Gemma and Jo | The Wedding

Welcome to the wedding of Gemma and Jo. 

They wed in the large warehouse church that is St Thomas's Philadelphia, and partied in Millennium Galleries. Both spaces provided their own version of blank canvas - one backed with black drapes and atmospheric lighting to create a cocoon in which to hold the gravity of the vows, but where relationship and family informality could dress the space with dancing children and lessons by Basil Faulty. The other a white open gallery space, where colour could reflect and dance among the laughter and celebrations, backdropped by dark views of a city at rest.

I loved the welcome of Gemma and Jo - and felt easily able to slip among their day and feel at ease in their company. I enjoyed hearing their stories, both those presented in speeches and those told around the table. I enjoyed seeing them move interchangeable between natural family and urban family, seemingly held very well by both, and holding each close too.

All the best to you both. 

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Sneaky peek of Amy and John

Just an initial favourite from yesterday's wedding ... more to come.

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Helen and Matt get Married

And so the day arrived. The last of the Parker's Road gang circa 2001 to walk up the aisle - a bit of history completed. Helen and I have been friends for about 10 years now. She was one of my bridesmaids and I was able to do her and Matt's photos.

A few of my favourite things:

1. The sense of family - both of these two have such a strong sense of family around them - this was evident not only on the day but also in their lives. The day provided guests with lots of opportunity to match up Helen's family with the many voices and stories that have always entertained over the years.

2. Cute kids - everywhere I turned there was a wide-eyed innocent cute-ing it up for the camera. Never has this happened in such abundance.

3. The beautiful crisp Autumnal day - gorgeous light - and No Rain!! Twas a bit sad that the glorious orange trees had shed all their leaves in the week before though. (Does anyone else think this years autumn leaves were especially bright?).

4. The blue shoes. Blue for Ipswich Town? Blue for "something blue"? Either way - I was loving a bit of non-wedding industry hidden away out of sight.

5. Seeing my Helsy get married! Woop.

Much much love you two.

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