Colin & Joanne – a super-cool wedding in Cheshire

Meet Colin and Joanne.  Two of the loveliest and most in love people I’ve had the pleasure of pointing my camera at. They should totally make a film out of these two.  And judging by Colin’s speech it would be an epic!!  Only joking Colin!  Yep, it was a long speech but definitely not in a bad way.  I still love the chinatown wedding joke!!

I’ve been looking forward to blogging the full story of their wedding – my website has never received so many hits and I’ve never had so many blog comments as when I posted the sneak peek of Colin and Joanne’s photos, so hopefully the same will happen again once it’s appeared on Colin’s facebook wall!

I started the day at their gorgeous venue – Davenport Green Hall in exclusive Hale, Cheshire – to capture some of the details.

Then headed over to Colin and Joanne’s house where Joanne was getting ready with her bridesmaids…

Colin had bought Joanne some earrings as a wedding day gift…

How cute are these two?!  Very.  Even cuter was that they insisted on calling me ‘Mr Photographer’.  In fact I think I might insist on being called that at all future weddings!

Next I headed back over to Davenport Green Hall in time for Colin to arrive.  Colin and Joanne’s little boy Harrison was getting in a quick power nap to make sure he was wide awake when the action starts.

Harrison is such a cool little boy – no surprise with parents like Colin and Joanne.  They are super cool.

Super cool Colin with Best man Martin and Best Boy Harrison.

After Colin and his groomsmen had greeted all the guests, a luxury Merc delivered the bridesmaids.

Followed by a stunning Rolls Royce carrying the leading lady and her Dad.  All part of the package at Davenport Green Hall.

While Joanne had her final meeting with the registrar before the proceedings could begin, Harrison had a little practice of carrying the ring cushion.  I know, he’s brilliant isn’t he?

Now Colin and Joanne have a lot of lovely friends and family.  A lot.  And their ceremony room was cosy.  There wasn’t a lot of shoulder room but it certainly made for a very intimate ceremony.  And I’m sure it made them feel like the stars that they are.

I LOVE the fact that Colin and Joanne decided to have their confetti thrown as they came up the aisle as man and wife.  Mr and Mrs Doherty.

They are huge music lovers and also there’s an Irish connection – these two were brilliant.

We had some fun with the guys!  Lots of laughing.  And the glasses shot worked well eh Colin?

And the gorgeous bride with bridesmaid and sister Lorraine and mum Josie…  It was PERFECT weather for a wedding day and such a gorgeous venue for outdoor photography.

My camera very rarely leaves my eye during a wedding day, and this series is the reason why.  Harrison brings his mum a flower, gives her a big kiss and a hug.  There’s usually at least one moment where everybody turns to me and asks ‘did you get that??’.  Oh I got it.  I totally got it.

Brilliant.  Just brilliant.

Look at this cake.  So delicate and detailed but yum, I want to eat it.

A homage to the upcoming Cuba honeymoon!

I really enjoy wedding speeches.  Long or short, they’re always brilliant.  The speeches at Colin and Joanne’s wedding certainly weren’t short but they were the perfect mix of hilarious, heartfelt and emotional.  When Colin said that he and Joanne were in love before they’d even kissed, despite Joanne’s regular rejections, well there wasn’t a dry eye in the barn!!

After the speeches we headed off into the extensive grounds at Davenport Green Hall to get some portraits of the newlyweds.

…and Harrison!

After the first dance, Colin and Joanne were surprised with some Irish dancing.

And then some more special shots of the bride and groom who by this stage of the evening were really enjoying the party.

I’d love to take some artistic credit for this photo of Joanne but it was all her idea.  Works brilliantly though doesn’t it.

Guys – you already know I had an absolute blast as your wedding photographer.  You had an amazing day, you’ve got amazing family and friends, and I wish you all the happiness in the world.  Congratulations!