Fabulous Wedding for Leoni and Danny at Quaint Country Weddings
Grace and Arwyn with their sheep dog on their magical country June Wedding Day
What a wonderful summer of weddings it has been! As wedding photographers, Martin and I always look forward to the summer months. The longer days, beautiful light, wedding venue grounds in full bloom and the opportunity to photograph so much of the celebrations outside make summer such a lovely time of year for weddings. However this summer did feel a little different.
Summer Weddings
We certainly had some beautiful summer weddings this year, but we also experienced something that has become increasingly noticeable over recent years – periods of very high temperatures.There were days when the heat really did become a consideration for everyone. Couples, guests and wedding suppliers all had to adapt to temperatures that could make even the simplest parts of a wedding day feel rather different. Jayne & Matt’s Wedding on 10 July this year was one such day at Eastridge Glamping near Pontesbury, Shropshire. Jayne’s WhatsApp to me after we had supplied their edited photos:“Oh Julia and Martin , they are truly exceptional , we can’t thank you enough for capturing the day so perfect, a great mix of candid shots and more formal ones …. Absolutely perfect, we chose well much much love … so many to look through so going in for 2nd viewing shortly xx. Love from Matt and I x”
Of course, none of that takes away from the joy of photographing a wedding. Quite the opposite! We have still loved every minute of being part of these very special days, and there have been so many wonderful moments, happy couples and beautiful memories to capture. And there is something rather lovely about looking back at a summer of weddings and remembering all those different couples, venues, families and celebrations that we have been privileged to photograph.
The Changing Seasons
And now, almost without us noticing, the season is beginning to change. The days are getting shorter, the light has a softer quality and there is a noticeable difference in the air. Wedding Venue grounds are beginning to lose their summer brightness and the first signs of autumn are appearing. For us, this is when weddings begin to take on a completely different character. There is something special about the changing seasons. Wedding photography isn’t just about sunshine and blue skies – every season brings its own atmosphere, colours and opportunities for beautiful photographs. After the heat of summer, there is something rather refreshing about cooler temperatures and those gorgeous autumnal colours beginning to appear. We particularly love being up at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel for Autumn Weddings.
Autumn Weddings
Autumn weddings have a magic all of their own. The changing leaves can provide the most beautiful natural backdrop, while the softer light can create a wonderful warmth in photographs. There is often a cosier feeling to the celebrations too, with couples and guests spending more time together indoors and enjoying the atmosphere of the day. And then there are those lovely autumn evenings when the light begins to fade earlier. It can create some really beautiful opportunities for photographs and gives the whole day a slightly different feel from those long summer evenings. Of course, autumn weather can be unpredictable – but that is part of the fun! Sometimes the most unexpected weather creates some of the most memorable images. As we move from summer into autumn and eventually towards winter, we are reminded once again of just how much variety there is in wedding photography. Every season has something different to offer. For us, that is one of the things we have always loved about what we do. After so many years of photographing weddings, no two wedding days are ever quite the same – and the changing seasons are another part of what makes each one unique. So, as we say goodbye to another wonderful summer of weddings, we are looking forward to embracing the beautiful colours, softer light and different atmosphere that autumn and winter will bring. And, as always, we can’t wait to see what the next wedding season has in store for us.
We would love to photograph your Winter/early Spring 2027 Wedding
We have dates available this Winter into the Spring of 2027 – do get in touch for a personalised quote – we’d love to know more about your Wedding Plans… warm regards. Julia [half of Spinning Your Dreams with my Husband Martin]
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