Now for the wedding of a super smoking-hot couple from the Midlands.
Yes, there is such a thing.
Nathan and Kate got married at the Kingdom Hall in Cradley Heath and then went onto Hotel Du Vin in Birmingham.
I loved shooting there as the light all around was gorgeous.
Having the reception smack in the middle of the city was a pleasure, I don't believe I've ever had that privilege.

The great thing about shooting in the city is that in the day, the sun bounces off the windows and metals creating gorgeous spots of light, and in the evening, all the offices and car parks still have their lights on making for some beautiful yet sometimes challenging lighting. I was in my element.
Please enjoy the pictures!

Nathan was as relaxed as anything I've ever seen.

Nathan had his Dad as his best man. He was just another one of the boys.
Here's the Bride, doesn't she look amazing? And that veil? She made it herself. So creative!
Mum and Dad

It's always a pleasure to see the groom's face as he watches his Bride walk down the aisle.

A gorgeous day for a wedding!

Oversized bouquets for ushers are now officially "in". You heard it here first!

Oh, Kate also made her bouquet herself too!

Inside, good light was hard to find but was amazing once I found it.

Yes, this little boy really was that cute.

We popped out for a few minutes whilst I had a raging headache to get some special portraits.

Bubbles never boring whatever your age...

...or whatever form they come in!

Kate's father's speech was hilarious! I think with all these speeches I hear each weekend, I'm going live a long life!


Here come the boys. I love that city light, and also how Nathan's Dad is clutching onto his Son.

Nathan and Kate hired a juke box for their evening reception. Clearly, this presented the guests with some extremely difficult decisions.

Me: So Suzzie, how long have you been friends with Kate?
Suzzie: Urrr, she's my sister?
Me: Sure...

Congratulations Nathan and Kate, and thank you a million times over for allowing me to be with you all day.
Enjoy your lives together.

Joseph

Last Friday I shot the wedding of Nathan and Kate.
Nathan was an usher of one of my very good friends, also called Nathan.

So, whilst I edit the rest of Nathan and Kate's wedding pictures from Hotel Du Vin in Birmingham, please enjoy this little teaser.

Shooting a friends wedding is often very easy, the couple are already comfortable in front of me, and if they're comfortable in front of me, chances are, I've had my camera in their face before!
Sometimes though, I feel like I'd rather just sit back and enjoy the wedding day without having to take pictures professionally.

A few weekends back, my second oldest friend got married. Nathan.
Nathan has an incredible infectious quality. His laugh and smile really light up the room, and I think you'll notice some pretty incredible facial expressions on this post which I'm 100% sure are all down to him! He's also a real hugger. He really gets right in there and almost breaks your bones, its great!!

At first, I went from wanting to be the only person who could take their pictures, to then deciding that actually I just want to enjoy the day, but they twisted my arm and here you are, reading the blog with their wedding pictures in!
(in all fairness, even if I wasn't the photographer, they'd still be pictures from the wedding up on here!)

They had a very relaxed but traditional wedding in Stafford, and then onto the village of Fulford for their reception where there was eating, drinking,  and general getting on down.

As this was yet another friends wedding, you'll probably see some familiar faces in here.
Enjoy, and if you were there, or even if you weren't, then please leave a comment, I get a little thrill when someone leaves one!
(Jess doesn't let me out much) (She also beats me)

As a new feature of this blog, I will now be offering my readers a public service.
L>R
Nathan, Courting
Colin, Married
Tyrone, Courting
Nathan the Groom , Married
John, Single
Jabin the best man, Single
Nathanael, Single.

The boys are back!


Nathan's Dad, Dave capturing all the important bits!

Nathan and Vicky share a prayer.



The Ushers doing some ushering. Ty texting his lady friend, whilst Nathanael and Colin look for typos.

See what I mean about the hugs?!!?

Victoria's Wonderful Bridesmaids!  Sorry, I don't know your marital status! hehe! L>R Emma, Laura, Becky, and Laura.

CHEESE ALERT!:
When I was looking through the viewfinder as I was taking this picture, seeing one of my oldest friends looking back at me, I was just filled with happiness!



Jabin gave a hilarious Best Man speech with a little help from some friends!

Right then, now for those pretty special facial expressions....


Favorite Face Ever!

I'll be honest, when Nathan and Vicky get their pictures, the majority of them will be of this chap, NJ-Based superstar, Mike

I challenge you to take a bad picture of this guy!