Lynn and James at St Johns Church Essington and The Barns Hotel Cannock 14th March 2015

I got to St John’s Church just in time to catch James and the lads heading off to the pub for I’m sure was only a coke, and they were back in plenty of time for some quick photos. Lynn arrived on time in style in a Diamler limousine from PlatinumWedding Cars in Hednesford. Some quick photos and it was in for the ceremony and some warmth as it was bitterly cold outside.

The ceremony went without any problems, and after signing of the register it was time for confetti and some photos of Lynn and James by the door of the church. Instead of heading straight off to The Barns Hotel there was a quick stop off on Cannock Chase for some photos of the new Mr & Mrs Barlow.

The Barns seems like it’s going to be a regular for me this year, second wedding of the year and I’m back here again, which isn’t a problem as it’s always nice to see some familiar faces and there is never any pressure from the venue on me as a photographer to rush through the photos. So despite it being a bit cold today I think everybody had a great time.

Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Barlow.

Kerstin and Mark at The Barns Hotel Cannock 28th February 2015.

The first wedding of 2015 for Picture Box and I’m back at The Barns Hotel in Cannock. I had been looking forward to Kerstin and Mark’s wedding as when I was going through the details of the day at the pre-wedding meeting Kerstin had mentioned that there was going to be skulls in the flowers and cake. Mark seemed relaxed and calm before the ceremony, but we won’t mention the nerves that kicked in during the ceremony and not being able to simply repeat what the Registrar was saying.

Despite being a bit chilly but this didn’t stop anyone from joining in on photos and the bride and groom that had previously insisted that they didn’t like photos were soon posing and enjoying themselves. By the time the evening was in full flow Kerstin was still in posing mode with friends and family for the Photo Guest Book.

First wedding and Photo Guest Book of the year done without any hiccups and it was time to head home when just to make the reception bit different it wasn’t the usual wedding standards that were coming from the dance floor but instead it was Metallica.

Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Rogers

Photography exclusively by Neil Maxwell at Picture Box

Photo Guest Book by Picture Box

Cake by Carole Gregory

Steph and Matthew Pre Wedding Photo Shoot at Aston Hall, Birmingham. 21st Feb 2015

A few pics from this weekends Pre Wedding Shoot. It was a bit chilly at Aston Hall when I arrived but the sun eventually came out and Steph and Matthew seemed relaxed posing for a few photos and as their big day is only four weeks away now I don't think there will be too many nerves on the big day when I point a camera at them.

Mary-Anne and Simon at The Village Hotel, Walsall and Walsall Arboretum. 12th September 2014

Just a few pics from Mary-Anne and Simon's big day at the Village Hotel in Walsall, with a quick trip to the Arboretum as well.

Rebecca and Joshua at Birmingham Registry Office and Walsall Arboretum 6th September 2014.

The last time I was at Birmingham Registry Office was for my own wedding 15 years ago, only now it’s in a nice new building right on top of the canal, perfect for a few photos of Joshua and the Rebecca when she arrived. Afterwards though, it was off to Walsall Arboretum for some family shots and bride and groom photos. Here’s a few from the day.

Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Haines.