Finally able to catch on my blogging yay!!

The lovely Amy & Barnaby got married in October and what wintry day that was kinda added to the vintage vibe somehow with the super cute umbrellas and the vintage buses. Gave me lots of opportunities to get some rain shot. The colour them was green and gold which I loved! Even had a green bus. They got married at old marylebone town hall a very pretty venue. During the ceremony a dog started barking in the room next door which was highly amusing as it was during the vows of my memory serves me correctly! The bus was an absolute giggle was a ton of prosecco which the father of the bride kept giving to me he obviously remembered from when I photographed his other daughters wedding! I asked Amy and Barnaby some questions about their day here is what they said. If you love the pictures leave the couple some love.

How did you both meet?
Plenty of Fish dating app

How did you know they were the one?
We got on from the first meeting, we just talked and talked. We clicked pretty much straight away.

Can you tell me how you proposed?
On a holiday in Berlin, in a fancy hotel bar.

What made you guys choose your wedding venue?
The space was perfect, just the right size for the number of people. We loved the large windows, especially at night with the fairy lights. The location was great to.

What was your inspiration behind your wedding theme/day?
Barney gave me an Irish Claddagh engagement ring with an emerald. This gave me the idea for the colour scheme and theme.

What was your first song and why?
‘Is that Alright’ by Lady Gaga from the A Star is Born soundtrack. It's just beautiful. Listen to the lyrics and you'll find there isn't a more perfect first dance song.

If you could give any couples getting married one tip what would it be?
Book the venue and wedding ceremony early and the rest will fall into place. Don't stress about the small things, none of that really matters at the end of the day. It's just about you, your partner and the ones you love being together. That is what you remember when it's all over.

What tips would you give to couples to keep that spark alive?
Be honest, try new things from time to time and sometimes you just need to be silly with each other!

Wedding Suppliers
Ceremony Venue: Old Marylebone Town Hall

Website https://www.adaytoremember.london/old-marylebone-town-hall

Reception Venue: St Barts Brewery

Website https://stbartsbrewery.com

Hair stylist: Lipstick & Curls

Website: http://www.lipstickandcurls.net/

Make up artist: Lipstick & Curls

Website: http://www.lipstickandcurls.net/

Brides Dress: Fairy Goth Mother

Website: https://www.fairygothmother.co.uk/

Bridesmaids dresses: Pretty Kitty

Website: https://prettykittyfashion.co.uk/

Brides Shoes: Rainbow Club

Website:https://www.rainbowclub.co.uk/

Grooms Shoes:Debenhams

Website:https://www.debenhams.com/

Suits: Youngs Hire wear

Website:https://www.youngshirewear.co.uk/

Florist and Venue Decoration: Marks & Spencers for Flowers. Decorations from various shops inc.

Website: https://www.marksandspencer.com/

Cake: Marks & Spencers

Website:https://www.marksandspencer.com/c/food-to-order/wedding-cakes

Band/DJ: DJ Jason King

Website:http://www.kingtones.co.uk/

Car/Transport Hirer:The London Bus Company

Website:https://www.thelondonbuscompany.co.uk/

Sharah & Sam got married on valentines day, the most romantic day of the year at an equally romantic venue, Cooling Castle Barn, Kent.

I met Sharah and Sam 2 years ago when they booked me (top tip book in advance to guarantee your date) they booked a joint package with myself and Andy Bird Videography and instantly I knew they were my kinda couple, we met up a year later for an engagement shoot amongst the bluebells one of my favourite engagement shoots. Sharah & Sam were an amazing couple, utterly gorgeous inside and out and were very happy to go with my creative way of thinking. Sharah’s wedding dress reflected her so well and Sam’s suit equally matched his personality. Sharah wore a pair of Jimmy Choos, which had she of been a size 4 I would of accidentally taken home with me haha! Everything from this wedding had been thought of, styling right through to entertainment!

I am in love with this wedding - can you believe it was in February it was so warm! With perfect light makes me very happy :0) I hope you enjoy the image. If you would like someone like me to capture your day then please get in touch!

Love Carla x

Suppliers list are:

Venue - Cooling Castle Barn

Photographer - Carla Guest Photography

Dress/ veil - Justin Alexander / Bridal perfection

Make Up - Juliette Make up and hair

Florist/ room decor - Danny watchorn designer florist

Bouquet DIY (bride handmade)

Music/live band - Groovezoo

Videographer - Andy Bird

Suits - Marc Darcy

Bridesmaid dresses - Goddiva Fashion

Cake - Vicky at Victoria sponge

Photo Booth & Magician - Juiced Entertainments 

Hair DjL studios 

Emma and Jack booked me last year just before Christmas - fortunately I was available and  especially after Emma told me about her wedding I was really excited and pleased I was free for her day! Emma use to be my daughters school teacher when she lived in Kent. Emma's friend who also taught my daughter recommended me to Emma, I am so glad she did! The wedding was pretty cool arriving in style on a vintage green bus, whilst the groom arrived in style on a red double decker bus. We had prosecco, amazing old school tunes which filled the bus with laughter and cheer as we attempted to sing in tune ha! Heres what Emma and Jack have to say about their awesome day!!

How did you both meet? We met at a party hosted by Chris, Jack's brother and one of my best friends. Our paths had never crossed until then.

Jack can you tell me how you proposed to Emma? Emma has always said that she never wanted to be proposed to as she felt that it was important for a couple to decide together whether they were ready to get married or not, not just the man. So we both woke up one Saturday morning and decided that it was something we wanted to do, then we went from there. Not particularly romantic, but suited us both perfectly.

What made you guys choose your wedding venue? We chose Asia House in the heart of Westminster as it is in the heart of our favourite city and Emma's birthplace. We loved the idea of getting married in the centre of London and then giving our family and friends a little tour of our favourite landmarks (whilst drinking bubbly) on some vintage London buses. For the reception we chose The Balham Bowls Club in Balham, just up the road from Emma's parents home in Clapham. It is a really laid back, quirky venue where the staff were so friendly, flexible and helpful. We wanted our wedding to be relaxed and fun for everyone above anything else and we felt that The Balham Bowls Club ticked all of the boxes for us.

What was your inspiration behind your wedding theme? We had quite a mish-mash of themes. We wanted to include some of our favourite things but in a way that meant the wedding was enjoyable for all of our family and friends. Music is very important to us and we carefully selected music from a range of decades (with the help of our friend Jan) which provoked a feeling of nostalgia. We decorated the room at The Balham Bowls Club with plenty of candles, but for us, the room really had it's own unique character which we didn't want to change.

Our seating plan was a 1939 version of the London Underground map which was a nod to our beloved London, as well as the buses. The tables were named after some of our favourite bands and singers so we used our 45'' records of the artists to mark the tables. The menus were printed on the back of Ladybird book front cover post cards, which we carefully matched to our guests, to much delight (and dismay!). Gin bottles acted as vases for the flowers and the favours were a mixed cd which included some of the tunes played at the wedding.

So all in all, a real eclectic mix! 

What was your first song and why? Our first song was a medley. We started off with a slow dance to La Mer by Charles Trenet as we really love it. Then it cut into The Twist by Chubby Checker (a nod to the sixties). At this point the best men/women and bridesmaids came on and joined in the routine. The medley included:

Misirlou by Dick Dale ( a great tune, a great dance move)

Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush (Emma's favourite song of all time)

Riverdance ( a nod to our Irish family)

Twist and Shout by The Beatles (one of Jack's favourites)

If you could give any couples getting married one tip what would it be? Don't worry or stress about the little things-they really, really don't matter. Above all, enjoy every minute!

Wedding Suppliers

Photographer: Carla Guest Photography

Hair stylist: Lipstick and Curls, Goshka Topolska

Website: www.lipstickandcurls.net

Make up artist: Lipstick and Curls, Goshka Topolska

Website: www.lipstickandcurls.net

Brides Dress: Candy Anthony

Website: candyanthony.com

Bridesmaids dresses: Coast

Website: www.coast-stores.com

Brides Shoes: Vivienne Westwood and Melissa

Website: www.nonnon.co.uk

Grooms Shoes: Marks and Spencer

Website: www.marksandspencer.com

Suits: Burtons

Website: www.burton.co.uk

Florist and Venue Decoration: The Flower Sanctuary Balham (plus a bit a DIY!)

Website: www.flowersanctuary.co.uk

Cake: June Bridges (Jack's nan)

Band/DJ: Imagine the Beatles

Website: www.imaginethebeatles.co.uk

Car/Transport Hirer: The London Bus Company

Website: www.thelondonbuscompany.co.uk

Wedding Venue: Asia House followed by The Balham Bowls Club

Website: asiahouse.org      balhambowlsclub.com

Connie and Reece had a super cool wedding, A festival vibe wedding if you will. Bell tents, muddy field, wellies, bunting, ducks and rain it was gorgeous. Even though we didn't have the weather on our side all week it did not dampen anyones spirits.

Connie had her dress made by her very talented father, on the day itself he was in his workshop sewing away making adjustments to the bridesmaid dresses he also created. Connie is a stunning woman naturally but in her wedding dress I was simply blown away by how striking she looked. 

The reception was held at her Dad's place and Connie spent a week away from Reece dressing and organising the marquee and field. You could see on the wedding day as she walked down the aisle both of them were so eager to see each other, Reece kept turning around as he waited for her to walked up the aisle and on meeting him Connie gave him the biggest smooch! The whole day was spent with giggles, love and lots of cuddles. Add some funky music and hilarious speeches and you have yourself a fab wedding.

I loved capturing their day and really did not want to leave. Congratulations guys and thank you so much for your lovely words, I am happy to help and chip in where I can at weddings so it was nice to feel appreciated. :0)