We started the formal photos with the flower girls. They had been so good all day, we wanted to give them a chance to go play. And they just posed beautifully! I love these moments between 'formal’ poses, catching a look between a couple in love, little girls dreaming of their future…
The intimate ceremony was held in the gorgeous little chapel at Bram Leigh. Shiann’s lovely mother walked her down the aisle. The relationship between the two of them is extremely special.
The celebrant, Paul Cochran , led the ceremony with lots of humour and tender moments remembered.
It was a day filled with so much happiness!
More images on Facebook, I will share the formal portraits tomorrow
It was early on a cool, misty morning, before the sun had even peeked over the horizon, that I left home to document a beautiful couple make a promise that will form the rest of their lives.
So, 7am the morning I arrived at a busy house full of bridesmaids, aunts, cousins, sisters and flower girls. It was wonderful to be in the presence of people so happy and excited about the day! The little ones had their hair all done up in rags the night before. They were bright little bundles of giggles, running around everywhere, glorying in the excitement. The bridesmaids got first turn having their hair and make-up done.
Then came beautiful Shiann’s turn. She must be the most relaxed and calm bride you have ever seen!
In a back room the little flower girls practiced walking down the aisle. The sun had started to break through the clouds a little, bathing the whole room with wonderful light. So I got one of my favourite photos of the day.
Another favourite was the moment after Shiann was finished dressing, her cousin had just put on their grandmother’s pearls. (ok, I have LOTS of favourites of the day!)
Matt and Shian, it was a fabulous day! Thank you SO much for trusting me to spend it with you and to keep your memories safe. It was truly an honour.
I will post more images over the next few days. I just had so much fun, I have to share!
These two just have it in spades!
Total naturals in front of the camera. I mean, look at those gorgeous eyes! Matt and Shiann are intelligent, funny and super special. I know they are going to have a wonderful life together.
Thank you both for spending a whole morning with me to capture the love you two share. It was a wonderful day!
PS more images are on the Facebook Fan page - Click here
I got the wonderful opportunity to do an engagement session for Shiann and Matt this morning. They have been together since high school, a perfect couple who complement each other so well. I couldn’t wait to share a sneak preview of these two!
Both love to read. We chatted about books for ages! Shiann loves the classics and both like fantasy. Matt is a serious, quiet guy, but you can see how much he adores his bride to be. The two are as magical together as the books they read.
Aren’t those red shoes absolutely scrumptious? Shiann knew she wanted to wear red for her engagement party, the shoes came along at a perfect time for her.
We just had SUCH a ball today! I could easily have photographed this beautiful pair all day.
I will post more images of this session as soon as I am done.
