As you may know, compared to allot of the photographers that I admire, seasoned professionals such as Jeff Ascough and the like, I am pretty new in the wedding photography business.

But it was still quite a surprise to me that this is the only reception venue that I've shot at before!
You'll remember Will and Cindy's wedding earlier this year if you're a regular reader. Dave and Paula had quite a similar wedding also at Clearwell Castle, but obviously at a completely different time of year. The trees at the moment are so beautiful, perfect for pictures!

As soon as I got out the car at Clearwell Castle, the smells hit me! At first I could smell whatever the guests were having for lunch which made my saliva glands go crazy, but the best smell was of burning wood, and as I walked into the castle I could see the open log fire crackling and it filled the whole room with this gentle warmth that wrapped around my cold face! Even throughout the day when I was shooting outside, the air was full of this amazing wintery smell!

I introduced myself to the staff, and then a very happy looking Dave came up to me and without being blase he had to be one of the most relaxed grooms I've ever met. I went upstairs to see Paula and she was equally relaxed whilst she was having her hair done by her best friend Claire. You can always tell if it'll be a relaxed day if the two most important people are relaxed, it was perfect!

Enjoy these pictures, hopefully it'll give you an idea of the feel of the day!

Megan, Dave and Paula's little girl holding onto Mummy's hand

The Bridal suite is incredible!


A smile like Dave's really sets the mood for the day!


I like this picture, I think its the fact that he is surrounded by these martini glasses, and he's just casually sipping his orange juice like a little dude.


And on the subject of long pictures with people sat on chairs, I present you with this;


I have to end with this one! Check this little man out!! He's almost as good looking and charming as me!

Congratulations Dave and Paula!
Me and Jessica hope that you have a really great time on your skiing honeymoon! (not jealous at all!!!!!!)

UPDATE: Pictures are now up online ready to be purchased.
http://www.photoboxgallery.com/josephyarrow

This was a real last minute wedding!

This was a good thing, as it gave it me no time to work up my nerves (which I always get before I shoot a wedding)
Cindy's Dad found me on Flickr ("or was it twitter?"), rang me up and asked me to do the thing that I do, for his Daughter.

Will and Cindy were wed in Clearwell Castle, not far from the Forest of Dean.
Seems like the castle has had some pretty cool modern history! Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Bad company have all recorded, or rehearsed there...and I quote from wiki: Black Sabbath came to the castle in 1973 seeking inspiration after a series of fruitless writing sessions in California. The band found what they were looking for (including "the riff that saved Black Sabbath") in an underground "dungeon" there, writing the critically acclaimed album Sabbath Bloody Sabbath.

Cool!
What it doesn't say on wiki though, is that Clearwell Castle probably has the largest collection of furniture I've ever seen!

Thank you so much to the staff at Clearwell Castle for making Will and Cindy's day go so well, and special thanks goes to Elise.

Anyway, the wedding was a really relaxed affair, it was a pleasure to be there and it was awesome to see two really great people marry.
Thanks allot for allowing me to be part of your day.
Enjoy these pictures won't you...

Will and Cindy's Cutie-Pie-Little-Girl, Isla


Mr Groom, Will!

The competition.

Will with their Son, Noah

Will's Best Man and Brother, Doug

Grandad!

The Bride!











Not everybody was pleased! =P



The Hyde Family!







Where do you think you're going?

Don't Mess.

No Grooms were injured in the creating of this image

The Ladies were allot more...Ladylike



Quite an impressive venue, I'm sure you'll agree!

Congratulations Will and Cindy!