Karen & Rick Tie The Knot

Karen and Rick's wedding on Saturday was a wonderful occasion. They had a fantastic time with their closest family and friends, and having put in so much thought to their big day they were rewarded with a really happy celebration. Karen looked absolutely gorgeous in her dress, and you can see from this first image how much she was enjoying herself:



As Karen made her final preparations, Rick was already at the church, greeting the guests. There was time for a few portraits, though, including this shot of Rick framed by the stonework of a former church door:



The ceremony was just wonderful, and was topped off with this loving kiss as the newly-weds sealed their vows:



And then it was time to make their way out to face the world as Mr and Mrs, with a broad grin for even the youngest of guests:



Photos in the churchyard, during which we had to work with weather from all four seasons of the year, were followed by the confetti tunnel of love by the church gate:

The reception was held at the Sharnbrook Hotel, between Rushden and Bedford, where Karen and Rick were able to pose for portraits in a very modern setting:

Here's a shot of the Top Table during the excellent best man's speech (I should add that he did embarrass the groom, too):

And so to the cutting of the cake:

And one of the detail shots I captured during the day, this time highlighting the wedding bands and engagement ring:

It was a great day and everyone had lots of fun, just as it should be at a wedding celebration. For me, it was my fiftieth wedding, quite a landmark. I know I couldn't have spent the day with a finer group of people, nor with a nicer couple. Karen and Rick, I wish you both every happiness in your married life - may it be long and very, very fulfilling!

David