Well I doubt there is much more we can say about this amazing wedding that has not already been said, I always ask brides to describe the wedding in 3 words prior to the wedding and Romantic, Fun and Memorable was absolutely spot on! . Laila became a friend on FB not long after hiring me to document her day and has been “liking” images ever since. There is always a little bit more pressure when you know your client knows your work almost as well as you do! even here bouquet was called the “Leilani” from a few years ago.

The adventure began a few days earlier with a fantastic Pre wedding shoot  in the grounds of Alhmabra, it doesn’t get much better than that for a starting point. A couple of days later it was time for the BIG DAY! It always makes a big difference when you are working with familiar faces and it was great to see so many! starting with Kathryn working her wonders with the hair and makeup.

I had not been to the Hotel Vinuela for several years and it was just as beautiful as ever ( although ditching the fence for a wooden one would be a great idea ). Padre Peter conducted the ceremony which always guarantees plenty of emotion throughout the ceremony.

After the beautiful butterfly release it was time for cocktails on the lawn, a few portraits and then time for the wedding banquet. Laila’s wedding was not huge but an intimate affair although judging by the about of photo booth images they took you would have thought there were 500 guests! Anyone who has not seen the epic Photobooth session then you can view them HERE.

So what next? A stunning cake and sky lanterns of course! I have seen lantern at many weddings and big thanks to Carla for her awesome timing as the lanterns were released at dusk which really helps with the images! after that it was back inside for Dj Rob to rock the house until the wee hours.

Well what can I say? Fortunately we still have the album to design so I will get to look at these images for a just a little bit longer. Lots of thanks-you’s on this one and this wedding would quite simply not have been this awesome with out all of these people.

Kathryn Parr

Reviva Chicks

Dj Rob

La Vinuela Hotel

At the end of May I had the great pleasure of documenting the gorgeous wedding of Marina and Mike in Marbella. Surprisingly the beach side venues with wow factor are few and far between on the Costa del Sol but La Cabana ticks all the boxes and is a simple breathtaking wedding venue.

The ceremony took place in famous Encarnacion Church in Marbella before a short break before cocktails and the party back at La Cabane. After cocktails and canapés by the pool it was time for dinner and a round of amusing and emotional speeches and of course a mini piano recital.

After the arrival of something dear to Mike’s heart, surfboards! the party and dancing continued long into the night. A huge thanks for inviting me to document your day really hope you enjoy the images.

A huge thanks to the wonderful girls at Wednesday Wedding planners for organizing such a memorable celebration.

Well is seems like a really long time ago but it gives me great pleasure to share a few more images from the stunning wedding of Jenny and Stephen. Palacete de Cazulas has long been one of my favorite venues. I  had several Skype chats with Jenny and Stephen from there kitchen table in Chicago in the months leading up-to the wedding and it was one I was very much looking forward to.

The preparation all took place in the lovely bridal suite at Cazulas and was full of plenty of laughter which is always a good indication of a great day ahead. The ceremony itself took place in Almunecar and it was great to make the journey there and back in a lovely old vintage Rolls Royce. After a beautiful ceremony and ice-cream for some! it was back to Cazulas for the party, out journey was slightly delayed after an elderly lady slipped over in front of the Rolls whilst crossing the road, despite my finest efforts of trying to help her ( she was fine ) we had to retreat as a French lady was pretty much convinced that I was driving and had run her over! ( I wasn’t and didn’t )

Food is a bit thing for Jenny and Stephen and they were very lucky to be able to bring there own chefs from Chicago to prepare a feast and oh my was the food good! dinner took place under the stars and some very entertaining speeches it was party time!

I am sure the party continued long into the night and was the type of wedding it was a real treat to be a part of. Really hope you enjoy a few of my faces and thanks again for an unforgettable wedding.

A huge thanks to the following for making the day such a success.

Kathryn Parr

Jenny the wedding planner

Enjoy

J