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When we first received this photograph from Phil Lynch we nearly broke the internet. The response and praise was incredible. But as Phil will tell you, this isn’t a simple point and click photo opportunity. It’s always good to have an idea of the style of photography for your big day and some examples to hand to your photographer always helps. This gives your photographer the best opportunity to get the shot and equipment needed setup ready. For this particular shot Phil had multiple flashes positioned behind the bride and groom to ensure they were lit up with minimal shadows. To get a general all round focus across the trees multiple shots were stitched together electronically to ensure everything looked crisp. When the raw image is ready there is then always some touching up to do on PhotoShop. Highlighting the night sky, twinkling lights in the trees and ensuring the vibrant colours of the garden lighting were all key parts of making this photograph what it is. If you want more information about Phil Lynch and his work please visit: http://www.phillynch.com/

1) How much wine do you need for your wedding reception? You can estimate pouring around 5 glasses of wine per bottle and 6 glasses for Champagne poured into flutes. As a rough guide, assume each guest will consume about half a bottle of wine (then add a little for a safety margin). It’s better to have too much rather than too little. 2) How to choose wines to fit with the Season and time of day Warming, fuller-bodied wines are perfect for Winter Weddings (Full-bodied Chardonnays, oak matured Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon). Summer Weddings call for lighter, more refreshing wine styles (Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chablis or Rosé and Pinot Noir or a Spanish Garnacha). If your Wedding ‘Breakfast’ is at lunchtime, then people often prefer wines that are lighter in style – anything too alcoholic and you’ll find half of the room nodding off in the afternoon.   3) How to choose a wine for the toast It’s customary to serve sparkling wine for the toast. Many couples choose Champagne, but there are loads of other superb sparkling wines that you may prefer.  For a lighter alternative, try Prosecco from Italy. 4) How to pair your wines with food […]

Now that we’re heading into Spring and the Daffodils are coming into bloom it is the perfect time to reminisce on the last few months where I have seen some of my favorite Weddings of all time. For me, it doesn’t get more romantic than a glammed up Winter Weddings and it couldn’t be more simple to create. With a palette of soft purples and champagnes and the sparkle from candles and fairy lights this look can transfer even the simplest of venues and create the most elegant atmosphere. The Sheene Mill, in Melbourn just South of Cambridge boasts a beautiful setting for a Winter Wedding and nothing beats the smell of the open fires they have throughout the whole venue. Teamed with coloured mood lighting throughout the venue and soft touches of sparkle enhanced by the flicker from the t.light candles, this venue is beautifully suited to those cold frosty Winter days. From the delicate creations of the Canapes to the rich tastes from the Wedding Breakfast Menu, the food only enhances what the venue has to offer and adds even more luxury to a Wedding Day. Just because the crisp air won’t allow hours of time in the […]