MY 2009 IN WEDDINGS
Two teenage sweethearts fall in love, at fifteen they share their first kiss. They promise to be together forever and pledge to stay true to this. Fast forward ten years, a ring she now wears, a wedding at Sheldon Manor they plan. On the twenty-third of June, another kiss is had and a lady makes a husband of her man. It rains and it showers and umbrellas are opened, as are the hearts of these two. We smile and we swoon because we’re all pretty privileged, to witness Clare & Rich say that they do…

One day in October, in the centre of town, Amy & Duncan got ready, arrived and said vows. Before friends and their family, their loved ones and mates, they made a promise of union and an unending date. They kissed and we clapped, a tear may have been shed, they drank and they laughed, as do newlyweds. An evening of celebration and of wishing them well, my hundred or so favourites, their short story they tell.

Kate & Rob are the kind of people you would describe as salt of the earth. Embracing and endearing, Emma-Jane and I felt like we’d been friends of theirs forever and with Rob’s sharp suit and Kate’s red hair, they were a treat to photograph. Two-hundred guests travelled from England & Dubai to the French town of Pierrefonds to celebrate their wedding in a huge medieval castle. It was certainly a weekend to remember.

I am thrilled to have had a few very lovely features in some of our best British bridal magazines over the past couple of months.
You & Your Wedding’s current September/October issue features the beautiful Matt & Jess whose wedding at The House Meadow I photographed last September. Their outdoor humanist wedding was picture perfect.



To celebrate a rather British weekend, we’re thrilled to see Lisa & Rory’s wedding featured in Harper’s Bazaar Bride Arabia. Lisa & Rory live in Abu Dhabi, so it’s lovely for them to have their wedding in print close to home.

…we have flown 9475km, driven 3750km, spent 17 nights in 10 different hotels, squeezed 14 newly weds, cried at 7 weddings, sat on 6 planes, spoken four different languages (at questionable degrees of fluency), travelled with three different loved ones as dutiful assistants and are now two very happy and grateful photographers. It’s been one really busy past month, but it’s also been so worth it.
Here’s a little look at what we’ve been up to.
My first wedding in Amalfi, for two very beautiful people…

An engagement session in Paris for the gorgeous Janice & Michael…

Followed by their intimate wedding in Provence…
This glamorous wedding near Dijon for the very dapper Nicolas & the exceptional Alexandra…

And I finished up in España with elegant Alia & dashing Pierre’s fantastic wedding in Spain…

It has been a beyond beautiful month for us both and it looks like it’s set to last. We’re off to two lovely weddings in Ascot & Wiltshire today, a little bit closer to home.
Have a lovely weekend one and all and an especially happy anniversary to you, Husband.

Three years of marriage and you’re still here! I love you immensely. x
What an amazing year you have had! It is wonderful to see that all four seasons have been represented and more importantly beautifully captured.
Congratulations on a great year! You must be very proud of yourself.
I am really really looking forward to see your work in the coming year. It will go from strength to strength I am sure.
Weddings here and abroad? Are you coming to NY?
I like how many laughs you've caught and shared at other peoples' weddings. Such awesome moments, you really have such a cool job.
Can't wait to see what 2010 brings.
(And I LOVE the photos from your wedding too… Sweet hair with the flower. A late congratulations!)
Gorgeous shots, Chloe. Can't wait to see what you do this year!