Alexis and Chris' Studley Castle Extravaganza

Last weekend I had the great fortune to photograph Alexis and Chris as they tied the knot in Studley Castle, Warwickshire. It was a wonderfully relaxed day, as the thoughtful newly-wed had put a great deal of effort into making sure their guests' needs were fully catered for - even going so far as to hire in a couple of nannies to entertain the children.

Alexis was in great form as she got ready for her big day:



And she looked truly dazzling in her beautiful dress:



Chris wore matching cravat and was very dashing:



And here's Alexis and Chris' son Zachary in his cute outfit:

Alexis' father had to wait alone for his daughter as she met with the registrar before the ceremony, allowing him a moment or two of quiet reflection before he gave his daughter away:

The ceremony was a very happy affair, plenty of laughs and smiles:

That mood was maintained throughout much of the day:

The booted and suited posed in film poster style, including little Zac with his dad:

As the guests sat down to their meal, I nipped outside to capture this twilight shot of the castle, framed by the trees in the garden:

Then in the evening, we used the subtle lighting inside the castle to create some atmospheric and slightly sexy images:

It was a great day and everyone had a fantastic time, even during the outdoor group shots when we were nearly frozen to death. Congratulations Alexis and Chris on a truly wonderful wedding celebration. I'm sure you'll enjoy many, many happy years together.

David