Shropshire Wedding Photographer | Matthew and Rachael

Shropshire Wedding Photographer

I first met Matthew when I photographed his sister Hollie’s wedding, who had their Hampton Manor wedding just over a year earlier. I was so happy when he got in touch asking me to be their Shropshire wedding photographer, as I was able to meet up with their family again.

Rachael chose the luxurious Orchard Suite at Rowton Castle with it’s many mirrors and ornate chandeliers, making for a fairytale setting for her preparation in the morning.

My most touching part of the day had to be when, in the morning Rachel asked me to give her father a surprise hip flask gift with an engraved message. The inscription reduced him to tears. As you’d expect, photos to follow later.

Their Wedding Day

What a fab wedding this proved to be! From start to finish, it had it all. First, there was the aforementioned tears. Then there were showers from nowhere, having everyone scurrying for shelters. Everyone remained light-hearted about it, not allowing anything to dampen their spirits. As quickly as it came, the showers were gone, so everyone dashed back outside in the glorious sunshine.

It was touch and go whether their outdoor ceremony was going ahead, because of the constant showers. But at the last moment the green light was given and everything went well, apart from another brief shower, when umbrellas were at hand for the guests to keep dry.

But would we be able to dodge the showers for the rest of the day? Yes and no! During the group photos, literally within seconds the sky turned black and a massive shower of rain came down for half and hour. Look out for the photo as everyone ran for cover! Then as if the switch was turned off, the rain was gone within seconds and the rest of the day was wall-to-wall sunshine, allowing us to continue with their photos outdoor!

Their Wedding Reception

As for the bestman’s speech, I knew it was expected to be a risqué when the groom’s mother was given a red card to hold up if his speech went too far and he needed to be pulled back!

While concentrating on a documentary approach during the day, I’ll sometime borrow the bride and groom for a 5/10 mins during the evening for a few night-time photos. This Shropshire venue was the perfect backdrop for some of my favourite shots of the day (or I should say night).

I felt privileged too to that this castle wedding was also featured on the “Love Our Wedding” blog.

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