Ursula & Jonathan's Cinema Wedding in the QFT, Belfast

Ursula & Jonathan - QFT Belfast Cinema Wedding Photography

It's been a long time since we've shot a good old Belfast city wedding. And Ursula & Jonathan did it so well...

The wedding rule book was chucked out the window for this one, and we're so happy that it was. Ursula and Jonathan's day was a beautifully crafted, totally unique and personal experience. One with family and friends right at the centre. And, seriously, so much craic.

The guys made a short film, reading emails to reconstruct the early days of their courtship, and screened to all their guests before Ursula made her entrance. Brilliantly executed by Magic Chair, whose video of the wedding itself is definitely worth checking out. Props to Grace and Saviour, stylist extraordinaire, too.

Big thanks and big love to U&J - Belfast's finest!

Katherine & Matt's Wedding at Hawthbush Farm, East Sussex

Katherine & Matt - Hawthbush Farm Wedding Photography

Every so often a wedding comes along where the brief is 'just show up and do your thing'.

There are also some weddings where the couple wish they could add - 'and leave us out of it...' :) Some people don't much like being the centre of attention.

I love these weddings. They're more daunting to photograph for sure. But more purely documentary, which is where my heart lies.

Katherine and Matt deconstructed the wedding at their amazing day at Hawthbush Farm. There were beautiful vows, great food, they had a blast - all of that. But they didn't do anything because it was expected. They made up their own version, and it completely and utterly ruled.

These are some of my favourite photos this year. 

Big props to Katherine's talented aunt Jacqueline for the flowers - http://www.jacquelinek.co.uk/

Alaa & Issam's Morocco Wedding / Beldi Country Club, Marrakech

Alaa & Issam - Beldi Country Club Wedding Photography

What a privilege it was to second shoot for our good friend Tomasz Wagner earlier this year.  And Alaa & Issam’s wedding is definitely one to remember... An amazing mix of Saudi Arabian, Yemeni and Moroccan traditions. All in the Beldi Country Club, a rustic rose farm in Marrakech. With ace wedding planners Boutique Souk at the helm (creative legends who happen to originate from Ireland - just sayin!).

I love the colour and movement in these photos. This was the first time I've been a second shooter since the very beginning of TML. And it was brilliantly freeing to be able to shoot creatively and playfully, safe in the knowledge that Tomasz was doing the heavy lifting! What ridiculously lovely images he made too - you can check out his own blog here. There are more photos, and some notes from Alaa, on Green Wedding Shoes.

A huge thanks to friends, old and new, for the Moroccan adventures. And to Alaa and Issam for letting us share some of their story.