Kirsty and David’s wedding was awesome. The whole day took place at Stoke Rochford Hall, which has amazing gardens. Kirsty and David seem like old friends as I met them last year in London while photographing their friend’s wedding. The weather was rockin’, probably the hottest day so far this year. Jill and I had a brilliant time, thank you. Have a great honeymoon and I look forward to a spin in Magnum’s Ferrari when you get it David

Crash Taylor interviews the bride:

Wedding Venue: Stoke Rochford Hall, Lincolnshire

Catering: Stoke Rochford Hall

Wedding Breakfast Meal: Starter – Thai Fish Cakes, Main – Traditional Roast Beef, Dessert – Blueberry Cheesecake

Jeweller: Engagement Ring – Costa Diamonds Amsterdam, Wedding Rings – Mappin and Webb Bond Street

Wedding Cake: Local bakery in Nottingham

Hair: Bride did it herself

Reception Venue: Stoke Rochford Hall

Wedding Dress: Pronovias

Shoes: Dune

Florist: Grantham Florist

Transportation: Not Required

Make-Up: Bride did it herself

First Dance Song? Romeo and Juliet – Dire Straits

Can you tell us where and how David proposed? David proposed on a romantic beach in Dubai, after dinner and a moonlit stroll

The most memorable moment of the day? The amazing feeling walking down the isle with my Dad

What advice would you give to brides reading this who are planning their wedding? Try to relax and take in the whole day as it goes so fast. Don’t spend too much time worrying about every little detail as everything will work out perfectly and if it doesn’t, no one will notice anyway!!

Honeymoon? Malaysia and Borneo

A few Crash-Art favourites from the day!

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Jill and I had a great day capturing the beautiful wedding of Clare and Tony at Woodborough Hall. The weather was great, the food was delicious and the atmosphere perfect. Clare and Tony are such a cool couple and Jill and I wish you lifelong happiness. Have a brilliant time in Morocco! A big thanks to the Tillyboo wedding planners  for hosting a flawless event.

Crash Taylor interviews the bride:

Wedding Venue: Woodborough Hall

Catering: Des Sweeney at Woodborough Hall

Wedding Breakfast Meal:

Starter: Salmon and Dill fishcakes

Main: Rump of lamb with all the trimmings

Dessert: Panacotta with fresh strawberries, petit fours and coffee to finish

Jeweller: Woodwards on Nottingham, Pravins of Cardiff

Wedding Cake: Cakey Wakey

Hair: Kirsty at Sutherland and Barnett, Nottingham

Reception Venue: Woodborough Hall

Wedding Dress: Ian Stuart

Shoes: Belle

Florist: Floradeco

Make-Up: Ali Gunn

First dance song: Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls played by Jason Hart Band

Can you tell us where and how Tony proposed? During a valentines weekend away in the Cotswolds, shortly before dinner as Tony didn’t want to spoil his food by being nervous!

The most memorable moment of the day? Tony’s first words to me as I walked down the aisle “I’m sweaty!”

What advice would you give to brides reading this who are planning their wedding? Employ a wedding planner so that you can enjoy the day without stressing about the details, thank you Tillyboo angels! (Oh and make sure you choose a great photographer, thanks Crash!)

A few favourites:

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I have finally had a few minutes to update the blog. For the last few weeks, we have been moving into our new house and I have been redecorating the studio and as usual we have had several delays All is good now but of course I have a millions things to do so hopefully will be back on schedule over the next few weeks. Moving house is something I don’t want to experience again for along time!!!

The first wedding to blog is Lucy and Tom’s wedding. I will be updating the post with the bridal interviews when I receive them. The day took place at the stunning Osmaston Park in Derbyshire. This is definitely a place you want to take outdoor photos but unfortunately the rain was out of control, the definition of torrential. Okay so were thinking no outdoor photos due to the crazy out of control rain but a miracle occurred 30 mins before we were sitting down for dinner. The rain stopped!!! So out we went loving life, cameras in hand to capture Lucy and Tom in the gardens of a place that means so much to them. We got the Lake shot guys

Wedding photography is something you have to do rain or shine. Besides the lucky 30 mins of no rain and taking the portraits outdoors the rest of the time Jill and I and equipment were soaked capturing those all important documentary photos. Yes it’s no fun taking photos in the pouring rain but there are no retakes in this game of wedding photography.

A few Crash-Art favourites below

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When does it stop, two weddings over the weekend (images coming soon) a wedding on Saturday, moving house, redecorating the studio and yesterday I photographed the launch of Eternal Spirits new bridal wear collection at the beautiful Thrumpton Hall in Nottinghamshire. I’m loving every minute of it! Eternal Spirits are famed for their handcrafted corsetry and lingerie made in house in Nottingham to traditional Victorian corsetry techniques. The corsets and lingerie have been featured and worn by celebrities including the likes of Dita Von Teese, Girls Aloud and Leonna Lewis. The bridal gowns are stunning and will be a huge success. The collaboration between the team members was outstanding and I’m looking forward to working with you all on future shoots. A huge thanks to the models who excelled at making my job much easier and to my friend/photographer Stuart Wood for being my lighting guru. You rock man! Oh and before I forget a big thanks to Dominic for the endless supply of coffee.

Looking forward to seeing them in the nationals!

The team:

The super talented Susi Henson – Eternal Spirits

A hair stylist with major skills – James White

Ali Gunn – make-up artistry at it’s best.

Crash Taylor – Photographer

A few favourites from the day, to view more watch the short slide show below.

For the photographers who follow the blog. Equipment used was the lovely Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS. For lighting we used a Elinchrom Ranger and a huge reflector. Photos were edited in Lightroom.

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A few more:

Saturday was the beautiful wedding of Emily and Ben at Holme Peirrepont Hall in Nottinghamshire. The day started at Emily’s parents house for some bridal prep action and then off to the church located on the grounds of Holme Pierrepont. After a wonderful service, we all walked over to the hall. It was one of the hottest days of the year but something we all cherished as we don’t get days like that often here in the UK. Emily looked beautiful and Ben was Mr. Cool. They were truly blessed to have such awesome weather on their special day. You guys were brilliant and I hope you have the best time in Borneo.

Crash Taylor interviews the bride:

Wedding Venue: St Edmunds church Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham

Catering: Fiona Herbert

Wedding Breakfast Meal: Pan fried sea trout on bed of asparagus, chump of lamb & dauphionoise potatoes, lemon & lime soufflé, cheese

Jeweller: Dianna Stevens, London

Wedding Cake: made by my mum & iced by Elaine Buck, Gedling

Hair: James White

Reception Venue: Holme Pierrepont hall

Wedding Dress: Louise Selby

Shoes: Freya Rose

Florist: Rebecca Cadell

Transportation: Dennison cars

Make-up: Ali Gunn

First Dance Song: Take that, Rule the world

Honeymoon: Borneo

A few Crash-Art favourites from the day

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Sunday we celebrated the beautiful wedding of Katie and Nick and Stapleford Park. This place is a photographer’s dream. We started the day with Katie getting ready in the garden cottage, which was located on the grounds. Jill and I then headed to a beautiful church in the countryside. After the church we made our way back to Stapleford Park for a glorious reception. It was a perfect day for a perfect couple so in love with each other!

What a honeymoon!!!!!!!!! See below

For the photographers who follow my blog: Equipment used for this wedding – Two Canon 5D Mark II’s, Canon 16-35mm f2.8 II L, Canon 24-105mm f4 L IS, Canon 70-200mm f2.8 L IS, Jessops video lights, Lastolite reflector and Canon speedlites for the first dance. Most of the day I was on AV, widest aperture at ISO 400. The first dance was shot in manual as well as entering and leaving the church. Crash-Art workshops.

Crash Taylor interviews the bride:

Wedding Venue: Stapleford Park

Catering: Stapleford Park

Wedding Breakfast Meal?

Scallops wrapped in pancetta with caviar

Herb crusted spring lamb with seasonal vegetables and herb mash

Ginger wedding cake with vanilla ice cream

Cheese Platter

Coffee and Petit four

Jeweller: Tiffanys

Wedding Cake: Choccywoccydoodah

Hair: Andrew and Kate Sutherland of Sutherland & Barnett

Reception Venue: Stapleford Park

Wedding Dress: Caroline Castigliano

Shoes: A website in The States!

Florist: Vaas

Transportation: Stapleford’s Benz

Make-Up: Claire Salter

First Dance Song? Moon River – Sinatra

Honeymoon? Langkowi; Koh Lanta, Bangkok and then The Orient Express through Thailand and Malaysia to Singapore

Can you tell us where and how Nick proposed? He whisked me off for a surprise trip to New York and proposed in Central Park on one knee with a perfect ring from Tiffany’s!

The most memorable moment of the day?

Katie: Grabbing on to Nicks hand at the end of the aisle and his smile when he said ‘you look gorgeous’, I knew then that it was going to be a perfect day and that I had never been happier.

Nick: First seeing Katie coming down the aisle, it took my breath away and completely relaxed me.

What advice would you give to brides reading this who are planning their wedding? Attention to detail before the event and then let it all happen on the day.  Oh and make sure you surround yourself with wonderful people who make you feel special… you should feel special on your wedding day, I know I did!

A few Crash-Art favourites

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Saturday was Gina and Danny’s big day! We started in East Bridgford at Gina’s parents beautiful home and then onto the village church. After the emotional ceremony we headed to Thrumpton Hall in the Nottinghamshire countryside. The day was perfect for all who attended. A big thank you to Debbie Knox and the Thrumpton Hall team for hosting a flawless event and a high five to my assistant Jill.

Crash interviews the bride:

Wedding Venue: St. Peters Church, East Bridgford and Thrumpton Hall, Nottinghamshire

Catering: Fiona Herbert

Wedding Breakfast Meal?

Starter- King prawn cocktail

Main Course – Lamb rump with dauphinoise potatoes and summer pods and baby carrots

Dessert – Trio of puddings – Banoffee pie, summer pudding, lemon and lime sorbet

Jeweller: Solitaire

Wedding Cake: Made by friend Jess of Green and Stock

Hair: Sister Jo of Q hairdressing, Hockley, Nottingham

Wedding Dress: Custom made by Elaine of Emma’s Secret Bridal

Shoes: Aruna Seth

Florist: Pam Gibson, Floral designs

Transportation: 1948 Bentley

Make-Up: Friend Caroline

First Dance Song? You are the sunshine of my life – Stevie Wonder

Honeymoon? St. Lucia and Barbados

Can you tell us where and how Andrew proposed? At home over breakfast

The most memorable moment of the day? Saying vows in the church

What advice would you give to brides reading this who are planning their wedding? Don’t get to stresses with the planning and remember to enjoy every single second of the day.

A few Crash-Art favourites from the day.

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Saturday I photographed the beautiful wedding of Tara and Matt. We started the day with bridal preparations at Tara’s parents home and then onto the church for the ceremony. Once the ceremony was over we headed to Colwick Hall hotel for the marquee reception. The weather couldn’t have been better, we were loving it. Tara looked beautiful and was one of the calmest brides I have ever photographed. They are so in love and Matt is one cool dude! It was a perfect wedding for a perfect couple. Have a brilliant time in Cypress! A big thanks to my new assistant Jill, great job! Also, I wanted to give a shout out to Lisa Hilliard for coordinating a wonderful day.

For the photographers who follow my blog: Equipment used for this wedding – Two Canon 5D Mark II’s, Canon 16-35mm f2.8 II L, Canon 24-105mm f4 L IS, Canon 70-200mm f2.8 L IS, Jessops video lights, Lastolite reflector and Canon speedlites for the first dance. Most of the day I was on AV, widest aperture at ISO 400. The first dance was shot in manual as well as entering and leaving the church. Crash-Art workshops.

Here are a few of many Crash-Art images.

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Another fabulous wedding adventure last Saturday in my favourite city, London. It was an all day affair from bridal prep to the first dance. The action never stopped and everybody had a blast. I was even chauffeured around London in a 1950’s Rolls Royce with the beautiful Anna and Mr Cool Andrew. It was the best time I have ever had in London and I want to thank you for allowing me to photograph your special day. Also a big thank you to my assistant Emma for keeping me up to date throughout the day. Have a great 3 weeks in Vietnam!

Crash interviews the bride:

Wedding Venue: Chelsea Old Church and Chandos House, London

Catering: Chandos House

Wedding Breakfast Meal?

Starter- Risotto with pancetta

Main Course – Fish pie

Dessert – Treacle tart

Jeweller:

Rings custom made Cartier

Anna’s hair accessories Jo Thorne jewellery

Wedding Cake: Thelma Bartlett

Hair: The Hepburn collection

Wedding Dress: Pronovias

Shoes: LK Bennett customised by Anna Jane

Florist: Ultraviolet, Clapham

Transportation: 1950 Rolls Royce

Make-Up: Lina Cameron

Fascinators: Anna Jane

First Dance Song? We have all the time in the world – Luis Armstrong

Honeymoon? 3 weeks in Vietnam

Can you tell us where and how Andrew proposed? In Madrid were we used to live.

The most memorable moment of the day?

Anna – The church

Andrew – The church also

What advice would you give to brides reading this who are planning their wedding?
Use two best men, relax and enjoy. Make sure you can dance in your dress.

A few Crash-Art Images

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