Wedding Photographer: Italy & UK | iMAG1NE

Amy was the wedding photographer at Kew Gardens, London for Dave & Michelle’s wedding.

I can’t tell you just how excited I was to fly to London and photograph a wedding at Kew Gardens. How could the Royal Botanic Gardens not make the perfect location to get married?? Not only that but I was very much looking forward to be part of Dave & Michelle’s big day since the last time I saw Dave was 17 years before in the school library!

The Nash Conservatory is very elegant and the lightest indoor place I have ever photographed a ceremony. Dave, Michelle and I were driven around in a buggy for a while after the ceremony stopping at some beautiful places for photographs whilst the guests enjoyed drinks and canapés in the impressive Princess of Wales Conservatory. After that we moved to The Orangery – a stunning building with a white interior and exterior. The whole day was really sensational. Look:

An elegant affair.

Dave, his Best Man and the Groomsmen arrive at the Nash Conservatory.

Dave with Mum & Dad – fellow Warringtonians!

I love this one of Michelle’s Mum waiting for her daughter to arrive.

The bridesmaids arrive next.

Here comes the Bride!

Signed and sealed!

Congratulations.

We had a little time after the ceremony to go back into the Nash Conservatory. Stunning.

Due to the cold spring this year, the colours weren’t quite as prominent as they should have been, but it’s still a beautiful place.

Love this one – look at the colour of that building!

I think this is a laburnum. Please let me know if I’m wrong!

… and Dave kisses Michelle like never before …

A wonderful tree! (With The Orangery in the background.)

The clouds gathered and helped me with this shot!

Table detail.

Inventive table plan.

The heavens opened – I got quite wet getting this one!

I love it when the Bride does a speech too!

Fun with bubbles between courses.

First Dance .. let’s get the party started!

What an experience. Huge thanks to Dave and Michelle for choosing me. Amy x

Amy was the wedding photographer at Villa Balbianello, Lake Como, Italy for John & Jade’s wedding.

I absolutely love photographing weddings at Villa Balbianello, it’s just the most stunning of venues in a prime position on Lake Como. John & Jade got ready in separate apartments at Borgo Le Terrazze, a place with the most wonderful view of Lake Como. After taking a minibus down the hill and into Bellagio, John & the guests caught their boat to Villa Balbianello closely followed by a speed boat carrying the Bride, her Dad and the Bridesmaids, Flower Girls, Pageboys (and me!)

The ceremony took place underneath the loggia with views up and down the Lake. Aperitivi and photographs followed before the party sat down for the wedding breakfast. Back to the loggia afterwards for the party. Take a peek:

Bellagio photographed from Borgo Le Terrazze.

The girls getting ready.

A very relaxed Groom.

Jade and her Bridesmaids.

Beautiful.

This one really shows where Villa Balbianello is – what a spot!

Making their way up to the loggia.

Cute!

Exchanging rings.

Parmesan!!!

Lovely.

A walk with the Bride & Groom around the grounds of the Villa.

Love the light on this group shot.

Table Detail.

The wedding breakfast begins.

Love these brightly-coloured dresses.

Gorgeous.

Now that’s what you call a cake!

Taken during the First Dance.

Lake Como by night.

Absolutely loved it – what a fab day! And that dessert table…! Thank you John & Jade – Amy x

Amy was the wedding photographer at Spirit Restaurant, Warrington, Cheshire, UK for Anthony & Eloise’s wedding.

As a teenager, I was a gymnastic coach in my home-town Warrington. I coached Eloise when she was just 6 years old until she was 11 and so it was an absolute honour to photograph her as a Bride. The beautiful church of St Mary’s with its modern and light interior played host for the wedding ceremony and then we went on to newly-furbished Spirit Restaurant in Victoria Park.

Take a peak:

I spent half an hour with Anthony and the boys at Anthony’s parent’s house before they left for the church.

With Mum and Dad in the garden.

The shoes.

Gorgeous Eloise.

A very emotional moment as Dad gives away her daughter.

Yippeee! They’re married!

Signed and sealed.

Anthony’s sister Sarah gives him the biggest hug of all.

The happy couple step out of church and into the sunshine.

Love this one.

Bridesmaids and Page Boy.

Spirit Restaurant, Warrington. In the past this building had been a convalescent home and I actually spent the first week of my life in a cot under the 3rd window on the left on the ground floor whilst my Mum recovered!

Absolutely love this one.

Stunning.

Sunshine coming through the trees – love it.

I always wonder if just one cupcake went missing whether anyone would actually notice :-)

Ready to eat, drink and have fun!

Dad embarrasses Eloise during his speech.

Watching the slideshow of funny photos that Sarah (Anthony’s sister) had lovingly put together.

Cheers!

Final shot of the day.

I loved it! Working in Warrington, places and faces that were such a blast from the past. Thanks for inviting me. Amy x

Amy was the wedding photographer at Castello di Meleto, Tuscany, Italy for Shabab & Rakhee’s wedding.

The 2013 wedding season kicked off with a super big bang with the Indian wedding of Shabab & Rakhee. I was so excited to photograph the colours, the costume, the games and traditions and I can honestly say that the entire day surpassed my expectations.

Castello di Meleto is a wonderful venue located in Chianti surrounded by olive groves and vineyards as far as the eye can see whilst the Castle’s interior has many little nooks and crannies in need of being photographed!

Bride Rakhee was beyond beautiful. From her gold shoes and henna’d feet up through the many layers of jewels to the scarf enshrouding her head, I was blown away. I loved the men’s outfits too and thought the whole day was just stunning. I’m sure you’ll agree:

Castello di Meleto, Chianti.

Shebab was very camera-shy so I just asked him to sit on this chair for a minute or two and do nothing! It actually turns out to be one of my favourite shots of the day.

The Bride’s side awaiting the Groom’s procession and the ribbon ceremony where the guys have to offer money and perform to be allowed through and take the Bride’s hand in marriage. The ladies had 6 of the men wearing bra’s over their clothes and dancing to Gangnam Style – hilarious!

So, so beautiful.

Love this one too.

The start of the ceremony: Shebab is hidden behind a big white sheet at this point.

Wonderful setting.

Stunning detail.

Post ceremony drinks and a particularly gorgeous guest!

The Bride & Groom play games with all of the guests cheering them on. Traditionally, the Bride and Groom would have only just met so these were to ‘break the ice.’

I was allowed lots of time to photograph Rakhee & Shebab in and around the Castle grounds. Love the natural feel to this shot.

Big smiles!

I fell in love with a very tiny and very ancient theatre hiding away behind a door leading from the courtyard. Love this!

The reception begins and the Bridesmaids and other guests tuck into the delicious ‘aperitivi.’

Jams, marmalades, honeys, mustards and a very interesting ‘gelatine’ balsamic vinegar – all to go with the copious amounts of pecorino of course!

Catching up.

Tables all ready for the wedding party. Look at the colour and light in this stunning room.

Place names of the important pair.

Beautifully positioned wedding cake.

The Master of Ceremonies in full flow.

Lots of laughs throughout the 3 speeches.

Congrats!!

Shebab & Rakhee, thank you so much for choosing me to photograph your big day despite it being my first Indian wedding experience. I absolutely LOVED every minute of it! Full set of photographs will follow soon. Enjoy your honeymoon you lucky things! -Amyxx

Amy was the wedding photographer at Meole Brace Trinity Church & Mytton & Mermaid Hotel, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK for Gareth & Kim’s wedding.

I was so excited for my first wedding of 2013. I left Warrington in thick snow, watching it melt as I drove to Shrewsbury: by the time I arrived there was barely a trace of the white stuff. The Mytton & Mermaid Hotel was host to the wedding reception and also where Kim was getting ready. A short drive to Trinity Church at Meole Brace for the ceremony and an exceptionally warm welcome for me from Phil the vicar got a big thumbs up!

The church has a lovely hall attached to it and all of the guests were treated to hot soup (in mugs) and rolls whilst I used the last bit of light to catch the group shots and some shots of Gareth & Kim. We soon headed back to the Mytton & Mermaid for welcome drinks under blankets on comfy settees and ‘huddling’ around the fire pits before the party headed inside for an evening of food and fun.

Take a peek:

The famous bridge at the Mytton & Mermaid Hotel.

Finishing touches for Kim.

Catch that balloon!

Gareth with Mum & Dad just before Kim arrived at church.

Love this one.

Such a moment.

Yippeee!

Gorgeous shot taken in the church doorway.

We’re married!

Gorgeous warm coats for Kim and her Bridesmaids.

And for the nieces / flower girls too!

Love this too!

Back at the Mytton & Mermaid now for mulled wine.

Lovely wintery table details.

Kim’s twin sister and brother.

All 3 speeches were hilarious.

Cheers!

Using the street lamp only for this one!

Thanks so much for such a fun day. I’m soooo jealous of your honeymoon destination! I’m sure it was fabulous! Amy x