I love my job. It’s got to be THE best job in the world. What other job could you share the most important day of someones life with? Spending time with Julie and Vic on their wedding day it was clear to see that they were meant to be together and it was a real privilege for me to be asked to photograph the memories of this special day.
I’m going to mention the weather now and yes I know, for everyone who reads my blog I ALWAYS mention the weather. But, it’s important and as a Wakefield wedding photographer I was a little apprehensive that it wasn’t going to hold out for the day and yes we had rain, but only on my way to the venue. I always do a site survey before a wedding so I had plenty of ideas on what to do if it did rain, but, Rogerthorpe Manor was designed for wedding photography!
I arrived at the manor and quickly made my way to meet with Julie and Vic and as soon as I did, Julie told Vic to make himself scarce so she could get ready and I could photograph the bridal preparations. In a change to the normal white or ivory Julie was dressed in red and looked stunning!
Once done I went to meet Vic and the groomsmen. Following a quick check on the button holes we took some informal photographs in the gardens before heading into the venue and then I went off to find Julie to ensure she was ready for the main event.
Vic had a little surprise for Julie and in a change to the best man carrying the rings they were to be delivered by owl. Yes, you did read correctly, once it was time for the exchanging of the rings the owl was released by his bird handler to land on the best mans hand carrying the rings. Of course even the best laid plans don’t always go without a hitch and after being a little stubborn the owl delivered the rings to a great applause!
Ceremony complete it was out into the garden for drinks and time to start a little photography. Julie and Vic didn’t want a huge number of group photographs and were more wanting photos to be taken as the day unfolded. However my custom at Rogerthorpe Manor is gathering everyone in the garden below the bridal suite window for an ariel group shot. We then left the main wedding party for quarter of an hour for a few more intimate photographs of the bride and groom.
Time for a break, food and backup of photographs before the speeches and then straight into the evenings entertainment. Julie and Vic had asked me to set up an evening photo booth which went down an absolute storm with young and old. A quick break from the photo booth to perform the first dance and then the day was over.
The day after the wedding I was really pleased to receive the following message from Julie and Vic:
Thanks for doing a fantastic job yesterday at our wedding. The first pictures we’ve seen look excellent but just as important to us was the way you were part of the celebration and helped to ensure that everything went smoothly. Many of the guests commented on how much they enjoyed you being there and the studio set up in the evening was a complete hit. You helped to make the day so special and can’t wait to see the rest of the memories you’ve captured for us.
And that is the reason why I love my job so much!
Professional and affordable is what makes Wakefield Wedding Photographer Martin Hillary Photography on of the most sought after photographers working in the Wakefield area today!
