KELLY & DAVID

Kelly & David’s Wedding 17 09 22

On Saturday we headed over to Swanage on the Sandbanks ferry to photograph Kelly and her girls getting ready for her wedding day at Shell Bay in Studland https://shellbay.net/

Bridal preparations in a dressing room with pink robes and mirrors.

Wedding day details with champagne bottle and makeup brushes arranged on table.

Makeup artist applying cosmetics during bridal preparation with child watching.

Close up of hands with wedding ring holding small baby feet in pink clothing.

Wedding dresses and bridesmaid gowns hanging on rack during preparation.

Group playing foosball table game in casual setting with wall decorations.

Seb shortly headed off to meet up with Dave (the groom) and the groomsmen who were having a few pre-wedding drinks at the Bankes Arms - https://www.bankesarms.com/

Groomsmen in navy suits posing outdoors with ocean view background.

A group wearing formal attire interacts outdoors on a sunny day.

Dave’s best man had hired a rather nice looking Ferrari to drive to the venue and the weather couldn’t have been better. We headed over to Shell Bay and photographed Dave arriving in style.

A red Ferrari sports car parked in an outdoor setting with trees in the background.

A bright red Ferrari convertible displayed at an outdoor event.

Wedding preparations showing elegant white lace dresses and formal attire.

Friends in matching lavender dresses embrace outdoors during a celebration.

Once inside the venue, we then photographed the guests arriving. The venue looked stunning with Chinese lanterns hanging from the ceiling and the colourful table decorations.

Waterfront venue with rows of white chairs set up for an outdoor event.

Wedding reception venue decorated with white paper lanterns and elegant table settings.

Wooden signs reading 'Shell Bay' mounted on rustic posts among green trees.

Formal event attendees in suits and ties gathered outdoors.

Wedding guests gather on a wooden deck under trees during an outdoor celebration.

Wedding guests in patterned dresses mingling at an outdoor celebration.

Kelly arrived shortly after followed by her children and her bridesmaids.

A scenic tree-lined path leads to a waterfront view with parked cars and boats.

A wedding party arrives in a vintage car casting long shadows on a sunny day.

An outdoor wedding ceremony takes place under a floral arch overlooking the water.

A wedding celebration moment captured in front of lush tropical plants.

The small aisle proved challenging to photograph in but the girls took their time, and Kelly followed on to an emotional waiting groom.

A black and white candid photo of wedding guests gathered near a bar.

A waterfront wedding celebration with boats in the harbor background.

An elegant wedding reception setup with floral arrangements and white decor.

A black and white candid moment during a waterfront wedding celebration.

Shooting the ceremony was a new one for us as there’s no room to photograph on the ceremony platform so you have to stand just in front of the beach to get the best shooting position. This is all ok as we love a challenge and the spot looked pretty good.

A joyful wedding celebration moment by the water with boats in the background.

Wedding couple and guests gather by the waterfront during an outdoor ceremony at sunset.

Elegant outdoor wedding ceremony with white decor and floral arrangements.

Scenic waterfront wedding ceremony with blue skies and natural greenery.

Close-up details of a delicate lace wedding dress during an outdoor ceremony.

Wedding party member wearing a navy suit and bright pink tie smiles during ceremony.

Outdoor wedding ceremony under hanging greenery with water views.

Black and white photo of wedding ceremony moments with guests in attendance.

The sun shone as the couple tied the knot. We then followed them back down the aisle to the beach to photograph a confetti line with bubbles.

Wedding party and guests celebrate on a sunny beach with yellow arch decorations.

Beachside wedding ceremony under blue skies with guests watching the celebration.

Wedding party walks along sandy beach in formal attire during sunset photo session.

Wedding party walking together along a scenic beach shoreline at sunset.

We photographed the family shots, then it was back inside for the Wedding Breakfast.

Classic vintage car parked under trees with wedding decorations.

Black and white candid moments captured through car windows.

The speeches were done before the Wedding Breakfast, something we are seeing more often and it works really well.

Wedding reception guests enjoying drinks and conversation at a waterfront venue.

Wedding celebration dinner with guests seated at tables overlooking the water.

Elegant indoor wedding reception with guests dining at tables near large windows.

Wedding reception dinner party with waterfront views through large windows.

Lively wedding reception celebration with colorful party props and decorations.

Joyful wedding guests celebrating with drinks and laughter at evening reception.

This was followed by a few images of the guests having fun around the tables. We headed back outside with the newlyweds to capture a few shots on the beach as the sun dropped.

Black and white romantic portraits captured on a scenic beach.

A romantic embrace between newlyweds outdoors with greenery in the background during golden hour.

A couple walking hand in hand on the beach at sunset with boats in the harbor.

Newlyweds hold hands while watching the sunset over a harbor filled with boats.

The evening concluded for us with the guests taking to the dance floor. The couple didn’t want a first dance so the guests pulled a few shapes in their place. We left the amazing band playing as we headed off home to start our wedding edits.