At the start of every year I have mixed emotions. I get really excited as it’s the start of a New Year and that always brings inspiration and change, but on the other hand I am concerned as I think the coming year could never be quite as good as the last one. I worry I won’t be as good a photographer as last year, I worry that my bride & grooms won’t love the photographs as much, that the weddings won’t be quite as much fun and that my bride & grooms won’t be as lovely. Silly I know, especially as I have met (& loved them all) already!
BUT….I can safely say that every year is as good as the last. And this year is no exception as I finally get to photograph Sarah & Jason’s wedding in May. Sarah & Jason officially win the title of ‘The couple that booked me the longest in advance’ and I really feel like I have gained two new friends. Over the last three years Sarah has been an avid blog-follower and frequently posts comments and sends emails to keep me up to date with all their wedding plans. I’ve followed all the excitement from booking make-up artists and hairdressers to the search for the perfect wedding dress and the most fabulous shoes a bride can buy…..oh and a last-minute change of date / venue and back again!
This weekend, after seeing everyone elses photographs, Sarah and Jason had the excitement of their own pre-wedding shoot. They chose the beautiful Pitville Pump Rooms as the location for their engagement shoot and it was gorgeous. It was so great to see them again and we spent the whole afternoon and early evening chatting, planning and generally whipping ourselves up into a frenzy of excitement….oh and we took a few pre-wedding photographs too!
Sarah & Jason – it’s been a long journey and a total pleasure every step of the way. I can’t wait for your big day in May and when it’s over I will miss you so much…..but I just know you will keep in touch!
Venetia xx
I had real trouble in choosing one photograph for their initial ’sneaky peak’ but I just love the intimacy and natural look of this image……
After the pre-wedding shoot was over we treated ourselves to afternoon tea…..how fabulous is this!!?
