Gerry and Mark's Wedding at Compton Acres

On Saturday 7th November Alan and I had the priviledge of photographing the wedding of Gerry and Mark at the beautiful Compton Acres in Poole.  I met up with girls where it was all systems go as they got ready for the big day, Gerry looked gorgeous in her cream Maggie Sotterroo gown and was accompanied by her sister Gillian and two of the most adorable little girls, Ava and Charlotte.  Alan headed for the New Westcliffe Hotel where he met Mark, his brother Paul who was his best man and Ava's older brother, pageboy Jack who looked equally stunning as his sister!

The ceremony took place in the Italian Villa at Compton Acres under close scrutiny of a webcam to relay the proceedings to Mark's sister Kim who was unable to attend.  After Gerry and Mark were married it was outside to the Japanese gardens in their resplendent autumn colours for the couples shots before heading back to steps of the villa where the group photos took place.  After their wedding breakfast the speeches began and much hilarity was had, mainly at Mark's expense, I hasten to add! But I don't think though there was a dry eye in the house as Paul read Kim's speech but she did all make us smile with the story of the biscuits!!!

The evening reception then began and Gerry and Mark danced their first dance as husband and wife to Snow Partrol's 'Chasing Cars.'  One of my favourites too! Alan and I really enjoyed being part of this special day and have added a few of the photos taken as a taster of more to come.  The rest will be online on 16th November and can be viewed via the 'clients' area on our website:  http://www.digitallydifferent.co.uk/

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Another SILVER in the SWPP wedding compeition along with three more BRONZE awards.....

And yes were are pleased.  The SILVER was awarded for an image in the WEDDING PHOTOJOURNALISM category and was taken at the wedding of Teresa and Kevin at Burley Manor back in September of this year.  It was taken at the moment of the ring exchange and the expression on Teresa's face shows that Kevin's ring was perhaps just a little bit tight.  I love this photo though as I really think it captures that moment well, and I additionally like the fact that the registrar is intent on the proceedings too!  Here is the image, click on it for closer inspection and to view it at its full size.

These images all received a BRONZE, the categories are in the following order: BRIDAL PORTAITURE, CONTEMPORARY WEDDING and TRADITIONAL WEDDING and should hopefully give you some confidence when choosing Digitally Different to photography your wedding!  Visit our website:  http://www.digitallydifferent.co.uk/ to view our packages and more of our photos!