Sam and Gareth Collect Their Jorgensen Wedding Album

Well, yesterday was a beautiful sunny day in Barmouth; the sky was blue and clear, the sea was sparkling, the sun was shining and the beautifully renovated studio was nice and cool (and well stocked with orange juice and champagne!)

It was an extra special day for Sam, who got married last year at Seiont Manor and came all the way from Yorkshire to collect her stunning Jorgensen wedding album.

She practically had to prise it out of my hands, it was such a work of beauty! Even the box was a piece of art in itself.

Sam and Gareth opted for a weighty 40-side album due to the number of pictures they chose, finished with classic gold metal corners.

The cover was off-white textured vinyl featuring an atmospheric shot, an unusual and very deliberate choice by the bride and groom, who wanted an image that was clearly theirs but didn't show their faces. They selected a close-up of the ring exchange, encapsulating Gareth's uniform and rank, Sam's dress and both rings, embossed in gold underneath the picture with their names and wedding date.

Inside, the images were double-matted, white on black pages, to give each picture definition and dimension. Whilst this is a fairly traditional presentation, it was given its own character with the use of quirky, computer-cut mounts, fusing tradition with contemporary character for a really unique look.

This stunning Jorgensen album simply breathes quality; the feel of the cover, the weight of the pages gives this sophisticated wedding album its chic, effortless class.

For the more discerning bride, who desires something more prestigious and breath-taking for her wedding album, come and take a look at our Jorgensen sample albums and see the incredible quality for yourself. Call the studio for an appointment on 01341 28 11 93 or e-mail us at weddings@sallymarie.co.uk

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Wedding Photography Blog Series - Part 11: After the Honeymoon - Your Champagne Viewing Session

Once again, my apologies for the break in Blogs while the studio was undergoing renovation - we had a flood just before Christmas which, after a lot of drama and upheaval, now sees us back in a beautifully re-modelled studio and viewing/meeting space.

Which brings me nicely to the next part of the Wedding Blog Series - the viewing session! At Sally Marie Photography, every aspect of the wedding journey is part of our luxury experience, from the moment you first come to browse through our sample albums until... well, the journey never really ends! Our wedding couples remain firm friends, and we often photograph newborn babies and family get-togethers as the years go on and families grow. One of the most enjoyable parts of the journey is the day you come back to the studio after your honeymoon to re-live the joy of your wedding day at your champagne viewing session. The glasses of bubbly (customised with your names and wedding date for you to take home as a keepsake!) and delicious chocolates will be ready and waiting when you come in.

Relax in our comfortable sofas and enjoy a beautiful slideshow set to music, as all the images from your wedding day are displayed on our crystal-clear wall screen.

After your viewing session, your images will be uploaded to your password-protected online gallery for friends, family and guests to view, and for you to make your final selections for inclusion in your wedding album. We like to give you the opportunity to take your time over this part, and go through your choices together in your own time at home, to make sure everything is absolutely as you want it. There's no pushy hard sell here!

Once you've selected your favourites, you'll then have the option to upgrade the size, cover or material of your wedding book if you wish. We'll then put together a layout design draft for you to approve (or make changes if necessary) before it goes to print. You have control over your album design and it won't go to print until you're 100% delighted with the layout and design.

Our albums are made in Italy and orders usually take around 4 weeks from confirmation to delivery. You can even order smaller versions or copies of the wedding album for parents and guests.

To see examples of our beautiful wedding books, call the studio for an appointment on 01341 28 11 93 or drop us a line at weddings@sallymarie.co.uk.

COMING UP NEXT: Wedding Photography Blog Series - Part 12: And In The Future...

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