A stunning Anglo-American wedding at St. Michaels Manor Hotel in St Albans

Being a Worcestershire wedding photographer, the journey down to St Albans was a long one for me. However, it was very much worth the journey to witness such a lovely couple get married in the glorious summer weather we enjoyed on their wedding day. Their was a real buzz in the atmosphere right from the word go, which was certainly helped along with the music playing from one of the guests boom box. This ensured there were lots of smiley faces to photograph as everyone seemed to be in good spirits. This always helps when you are having a celebration right? 
St. Michaels Manor Hotel was a lovely venue for a wedding reception, with some gorgeous period features, a wonderful conservatory and picturesque lake with a large gaggle of Canadian Geese to boot. I had zero problems getting great photography at this venue and would jump at the opportunity to photograph there again.
The highlight of the day for me personally, as it was something I had never seen before at a wedding, was a dance off between the American Guests and the British Guests. Lets just some moves were busted and some shapes were cut! Great fun!!
Congratulations Sarah & Jon! 🙂

 

Their Love Story

1) Please tell me how you first met? The what, when, where’s and how’s?
First met when Sarah’s friend started sharing house with Jon in Cheltenham 2011. He cooked a dodgy Thai green curry.

2) When was it you knew they were the one? Was is something in particular they did?, Did they grind you down? (joke) etc. etc.
Jon – When I moved to Yorkshire and Sarah ventured North
Sarah – I still don’t

3) Could you give us the story of the proposal? Please leave out no details…  (Was it a surprise?,  Was it elaborate?,  How did it make you feel?)
Spontaneously after a romantic evening meal.

4) Please share what you most love about each other?
Jon – Sarah is kind, thoughtful, reliable and demanding.
Sarah – Jon is Funny, Smart and Stubborn  

5) If you don’t mind sharing, can you tell me something quirky, funny or silly about your partner? Little habits, something they do…
Jon – Sarah loves to Frown when she thinks
Sarah – Jon rolls down his trousers to tuck in his shirts

6) What is your perfect day together? (apart from the wedding day)
Lie in, English Breakfast, Country Walk and Evening Meal out.

7) Apart from the obvious, what are you most looking forward to on your wedding day?
Spending the day with all close friends and family

8) There are so many different wedding styles you can choose from. What is your favourite wedding trend at the moment?
We aren’t very trendy but we will have a photo guest book

9) What was it that inspired you to go for the theme or the decor you chose for your wedding?
Sarah watches a lot of ‘Don’t tell the bride’ TV show

10) Please tell me one thing you wish you had known at the beginning of your wedding planning process?
Jon – Sarah is militant when it comes to planning

 

Vendor List

Photography |  Duncan Cox Photography
Ceremony Location |  St. Bartholomew’s Church, St. Albans, Hertfordshire.
Reception Location |  St. Michaels Manor Hotel, St. Albans, Hertfordshire.
Florist | Flowers Flowers, St. Albans.
Wedding DJ |  Piano DJ
Dress Designer | Justin Alexander
Wedding Dress Retailer | Anne Harding, Bristol

 

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