The Wedding of Lisa & Andrew 28th May 2011

With the threat of the usual British Bank Holiday weather being damp and horrible, we were lucky enough to find the weather predictions of rain were to be wrong.  Lisa and Andrew's wedding day was upon us and for myself and my co-photographer Simon, the first stop was at Lisa's parents house, Jennifer and David in Darwen for some images of the Bridal Preparations. On arrival we were met with an air of calm and tranquillity.  But we were soon to find that was because the Bridesmaids were all still at the hairdressers. Once Bridesmaids, Rachel, Cara, Gemma and Helen were back, the excitement escalated and it wasn't long before it was time for Lisa to get into her beautiful dress supplied by Wedding Belles of Blackburn. I then left them in the capable hands of Simon for their final pictures before leaving and I made my way to St Francis Church, Feniscliffe to meet the boys.

On arrival, Andrew admitted to his nerves by stating he was not his usual cock-sure self, but he was looking forward to the day ahead.  A few laughs and shots of Andrew and the Groomsmen and it was time for them to take their place in the church ready for the arrival of Lisa in the white Ford Beauford.  It was hard to work out who was most nervous, was it Andrew or was it Best Man, David.  Lisa's arrival was met with a look of love and pride from Andrew and they then went through the marriage ceremony without a hitch.  Whilst the formalities of the register signing was taking place, the congregation were treated to the wonderful operatic voice of Helen Jarmany which certainly brought out much emotion.

So with all the formalities of the Church finished, we all headed off the the lovely venue of Astley Bank Hotel in Darwen.  A lovely compact little venue, with excellent, helpful staff who are always willing to help and look after you.  This was our location for the rest of the day, from the fun group shots, a walk around the venue with Andrew and Lisa to give them chance to spend some time together, to the Wedding Breakfast and the speeches.  This is where it was obvious that Andrew was again full of his usual confidence. The evening, we set up a studio upstairs in the conference centre and we had a stream of people coming along and getting pictures of themselves having fun.

As always, myself and Simon had a great day with great people and the time just flew by.  We wish Andrew and Lisa all the very best for the future and here are just a few of the images from the day in the video below.

If you wish to view the online gallery, please contact Lisa and Andrew for the password issued on the day and follow this link.  Lisa and Andrews Wedding, Feniscliffe and Darwen