Woohoo! We made it to the end of 2021, and wow what a rollercoaster of a year it’s been, hey? Between the lockdowns, travel bans, being totally fed up of the same four walls, dodging COVID, I was absolutely delighted to get back to what I love doing – photographing weddings and capturing all the joy, smiles, laughter, and love.
From a back garden DIY wedding in the New Forest, an intimate wedding in a hidden gem of a chapel in London, to a totally washed-out but nevertheless brilliant wedding in Buckinghamshire amongst others, I feel so grateful and lucky to call this my job. It has been wonderful. I have been blown away by my clients’ resourcefulness, courage, and adaptability as they battled with the turmoil of having to postpone and/or make alternative arrangements in order to have their special days. They have been an inspiration.
So while I could share with you a slideshow of this year’s wedding-awesomeness (which, by the way, you can see over on my updated wedding gallery) I thought instead I’d share what I think may be more helpful: a roundup of my most-read wedding blog posts of 2021.
1. An Autumn wedding at Great Fosters, Surrey
Starting with a bit of real wedding inspiration, in this post I share wedding photos from a glorious Autumn wedding at Great Fosters in Surrey.
2. How to look relaxed in your wedding photos
Hate having your photo taken but want to look amazing in your wedding photos? Follow these simple tips to transform how you look and feel in your photos. (And believe me, it’s not as difficult as you might think. ;-) )
3. The pros and cons of hiring a second wedding photographer
Are two wedding photographers better than one? Here is some honest, logical and practical advice about the pros and cons to help you decide.
4. Tips on how to plan your wedding day timeline
Working out your wedding day timeline can be tricky, especially if like so many couples you’ve never done it before. So here is some advice to make your planning that bit easier, including some example timelines.
5. Twelve green ideas for an eco-friendly wedding
From reducing electricity and fuel to re-purposing and giving back, here are 12 ideas to help you create an environmentally-friendly and eco-conscious wedding.
6. A country house wedding at Barnett Hill Hotel, Surrey
Want an elegant, easy and relaxed wedding? Then why not take some inspiration from Chris and Charlotte’s Surrey wedding at Barnett Hill Hotel.
7. A Spring wedding at the Elephant Hotel, Pangbourne
More real wedding inspiration for you, and this time a blossom-filled Spring wedding at the Elephant Hotel in Berkshire, with gorgeous asymmetrical bouquets, gin-themed tables and a relaxed and laid-back vibe.
8. Three Reasons why you should have a printed wedding album
Wedding albums – are they a thing of the past? Or are they still a great investment? Here are my 3 reasons why I think they’re 100% worth it.
9. How to choose your wedding photographer with confidence
Finding your wedding photographer can be hard when there are so many out there, so here are my ten top tips to help you find the one that’s right for you.
10. Ten advantages of having an Autumn or Winter wedding
And finally, a post all about the reasons why having an Autumn or Winter wedding shouldn’t be overlooked!
So, there we have it!
Now I am going to drink mulled wine and eat silly amounts of cheese.
See you in 2022, but until then, be safe, be well, safe travels, and have a very Merry Christmas!
