Last summer I was lucky enough to be asked to document Jade & Jamies wedding day in Warwickshire. I shot their pre wedding shoot a month before on their farm and couldn’t wait to get back for their rustic tipi wedding. I was booked to cover the whole day, bridal prep through to the crazy dancing in the evening and all the good stuff in between!
Bridal prep was held at Bobs Lodge, Winchcombe Farm Holidays. The chalet was spectacular with a cool igloo positioned on the balcony to sleep under the stars, as well as a slide that Jade and the bridesmaids made the most off ;-) After capturing the girls getting ready I whizzed off to the church for the ceremony. Church ceremonies can always present a challenge with lighting. This is something I love about wedding photography, constantly being challenged and thinking on my feet in pressure situations.
It was a summer wedding but the weather on the day was anything but summer! I think we had all the seasons apart from the winter snow! Jade and Jamie took it all in their stride with not a shred of worry, whatever will be will be! If things don’t go quite as planned on your big day the best advice I can give a couple is to embrace it. It’s your day and the most important thing is that you’re together with your friends and family! I actually think it makes for great pictures. My documentary style captures all the emotion, looks of surprise, commotion and the buzz of energy!
I’ve shot a few weddings where the couples have been farmers or have farming backgrounds and for some reason they’re always super relaxed and chilled out!! Maybe its something in the vegetables! :-)
Once we arrived in the neighbours field where the tipi was situated the heavens opened and everyone made a mad dash for cover and waited for the bride and groom to arrive for a second confetti shot! Everyone was then huddled together like penguins in the arctic which made easy pickings for me capturing candid shots.
When the weather isn’t great it’s a case of taking advantage of any moments when it stops raining, this wasn’t an issue for Jade and Jamie and luckily as the afternoon became evening the sun made an appearance so we nipped out for ten minutes to capture some cool couple shots.
It really was a great wedding and one I definitely won’t forget. Congratulations Jade and Jamie you were both amazing and I hope married life is going well!!
