An English Country Wedding Garden Party in Worcestershire

As a Worcestershire wedding photographer, it is nice to get that email asking do a job that is a little bit different than the norm. Although I didn’t photograph Rachel & Simon’s actual wedding, which was a small intimate affair, I jumped at the chance to shoot their party once I knew what was to be involved. With the fact is was just down the road in the Worcestershire countryside, made it a no brainer. On the day, the weather was outstanding and could not have been more pleasant. Considering the theme of the wedding, the glorious sunny evening played a massive role in helping create the images to go with the theme. Although cloud and rain would have probably been more usual for the UK, they were very lucky and got the romantic summers day I am sure they were dreaming of. There was a great atmosphere to go with it too. Everyone was in high spirits and there was a calm and relaxed mood which made wedding photography easy for me. It was great to be invited to such a magical evening and I wish Simon & Rachel all the best for their future together. Congratulations!! 🙂

Their Love Story

1) Please tell me how you first met? The what, when, where’s and how’s?
We met at Portsmouth University, over a game of Ultimate Frisbee. Rachel showed Simon the ‘correct way’ to throw a Frisbee

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.
During an evening of Pub Golf, on the 18th hole!!

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?)
After 8 years together, from meeting at University, going travelling, and starting out new life and careers in Leamington, Simon casually stated over a plate of ribs ‘ sooooo, what do you think of marriage?’ Soon after on Si’s Birthday (after a Birthday Steak from Rachel) Simon proposed at our home on the 31st July.

4) Please share what you most love about each other?
Rachel on Simon- Si’s kindness, he will do anything to help others and his cups of teas.
Simon on Rachel – her personality – she is loyal, honest, innocent, funny. She is loved by everyone, and never ceases to brighten my day.

5) If you don’t mind sharing, can you tell me something quirky, funny or silly about your partner? Little habits, something they do
Simon has a habit of finishing of my sentences…. incorrectly
Rachel, makes a weird noise with her tongue when she has an itchy ear!

6) What is your perfect day together? (apart from the wedding day)
Travelling in our camper in Australia, and going where ever we wanted.

7) Apart from the obvious, what are you most looking forward to on your wedding day?
The party – Dancing and getting to chat to everyone

8) There are so many different wedding styles you can choose from. What is your favourite wedding trend at the moment?
Ours 🙂 The garden party theme, with lots of colourful flowers and lights.

9) What was it that inspired you to go for the theme or the decor you chose for your wedding?
The venue, a brilliant English garden.

10) Please tell me one thing you wish you had known at the beginning of your wedding planning process?
Make lists, so you can remember what you have done, and what you need to do!