Featured Supplier - Do Events and Weddings

I love working with other fabulous local suppliers and as you may have noticed I  have a small list of suppliers I recommend in my "Blink Photography Loves... section" on this blog.  These are people I have worked with before and whom I would have no hesitation booking for my own wedding (well if I wasn't already married obviously!).  

Today I wanted to feature the lovely Caroline who runs Do Events and Weddings.  I photographed Caroline's own wedding a few years ago at the fabulous Clandon Park.

If you are wondering why you might want to use a wedding planner, Caroline has written a great piece explaining the benefits.  Apparently the average wedding now takes over 250 hours (eeek!) to organise, which explains why more and more couples are turning to wedding planners to help.

Please click on the below to link to Caroline's helpful post:-

Islington Town Hall & Kettners, Soho - Steph & Michael's London Wedding

It was sunny, but freeeezing cold for Steph & Michael's wedding day, but as it had been chucking it down for what seemed like weeks, this actually seemed like a good thing.

I can't begin to explain, how much I loved how Steph & Michael had brought their own sense of style to their wedding, from Steph's gorgeous Candy Anthony dress, to the red Cadillac and old green Bus, to the beautiful details at the reception (showcasing Michael's fabulous graphics and his talent for making lamps!). All of this set in the perfect background of Islington Town Hall and one of my favourite bars in London, Kettners in Soho.

So with thanks to Katie at Kettners for all her help and with love to Steph & Michael, two of the nicest people you could ever want to meet, here are a few favourites from the day...

Blink Photography Recommended Suppliers at Nonsuch Mansion, Cheam!

I've made no secret in the past how much I love Nonsuch Mansion as a wedding venue. From it's pretty bride's room for getting ready, to it's beautiful Rose and Orchid rooms for ceremonies and receptions, all beautifully decorated in keeping with the elegant Georgian mansion which is set in 300 acres of sumptuous parkland. 

I also love the friendly and helpful staff and don't even get me started on the food. All of which means I'm a very happy bunny to have been added to their list of recommended suppliers.  Looking forward to lots of bookings for next year!

Danesfield House Wedding Photography

Diana & Graham got married at the beautiful Danesfield House, near Marlow, Berkshire. Their ceremony and wedding breakfast took place in the Versailles Room, which was gobsmackingly gorgeous and made a beautiful background for their wedding photography :)

One of my favourite details from the day was the His and Hers wedding cakes, made by Diana's lovely Mum (along with the cake pops), I am with Diana in that I would take chocolate over a fruit cake every day of the week!

Welcome back from the Maldives Diana & Graham, I hope you enjoy my favourite shots from your day.

Pembroke Lodge Wedding Photography - Victoria & Christopher

It was perfect photography weather for Victoria & Christopher's small and intimate wedding at Pembroke Lodge, Richmond.  I was particularly pleased it wasn't raining, as Victoria's dad had arranged for her gorgeous wedding car to be available straight after the ceremony, for a drive into Richmond Park where we were able to get some lovely portraits.

During the wedding breakfast, Victoria and Christopher opted for a 'sweetheart table' (a table for just the bride and groom), which is a trend gaining popularity in the UK. As the bride and groom seem to get to spend so little time alone together on their wedding day I think it's a really lovely idea!

Here are some of my favourite images from the day.