Andrew Jackson Photography: Pre-Wed Shoots

I always recommend to our wedding couples that they come along for a pre-wed shoot; its a really fun shoot - usually in Bristol's Harbourside area - and gives us a chance to get to know each other a little better. For the couple, its a chance to feel comfortable in front of the camera ahead of the big day - and gives me a chance to explain how to pose & look their best on camera and also how things are likely to unfold on the day. Yesterday, we were photographing Alexa & Charley and we had a fab time - they were naturals in front of the camera and when they get married in the Cotswolds at Bibury Court later in the month, I know they will look stunning together; we're really looking forward to sharing their big day with them. Here are a few of the shots from yesterday...

Today I have been mostly wondering why no one is talking about the AV vote - have they not announced the results yet?

Bibury Court Wedding Fair - This Sunday

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Just a quick blog to let you know that Saskia and I will be at Bibury Court wedding fair on Sunday, making an exhibition of ourselves! If you are still looking for the perfect Cotswold wedding venue then Bibury Court is definitely worth a closer look. The village of Bibury is picture postcard perfect and the hotel is just as beautiful - set in lovely grounds and with a brilliant team to look after your day. Its been one of our main venues this year and its been a real pleasure shooting there. So, do visit us on Sunday 31st and we promise not to talk at you for ever about how great we are!!!

Bibury Court Wedding Fair - The Sequel!

Today's wedding fair at the Bibury Court Hotel was such an enjoyable experience. The team at Bibury Court organised a great event - it does take a huge amount of effort to make these occasions work and yesterday the attention to detail just showed every where; from the champagne fountain to welcome visitors and some delicious canapes to the mix of service providers invited to take part to - it was all just perfect. We met some lovely couples too and having the space and time to have proper conversations made such a difference. So a great day and for couples still planning their big day, I have to say 'watch this space' and we'll bring you the date of the next one just a soon as it is confirmed. So thank you to Rupert, Kirsty and all the team for a great event and thank you to everyone who stopped to say hello - we'll be in contact soon!

Bibury Court Wedding Fair - Sunday 18 October 2009

Weddings are supposed to be dreamy, romantic, fun, and more than anything, special... So which fool thought up the concept of a wedding fair as an ideal starting point to developing the key relationships that will play such a big part on your special day? Think 'chuggers' (the new style charity fund raisers who populate the high street and who stand between me and my skinny latte with caramel), think 100 chuggers, all trying to stop you in your tracks. Well - with the best will in the world - that's been our experience of wedding fairs.

But there is hope! Recently, there has been a trend led by the quality venues, for smaller, more personal events. Fewer stands, fewer couples, but time and space to enjoy a glass of bubbly & have meaningful conversations with service providers endorsed by the venue - how much better is that?!

This Sunday, we'll be at the Bibury Court Hotel wedding fair and looking forward to meeting couples and hearing all about their plans. Click on the hotel link for more information.