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Wedding photographer: Castello di Gargonza, Tuscany, Italy: Griff & Yasmine

October 14th, 2009 admin 1 comment

Andy & Amy were the wedding photographers at Castello di Gargonza, Tuscany, Italy for the wedding of Griff & Yasmine.

In 2006 we photographed Dave & Nina at La Selva in Tuscany and in 2007 we photographed Nina’s Bridesmaid Rachel who married Martin in the Dordogne, in France. Griff & Yasmine were guests at both weddings and so photographing their Tuscan wedding on the 26th September was like meeting up with old friends. What a fabulous day! Castello di Gargonza is a stunning venue not too far from Arezzo in Tuscany. A wonderful open-air ceremony in a very beautiful setting was followed by ‘aperitivi’ at the swimming pool. The wedding meal followed with seven courses of Michelin star-style food including the best risotto and sorbet that I have ever, ever tasted.

Check out these stunning images:

The all-important sparkle for the gorgeous flower girl:

Wedding photographers Italy - Bridesmaid

Griff:

Wedding photographers Italy - Groom

Yasmine:

Wedding photographers Italy - Bride

A lovely outdoor ceremony.

Wedding photographers Italy - Ceremony

Just married!

Wedding photographers Italy - Bride & Groom

The colours around Castello di Gargonza are so vibrant.

Wedding photographers Italy - Bride & Groom

One of my favourites.

Wedding photographers Italy - Bride

‘Gli aperitivi’ were on the lawn by the pool-side. Some wonderful views of the Tuscan countryside from there.

Wedding photographers Italy - Guests

Andy did his Vanity Fair thing!

Wedding photographers Italy - Bridal Party

LOVE this moment captured by Andy during the speeches of Griff’s Mum in stitches.

Wedding photographers Italy - Speeches

Fabulous, fun day. Griff & Yasmine made our job super-easy and seeing everyone again was awesome. Many thanks too to Carolina for looking after us so well and doing such a great job with the planning. Hope to see you all again next year! :-) – Amy

Wedding photographer: Peckforton Castle, Cheshire, UK: Paul & Carly

October 10th, 2009 admin No comments

Andy & Amy were the wedding photographers at Peckforton Castle, Cheshire, UK for the wedding of Paul & Carly.

We’ve been the chosen photographers for quite a few weddings at Peckforton Castle in the past and we always enjoy returning there. Paul & Carly had a fabulous wedding on the 22nd September – unusually, a Tuesday. The day was full of surprises; Carly’s Dad dressed in a kilt in his traditional Welsh tartan – not even Mum knew about it! Paul had arranged for the rings to be delivered by a beautiful Canadian great-horned owl and, to keep guests entertained, there was a fabulous Birds of Prey display during the afternoon.

Paul helped get everyone else ready in the morning. Here he is helping his Father-in-Law-to-be into his surprise outfit.

Wedding photographers UK - Groom getting ready

I have my eyes closed in one of my favourite images of me on my wedding day. I hope Carly loves this one as much! I think it’s gorgeous.

Wedding photographers UK - Bride

The owl behaved impeccably and was a great surprise for Carly. One less thing for the Best man to remember!

Wedding photographers UK - Peckforton Castle Ceremony

The Great Hall at Peckforton Castle is beautifully-lit. Time to celebrate!

Wedding photographers UK - Peckforton Castle Ceremony

The display gave us some great opportunities to capture some hilarious reactions of the birds getting so close.

Wedding photographers UK - Peckforton Castle Birds of Prey Display

Beautiful.

Wedding photographers UK - Bride & Groom

Paul and his two Best Men. The Bridal Party had really thought about their colour scheme to fit in with the colour and natural light of Peckforton Castle.

Wedding photographers UK - Groom & Best Men

One of my faves! LOVE it!

Wedding photographers UK - Bride

The wedding breakfast was a hog-roast buffet – something that guests always enjoy. Andy claims that it was delicious. As a vegetarian I have to admit to keeping my distance!

Wedding photographers UK - Reception

A wonderful, fun day upon which the sun shone despite the forecast for rain. We travelled the day after Paul & Carly’s wedding for the wedding of Griff & Yasmine in Tuscany – images coming soon! – Amy.