When I first met Lauren it was during a nursery photoshoot many years ago when I worked as a nursery photographer! I must have done something right as when it came to choosing her wedding photographer, I was the lucky winner! And what a beautiful wedding it was! It was nothing but an elegant fair at the beautiful Moddershall Oaks. Such a stunning venue.  But on to that in just a second!

I love to meet the couples before a wedding to get to know the people who I will be capturing on their special day. Myself and Lauren parked ourselves in a local Costa to get to know one another a bit more before the big day! Lauren and Mark definitely had a whirlwind romance. Meeting unexpectedly in a local bar to now having a gorgeous family of 5 children!

When arriving at Moddershall Oaks ahead of the big day I let out a squeal of excitement when I set my eyes on the bridal prep room, the blush lounge. It was perfect for all of the girly getting ready that was going to go on! Lauren was ever so calm, taking everything in her stride, getting herself ready plus being chief hairdresser to the little ones! We were hoping for a sunny, outdoor ceremony, however the rain wasn't going to let that happen! But it didn't matter as the ceremony room was just as gorgeous as everywhere else at Moddershall oaks!

With a beautiful ceremony Mark and Lauren were now husband and wife! I managed to steal them away for some gorgeous couple photographs whilst the rain held off in the afternoon. Surrounded by magical woodland and a private lake we were never short of a gorgeous backdrop for the photographs.

Now on to the speeches, is it ever a good sign you cover your face when the best man is giving his  speech? Obviously Mark knew what was to come!!!! I personally LOVE the speeches. I love seeing the proud parents, the even prouder husband full of love for his new wife, but the best of all is the hilarious stories from the best man, and at this wedding we weren't short of a good story!

After all the laughter it was safe to say there was going to be a party as the evening guests started to arrive. With the dance floor  full before the first dance, the photobooth props were on everyone, the party had begun!! I love capturing people at the evening reception, people have finally gotten used to me and my camera and really start to let lose! And boy did they party!

Now for the main event! Take a look at a sneak peak from Mark and Lauren's gallery. Congratulations Mr and Mrs James! Enjoy your sneak peaks!