Bethany & Philip

I first met Bethany and Philip months ahead of their wedding at the very lovely Cantley House Hotel in Wokingham. We had spoken by email and over the phone a few times by the time we had arranged to meet up to discuss their Wedding photography. I always like to meet couples first whenever possible as it gives me a great chance to find out all of the extra little bits that make a wedding day special and unique. Berkshire might be a bit of a drive from me but I do make it over there for weddings on occasion and this wasn't my first wedding at Cantley House Hotel.

Bethany and Philip had gone to great lengths to make sure their day was planned to a tee. Lots of fun and games were arranged, and some treats through the afternoon including a fantastic VW camper ice cream van which was a lovely surprise for everyone. Ice creams on the lawn, absolutely perfect for what would be a scorching hot day. It was quite funny to see a VW camper parking on the lawn at Cantley House but it was such a good idea.

As always I started the Bride Prep part of the day by getting the little details together to photograph, shoes, invites and Bethany's jewellery and her flowers etc. I never come straight in and take photos of the bride and her bridesmaids. I mean, no one wants a camera pointing their way that early in the morning do they!! Always the details first.

After spending some time with Bethany and her bridesmaids it was time to go and find Philip and the boys who were over in another part of Cantley House Hotel. We had some fun with all of the boys and got plenty of relaxed photos as they got ready and Philip handed out some gifts to his groomsmen. Time speeds along very fast during this part of the day and you really can not leave enough time spare. Always try and leave yourself an extra 10 minutes here and there throughout your day. Philip and Bethany did just that and it really helped to keep a relaxed vibe going.