A few problems finding the bride’s parents house, “look for a bungalow!” we were told, I don’t think Rachel had realised there were quite a few bungalows along that stretch of the road but luckily, the hearts hanging in the tree gave it away. Rachel looked stunning in a Lusan Mandongus gown and flowers by the very talented Joseph Massie completed the look with a Carmen Rose bouquet which is essentially one large flower assembled from hundreds of rose petals.

Chris joined Steve getting ready at the Hare & Hounds, I don’t think we have ever photographed an usher having his tie pressed on an ironing board whilst still attached to his neck! Everyone then headed off for the church ceremony in the lovely Cotswold village of Castle Combe and after a few hitches (don’t mention the Order of Service, oops I just did!) and a drink at the local pub (not us, I hasten to add) the ceremony commenced ‘slightly’ late. A few photos down by the bridge and then off to the Hare & Hounds, a local venue for us with large gardens where croquet & space hoppers greeted the guests and a chandelier dressed the pergola, lovely touches for their special day.

Great seating plan, Steve’s idea! Polaroid retro style photo prints of your guests pegged to string presented in a picture frame, great idea.

A big thank you to Ade who kept everything ticking along and of course, a thank you to Rachel & Steve for asking us to photograph their wedding, it was great fun. Here’s how their special day unfolded ………

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