Hold on when you get love...

There are so many weddings I have to share with you. This wedding season so far has been such a joy, for a little sneak peek pop over to my Facebook page which has a good look at things to come. First of all I want to talk about my love affair with hugs.

Oh my word. I love a good hug. When I am shooting a wedding I cannot get enough of them. I love the friends and family giving their loved one a huge squeeze of support when they're excited and nervous. I love the moment after the first kiss in the ceremony when the newly married couple can't stop grinning as they find themselves in the other's arms. I love when the guests pour out of the ceremony and can't wait to give their congratulations and there are more hugs. In my opinion a wedding is all about sharing your happiness, welcoming new people into your life and celebrating the relationships you already have. For me, those hugs really bring all of that home.

Emotional/elated/tender/sweep-you-off-your-feet/dancing/quiet/unexpected/much-waited-for/great-big-bear-style/damned well AWESOME hugs.

Ania & Benji

A few weeks ago I travelled down to London and a rowing club in Putney, beside the Thames. This spring has been amazing for weather and Ania & Benji's wedding was no exception.

The day before the wedding I went (via Kew Gardens... don't ask!) to meet them at the venue and I knew that I was going to love their wedding. We chatted, put up decorations and when they tested the stereo with songs for the ceremony and When I Go by Slow Club started, I got goosebumps.

The day itself was absolutely wonderful, moving and fun with some ace touches like the reading of the lyrics to Absolute Beginners at the ceremony, the hog roast (mmmm... crackling), the Penguin postcards in place of a guestbook, the home-made food and the energetic Ceilidh (with music from The Baltik Ceilidh Band ). Everyone was friendly, warm and welcoming and I felt lucky to be a part of it.

Enough talk, time for photos!

P.S. How amazing is Ania's 20s inspired dress?!