Being a Wedding Photographer, whilst I try and have a special connection with most of my couples there are always those couples that stick out to you - and this couple were no different.
I first met Andy & Jess at Doncaster Racecourse Wedding Exhibition in January 2012, over 3 years ago. They had recently been engaged, no date or venue yet I went to meet them for a further in-depth chat with them at their home and after over 2 hours I finally left. I think we practically talked about anything and everything!
Roll on a little while and gorgeous Masie came along before Jess and Andy finally were able to set the date for their Wedding - 28th March 2015.
And it was great that I was able to be there to capture it all 3 years after first meeting them.
I started with Jess, her bridesmaids and parents before little Maisie joined us. Each of the bridesmaids were wearing these gorgeous dressing gowns, two of each colour with Jess in a white based one - including little mini-me Maisie!
Everyone had their hair done by Steph - then piled in front of all the mirrors to be able to put on their own makeup and make the final touches before it was time to get dressed.
The bridesmaids wore beautiful embellished long baby pink dresses that Jess had found from China! Jess' mum's dress was beautiful and from the same place too. The hangers were a DIY job too inspired from Pinterest, of course!
Jess looked beautiful in her dress which fitted like a glove - and was everything she didn't want in a dress but she tried it on and fell in love with it.
Apart from her sister Abi, none of the other bridesmaids had any idea of what Jess' dress was like - as she had kept it hidden from them all. Seeing their faces was fabulous!
The bridesmaids headed down the aisle before Jess who was walked down the aisle by her Dad before being given away to marry Andy who was waiting so patiently at the bottom of the aisle for her.
He couldn't wait to see Masie in her dress - nothing about waiting to see Jess in hers though!
After the ceremony the new Mr and Mrs were able to greet their guests and share a quick hello and canapes before we headed outside for photographs. Andy and Jess had booked a magician to entertain the guests, so we headed outside for couple shots first allowing guests to enjoy the magician.
As Jess and Andy were having their reception in the Ringwood Suite this meant that they had the terrace, green and the garden pavillion as there were no Garden Marquee Weddings happening.
As their Wedding was the only wedding on that meant that we were able to pop down through the rose gardens for more photographic opportunities too.
The weather was touch and go in the morning, I informed Jess that I had "ordered" the weather - it was just a waiting game, and it didn't disappoint - we were able to get some lovely shots of everyone outside thanks to the rain breaking away.
After the group photographs were over everyone made their way inside to the Ringwood Suite which was set out beautifully. After a lovely 3-course meal, the speeches were underway before the evening reception was to start.
Just after the newly married couple opened the photobooth and sweetie cart I stole them for a few "after dark" photographs with the evenings still being quite dark at the moment where they got to spend an extra 5-10 minutes outside just as themselves as a couple before spending the evening celebrating the night away with their guests.
Back inside and out from the cold (but the rain had stopped again) after a little while it was time for the Cake Cutting and First Dance before the evening full of dancing started getting under the way.
Just before I headed off for the night - we headed back out to the green for the fireworks which we such a fabulous display before back inside the evening buffet was open and it was time for me to head home.
Massive Congratulations to Jess & Andy, and of course beautiful little Masie. I cannot believe 3 years later it has finally happened! Thank you for allowing me to share your special day and capture more memories for you. X
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