Mr & Mrs Dillon - St Peters Church & Hall Farm, Ashby-cum-Fenby - 19th August 2022


What a truly fantastic day


Gemma & Arron were originally scheduled to get Married a couple of years ago but COVID put pay to that. LOTS had changed in that time, including me stepping up from photobooth provider to photographer when their original photographer retired. I'm so pleased that I was chosen as I was treat like part of the family from the very start - it was an absolute honour to have been part of such a special day.


The fun actually started on Wednesday at the rehearsal. Dogs, children and babies didnt want to play ball and an hour and a half later we were still practising walking down the aisle (me, standing in for a bridesmaid) with Arron & Gemma struggling to actually speak the words to their vows!


The rehearsal worked like a dream though, the ceremony went off without any bother (apart from the Bride being called the wrong name by the Vicar) and everyone was in full voice during the hymns.


After some photos it was time for food and speeches. Emotions were high as both the Bride and Grooms fathers were missing from the day, and the tributes to both were beautifully observed.


We got some lovely couple shots at the stunning lake and by the time we returned to Hall Farm, magic man Ian Smith was blowing peoples minds and setting fire to cards - this was followed by the first dance and a delicious hog roast


Big shout outs to:

Hall Farm Hotel & Restaurant

The Enchanted Garden

Love in the limelight

Big Day Buses wedding car hire

Natalie George, The makeover fairy, Hairstylist, Make up artist and Beauty

Floss n Pop

CoatesCouturebridal

Ian Smith Magician


Make no mistake this was a very special day and one that was befitting my 150th Wedding


Massive thanks for having me - much love


JAMES (& Charlotte)


Collection of personalized liquor bottles with custom labels for wedding party.
Elegant bridal shoes and floral arrangements featuring yellow and white flowers with greenery.
Classic vintage VW van with wedding party posing alongside in light gray attire.
Wedding preparation scene with gold-framed mirror and elegant decor.
Vintage cream-colored VW bus parked outdoors with wedding flowers and white dresses.
Groomsmen in light gray suits with sunflower boutonnieres stand in a church while one takes a drink.
A flower girl in a white dress walks down the church aisle decorated with floral arrangements.
An emotional moment captured during a wedding ceremony in a traditional stone church.
Wedding ceremony taking place in a historic church with gothic arches and stained glass windows.
Newlyweds sign marriage documents at a wooden table decorated with sunflowers in a church.
Wedding couple poses outdoors with their children and small dog on a sunny day.
Wedding party poses outdoors wearing pastel colors and sunflower boutonnieres.
Young children in white outfits sit together on grass during a summer wedding.
Couple walks near historic stone chapel with gothic window under cloudy sky.
Newlyweds pose beside classic VW camper van decorated for wedding with sunflower bouquet.

Behind the scenes

Breakfast plate with baked beans, sausage, and toast in a takeout container.

I was treated like a king in he morning

Green Carlsberg pilsner beer can being held up to show the label.

Groom prep refreshments

Someone with rolled up sleeves pouring a drink at a wooden counter.

Essentials

People inside a vintage VW van taking photos during a wedding celebration.

The girls also needed refreshments

Interior view of a decorated VW van with people taking photos during a celebration.

Paparazzi on the way to the Church

Person in uniform drinking from a bottle of Coca-Cola outdoors.

Thirsty work

Sunday roast dinner plate with sliced beef, potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower in gravy.

Like. A. King.

Close-up sequence showing the gradual eating of a crab leg on a white plate.

There was no room for these but I ate them anyway

Wedding reception venue decorated with white fabric draping and chandeliers against exposed brick walls.

Bride & groom selfie