Allison and Simon, July 30^th, St.Paul’s, Haywards Heath, and Jeremy’s Restaurant, Borde Hill

Summer seems a long way away at the moment so here’s a wedding to remind you of what it’s like.

This combination of church and venue is one that works very well – Jeremy’s is only just outside Hayward’s Heath – and appeals to many. The church with its high levels of natural light makes for great pictures during the ceremony. Jeremy’s at Borde Hill is full of great photographic opportunities and at the top of the list is the famous vine tunnel.

Jeremy’s at Borde Hill is full of great photographic opportunities and at the top of the list is the famous vine tunnel.

Regular readers will know reportage photography is dear to my heart, but some locations in some venues cry out to be used as a backdrop and the vine is a classic example of this – and more importantly Allison asked for some shots with it. The attached pictures are a blend of reportage and more camera aware shots – but Allison and Simon’s happiness gives them all a feel of spontaneous joy . Looking back at them again after over six months the happiness comes flooding back.

For me that’s the hallmark of good wedding photography – the pictures should take you back to all the emotions of the day for years to come.

Sunday the 30th saw a very welcome return to Jeremy’s Restaurant in Borde Hill for the wedding of Iain and Marite.

Jeremy’s is a venue I’ve grown very fond of in a short space of time. The day started with a very intimate ceremony at The Holy Trinity Church, Cuckfield, with all the guest being seated in the choir stalls. As well as being a very beautiful church, it’s also very subtly lit which helped to reinforce the closeness of all involved – and made for very evocative pictures. After the service we all moved on to Jeremy’s, Iain and Marite in a fabulous Mark VII Jaguar.

Jeremy’s itself has wonderfully spacious grounds – and the option of going into Borde Hill Gardens themselves. Whilst the vine ‘tunnel’ lends itself to set piece shots, there’s loads of space for photography outdoors and the interior decor gives a gentle warmth to any indoor shots. Iain and Marite had a truly memorable day – thank you both for letting me be part of it.’