Will You...? I Do... Thing To Do

On assignment to shoot the wedding of Bev and Jason, I though I'd been transported to a Hollywood film set as I admired the choice of church, the decor and the arrangement of the decoration throughout the church.

I was a little concerned about the silence during the ceremony thinking it was just the way it is and nothing to worry about. Silently moving around church like a ninja exchanging a sword for a camera. I couldn't help but to focus on the parents of the wedding couple thinking. They look quite happy about the marriage too the point where I noticed both the Bride and Groom's Parents were hand in hand as though they were all re-living their wedding vows during the ceremony. Camera steady, snap snap! Glorious. It's history now.

The church was completely full of friends and family, children and their means of transport - Decorated buggies. The ceremony had finished and as I followed the Bride & Groom through to sign the Marriage Cert. I could sense a certain relief like I have never sensed before. Being privy to the conversation with the Newly Wed, Mrs & Mr, he spoke 'mums are happy. Yes they are' said the Bride.

I thought nothing of it and carried on ensuring I got that shot to make their hearts flutter. The signing of the Cert.

The after ceremony photoshoot, everything was very much straight-forward. I'm now in the zone and feeling good. The Best Man was on the ball by echoing my request and asking for a few novelty shoots. happy to assist I replied. Overall, the finest shot I got during this process was the Parent of the Bride. I wasn't quite sure why, but hay. That's how it goes. My job is just to be ready to capture that moment. And of course, I did.

The day was going really well only for it to get better as the day went on. The reception was easy to find with great directions as guest were met with a glass of bubbly on entry to the venue by well-dressed smiling waiting staff. Probably one of the most relaxing photography jobs I've had. And that's quite a lot.

It made me think for a while of a really crazy time when I was over the park with my camera as I met another wedding party having their photoshoot by a passerby using a compact camera to take the special memories. Well, I can only do what I do, only to be collared by one of the wedding party who noticed my camera and realising I was not playin' around with it. They promptly put in the request and what was a simple photo-stroll in the park became a fully blown wedding photography job.

Sorry for the digression. Back to the reality of capturing Bev and Jason's Reception as I clasped my first beverage of the day. I took a few more shots and allowed the party to enjoy their Breakfast. Speeched were had and more networking and then up for the cutting of the cake and the first dance. In general, I had a top experience.

My thoughts reflected at the time when the Groom checked over to the Bride's mum as I took the shot she spoke warmly to the Groom. I'm really glad you Manned-up and asked for Bev's hand in marriage. "You're a good Son" she said.

So for you guys out there thinking about doing it your own way. Take this lesson as the first 'thing to do'. Go and see the Bride's Parents and ask for permission to take her hand in marriage. You won't regret it!

Good luck
iDeLick