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Monday, 8 August 2016

Helen and Dean at The Bond Company, Birmingham. 18th June 2016.

Helen and Dean at The Bond Company, Birmingham. 18^th June 2016. Over the years that I have been a wedding photographer I have done weddings in all sorts of different venues, most of the weddings have been at a church or hotel. Today was just a little different, The Bond Company at first glance would not appeal to most but is definitely a venue for couples who want do things a little different and I wouldn't have expected anything else from Helen and Dean.

I first met Helen and Dean about four years ago at Swinfen Hall when Helen was a bridesmaid for her sister Claire and Dean was best man for Craig his brother. Then again a couple of years later at The Events in Alrewas when Helen and Dean were bridesmaid and usher at her sister Fran and Richard’s wedding. Now it was time for Helen and Dean’s big day, well they actually snook off to New York on their own to get married so today was a ceremony for family and friends, and it was time for Fran and Claire to be bridesmaids, Richard to be an usher and Craig as best man. So I was looking forward to today as I had already met quite a few of the guest over recent years.

The day started at La Tour Hotel Birmingham for some getting ready photos, and a bit of a catch up with some familiar faces, oh and a bit of photo bombing from Helen’s dad before heading up the road to The Bond Company. I got to The Bond Company and the lads were already there so I got a few photos of them while I waited for Helen to arrive. Unlike most weddings where there is a official that has another wedding to get off to today there was a celebrant performing the ceremony and a relaxed air and none of the frantic goings on when the bride turns up late, as Helen did.

After a relaxed ceremony which included a short film of the New York wedding filmed by Dean with the help of a selfie stick, a hand tied ceremony and the exchange of rings which they had made themselves it was time to head out for a few drinks for the guests and some family photos, not before Helen and Dean got photo bombed by Fran and Claire this time. Normally at a wedding when you are photographing bride and groom you try to find some picturesque settings, but today there was some nice old factory buildings so it was good to have something a bit different for photos. Before long it was time to head inside for the wedding breakfast, and the speeches .

As the light started to fade, the evening reception got underway with Helen and Deans first dance a rendition of The Lumineers Hey Ho preformed by Stanley Park.

I’d like to say a big thank you to all of the family and friends of Helen and Dean for making me feel welcome and an even bigger thank you to the Kovacs and the Walkers (and Rich) for letting me be a part of your families big days over the years.

Congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs Walker.

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Picture Box – Wedding Photography at The Bond Company

Photography by Picture Box

Photo Guest Book by Picture Box

Bridal wear by Fur Coat No Knickers

Grooms Suit by Beggars Run

Meanswear by Kevin Paul

Cake by Yipsey Macaroons

Entertainment by Stanley Park

Wednesday, 27 July 2016

Ella and Ben at St Lukes Church Cannock and The Aquarius Ball room Hednesford. 11th June 2016.

Ella and Ben at St Lukes Church Cannock and The Aquarius Ball room Hednesford. 11^th June 2016.

June in England and yes the sun was hiding when I turned up to do some bridal prep photos of Ella, the weather wasn't going to affect today’s wedding though. Ella seemed quite relaxed but she could hardly jump around, as her make up was being done by Helen Pearson and hair by Gemma from Dream Bridal.

Ben didn't seem bothered by the rain that had started to fall by the time I had got to the church, and neither did the guests, but by the time Ella turned up at the church in the Morris 18 from Platinum Cars and looking stunning in her dress from Rebecca Jayne's Mix n Match, it had pretty much stopped.

Ceremony over and the rain had gone allowing some time for photos at the church, before heading off to The Aquarius Ballroom so everyone could relax, have a drink while they waited for the best man’s speech and then enjoy the night with the new Mr & Mrs Harper.

Picture Box Wedding Photography Cannock

Photography by Neil at Picture Box

Brides Dress by Rebecca Jayne's Mix n Match

Wedding Car by Platinum Cars

Flowers by Fine Flowers

Cake by Kathryns Homemade Cakes

Make up by Helen Pearson

Hair by Dream Bridal Hair

Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Natalie & Daniel at Nailcote Hall Hotel, Berkswell. 28th May 2016.

I first met Natalie and Daniel a few years ago at his brother’s wedding, so I knew that today there was going to be a few friendly faces and a more than a couple characters among the guests. So with the sun shining down on Nailcote Hall Hotel I knew that today was going to be a great day for Natalie and Daniel’s wedding, and by the time I left Nailcote Hall at gone 11 o’clock I’m pretty sure that all the guests had a great time. So here’s a few shots from their big day.

Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Sharples.

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Picture Box Wedding Photography at Nailcote Hall Hotel.

Photography by Picture Box

Dress by Brides of Solihull

Flowers by Solihull Wedding Creations

Suits by Moss Bros

Cake by Any Occasion Cakes

Wednesday, 15 June 2016

Tillie and Rhys at St Mary & St Luke, Shareshill and Calf Heath Village Hall. 7th May 2016.

I first met Tillie and Rhys at Tillie’s sister’s wedding three years ago at Shareshill church, although it doesn’t seem that long ago. So back at Shareshill church again, the sun was shining, and there were a few familiar faces among the guests as they arrived.

Rhys arrived with the rumble of V8 engine inside the Dukesof Hazard Dodge Charger that took him and best man Chris to the church, and then had to take him to go and get the button holes he had forgotten. Whether this was just an excuse to get another ride in the Charger or not we will never know.

Tillie on the other hand arrive with a bit more elegance in an Austin Princess Limousine from Platinum Wedding Cars, and looking stunning in her dress. She then proceeded to walk down the aisle to music from Lord of The Rings. During the ceremony most brides seem to either nervous and sometimes a little self conscious, Tillie however was not nervous and had the biggest smile you have ever seen. I can’t remember the music that the new Mr and Mrs Jones left the church to but Tillie continues to smile all the way down the aisle and out the door of the church.

A few family shots, and some of Tillie and Rhys before some of Tillie’s horse, there seems to be a theme on weddings this year as that is the second wedding with a horse, let’s see how many more I can do before the end of the year.

Off to Calf Heath Village Hall decorated in bunting and vintage cups and plates for the wedding breakfast and a few speeches. The evening started with a Tillie and Rhys’s first dance then a bit of Cèilidh from the Reel Hot Ceilidh Peppers that got nearly all of the guests up dancing, and our Photo Guest Book.

A big thank you to Tillie, Rhys their family and friends for making me feel welcome.

Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Jones.