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On Saturday, May 8th my cousin Joanne married Steven. I was honoured to be their photographer. As seems to be common with English weddings the ceremony took place in an office separate to the actual wedding venue. This is to adhere to the marriage law that the premises be approved for marriage by a local authority. We met at the Henley Registration Office in the scenic town of Henley-on-Thames (the town, world renowned for its annual rowing regatta, brought back some great memories from my rowing days). After the civil union and early morning formalities were concluded we tried, rather unsuccessfully, to have breakfast at the Red Lion. Turns out they were fully booked. We then opted to head back to Elvendon, the wedding venue, for a bite to eat. Elvendon Priory, is a historic 11th century building situated near Goring-on-Thames, within the Chiltern Hills of rural south Oxfordshire. In what must have been one of the most beautiful settings in an old English forest among the bluebells, Steven and Joanne were married. This time round things were a little less formal and despite the fresh 8 degree C weather the rain held off and everything turned out beautifully. I have seldom seen a couple so at ease on their wedding day nor as happily in love and well suited. The events, speeches and party that followed were fantastic. Here is a selection of photos from the wedding as per the coffee table book. (to browse more wedding photographs please click the ‘previous’ tab at the bottom of the page)

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