Ellie & David - The Darling Buds of May
I photographed this gorgeous couple at their wedding in May in 2023 (yes, it’s taken me that long to do this blog). They were married at the stunning Southover Grange Gardens in Lewes. We were gifted a beautiful sunny spring day. The bride and groom looked fabulous, and the colour theme was yellow and purple. The bride wore a very cute mini veil with a big ribbon on it. It looked so pretty, it would have been rude to not have done some lovely photographs from the back.
The bride and groom put aside lots of time for their couple shots, so we did not have to rush. It made the whole thing much more enjoyable, fun and relaxing. Unknowingly, Ellie and David gave me the best ‘Blue Steel’* I have ever photographed!
I love the wisteria at Grange Gardens and I had wanted to photograph a wedding when it has been out for a long time. It has such delicate and pretty flowers, which are such a beautiful colour. They also matched the colour theme. I was so fortunate to be able to photograph them for this wedding, especially as this year they have cut it all back, so it didn’t flower.
I always try to find picturesque natural backdrops and landscapes for my wedding photography. I think it adds so much life and colour. You cannot beat natural light in a beautiful environment.
This wedding was one of my short days that I sometimes do for local weddings in Lewes. I really enjoy these wedding days, and I think it’s a nice service to offer to couples that only want their ceremony documented, and some couple and guest photos afterwards. Ever since the covid outbreak people have been looking at their wedding planning in different ways, and designing them about what they want and not what is tradition. I really believe that your wedding should be a representation of you and what you are about. Don’t get too wrapped up in Pinterst or Instagram, and what other people have. It’s your day, so make it what you want.
*watch the Zoolander movie.
