Mr & Mrs Smith - Oaklands Hall - 12th February 2022


Back in March 2020 I met with Amy & Matt as we put the final plans together for their big day, just a few weeks away, little did we know that due to circumstances way out of our control, that wedding day would be put back - a couple of times - because of COVID and the restrictions on Weddings. In fact it was due to be my next Wedding before everything locked down, just a few days before.

Fast forward to February 2022 and at the 3rd attempt the Wedding day is finally here! Nothing much has changed in the planning of the day apart from the extra addition to the guest list. Hollie was born during the pandemic and joined her older brother Louis as part of the top table for the day. Louis was also the ring bearer and did a great job.

Amy got ready at the venue cheered on by her maid of honour Hayley and lovely bridesmaids. Hayley also made the cake which looked divine!

Matt got ready at his mums before being picked up for a ride by Select Limo's on a very windy day!

The daytime featured bag pipes, Spiderman, Elsa from Frozen, Confetti, group photos, torrential rain and fantastic speeches. Big shout out to Matts brother Ash (the best man) who included a quiz all about Matt as part of his speech.

The evening do was upon us in the blink of an eye and included all the olds favourites such as cake cutting, dancing, some sparklers and a super buffet. plus a life size cardboard cut out of Ainsley Harriet - one of Matts favourite people.



Black tuxedo jacket with pink paisley lapel and white rose boutonniere on display.
Elegant blush pink bridal shoes displayed against a textured beige background.
Wedding details featuring pink and white floral arrangements with delicate tulle accents.
Brown leather dress shoes and wedding accessories arranged on beige carpet.
Wedding party members in formal attire gathered for photographs.
Wedding party walking outside brick building in formal black suits.
Bride looking at reflection in ornate gold-framed mirrors with bouquet.
A bride in a white lace dress shares tender moments with her groom during their wedding ceremony.
Wedding party members sit on an elegant tufted green couch during formal photos.
Wedding ceremony guests gather in an ornate room with chandeliers for the celebration.
Wedding party members watch attentively during an indoor ceremony.
Wedding guests and bridal party members gather in an elegant reception venue.
Blurred interior details of an elegant wedding venue with decorative elements.
Classic vintage car parked outside a brick and stone building for wedding photos.
Wedding party members celebrate during reception festivities in an elegant venue.

Behind the scenes

Two people taking selfies together with smiling expressions.

Selfie with Ben from Oaklands Hall, watched by the bag piper

Wedding cake being arranged on a table near large windows with natural lighting.

Hayley bringing the cake

People in formal attire posing for casual photos.

Me and Will just before the start of the ceremony

Wedding celebration with guests in formal attire and decorative blue lighting.

Selfie with the happy couple, Amy & Matt

Wedding party photos featuring Spider-Man costume and formal attire against decorated backdrop.

Spiderman & Elsa showed up

Clear umbrella with raindrops against grey sky creates artistic perspective.

Wet

Wedding couple poses with umbrellas under wooden gazebo on rainy day.

Conditions weren't ideal

Person holding clear umbrella in the rain with exaggerated frown expression.

It didnt rain for long - but it was all during the only window of opportunity for couple pics in daylight

Wedding photo session under wooden gazebo with umbrellas and casual poses.

Very windy

A series of white soup bowls filled with creamy potato soup garnished with croutons on a wooden table.

Warmed up with some delicious soup

Steamed vegetables including broccoli, green beans and potatoes served as a side dish.

Always get well looked after at Oaklands Hall.

People dancing in a carpeted reception area with gray wallpaper.

Ben looked good in his lounge wear trousers

A couple posing for photos under stone archways at night.

It dried up later on so we went outside for some more photos

A dark parking lot illuminated by streetlights at night.

Will filming outside

A group wearing formal attire posing together at an event.

Selfie with Matt and his hero Ainsley