Photography: Marianne Taylor Photography
Photographer's Snippet:
The ceremony of Steph & Rob's wedding took place in the Fenchurch room of the Andaz. It was a gorgeous setting, with rose pedals and candle light creating a romantic atmosphere. Even though I was there to work, even I got a bit emotional at some point!
After the ceremony, there was a champagne reception at the Gallery, which is a stunning modern space with an enormous glass roof and that funky circular atrium you saw in the test pictures. It's a bit of a shock to the system to move through the different areas of the Andaz, it's like jumping back and forth through time.
Now then, you remember how I was saying this was a challenging venue to work in. You might have been wondering where exactly the challenge was. Let me introduce The Temple. Yes, the Andaz boasts a century old Masonic Temple, now thought to be grandest in England, with Grade II listed marble and mahogany. When the hotel was sold for refurbishment it was so run-down the previous owners had never discovered the temple as it was boarded behind a fake wall. Some believe Jack the Ripper was a Mason and would have attended this temple as it was closest to his hunting ground.
But yes, a temple with walls made out of dark marble, no windows, no artificial light sources, just candles. I could hardly see anything through the viewfinder! My assistant did an awesome job running around with an off camera flash, without her I don't think there would be any pictures to show.
Photographer's Snippet:
The ceremony of Steph & Rob's wedding took place in the Fenchurch room of the Andaz. It was a gorgeous setting, with rose pedals and candle light creating a romantic atmosphere. Even though I was there to work, even I got a bit emotional at some point!
After the ceremony, there was a champagne reception at the Gallery, which is a stunning modern space with an enormous glass roof and that funky circular atrium you saw in the test pictures. It's a bit of a shock to the system to move through the different areas of the Andaz, it's like jumping back and forth through time.
Now then, you remember how I was saying this was a challenging venue to work in. You might have been wondering where exactly the challenge was. Let me introduce The Temple. Yes, the Andaz boasts a century old Masonic Temple, now thought to be grandest in England, with Grade II listed marble and mahogany. When the hotel was sold for refurbishment it was so run-down the previous owners had never discovered the temple as it was boarded behind a fake wall. Some believe Jack the Ripper was a Mason and would have attended this temple as it was closest to his hunting ground.
But yes, a temple with walls made out of dark marble, no windows, no artificial light sources, just candles. I could hardly see anything through the viewfinder! My assistant did an awesome job running around with an off camera flash, without her I don't think there would be any pictures to show.
I am loving this wedding! So much elegant classicism, and yet really modern at the same time. And you just KNOW all the guests had a blast.
ReplyDeletesuch a posh wedding! i love it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous wedding! The events were captured beautifully. And her dress was stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love this! What are those wrapped cork "just married" things? cute!
ReplyDeleteHello and thanks for the kind comments, this is the groom here. The wedding was such a blast and Marianne did a great job with the photos.
ReplyDeleteFYI, the "Just Married" things in the photo are packets minature Lovehearts that you can personalise (www.lovehearts.com).
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Wow-what an incredible capture of the entire wedding. I almost felt as if you were there. You're a very talented photographer and an inspiration to all us novices.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely wedding!!!
ReplyDeleteThe bride is beautifull. I was wondering who did her hair and make up. I am getting married in London this year and I am looking for a hair and make up artist, and she has done amazing work!!!