One thing is certain, the official marriage ceremony is probably the most important part of the day and most couples will want the main parts of the service to be photographed. Traditionally, for example, the entrance of the bride, exchange of rings and vows, the kiss and the walk down the aisle as husband and wife are all moments that make up the story within a wedding album.
It's important that you check with your minister, registrar or officiant before the wedding day to make sure there are no restrictions on photography during the service. Unfortunately there are a surprising number of photographers out there who still insist on wandering about during the service, getting in the way and causing a distraction, which has understandably left many registrars apprehensive about ceremony photography. There is no need for any of this! During the ceremony we will stay discreetly to one side and not interfere in any way with official proceedings. For larger wedding celebrations, a second photographer may be present who will remain at the back of the venue to photograph your walk down the aisle together.
There is no valid legal obstacle to the photographing of your marriage ceremony, with the only exception being the signing of the register. The register document cannot be photographed by law, and it is therefore normal to shoot the bride and groom "pretending" to sign a blank page in the register after the real thing has been completed.
The wedding ceremony marks the start of your journey together and is full of significant moments and customs. A creative photographer will turn this into a visual memory conveying the emotion and joy of the entire experience.
To discuss your wedding photography requirements, call the studio on 01341 28 11 93 or e-mail weddings@sallymarie.co.uk
There is no valid legal obstacle to the photographing of your marriage ceremony, with the only exception being the signing of the register. The register document cannot be photographed by law, and it is therefore normal to shoot the bride and groom "pretending" to sign a blank page in the register after the real thing has been completed.
The wedding ceremony marks the start of your journey together and is full of significant moments and customs. A creative photographer will turn this into a visual memory conveying the emotion and joy of the entire experience.
To discuss your wedding photography requirements, call the studio on 01341 28 11 93 or e-mail weddings@sallymarie.co.uk
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The morning of the big day will most likely be a buzz of activity. It's a huge part of the wedding day story and a part that you'll want to remember.
More and more brides are choosing to have this time documented by their wedding photographer as part of the wedding photography package, and you may want to consider whether this is something you would like to include in your wedding storybook or album.
Some brides like to have the whole preparations photographed, from rollers-and-dressing-gowns through the hair and make up artist's visit to the final transformation in gown and veil.
Other brides prefer a general "before the wedding" feel, with shots of the dress waiting to be put on, details of shoes and flowers, perfume and champagne, which all add a lovely feel and a burst of colour to the eventual album design.
This elegant image was taken as the bride left the hotel lift on her way out to the lobby:
Sally Marie offers bridal preparations as part of the wedding photography service. With a female photographer who specialises in making women look their best on film, it's a relaxed, friendly approach and the images taken at this part of the day are natural, fun and flattering.