a huge thumbs up from me. Lovely to see her Husband Paul too!
There's even a photo I took below of Simon checking on his phone what was said in one of the first daily Coronavirus press conferences from Downing Street that evening, definitely not taken a shot like that before.
I think I'm missing weddings a bit too much, and I might have done some bridal prep photos around my house...
Ps. There’s no make up photos, are you havin’ a laugh?!
Ps. There’s no make up photos, are you havin’ a laugh?!
1. The ‘brides’ shoes, only to be used to leave the house when absolutely necessary.
 2. The brides perfume: A clean smell, with a strong whiff of alcohol… |  3. A very topical ring shot. |
I really enjoyed photographing Simon and Mark's wedding day. Right from our first phone conversation where all 3 of us got to know each other, Simon and Mark revealed their wedding plans and asked me a few questions about this 'hiring a Wedding Photographer' malarkey, I knew this was a wedding I really wanted to photograph!
Two very kind people, who love their cats and are very into films, so much so they got married at The Little Theatre in Bath, which is a very cute and unique wedding venue right in the heart of the city. Also, how beautiful is Bath?!
Two very kind people, who love their cats and are very into films, so much so they got married at The Little Theatre in Bath, which is a very cute and unique wedding venue right in the heart of the city. Also, how beautiful is Bath?!
On one of the most ridiculously scorching summer days of last year, I shot a really beautiful and chilled wedding day.
Charlotte & Phil, who run the fabulous Clippers Catering, got married at East Afton Farmhouse, which is a venue I had been to a couple of times, but had never shot a wedding at until then, and it was such a great first wedding to shoot there (hopefully the first of many)!
Charlotte & Phil, who run the fabulous Clippers Catering, got married at East Afton Farmhouse, which is a venue I had been to a couple of times, but had never shot a wedding at until then, and it was such a great first wedding to shoot there (hopefully the first of many)!
 |  |
Bay Tree Florist were responsible for the truly gorgeous bouquets, and all the other flower creations throughout the day, so keep your eyes peeled!
Wanna see a really cute, music and science themed winter wedding? DONE!
Not long after Christmas last year, Kelly & Tom got married at The Quay Arts. I'd never shot a wedding there before and was really looking forward to shooting at a venue, particularly one I've been to many times over the years.
The room was decorated with the help of Personalize, with some beautiful personal touches celebrating the couples different passions. There was also a really cute desert table and a gorgeous wedding cake by the ever fabulous Frostbite Bakery.
Not long after Christmas last year, Kelly & Tom got married at The Quay Arts. I'd never shot a wedding there before and was really looking forward to shooting at a venue, particularly one I've been to many times over the years.
The room was decorated with the help of Personalize, with some beautiful personal touches celebrating the couples different passions. There was also a really cute desert table and a gorgeous wedding cake by the ever fabulous Frostbite Bakery.
 |  |
 |  |
I'm convinced that Hayley should be a wedding planner. Not only was hers and Charlie's wedding such a beautiful day, everything was so well planned and she did so much of the decoration herself; the paper hearts around the wedding cake and the beautifully painted table it was stood on, the intricately drawn seating plan including all the book named tables to name a few.
The day started with Hayley and her mum getting their hair done by Zara Day, and make up by the ever fabulous Lynsey-Marie Lamothe, and after the bridesmaids had popped over to get their hair done at Six Hair Studio & Upper Six they came back to eat some breakfast, finish getting ready and listen to some cheesy 90's classics on the music channels. Oh yeah and Willow and Orion the cats would come out of hiding from time to time for some attention too.
The day started with Hayley and her mum getting their hair done by Zara Day, and make up by the ever fabulous Lynsey-Marie Lamothe, and after the bridesmaids had popped over to get their hair done at Six Hair Studio & Upper Six they came back to eat some breakfast, finish getting ready and listen to some cheesy 90's classics on the music channels. Oh yeah and Willow and Orion the cats would come out of hiding from time to time for some attention too.
 |  |
How beautiful are these wedding boots by House of Elliot?! I haven't photographed many wedding boots before, and I had to drag myself away to photograph other things!
The Ramblings of Holly Cade:
Wedding and Portrait Photographer - based on the Isle of Wight.
Categories
All
Helpful Blog Posts
Personal Blog Posts
Photo Shoots