JAMAICA ELOPEMENT

BECKY + MARK

Thinking of getting married or eloping in Jamaica? ..then read on ..this might be the blog that makes you go for it!

The Magical, Adventurous Elopement of Becky and Mark is always going to be so special to us. This was our first destination wedding together for Ben and I and that , with this incredibly special couple, the fact we spent so much time just the four of us and this magical place all combined made this an adventure of a lifetime and something we will forever hold close to our hearts. We had only just started filming at this point and even though we look at the film now and wish we had our better filming cameras we have now and better filming skills we still look back at this film trailer and its still our favourite, it just has a magic and we will always be proud of it and have a special love for it.

Becky + mark got in touch with us and we just knew we had to make this possible, they were two young people crazy in love and were eloping on their own to this beautiful place.

Their whole love story captivated us and we just knew it was going to be something special.

STYLING

Becky is a total creative and made and brought along her canopy where they got married in front of, she saved money by buying her wedding dress from ASOS Bridal which was so unique and boho /vintage inspired. She then bought a second gold dress from missguided for the post wedding shoot and worry a white beach dress she already owned for the in the water shots.

Marks super cool outfit was also from ASOS and they looked so freakin cool which just goes to show you do not need to spend thousands on a dress etc to look unique and stunning.

Becky did her own makeup and hair along with a little help from myself :)

THE WEDDING

Becky + Mark stayed at The Royalton Hotel in Negril which is where they got married.

On the day of the wedding , they spent the morning together , having breakfast, going for a swim, we arrived to their room and it was so calm , relaxed and we were all just so excited!

Mark left to get ready separately whilst we stayed and helped becky do her hair and to get some bridal prep shots. The hotel is huge so we had to get a bug down to the jetty which leads upto the ocean where Becky + Mark where having their ceremony.

Mark was waiting looking slightly emotional at this point, as becky walked down the jetty to meet him I was nearly crying my eyes out, it was such a gorgeous moment.

They said their I dos with the sound of the ocean it was beautiful. Ben and I even got to be their witnesses which we feel is so special!

We all then went straight to do couple shots before the sun went down and we left becky + mark to have their candlelit dinner on the beach why we ate , and sat on the beach and reminisced about the day thinking and feeling how lucky we were.

We then chose another day for Becky + Mark to say their own vows to each other on a cliff over looking the ocean, it was just beautiful - this is where Becky switched dresses to the gold beaded dress. She looked incredible.

POST WEDDING SHOOT ADVENTURES

When we do destination weddings we do them a bit differently to most photographers / videographers, we are natural wanderlusts by nature , we love to explore where ever we are and fully emerse ourselves in the culture wherever we are, so we ask all our bride and grooms to come along on our trips we recommend and we shoot them experiencing this adventure with us , so the photographs and film we create are more like a mini film / gallery of their adventure not just their wedding day.

Becky + mark are real adventurers like us so were up for all our ideas, we went to the Pelican bar which is the most incredible place, it is a bar in the middle of the ocean which you need to take a boat ride to get to , its like a shack with the Owner who is the coolest happiest guy we have ever met , he dances with everyone else to reggae music whilst you can order drinks from the bar whilst you look out at the incredible views, It was honestly like something of a film , If you go to Negril you cannot miss out on this! on this same evening we jumped out the car and did an impromptu shoot in the ocean as the sun was setting. which were some of my favourite images we have shot.

We went to YS falls which are just magical , zip lined there, sailed on the black river , held baby crocodiles, went to a marajuana plantation , of course sampled some which is very bloody strong so beware haha !

We then went cliff jumping which was so much fun at Ricks cafe. We hired a driver called Bryan Dennison from https://www.facebook.com/EasyBreezyTours/ who was not only a driver but a tour guide , he was absolutely amazing, such a a great person , who looked after us , stayed with us on all of our trips , he knew everyone in Negril we felt so safe with him and he knew so much history and all the little cool places that we wouldn’t have known about without him , if you are going to Negril you must book Bryan , he has become good friends with us all and we cant wait to go back and see him again.

We had some unforgettable experiences with Becky and Mark , we will never be able to thank them enough for choosing us to be part of their incredible adventure, they are some of the loveliest people we have ever met and im sure we will stay friends for life :)

NEGRIL

We have been so many destinations but Negril has to be one of the most magical places, it really does have a magic to it, not just because of its stunning beaches and you really do feel like your in paradise, it almost feels like another world, but there is so much culture, so much character, the people are warm and welcoming and haves to many stories to tell, they are so proud of their history and legacy. There is so much cooler around and we loved how simply the locals live, they make use out of everything that naturally grows there, you cant help but eat healthy there as there is so much mouth watering fresh food available. Bryan our tour guide took us to his friend selling jerk chicken on the street when we arrived at out hotel which was honestly one of the best meals we have ever had!

We stayed in White Sands hotel which was just perfect, it felt rustic and authentic and the staff were honestly so lovely, if you stay here ask for a room near the ocean side , ours was gorgeous , we sat on or balcony in the evenings and it felt like we were in the jungle in a treehouse. it was amazing.

If your thinking of going to Negril to get married or just as a holiday and need some tips or advice feel free to get in touch and we can tell you all we know :)

We cannot wait to go back to this incredible place.

Love Louise + Ben Xx

if you would like to see some of our adventures we filmed some of them on our blogs which you can find on our youtube channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZY_TCRL4a4

BOHO INSPIRED WEDDING AT TOWER HILL BARNS

WOW what can we say about this wedding ...this wedding was EVERYTHING!!

Everyone knows Boho weddings are our thing, and every detail about this wedding was just everything we love!! we got to work with some amazing suppliers on this wedding who all worked so hard to make the day so perfect! This was most defiantly a Pinterest wedding!
It really was so hard to choose which images to edit for previews, we cannot wait to edit thew full collection.

Alex + Jake are a dream couple , so much fun , laid back and totally in love. They were friends since school and reconnected later in life and this love story is a perfect example of when two people are meant to be the universe makes it happen when the timing is right! Everyone was so lovely at this wedding and we met some truly lovely people!

Alex chose one of our ultimate favourites wedding dress designers - Rue De Seine we were so excited to photograph Alex in this beautiful bohemian style dress.

Flowers were from the incredibly talented SASSFLOWER who we are huge fans of, their florals are incredible and so creative. The colour theme were deep reds and PAMPAS ...which we love !!! they really were a dream to work with !

The gorgeous venue was Tower Hill Barns which we had been dying to shoot a wedding at, its just a gorgeous venue, especially perfect for outdoor weddings, Alex + Jake got married under a beautiful little bridge there then everyone mingled outside which was lovely in the evening too as everyone sat around fires roasting marshmallows :) This really was one of our favourite uk venues we have ever worked at, the staff were so friendly and efficient which really helps your day run smoothly, the location is stunning with epic landscapes surrounding it. This venue just had everything!

Hair and makeup was by the very talented Thomas Jack makeup and Amy Thexton Hairdressing
who were both lovely! 

The beautiful unique cakes were made by Alex's cousin Rachael Kelly who can you believe does not do this as her job but as a hobby , it was one of the best displays we have seen! :)

Music was by the very talented callum Mac who we have met a few times and he's absolutely brilliant at keeping a dancefloor going wild! 

AWESOME BRIDE + GROOM - ALEX PEERS + JAKE PEERS

Thank you Alex + Jake for being awesome and we wish you a lifetime of love , fun and happiness :)

Love Lou + Ben Xx

We hope you enjoy these previews and our Film Trailer we filmed :)

ALEX + JAKE Wedding Trailer at Tithe Barn

BOHO STYLED COUPLE SHOOT IN THE WELSH MOUNTAINS - TONI + LEWIS

This INCREDIBLE couple shoot in the welsh mountains was what all my dreams are made of! 

Toni and Lewis are just beautiful human beings, not only that but have such awesome style , this teamed with an incredible energy and connection ...and magic happens!

And can we please just take a minute to appreciate the hair !! Hair goals! Lewis has this really strong look but has a real gentleness to him in person and Toni has this infectious energy you can't help but smile around and not only that but is hilariously funny , literally the best looking. couple I've ever met but not only that , they are lovely, lovely people with really good and adventurous hearts! 

Toni's Dad Mike  ( who is awesome by the way) is an experienced mountaineer guided us to the best place to catch the sun going down, the wind and cold was fierce but I've said it many times before I love shooting in wild , crazy weather conditions, I guess because everything feels more atmospheric, couples hold each other tighter and if you have that kind of wild hearted couple the wild weather really amplifies their connection, their love. I can't write this blog without saying what a truly beautiful place TREDEGAR is ...wow ..every where you look there is so much beauty! 

After braving the fierce weather we went to warm up at a local pub, then headed off on our 3 hour journey  home, we plan on having a proper drinking session next time :)  Toni and Lewis thank you for being so awesome!! 

My lovely Ben also filmed a short film of this incredible adventure shoot it made me cry when i watched  it all together after we edited it I hope you love it too :) please watch below...

If i haven't already said this before I love boho style!! everything about it excites me , the wildness of hair, the undone flowers and the the way everything just seems to flow so freely, so beautifully and effortlessly ...im praying for more boho brides! :) 

I try to encourage brides and grooms to plan a wedding that feels 100 percent them, to not listen to anything the wedding industry ( or your family and friends ) tell you to do. Other than a few legal steps you should plan your wedding in whatever way YOU want and make sure it represents YOU! Im all for throwing traditions to the wind and planning a unique wedding! 

If you like what you see and would love to see your own love story told in my photographs then please do GET IN TOUCH and we can set up an adventure! 

With lOVE ,

Louise Xx

Some AMAZING suppliers helped make this couple shoot so bloody wonderful ...

 

 www.eandwcouture.co.uk DRESS

www.issyandbella.co.uk FLOWERS 

http://instagram.com/makeupbyharriet15 MAKEUP

VICKI AND SAM'S PRETTY, DIY AND RUSTIC FEEL WEDDING AT CONSTELLATIONS, LIVERPOOL

Good Afternoon lovely people! :) i sit here in starbucks on a rainy Tuesday catching up on all of last years blogs , but i have a gorgeous wedding to show you today something pretty to cheer you up on this rainy day!

Vicki and Sam are a sweet young couple in love i had the delight of capturing.

I fell in love with everything about their wedding, the style, the venue their love for each other and particularly how everything seemed homemade ,  a DO IT YOURSELF  wedding. More and more people are doing this now, not only because sometimes it can really help keep some of your costs down but because everything is more appreciated because everyone has helped create something for your special day so it just kind of feels more ....special. The whole look of everything can look really pretty and rustic too!

From the moment i arrived to Vicki, all the bridesmaids were sat at the dining table making button holes and creating decorations for the day, Vicki doing her mums makeup , it all just felt so lovely that everyone was pitching in.

Sam is very creative and a joiner by trade ( Sam Larkin Joinery and Construction ) and even made their very own wooden Photo Booth , by far the best Photo Booth I've actually seen at any wedding it was so quirky! He also made wooden boards with words written on with lights! i loved it! There was so much effort that had been put in and it really showed! ( you can see below this blog all the contact details for their suppliers  )

The wedding ceremony was really sweet, it was held at their family church, the reverend was funny, friendly and kind. After the ceremony Vicki and Sam got some shots in a really cool nit age car and after confetti and group shots i met them at constellations in Liverpool where their reception was held.

This is the first time i had been to this venue and i have to say i LOVED it, it is totally my kind of venue, its quirky, it has personality, theres so much to photograph there, again everything has that rustic feel which tied in to vicki and same theme, The staff there were great too, really helpful and friendly and fun!. constellations has a gorgeous outdoor terrace which is buzzing with a really cool atmosphere, that part of the venue  it was open to the public but i liked that, it created a good atmosphere for anyone wanting to go outside for a it, this is where we got the really fun shots of vicki and sam playing table tennis! :)

Vicki and Sam were really up for exploring the surroundings with me, i love it when i have adventurous bride and grooms i think everyone who who follows me knows that :)

Nearby to constellations was an abandoned skateboarding park, we snook in through the metal gates and had a little impromptu shoot there, the pictures came out really lovely, Vicki and sam are amazing to photograph, they are very much inlove, really tactile with eacthother, that 'i can't stop looking at you' 'cant stop touching you' kind of love ! my favourite kind of love to photograph of course :)

The evening then followed with hilarious speeches and a brilliant first dance ending with Vicki throwing her bouquet :) I left everyone on the dancefloor having the time of their lives!

Thank you Vicki and Sam for letting me be part of your lives that day and capturing your story  it was such a wonderful wedding to be part of!

If anyone else is looking for a photographer for their wedding in constellations, Liverpool or anywhere else in the uk and world please do get in touch :)

With Love

Louise x

SUPPLIERS 

DRESS- SOPHIA TOLLI 

SUITS- SLATERS

CAKE- JAN BYRNE

VENUE DRESSER- CONSTELLATIONS

DECORATION MAKER- KATHRYN MARTIN

PHOTOBOOTH- SAM LARKIN JOINERY AND CONSTRUCTION

FLOWERS- ELDER + WILD ( www.elderandwild.com )

CAR- JOHN COB

CHURCH - ST COLUMBA

VENUE- CONSTELLATIONS LIVERPOOL 

DJ- NAMINA KOROMA

HAIR AND MAKEUP - KATHRYN MARTIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEST OF 2016!

ITS FINALLY ARRIVED! MY SHOW REEL FOR THE BEST OF 2016! ITS ONLY TOOK ME 7 DAYS TO DO THIS, GOING THROUGH 40 WEDDINGS, CHOOSING A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF IMAGES, REEDITING SEVERAL TIMES, DECIDING ON THE RIGHT MUSIC TO CAPTURE THE EMOTIONS AND RELIVING ALL THE AWESOME MOMENTS OF 2016 WAS A LITTLE EXHAUSTING , A LITTLE STRESSFUL BUT VERY HUMBLING TO LOOK BACK AND THINK WOW WHAT A YEAR!

IN MY PERSONAL LIFE  THE BEGINNING OF 2016 WAS A LITTLE DIFFICULT FOR ME, BUT IN MY WORK LIFE 2016 WAS BRILLIANT, AND LOOKING BACK ITS INSPIRED ME TO DO MORE OF THE SAME!

EVERY WEDDING HAS ITS UNIQUENESS, EVERY COUPLE HAS THEIR OWN LITTLE STORY. BEING A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE HAVING A SUPER POWER. YOU GET INVITED INTO PEOPLES LIVES, SEEING SOMETHING SO PERSONAL AND SO SPECIAL. ITS AMAZING AND BLOWS ME AWAY HOW EVERYONE EXPRESSES THEIR LOVE.

TO ALL THE CREATIVE, FUN LOVING, HARD WORKING, STYLISH DREAMERS THAT I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF PHOTOGRAPHING. THANK YOU, YOU INSPIRED ME ! THANK YOU FOR ROCKING THE DANCEFLOORS, FOR TRUSTING ME WHEN I SUGGEST TO WALK THROUGH MUDDY FILEDS, INFACT FOR JUST SAYING 'LETS DO IT' TO ANY CRAZY IDEA I SUGGEST! FOR TAKING ME TO BEAUTIFUL PLACES, FOR INVITING ME INTO YOUR LIVES AND FOR MAKING MY JOB SO AWESOME! 

YOU MADE MY YEAR FULL OF LAUGHTER AND ADVENTURE AND ONE THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET!

2017 ALREADY LOOKS LIKE IT HAS SO MUCH ADVENTURE IN STORE FOR ME, MY DATES ARE ALMOST AT FULL CAPACITY  FOR 2017 , 2018  AND 2019 ARE ALSO GETTING BUSY SO DO GET IN TOUCH IF YOU WANT ME TO CAPTURE YOUR STORY AND YOU WOULD LIKE FOR ME TO BE PART OF YOUR ADVENTURE! 

LOVE LOUISE X

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