Every time I agree to photograph a friend's wedding I forget just how damned hard it is.
The lighting, the location, the guests, the weather and in this case...the interval of a show. It seems that a lot of guests at weddings take a dislike to the photographer. You'd think we were doing our job just to piss them off and delay them getting a glass of fizz...just for the fun of it. And not so that the bride and groom have as many memories as possible captured from their special day. "So if we can all get into position for the groups shots..." I say to myself as everyone completes blanks me, continues mingling or snaffles the bride and groom as they rush past to take their place. Ten minutes later, with the event manager warning me it's two minutes until the interval, we're no further on. It's those moments when I could cry. Give up. And join them drinking bubbles. I get it. It's exciting. They are dying to congratulate the happy couple. But for the love of God. Can you not wait for half an hour? You know I like a good plan. Well not as much as yesterday's groom. The two best men had a copy each - with one organised chap having highlighted the best bits (I actually have no clue what he had highlighted so I'm just guessing). Of course that plan isn't worth the paper it is printed on once you get past the arrival of the bride. The timings have already gone to fuck. Anyway...given the shit lighting, no flash allowed (always the rule...so this place wasn't unique) and the rather dramatic colours in the venue I didn't sleep last night as I was completely crapping myself about today's 'upload from camera'.
Though for all the stress associated with photographing such an important event - these two were absolute stars. The guests were treated to the most moving and funny vows and lots of giggles throughout the ceremony. One of my faves...."I take thee, [...] to be my awful wedded husband". Here's to you both - wishing you a long and happy life together filled with laughs and love.
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