What a perfect way to spend a Friday… photographing Emma and Mark’s beautiful wedding at the chic and tranquil Captains Club Hotel situated the banks of the River Stour in Christchurch on the Dorset/Hampshire borders.
Mark had arranged that he would meet Earle at the Captain’s Club rather than at home, so Earle had the opportunity to join me for a short while with Emma and the girls who were preparing in one of the hotel’s stylish suites while he waited for Mark to arrive in time for a drink in the bar and in plenty of time to greet their guests.
With all the girls ready including Emma and Mark’s two adorable little daughters Olivia and Amelie, we made our way down to the ceremony. Olivia and Amelie were walked in with two of Emma’s close friends, closely followed by Emma and her Father. The emphasis for Emma and Mark’s wedding day was to keep everything very relaxed and as informal as possible. The lovely registrar’s reflected this perfectly along with Mark’s brother (Best Man) who added his own gregarious influence to the mix much to everyones amusement.
Partytime, celebratory champagne and more drinks on the riverside while the barbeque was cooking. Emma and Mark enjoyed socialising for a while before we popped off with them for a very short break away for some romantic photography on the nearby coastline making sure they were back spot on time for the yummy food feast.
We were really pleased to have the opportunity to whizz off again later in the evening once the evening party was underway to spend a little more time with Emma and Mark in and around Christchurch for a few more personalised photographs which we knew were going to be incredibly important to them both. I think it is safe to say all four of us had a simply great time out and about causing a bit of a stir on the streets of Christchurch! All in all a really memorable day.
Thank you Mark and Emma for your wonderful hospitality and placing your trust in us, it had been a priviledge to be part of your wedding team. Earle and I hope you enjoy the images selected here and we look forward to having all the others ready for you very soon. Don’t miss the comments box people….it loves being used!
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