Anyway, I've gone and set mine up. "Why?" you might ask. Well to be honest fb is more than enough for me (and not that I really use it). However.. I have no doubt Google+ will be huge, and I'm even more sure that my (business) involvement will sooner or later enhance my websites Google page ranking. So there we are, I suppose I'm a hostage to a corporate yet again! Happy days.....

In a vain attempt to cheer me up here are pics of our dogs, Isla & Max.....

Right, now for some proper work instead of this incidental stuff. Time for a black coffee I think...........

When it came to the day I was not disappointed!! This, of course, was never in doubt. Trish and Adam are creative types and were fully behind the concept. Incredibly in 3 months they managed to prepare everything, mostly made by themselves or family and with the remaining roles handed to local tradespeople. The Pelican (Stapleford) laid on some fabulous 60's food, and Chris Rhind-Tutt was up all night preparing the beautiful flower displays. The day was rounded off by a very impressive Beatles tribute band who not only sounded like the Fab Four, but had the band members banter to go with it.

Having seen all the hard work people put in I was especially pleased that Trish and Adam were so delighted with my work and the detail I caught on camera for them. Trish has since told me that in years to come she would have forgotten many of the things I photographed. Now, "I can look back and be proud that I achieved all those things myself in just three months"! Well Trish, you deserve those memories. It was a brilliant day. May Trish and Adam have a long and happy life together!!!

More from Trish and Adam's retro wedding can be seen here.

It's surprising how much preparation goes into these events. For me, as a first timer, there has been plenty to design, print and buy. Oh, and forget! Thanks to the ever magical Loxley Colour who managed to whiz over those last minute items in double quick time!!

Wish me luck! Or, if you're on the look out for a photographer, come along and see me!

A stand out wedding for me was between Lindsey and Gavin. This took place at Salisbury Guildhall, which I had not shot before. It's a splendid venue with a large, lush main hall hung with paintings. Gavin's uncle is the current Mayor of Salisbury and his sister works there, so I doubt it took too much to decide on this impressive building. A surprise bonus was that we were able to use the old wood panelled courtroom for some alternative wedding photos. Gavin, your marriage is not a sentence!! A nice touch for the couple was Uncle Mayor John Abbott JP presenting them with a certificate signed by himself (The Mayor) offering congratulations to the couple for their wedding at the Guildhall.

There are more photos here.

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