Emmeline and Sean - Stockcross
Monday, March 14, 2011 at 9:16AM Being a wedding photographer gives you an unusal opportunity of attending many weddings as an impartial observer. I'm not 'friends' with either side; I haven't grown up with the Groom or know the parents yet I'm there, behind the scenes, from the first bridal preparations through to the last dance.
From this perspective you can see the relationships between the many parties and get an overall feel for the type of people they are, be it emotional, stoic or relaxed.
In Emmeline and Sean's case there was one overriding feeling - Love. Not just the soulmate kind of love that you see between Bride and Groom at weddings (there was however plenty of that!), but a genuine love and affection towards them both from everybody present.
Emm and Sean are the kind of people who instill that kind of feeling in all they meet and by the end of the day I felt like one of the family! It was quite possibly the most emotionally charged wedding I have ever attended and it was a priviledge to be a part of it.
So, to the day.
The wedding took place at St Mary's Church. A beautiful gem tucked away and dwarfed against the greatness of Douai Abbey which is next door.
From there we had the opportunity of attending Donington Castle for some Bride and Groom portraits. I love having the opportunity of taking the Bride and Groom away from everybody for a relaxed photoshoot. Donnington Castle is a local attraction and we certainly caused a stir with the number of people enjoying picnics!
From there the reception was at the homely Sutton Hall in Stockcross. Many members of the wedding party had helped with the preparations and weren't afraid to do their stint behind the bar as the evening wore on!
As I said, Love. It's a wonderful thing.
A few of my favourites from the day:
