This week I was fortunate enough to travel down to beautiful Devon to film the wedding of Lucy and Richard at Buckland Tout-Saints Hotel. It was a stunning venue in unspoiled countryside and the day went perfectly. I had actually filmed the wedding of Lucy and Richard’s friends, Vicky and Sam, so it was nice to catch up with them again after 3 very quick years since they got married. Lucy and Richard really enjoyed the day and after a wonderful ceremony the photo session in the lovely grounds was taken by Christian Michael Photography from St. Ives, Cornwall. Chris and Mike were a great laugh and really easy to get on with so thanks a lot guys and hope to work with you again sometime. Thanks also to Michael Underwood who was the toastmaster for the day. Mike was also a pleasure to work with and many thanks for all your help on the day. After some terrific speeches Lucy and Richard enjoyed a brilliant wedding band during their evening and are now enjoying their honeymoon. It was a great few days away and thanks very much guys.
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Lucy and Richard’s Wedding Video in Devon at Buckland Tout-Saints Hotel
Sunday, August 8th, 2010Tory & Iain’s Wedding Video in Warwickshire at the Menzies Welcombe Hotel
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010Last weekend was a lovely wedding in great surroundings and Tory and Iain had a fantastic day. Filming began in Tory’s local salon, Michelle Griffin in Barnt Green where her hair and make-up was done ready for her big day. We then headed off to her house before I made my way to St Laurence Church in Alvechurch ready for everyone’s arrival. It was a wonderful ceremony and the rain just about held off so that everyone could enjoy the photo session outside which was carried out by Redditch based Brookfield Photography. I hadn’t been to the Menzies Welcombe Hotel in Stratford Upon Avon for a few years but it’s still as spectacular as ever, with the beautiful gardens backing directly onto its golf course and the wedding breakfast (which I was lucky enough to have as well) was brilliant. Some emotional and excellent speeches followed before everyone was treated to a band throughout the evening. Tory and Iain are now on their honeymoon but I look forward to catching up with you when you return. Many thanks for your hospitality following the wedding rehearsal and of course on the big day itself – I was made to feel like one of your guests.
Claire and Steve at The Regis
Monday, May 31st, 2010Claire and Steve are now on their honeymoon and I look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks when you return. Their wedding on Saturday was a local one for me as the church was just a few miles from me at St. Andrews’, Netherton. Thankfully the rain stopped just before Claire arrived in a beautiful Rolls-Royce Phantom and the improving weather also meant that Claire and Steve could perform a fantastic Dove Release immediately after the ceremony. The photos were taken at nearby Haden Hill Park somewhere I have driven past hundreds of time but have never visited; I’ve missed out because it’s simply stunning. I must say it was slightly strange when I arrived at the wedding reception venue because The Regis in Cradley was where my sister celebrated her wedding and I’d not been there since (11 years on). I was the best man that day! I have to say that the food was superb and many thanks to the staff for providing me with an excellent 3 course meal. I had a good chat during the meal with Keith, the photographer, from Midland Photographic in Dudley and it turns out that his daughter’s wedding reception also took place at the Regis – small world! I’ve filmed magicians in the past but have never seen the kind of show that John Milner put on at a wedding. He began with close up magic for a couple of hours then after the first dance and buffet he performed a 20 minute routine in front of eveyone where he linked and un-linked rings, matched up six pairs of pictures with six guests and even made one surprised guest levitate. Afterwards she said it was a completely surreal experience which she couldn’t quite comprehend – she’ll have to wait for the DVD to see what happened but in the meantime….





