Samantha and Ashley had booked me as their Nottingham wedding photographer earlier in the year shortly after they had decided that they would celebrate their special day at Thoresby Courtyard.
Samantha and Ashley met in August 2013 after signing up to Match.Com. On Match, it requires you to enter a portfolio about yourself and requirements for your next partner. Being 29 at the time Samantha had stated that she was looking a partner between the ages of 30-40 and a non smoker.
Ashley, who was 41, had noticed Samantha's profile and decided to send an email saying “What’s a year between friends….” After various emails, texts and phone calls had been exchanged, they decided to meet at the Unicorn Pub in Gunthorpe, Nottingham for their first date in September 2013. The rest, as they say, is history and they have never been happier. However…………….they are still working on the non-smoker bit. I suppose you can’t have everything :)
Samantha and Ashley were joined by family and close friends from all over the UK and as far as Canada and all had a fantastic time. Special thanks to all the staff at Thoresby Courtyard for their hospitality and for making Samantha and Ashley's day so special.
Interview With The Bride
Wedding venue - Thoresby Courtyard
Wedding Dress - Diana Harbridge
Flowers - Floral Dreams
Grooms Suit - Greenwoods
Evening Entertainment - The Splinter Band
Wedding cake - John Lewis
How many guests – 80 in the day up to 150 in the evening
Wedding breakfast meal – Lamb with seasonal vegetables and a chocolate mousse. Pizza and fish and chips for the evening guests.
First dance song – Golden Heart by Mark Knopfler
Honeymoon – Cape Verde, Bon Vista
Proposal – It was on Christmas day 2014. He had hidden a ring for me in a giant Ferrero Rocher, We were having a glass of Champaign in the hot tub at home to celebrate Christmas when he gave me the chocolate. However, instead of the chocolate, a box appeared with my engagement ring inside.
If you are thinking about having me as your wedding photographer please get in touch, I would love to hear all about your wedding plans.
Here are a few of my favourites from Samantha and Ashley's wedding day.
