Mr & Mrs Waters, Ashbourne Hotel - 5th August 2023

Rebecca & Grant

The Ashbourne Hotel

August 5th 2023

Congratulations Rebecca & Grant - two lovely people who mean the world to each other.

It was a day of laughter, nerves, emotion, love, deleicious food, smashed drinks, dancing and general merriment as friends and family members came together to celebrate the wedding in style.

I've known the couple for a number of years as I used to work with them in my previous work life at Sports Direct - it was great to see some legends of the Sports Direct world in attendance as we reminisced about the old days; stocktakes, boot vals, deliverys etc. Nothing was off the menu

Back to the wedding it was great to work with some familar faces

Someone I know well is Aimee Lince Photography - Hybrid Wedding Coverage who was on video duties. Aimee was a student of mine when I was teaching photography evening classes last year and has exploded onto Lincolnshire wedding the scene in the past few months. It was my first time working with Aimee but hopefully not the last

In the morning I was kept company by Abbie Foulkes - Makeup Artist & Sarah sage bridal/occasion hair stylist who did very well in a tight room with some some big personalities

On DJ duties was my mate Steve with his company Now Entertain Me. I photographed his wedding back in 2017 and we have remained friends ever since

As always I was well looked after by Rob at the venue

Flowers - Crosskills Florist

Dress - Naomi Bridal Boutique

Thanks for having me - all the best for the future

JAMES


Wedding day getting ready moments captured in black and white photos.
Wedding preparation photos showing interior scenes with wooden four-poster beds and mirrors.
Wedding reception candid moments with guests in a rustic barn venue with exposed beams.
Wedding ceremony moments under crystal chandeliers in an elegant wooden beam venue.
Wedding ceremony exchange under sparkling crystal chandeliers with wooden beam ceiling.
Wedding party celebrating with confetti toss outside brick building.
Wedding party in purple and gray attire posing for formal group photos outdoors.
Bridal party in purple dresses and gray suits posing together in garden setting.
A romantic wedding couple embraces against a brick wall backdrop with a purple floral bouquet.
Wedding party poses together in colorful dresses and suits for a group photo.
Couple shares intimate moments during outdoor wedding photoshoot among pine trees.
Newlyweds share romantic moments under a rustic brick archway.
Wedding couple poses for portraits in front of a grey fence with a LOVE sign.
Romantic wedding portraits captured against a soft grey fence background.
Person in formal suit dances energetically on wooden floor at reception.

Behind the scenes

Assorted snacks and treats laid out including cookies and packaged goods on a dark surface.

Decent spread for the morning prep

Two people in casual attire posing together in a home setting.

Great to work with Sarah Sage Hair

A caregiver assists someone in a wheelchair during a care session indoors.

I have to look good at a wedding too

Person in light colored shirt holding up a glass in front of wall-mounted lighting fixtures.

Love a Pimms

Two people taking a selfie outdoors with white flowers blooming in the background.

Selfie with the wax melt queen

Two people in formal attire smiling at an outdoor event.

Bumped into my former work mate and good friend Rich Sutton

Plated dinner with glazed meat, green beans and potatoes served on white dinnerware.

Feed me

Indoor event space decorated with hanging greenery and purple accents.

Rich Sutton pointing the way to the cake

Person in navy blue jacket gesturing with hands in an indoor venue.

Always a pleasure to bump into my friend Steve who was on DJ duties

Wedding party members posing together in formal attire with white shirts and purple ties.

Selfie with the Bride & Groom

Wedding photographers showing their cameras and equipment during an event.

Aimee Lince joined me in the photobooth

Wedding reception dance floor with purple lighting and guests celebrating.

First Dance