What a day it was for Olivia & Benjamin’s wedding day and for me to be their wedding photographer. It was a very special day and love to be local. This stunning venue Pitzhanger Manor Ealing is a stunning little historical venue with lots of beautiful rooms and great grounds for photos.

We started off the morning at a airbnb house not far away, a house with great natural light and good space. Which is a photographers dream set up good natural light and space. The harder ones are very small hotel rooms with bad natural light.

We captured Olivia getting ready with her beautiful bridesmaids, parents and her little son Winnie. He was a blast to have around. He is such a smiley little guy with lots of energy. He was part of the whole day and even hit the dance floor at the end of the day.

Isn’t the dress and Winnies outfit stunning? I love Olivia’s dress it’s absolutely a dress that I could see myself choosing as a wedding dress. Perfection in my eyes.

It was a very emotional ceremony with lots of happy tears and laughter. Everyone looked amazing and we couldn’t ask for any better weather and day.

We shortly moved over to Sloans Kitchen a space next door with a good space for dining and dancing with lots of natural light flowing in. The setup was absolutely amazing.

Pitzhanger Manor Gallery is a great little wedding venue in the heart of Ealing Broadway. It has the most amazing rooms with it bespoke wall paper and natural light flowing through the rooms. It has amazing grounds for portraits and group photos which we as photographers love.

The Flowers was done by Louise Click here to find her page. She is a local florist with loads of experience and can make any space look magical. I highly recommend her to you.

A stunning central London wedding, the ceremony took place at St Chelsea Church and the reception at the stunning venue 116 Pall Mall. Being their Wedding Photographer was super special and I was so honoured to capturing their beautiful day.

The bridal prep was a very exciting and fun, Olivia was calm as a cucumber but very excited. It was such a good vibe in the house and her wonderful father had cooked a lunch for all of us before they got their final outfits on and off we went. The church ceremony was both emotional with a bit of fun and laughter. Absolutely perfect in my opinion. I loved everyones outfits and effort to looks amazing for Olivia & Flaviu’s beautiful wedding day. It makes the photos come out even better. We love good outfits as a wedding photographer.

The weather was perfect for the portraits and group photos, everyone was so helpful and happy. The venue 116 Pall Mall looked amazing as always. The whole day was magical and super fun. I was even invited to take a seat at one of their guests tables for the food which is rare and it was lovely to get to have a chat with some of her relatives and friends. Thank you for that Olivia & Flaviu.

It couldn’t have been a better day and wedding. I wish them all the best in the future and I can’t wait to come back to 116 Pall Mall venue for more weddings.

Lots of love
Veronica

Here comes a little sneak peek your way from Olivia & Flaviu’s wedding at St Lukes Church and reception at 116 Pall Mall. We had a fabulous day with lots of fun and good weather. I will share the full gallery very soon with you. I hope you will enjoy these photos from this amazing wedding.

My first time doing wedding photography for a couple with 3 ceremonies in one day. I know you are also say What 3 ceremonies in one day and why 3? Susanna and her family are from China and her now husband are from India, which means two cultures and of course they wanted the civil ceremony as well.

My main worry for this day was the timeline, I was almost certain that we are going to end up late at some point and having to push on other things. With a bride that was going to change outfit 3 times and a groom with two changes. Just that itself is time and can easily take longer than what you think.

The morning started off at Sofitel Hotel by Piccadilly Circus where the bride and groom were getting ready. Susanna was calm as a cucumber and when I walked in she was in her makeup chair getting her makeup and hair done. I had the pleasure to have time to have a chat to her parents and slowly start capturing her getting ready. It was a beautiful morning with blue skies and a little warmer breeze. For being end of March the weather was amazing.

She had her 3 bridesmaids getting ready for the first ceremony which was the Chinese tea serving. We did make a little instagram reel before and after they changed into their outfits. Which was so much fun. I had my wonderful second shooter Nach with me for the full day to capture the groom and some other parts of the day with me. Should we have a look at the getting ready photos? Alright let’s do so. I will let you know more about the day further down.

The guests got to come into 116 Pall Mall for the first ceremony which was the Chinese tea serving. A beautiful and short ceremony. Susanna & Jay served tea to both of their parents and it was lovely to watch. Susanna had her traditional Chinese outfit that was breath taking beautiful. While we walked over from the hotel to 116 Pall Mall people stopped to look at her gorgeous outfit.

Look at this bright red outfit with the golden details and Chinese patterns. We got many stares on the street and it was a little fun seeing peoples faces.
While we waited to enter the guest were mingling and finding their seats.

The Chinese ceremony was a small and very quick ceremony but absolutely beautiful. Her gown suited the gold room so well and made it perfect, we had a good day with the sun shining through the windows and created that amazing light. They had the matching red tea serving set and it worked out so well.

Time for next ceremony, Susanna went straight off to change for the Indian ceremony that was held at 116 Pall Mall’s garden area. They have set it up so beautifully with the flowers, Mandap and the elephant statures. The sun was shining bright on us and it was so nice. The whole decor was absolutely stunning and we couldn’t have asked for a better day. This ceremony was longer and they explained every step of what they where doing and what it meant so well, it was amazing to be part of. It was nice to have different setup and rooms for each ceremony so they got their own look and feel. Which of course made it more interesting in both photos and video.

It’s beautiful to see cultures come together and make it work for their beloved children and to bless them and highlight each others cultures and respect each others way of doing things. It’s absolutely fantastic and it makes me so proud to have been part of it. I love when people can celebrate love in this way and don’t see culture as an issue instead they found a way to make the day for everyone and combine it all. Hats off for Susanna & Jay for planning this wedding.

The reality of how it could look like getting ready for your ceremony. All hands on.

After the beautiful Indian ceremony time for the last change of outfit and ceremony, but first a toilet break for our bride and this is her walking down the stairs to go and change. Love her spirit and happiness, she had so much fun and I love her energy. A few details got captured like her flowers and while she got her dress on. The dress was absolutely stunning and fitted so well.

The ceremony was stunning and had the stairs made it look so grand, all guests were gathered at the top level looking down. Not the usual ceremony but it was amazing and Yes a challenge for me to capture but we did it. I must say that I was very nervous before hand, the stairs are quite dark but it worked out super well.

Thank you for scrolling all the way down, I hope you enjoyed the photos and if you are looking for a photographer don’t hesitate to contact me.

5th of March and a cloudy day at Braxted Park. I felt so honoured to be their wedding photographer.
After arriving at the venue and meeting up with Shirin as she was getting ready to have her makeup and hair done. She was calm as a cucumber and very relaxed in a happy mood. We started out with the detailed shots of the shoes and rings. They are important to capture.

I love the getting ready moments, the excitement in the air and a little bit of nerves. It’s a magic part of the day.

The bridesmaids started coming in as I was busy with the details. Dan arrived and his best-men came shortly after and we got their photos taken. The reception was done early so I had a chance to capture those details before the whole ceremony started which doesn't often happen that way. After some photos of Shirin and her girls the time had come for the interviews and ceremony to start.

The beautiful ceremony room at Braxted Park with its gorgeous natural light and set up with the stunning tree display looked amazing. The ceremony was short and sweet and it was beautiful.

We walked out of the venue to celebrate the newly married couple with confettis and loads of cheers even if it was a little chilly outside. A short walk over to the marque for the reception to go ahead. While the guests made their way to the reception we got a lift in the golf car to the front of the venue to capture the love and some stunning portraits of Shirin & Dan. We had so much fun but we didn’t have that much time, but I can definitely say that we did the most out of it.

They took a deep breath before they walked into the wedding reception to be greeted with loads of cheering and applause. It was magical and such a stunning marque. The speeches came along after the main course and they made everyone laugh and smile. I love speeches, you can really get to know them more during that moment.

Time to party and have the first dance and they did it so well even if they were a little shy and no dancers, like a few of us out there. It was a fun night and everyone had a great time.

Let me say it again, congratulations to Shirin & Dan.

It was a very moody winter morning on the 1st of December. The morning of Elena & Russell’s wedding. I woke up to take their wedding photos that day and was praying for better weather.

The clock ticked closer to the ceremony and the sky slowly got brighter and the rain stopped. We even got clips of blue sky. A stunning day for a winter wedding in Ealing at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery.

It was a small intimate wedding with their 4 guests and me as their wedding photographer. They had booked one of the stunning rooms at the manor with its hand painted green wall papers and wood floor. The room is absolutely stunning. The ceremony was beautiful and lots of emotions of happiness.

I will share the full day soon with you, here are some sneak peek photos from the day. I hope you like them as much as I do.

Hugs
Veronica x

Yvonne & Stephen had a small wedding this Tuesday at Hackney Town Hall, with their nearest family and friends. It was my pleasure to be the one capturing their ceremony. We definitely had the weather on our side, it was raining the whole day before but, Yay, the sun was out for us.

Full gallery will be with you shortly with their story. x

They almost got married once before this time, she even arrived at the hotel Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross the day before her wedding was supposed to take place and Boris made an announcement and she had to postpone with less than 24 hours before getting married. Tears and lots of calls and rearranging had to be done but finally, the day came. 3rd time around and it finally happened, they got married. Congratulations Shaya and Sameer, it was a pleasure capturing their day. A beautiful wedding day with their closest family and friends.

The ceremony was very simple and beautiful, I love simplicity. The candles in the room and the family seated around was a nice feeling and the atmosphere was on top. They were also live-streaming the whole ceremony which was amazing and it’s perfect for those who couldn’t make it.

This was a short shoot for me of 3 hours with a few photos of the bride getting ready, ceremony, portraits, a few photos of mingling and cutting the cake with group photos.

After the ceremony, the guests congratulated the couple and went out for some delicious buffet of food, while I took the bride and groom away for their portraits. The amazing portraits were taken at the from of the hotel with the beautiful arch and its simple white colour. What do you think of them? Of course, we had to capture some photos with some greenery too, which we did before going to meet their guests again.

The DJ was playing and the entrance of them walking out at the terrace of the hotel was amazing, everyone cheered and took pictures and it was a great moment to capture. It was a great atmosphere and the sun was shining it couldn’t have been better. The sparkler and champagne were popped and the cake got cut and the group photos got taken. I left a little while after and it was with a great smile I walked away for them to continue dancing the evening and night away.

This was a short shoot due to their budget that had been cut each time the postponing happened and it’s ok. I am happy because we managed to capture exactly what they wanted the most and wished for and made it work. I am so thankful for all the love they have given me after seeing their photos and how happy they are for my service.

I can’t be happier.

Happy Wednesday everyone and has a great evening.

Veronica xx

The weddings are now back in full swing and I can’t be more excited. It’s a blessing and I am so happy for everyone in the industry. I had the pleasure to capture Sameer and Shaya’s small but very beautiful wedding the other weekend. It took place at Crowne Plaza, Gerrards Cross, a beautiful hotel. I will tell you all about it in the full post that will be with you soon. They are a gorgeous couple, aren’t they?!

I am getting very booked up now and if you are interested to secure your wedding photographer I would recommend going ahead and be quick don’t sit and wait. There is many of you brides and grooms to be that are reaching out so don’t hesitate to give me a call or an email. Info at the contact page.

I hope to be hearing from you soon.

Their love story could be a movie, Emily is a hairdresser and Gene one day became her client and they fell in love during their moment they had in the salon and have now 3 beautiful children together. They love city life and are drawn to London and LA. Gene is a lover of movies and theatre and proposed on stage at the Majesty’s Theatre in London just before the show of Phantom of the opera and yes she did say Yes, I do. How romantic isn't that? 

With their proposal story we of course had to go to the Majesty Theatre to take some engagement photos to capture where the magic happened. We had so much fun outside the theatre and we laughed a lot. This is a plus with the virus that the streets are a lot more quiet so it makes it a little easier to shoot. I am so thankful that I can go out and capture and create and still keep the distance with help of lenses that make it possible to be far away.  

Gene and Emily are such cute couples and you can tell that they have been together for years and they really know each other. Emily is a little more drawn back but with the help and comfort from Gene it became really good and more relaxed. It was her first ever professional photo session so I do understand that she was nervous and it's hard to take directions of posing when you haven't had that done before. I am so proud of her because she did so well and I learned a lot of which poses that suits them the best and what we should keep for their wedding portraits. I am pretty sure that they went home to practice the twirling, hehe we had so much fun twirling and yes it looks so much easier then what it is. The good part was that it's ok to not do it perfectly. It's perfectly fine to be a little stiff and struggle, that's why I am with you to give you the tools and tricks to make it even better and make it look perfect for the image, that's another reason why an engagement session is so important to try poses know what you can practice on at home or what you don't like to do on your big day.

We originally planned to go to Greenwich park but due to the virus and distance we had to rethink and chose Holland park instead. We definitely had the weather on our side, even if the virus is all here and we should be more careful the park was full with people wandering around. We had to stop and wait a few times to let people pass by and to make sure as little people were in the background. I know it can be embarrassing or making you very uncomfortable to be standing there with your partner trying to pose and having people looking and passing by. If you are a person who really dislikes moments like that or aren't a fan to be in the centre I would suggest you to let me know in advance while planning your engagement session or even for your wedding portraits so we can plan a park that is more hidden. For your wedding day be able to plan to go a little further away and also make sure someone that you trust can make sure that no guests are following. These things can make a big change and difference in how you feel which will be a huge difference in the images as well.

Stay safe and keep planning for your big day. x