24/06/2011

kate and morvan

Kate and Morv are one of my couples who I'd not met before their day... many an email back and forth meant that I knew they were both ace but it's always a little bit nerve wracking and exciting turning up in the morning. We arrived at the beautiful Buxted Park Hotel in East Sussex with the weather a little bit indecisive whether it wanted to rain or stay dry. There was a bustle to the hotel with guests checking in and staff getting the ceremony room ready... and as I walked up to Kate's room I was greeted by the adorable Kate... (seriously.. how beautiful is she!) and her equally gorgeous Mum and two sisters. Kate showed me her beautiful Rachel Simpson shoes, her stunning Jenny Packham dress and headpiece and this little photographer was in elegant bride heaven!
Downstairs Morvan, his Best man and Usher were on duty meeting guests and as we moved closer towards the ceremony time everyone took their seats awaiting the arrival of Kate and her bridesmaids...
The ceremony was brilliant. A wonderfully relaxed, warm and with so much love... you could honestly feel the smiles radiating from everyone.. and Morv's vows were possibly the best vows I've ever heard.. (a small poem that rhymed and mentioned Kate's cooking skills). They were announced Husband and wife and as they descended down the aisle, members of their family danced behind them.
The afternoon was filled with drinks, canapes, some very funny formals and a lovely couple shoot around the grounds of the hotel and then everyone sat down ready for speeches and the wedding breakfast. Now I'm rushing through this a little bit as I'm heading towards the evening where I properly cried.. like, overwhelming crying. You see Kate's family are Jewish and although the wedding wasn't a traditional Jewish wedding there was definitely one tradition that happened and I LOVED it. The evening reception started, the DJ began to play some tunes and as we were doing the photo booth Kate came in and said "Emma, we're gonna do the chair thing'.. 'Great' I said and headed to the dancefloor... all of a sudden the Jewish folk song came on and everyone ran onto the dancefloor and started doing the Hora.. dancing in circles at such a pace and I squeezed into the middle and began snapping away. Then two chairs were placed on to the dancefloor and Kate and Morv were sat on them and lifted to the roof and as they were holding hands they were danced around the floor by their guests. The atmosphere was so electric with the music and everyone's energy I was literally crying as I was shooting.. it was such a wonderful experience full of love, freedom and happiness.... I will never forget it.
Thank you Kate and Morv for letting us share your day... we loved you both and your whole family (and a huge soft spot for your lovely Grandad). It was such an absolute pleasure to see two families having so much fun and really showing the love.. I think that's what all weddings should be about.






































































Oh and I had to switch to video just for a minute.... :)

10 comments:

  1. Beautiful! She looks so sweet and they are so happy!

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  2. What a beautiful couple and some great photographs. You must be proud!x

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  3. What a seriously adorable bride! And the shots with her and her new hubby are just lovely. :) Beautiful. Beautiful.

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  4. Oh I LOVE the picture of the couple sleeping, haha!

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  5. This was so lovely to read to look through! I loved the video you posted at the end, reminded me of my times in Israel, dancing the Hora ;). What a sweet wedding.

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  6. As the father of the bride brilliantly sum up a day to remember, I just can't wait to see the proofs!

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  7. Seeing these photos took me back to June 5th: joy, togetherness, love, fun. Wonderful! And so moving, all over again. Thank you. Best wishes from Mig.

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  8. Just seen the full set . . . Emma, I cried all over again!!! We have so many fab memories of the day and what a lovely couple they are - the love and warmth coming so evident on the day - and I have to say that you captured it so clearly: All our love and thanks again Love Carole

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  9. Just re-visited the wedding through your Blog, Emma - cannot believe it is nearly a year ago . . . . still loving your photographs capturing the love and fun of the day: thanks again - Carole x x (Kate's Mum)

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