What an incredible wedding for Sam and Jacqui at Redland Parish Church in Bristol! Firstly, the weather was supposed to be rain all day but it managed to hold off until everyone was sat down enjoying the wedding breakfast. But secondly, I think this was the most moving wedding I’ve ever had the opportunity to photograph.

It’s obvious that Sam and Jacqui are so deeply in love with each other and their whole wedding day was filled with all things love. Love for each other, love for their families, love for friends and love for God.

After a cut-throat shave for the Gents at the 1930s style Patrizio, and a two hour pampering session for the Ladies with the amazing Doug at Hobbs Salon, it was on to a healthy full-english breakfast at the Cafe Cosmopolitan on Whiteladies Road. There’s something great about a bride sporting incredible hair with a fabulous veil while she’s tucking into bacon and eggs wearing jeans and a casual top!

Back at the house, it was time for the dress and then a brief walk down to Redland Parish Church with a set of Converse All-Stars for footwear. I’m sure that Jacqui will remember that walk with her Dad and those few precious minutes before the wedding service for the rest of her life…

With a fantastic band leading the worship (Be Thou My Vision, Awesome God and Before the Throne of God Above) the wedding itself was just electric! Sam and Jacqui’s faces were beaming throughout which was a great sight to photograph! And so many people were involved to share the experience (which included Readings in both English and Cantonese!)

After ensuring the ‘formals’ were covered off swiftly, it was on to the Reception to enjoy a glass of ‘bubbly’, fine canopés good conversation. But I don’t think anyone was prepared for the emotional speeches which left barely a dry eye in the room. Just incredible.

I can’t wait to show Sam and Jacqui all the photographs from the day but below is a small collection of ‘Sneak Peeks’ to summarise the day for those people who couldn’t be there. I’m really looking forward to designing the album for these photographs! Hope you enjoy them.