I snuck away with my husband to a pretty little island, a few nights set aside just for two. It felt like a dream, a huge breath of fresh air, Santorini I love you, I do.
We were lucky enough to stay at the beautifully simplistic Carpe Diem and soak in the view of the caldera at Le Petite Palais. It really was a most lovely few days of falling in love and wishing we were Greek. If you haven’t already been, I don’t know what you’re waiting for.
I was so excited to have been recommended by the most incredible photographer Michele M Waite, to photograph Jamie & Steven whilst honeymooning in Paris. Steven is a wedding-planning, dress-designing, cake-making, husband extraordinaire and Jamie is quite possibly the prettiest, sweetiest and most charming lady you could ever hope to meet. We walked around town drinking coffee, buying sweets and taking photos. This really is my job, but it certainly doesn’t feel like work when you’re photographing these two in your very favourite city.
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.
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.
…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
On a warm sunny day when the sky is blue, London is just perfect for portraits. Avril & Mark suggested staying local for their pre-wedding photos and so we wandered around Maida Vale & Little Venice. Avril turned heads, I took pictures and Mark made us laugh. Everyone had a lovely morning in the sunshine.
Posting this BEFORE the start of the wedding season is cruel! :D BUT!!! Leaves plenty of time to book everything for the end of it ;) Beautiful place and sounds like you had a fab couple of days))
WOW that does look heavenly…I want to go there right now!
sigh. these are crazy beautiful. xoxox
Definitely one of my favorite places in Europe!!! :))
Love Santorini, and your photos capture the vibe perfectly
wow wow wow, this is amazing stuff! love it all :)
Dreamy! Agree with the others, you have caught the vibe; its a wonderful place for a holiday! :) xx
Beautiful Chloe. What a fairy tale break away and well deserved. I do wish you were in some of the shots… Greece is beautiful and so are you.
Ah Santorini….a place we’ve not been to yet and where my photos would look like Thomson holiday brochures whilst yours look like timeless dreamworlds…! Thanks for sharing lovely x
Oh I just want to be transported there now! This place looks like a dream.
I agree with Dasha, CRUEL ;) Stunning place though, Santorini is high on my list of places to visit.
Wonderful beautiful sunshine soaked, romantic photography. You are fantastic and looking forward to 2013 albums. Just marvellous x
I can’t wait to go back! x
Beautiful photos!