Sam and Dal's wedding - part 3 - Reception and Bride and Groom portraits

After the ceremony, Sam and Dal had a receiving line to greet the guests into their reception. Due to the great weather, we were able to get out on the lawn at the Spa and enjoy the autumn colours before we started the groups. I then took Sam to the lake for some bridal portraits, as Dal had gone to change out of traditional dress into his (immaculate) made-to-measure suit and shaved his beard. We joined Dal in the bridal suite so we could get some shots up on the balcony and then made our way back down to the lake to get some bride and groom shots before the wedding breakfast.

Here are some of my favourite shots - over the weekend I'll post the final installment - speeches, Bangra Dancers and the first dance!

All photographs copyright David Burke Photography 2010

Sam & Dal's wedding - part 2 - arrival and ceremony

In the pre-wedding meetings, Sam and Dal let me in on a secret - they were going to dance down the aisle, Bhangra style! The whole bridal party were going to dance although they thought it would be better to spring the surprise as close to the time as possible - something I agreed on if I had had to do it!!

So after the Milni, Dal left the ceremony room. Dramatic music prompted his slow, deliberate entrance to the room, and then the beat kicked in! The congregation went wild as soon as they realised what was happening as Dal, then the best man, then alternate ushers and bridesmaids danced (very well, it has to be said) down the aisle!

The bride danced halfway down the aisle to meet her father who then walked her the rest of the way - this signified the start of the formal ceremony.

In the next blog post, we'll see candid guest shots and bridal portraits taken whilst Dal changed out of his traditional dress and shaved his beard! Later posts will include speeches, Bangra dancing, the first dance and all the guests on the dancefloor!

All photographs copyright David Burke Photography 2010

A few quick Bangra shots...

Here are two sneak-peek shots from Dal and Sam's wedding - they had a troupe of Bangra Dancers to perform before there first dance, who were quite energetic!! I thought I was going to join the proceedings at some points, they came a bit too close for comfort!

All images copyright David Burke Photography 2010

Naomi & Andrew - St Marks Church Tunbridge Wells & The Spa Hotel

Saturday 28th August saw the wedding of Naomi and Andrew at St Marks Church Tunbridge Wells, followed by the reception by the fantastic lake at The Spa Hotel. The weather was kind which just made the surroundings even more special in the sunshine. Here are a few favourites from the day.

All photographs copyright David Burke Photography 2010