Mel & Simon got married. Old Down Manor, Bristol
March 8th, 2012
…or as I like to also call this blog post:
“pictures of some of my nearest and dearest friends”
Melissa and Simon are more than great friends of ours so it was an extra special privilege to cover this wedding for them.
I joined Simon and the boys for a pre wedding grill, followed by general suiting-up and then off to get some marriage.
Melissa and Simon are both Jehovah’s witnesses and chose to have their ceremony at the Kingdom hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Thornbury.
The wedding ceremony was taken by the Father of one of my Brides who was also a bridesmaid along with my Jessica.
Melissa and Simon then went on to Old Down Country Park for their reception. This was before it was cool!
They found the cafe a couple of years ago and knew then wanted to have their reception there. It suited them perfectly.
Friend’s weddings, as they are, are extra special aren’t they? This was no exception with so many magical moments, from the great speeches with their hilariously awkward moments, songs written especially for the day and amazing live music.
If you’re a long time reader, You’ll probably recognise a few faces on here. Well, when one of your friends is a very handsome and talented wedding photographer it’s only natural to want the best!
You’ll also notice that there are a few more posed pictures on here than usual. I’m sure you and the WPJA will forgive me just this one time.
You may want to keep an eye on Josephyarrow.com over the next few weeks. There is a huge and well deserved change on it’s way.
Enjoy Melissa and Simon’s wedding and look out for the example of best photo-bombing ever.
Wow Joseph — you’ve really outdone yourself on this one. Cinematic.
Wowzer.….AMAZING photos Joe! Mel and Si look SO foxy and you’ve captured their beautiful colourful day perfectly.
Lovely — so light and airy!
such great-looking groomsmen. the third one down looks so editorial. this whole post is full of win.
Great work Joseph — that dusty walking shot! love it :)
Fantastic! The little boy in the front row- haha! All excellent photos, but my favorite was the color shot of just her in the garden. WOW!
Absolutely AMAZING photographs Joseph! I love everyone and I sure Mel and Simon will love these forever… really good job mate. And Mel you look stunning :) x
Wow they are stunning Joseph, the close up black and white portrait of the bride is incredible
terrific post! I particularly love your b&w’s. Some really powerful images.
What beautiful photo’s! :) Mel looks amazing and it looks like it was a brilliant day! xx
Yikes…you nailed the portrait session big time!
looove the garden portraits and candids — beautiful stuff!
Your sense of composition is absolutely amazing. Rad shots.
beautiful captures. simply amazing
Love the shot of the groomsmen walking towards the camera and the portraits following the ceremony… beautifully captured!
Awesome work Joseph. Stunning portraits!
Really lovely Joseph. The couple portraits are superb, beautiful tones and atmosphere. And the evening shots are great too — love the smokey music ones… really well done!
Great set of images as always — too many to pick a favourite!
Freaking-Nora. These pictures totally blew me away, especially the 12th one down of all the groomsmen. You’re one to watch fo’ sho’ Joseph Yarrow.
If you’re ever up Lancaster way — come visit our KH and say Hi! Would be great to meet you! :)
Awesome work — love the dusty Reservoir Dogs shot!
really nice work here Joseph. very well captured!
I always enjoy checking out your work, it’s so beautiful. The portraits of them are killer as is the whole documentation of their day. :)
Amazing wedding Jose, you really captured it and told their story beautifully!
If I had to pick just one, HAD TO, my pick would go to the black and white frame of Mel touching up her lipstick in the car.
So wonderful we can not express how much we love our photos. We’re so proud of our very talented friend and we so appreciate the effort Joe put in. Huge thank you!
Great set Joseph, really enjoyed looking through those, that it was a great day jumps out from every image. Particularly like the low key, bride, car, lipstick shot, cinematic indeed!
Fantastic images as ever Joseph. Captured the day perfectly
Awesome set Joseph, that image of the guys walking with the dust kicking up is killer!
BEST photographer ever!! everyone should book you for their wedding!!
Excellent work Joseph, really!!
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