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Elizabeth & Chris: A Rivington Pre-Wedding Shoot
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Elizabeth & Chris: A Rivington Pre-Wedding Shoot

When we met up for their Rivington pre-wedding shoot a few weeks ago, I was so struck by this tenderness they have for each other.  More than anything, I understood they are best friends and marriage is literally just a natural extension of that: a commitment of hearts and souls and at times I almost felt I was intruding.  And though I knew we'd have an awesome time working together on their wedding (beginning this Friday with their Liverpool Town Hall civil ceremony, followed by Saturday's Spring Cottage garden party extravaganza!) - I wasn't prepared to fall a bit in love with them and spend a languid 2 hours walking the sun-drenched trails of the gorgeous scenery that will provide the setting for Saturday's festivities.

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Chantelle & Simon: A DIY Leigh Town Hall Wedding
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Chantelle & Simon: A DIY Leigh Town Hall Wedding

The WONDERFUL  Chantelle and Simon were the first of my 2017 couples to take me up on this crazy add-on service.  Chantelle is herself a keen photographer and lover of all vintage and they were so excited for the possibility of film and showing off another perspective of the big day.  After an absolute nightmare just five days before their wedding that neccessitated a last minute venue change - yes really! - my second shooter Jenn and I arrived at the beautifully classic Leigh Town Hall for a (very warm!) early summer family-filled ceremony. 

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