I was truly honoured when Ali and Teresa asked me to photograph their wedding at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Knightsbridge. They are such a relaxed, go with the flow couple, full of kindness and I just knew the day would be beautiful in every sense of the word.

When I arrived in busy London town the sun was shining and the gold Mandarin signs were glistening away. The hotel is so elegant and the ball room and outside areas looked fabulous. Teresa was in a beautiful suite over looking Knightsbridge getting ready with her five little bridesmaids. Everyone was full of nervous excitement as I did a few detail shots before heading down to the ceremony room.

The wedding was truly an international affair with friends and family flying in from all over the world to join in the celebrations and the ceremony room was buzzing as Teresa and her proud father walked down the aisle to join Ali. The ceremony was lovely and included some great readings from close family, lots of laughter and a few happy tears!

After, everyone got to enjoy the sunshine, champagne and canapés outside on the terrace which overlooks Hyde park. I loved shooting documentary whilst everyone mingled and enjoyed the afternoon in such a great setting.

The hotel staff did an amazing job turning the room around and it looked beautiful as everyone made their way inside for the speeches and the wedding breakfast.

One of my favourite parts of the day was the first dance as it wasn’t traditional at all, in fact it was a group first dance and everyone joined in. You couldn’t help but get involved, it was so much fun and set the tone for the rest of the evening as the dance floor was one of the best I have ever shot.

Ali and Teresa, you guys are simply awesome. Thanks so much for asking me to photograph your wedding and for making us feel more like guests on the day with your thoughtfulness. I look forward to sharing the rest of the wedding pictures and the Henna party ones with you soon but for now heres your sneak peek storyboard!

Big thanks also to Andrew Lunn for assisting and 2nd shooting on the day.