The day began at Tess and Andy's stunning apartment at a former naval hospital in Plymouth. It made me quite envious, really, as I can't imagine a better setting for a studio! Tess's bridal gown was beautiful. In this shot, I set the shoes in the frame to the left and included Tess and Andy's portraits in the background to the right:
Tess was absolutely radiant in her dress and fully-deserved the compliments she received throughout the day from family and guests.
The next two images were taken in the former hospital grounds - the whole place is bursting with photo opportunities:
Every beautiful bride needs her handsome beau, and Andy had no difficulty at all in fulfilling that role. He was probably the most relaxed I've ever seen a groom before the ceremony, though I expect he was able to feel the presence of at least one or two butterflies:
Here's a lovely shot of the bridal party just before the ceremony. Tess is accompanied by her sisters Michaela and Isabelle, her beautiful little niece Jenny, and one very proud Dad (who later gave a really touching speech that was a veritable tribute to his daughter):
And so to the ceremony:
And then time for some photos as a newly-wed couple:
After the wedding breakfast and the arrival of evening guests, Tess and Andy treated everyone (and themselves) to a specially-choreographed first dance, set to Snow Patrol's "Set The Fire To The Third Bar". It was wonderfully romantic and a thoroughly enjoyable specatacle:
As the party got going, I slipped out to grab a quick shot of the venue as dusk fell. It was a beautiful still night and warm enough (at last) to be out in shirt sleeves:
Tess and Andy, thanks for being such splendid hosts. I hope you get a chance to see this while you are away. Have a great time on honeymoon!
David
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