Dave's Croyde Stag do

Stag do’s.   There are usually some strict rules…  no girls, no photos, and definitely no posting of photographs.     So when one of my best mates asked me along on his stag do that was when the rules began to get broken.    This was quite likely to be one of the most photographed stag do’s in history … 

I met Dave when I lived in Oz, along with a group of other awesome individuals (they know who they are!)…  and for the last 14 years Dave and I have been meeting up to surf then make light work of a bottle of Jim Beam.    He had always said that he wanted his stag do to be a surf weekend, so I was chuffed when I got invited.   I wasn’t the only girl.    You know when you meet someone and you wished you’d met them properly YEARS ago… well Shirley is one of those girls…

I LOVED photographing this weekend - just like I LOVE photographing any other important event in people’s lives.   I reckon you can probably get an idea of how much we laughed…  

In possibly an even more unprecedented move than someone allowing me to publish photos of their stag weekend, I actually relinquished the strap on one of my beloved D750s to someone else (I blame the sambuca), so in an unusual move you might find a pic of me in here…  

It is ironic that I can’t actually make Dave and Lynsey’s wedding because I am photographing another wedding! …  but luckily I am still going to be able to make it there for a couple of JB’s towards the end of their special day  : )     

So here it is... this is the little story of Dave's stag do ... the edited version...         : )

Martina and Phil's Streatley Wedding

This sunshine filled day began for Martina at Justyna's fabulous salon in Reading, with her bridesmaids and some special family members.    There were plenty of bubbles whilst everyone had their hair transformed for the big day!      I helped with lifts back to Martina and Phil's home where everyone finished getting ready, then travelled on to The Swan at Streatley to meet Phil and await the arrival of his bride.   Martina arrived in style in her Uncle's awesome blue Rolls-Royce, and there was fabulous air of excitement and anticipation as we waited for the big moment, where Martina's very proud Grandad walked her up the aisle to a beaming Phil.    After a lovely ceremony I had some time just with Martina and Phil to capture some pics of the newlyweds together, then there was plenty of time for lots of photos on the lawn.      Before dinner Phil's best man Lawrence gave a cracking speech that made Phil wince a few times which is always good to see  : )       Then once evening guests arrived the newlyweds got to hit the dance floor with their guests for the rest of the night.  

Congratulations Martina and Phil  xx

 

The Rangers - Caribbean Day

Last Saturday (2nd July) saw Burbage 1st X1 topple the league leaders Cheltenham.   The sun was out, the mood was good, and the team were all set for a Caribbean themed evening.  It's not often there's a bunch of inflatable palm trees and a couple of hot tubs warming beyond the boundary.   With Caribbean shirts on, stacks of Red Stripe on the go, and a DJ knocking out the tunes, it wasn't long before the hot tubs were in use, and it was a cracking evening all round.   Particular thanks to Nobby for instigating the night, to Leigh for hand-crafted fire pits, a self-made coconut shy and rum punch mixing...  and to JC, for an immense Caribbean themed props buying session in the run up to the day!   

Tomorrow (9th July) sees Burbage host Thornbury which will be another crucial game, as Burbage aim to build on last week's success.     

Go well lads...    Up the Rangers!

Lianne and Tom's Cornish Wedding - Part 2!

HENDRA BARNS CORNISH WEDDING

So here it is...  if you haven't seen my last blog post for Lianne and Tom's wedding please do have a look!   The last one was a blog of entirely black and white photographs...  now here is the colour blog of the same wedding  : )    

Hendra Barns is so beautiful... and the perfect setting for this gorgeous husband and wife xx

 

Liv and Tom's Pre-Wedding Bash!

I was over the moon when my friend Liv asked me to be her matron of honour!   My husband was also asked to be joint best man, so this was going to be an amazing wedding for a whole number of reasons ... particularly as Liv and Tom actually met at breakfast the morning after our own wedding  : )     Their wedding was in Windsor, so the night before we all went out for a meal and drinks at Cote Brasserie in Windsor, and I couldn't help but take my camera with me!   So glad I did  : )      The food was great and we were entertained by the amazing magician Simon Alexander!    (http://simonalexander.net)   Here are a few images I captured that night ....