Yesterday, Saturday 12th Feb, was the first time I felt really nervous on the way to a wedding. We’re not talking about a little bit of nervous energy (always good to keep you on your toes), but real, white knuckle, brown trousers nervous. The reason ?? The last 6-7 miles of road to Siobhans parents house were full of the biggest, and most bone crunching potholes I have ever encountered. Like most photographers, I have all manners of spares with me in the back of the car, but a spare suspension system ?? ‘fraid not !! I had visions of the wheels disintegrating, the steering wheel coming off in my hands…you get the picture. Anyway, made it to the house, shaken & stirred, and entered an oasis of calm. Never before have I been in such a relaxed, calm & organised house on the morning of a wedding. Weather was kind to us, from a very sunny morning a small covering of clouds emerged, just right for photographs, but the clouds also brought a bitter cold, and after the ceremony in St Feichins Church both Siobhan & John braved the elements and we headed down to the beautiful Fore Abbey for a few shots. Then off to the Hamlet Court Hotel for a hot drink. The staff in the hotel were extremely helpful & attentive, Siobhan & John and all the bridal party were so pleasant and easy to work with, the guests were all very friendly and enjoying a few glasses of mulled wine in front of the huge fireplace, while listening to the jazzy tones of singer Stella Bass. What a nice way to spend an afternoon. A few draft pics added below, hope you like them.
