So I’ve had the incredible luck of being asked by Debra – my friend, one-time housemate and ‘spesh’ sofa-faller-offer – to take her wedding prep photographs. An absolute privilege, and in no time I had my trip booked and the day before the wedding saw me boarding a coach and sitting down in my seat… only to realise that my dress was not with me, as it should have been, but somehow I had overlooked it in the last scan of my bedroom (to check I wouldn’t forget anything!) and it was still hanging on the front of my wardrobe.
However, forgiving and most-chilled-out person that she is, Debra rearranged the planned-to-the-second timetable to allow extra time for me to search high and low in Bristol’s town centre for another one. You amaze me, sis!
Anyway, the Saturday arrived and I got up bright and early and met Debra and the rest of her amazing bridal party for a few hours of prep and then a longer time of photographing fun. Woohoo! So here’s some of the shots from that day:
It was very much a family affair – Debra’s brother was there to help out, and he definitely pulled his weight! When it came to making sure the dress would stay up on a branch, he was more than happy to climb the tree and hold it steady. Legend.
Absolutely loved working with Debra and all the bridesmaids – who were absolutely fine with making crazy faces. The bonus was that they were also really good at it!
Have to say, the detail on the dress was stunning – hey, the whole dress was stunning! – and Debra pulled it off like no other woman could!
Thanks for having me along and letting me shoot your wedding morning – can’t wait to see how the rest of life turns out for you and Lloyd!
Tuuli!
I’d forgotten about me falling off the sofa until I read your post! Can’t believe that’s 3rd on the list of things about me! Thank you so much for taking all those beautiful photo’s. You’re an awesome photographer. It was great to spend time with you! Love you!
Debs
Wel, hilarious memories like that find it hard to die; it’s definitely stuck with me!