On the first Saturday of January 2013 I found myself returning to Vinopolis to photograph the wedding of Jemma and Andy – a mere four weeks after my previous visit there for Claire and Giles’ wedding. This time the wedding was to have a Parisian/Moulin Rouge theme to it, so bridesmaids in can-can skirts, vintage copies of Paris Match around the drinks area and a Paris-themed table layout.
I arrived at the Novotel London City South to photograph the preparations of the bride and groom with their respective entourages.
The ceremony area of Vinopolis was set up in a more photographer-friendly arrangement compared to the previous month’s wedding. There was a translucent screen behind the registrar’s table and I was able to position a remote light behind it and illuminate Jemma and Andy’s faces rather nicely.
Here’s Jemma walking up the aisle with her Dad…
Jemma and Andy exchanging vows, rings and a kiss…
After the ceremony the three of us went out for a stroll around the local area. We came across a couple who were walking their Russian Wolfhound and asked if they’d mind us borrowing it for a few shots…
Here are a couple of the formal shots…
The cutting of the cake
Jemma and Andy brought along a box of props for photobooth style shots so I spent much of my time snapping people in feather boas and funny hats…
Finally, a bit of Gangnam Style on the dancefloor….
