
The photo editor of Glamour Magazine USA chose us as her wedding photographers, and her outdoor reception had gold and pink peonies. ...more
Weddings
September 15, 2024

Our rainiest, windiest wedding: a beach ceremony moved into the chapel at Fynbos Golf Club, Eerste Rivier, and a next-day shoot once the storm passed. ...more
Weddings
October 21, 2021

A destination wedding at Happy Hippo on the Seekoei River near Jeffreys Bay, after Covid delayed the plans. 111 photos and the full supplier list. ...more
Weddings
April 19, 2021

Marah, from Port Elizabeth, married Michael, an American doctor, at The Plantation in Sardinia Bay, planning it all from overseas. ...more
Weddings
February 11, 2020

A wedding at The Plantation in Lovemore Park, Port Elizabeth: a small chapel in indigenous forest, close family and friends, and a vintage Porsche. ...more
Weddings
May 14, 2019

A destination beach wedding on Paradise Beach, Jeffreys Bay, planned from Holland, with the bride 32 weeks pregnant. Photos and suppliers. ...more
Weddings
December 15, 2018

A beach wedding in St Francis Bay after days of fierce wind: why the couple chose St Francis, and what to plan for on this windy stretch of coast. ...more
Weddings
November 11, 2018

A boho wedding at Cape St Francis Resort on a still autumn day in May, styled in maroon, gold and dark green. 159 photos of the whole day. ...more
Weddings
May 29, 2018

A beach wedding venue in the Eastern Cape where the whole day happens on site: Cape St Francis Resort, with villas, a beauty studio and the sea close by. ...more
Weddings
March 16, 2018

Why overcast skies give the best light for beach wedding photos, from a St Francis wedding where 37-knot winds were forecast and the day stayed calm. ...more
Weddings
February 21, 2018

A boho wedding from The Quaysyde in St Francis Bay: guests went by barge to a small beach with driftwood and dream catchers, then back to party. ...more
Weddings
February 14, 2018

Louis and Tess both love the ocean, so they married at Cape St Francis Resort, and a stiff onshore wind didn't spoil the day. ...more
Weddings
November 03, 2017

Tim and Theresa's wedding at Hilton Bush Lodge in the KZN Midlands, after a rainy drive up the day before. ...more
Weddings
May 16, 2017

A beach wedding at the Walskipper in Jeffreys Bay, the day after an offshore wind cleared a red tide, ending in a pink and orange sunset. ...more
Weddings
May 07, 2017

When should the groom look at his bride? Craig's answer, and why some couples choose a private first look before the ceremony. ...more
Weddings
February 03, 2017

Holle and Rainer, a New York couple, wanted a simple wedding on a secluded beach with family, and uncomplicated photos to match. ...more
Weddings
January 31, 2017

What if it rains on your wedding day? A real wedding in the rain, what the rain added to the photos, and why the best thing you can do is be happy. ...more
Weddings
January 28, 2017

Suzanne and Anthony married at her aunt's home in Durban North, which wasn't a wedding venue but looked like it had hosted plenty of weddings before. ...more
Weddings
August 13, 2016

A few weeks before Oren and Lindie's wedding at Rain Farm, Craig discovered that their daughter Ava was at the same school as Saharah. ...more
Weddings
June 10, 2016

Planning a destination wedding from far away? Why we tell couples to hire a local wedding planner, with photos from a destination wedding we shot. ...more
Weddings
February 29, 2016

How destination weddings have changed, with couples marrying later and bringing their own children as page boys and flower girls. ...more
Weddings
February 08, 2016

Craig wrote this in early 2016 about the first look, a private moment before the ceremony when the groom sees his bride in her dress. ...more
Weddings
February 01, 2016

Engagement shoots are often a couple's first photo session together, and a good way to see how your photographer works. ...more
Weddings
January 11, 2016

Michael and Jena planned the beach wedding they'd always pictured, and Michael's smile never left his face. ...more
Weddings
December 20, 2015

A destination wedding full of emotion, celebrated from the ceremony until a fireworks display late into the night. ...more
Weddings
December 18, 2015

Why more couples book a romantic engagement session, so the moment isn't lost in the rush of dates, dresses and venues. ...more
Weddings
December 11, 2015

Emma and Martin's rustic glam barn wedding at Rushall Farm, with chandeliers, a grand piano and Jenny Packham. Published in Wedding Magazine. ...more
Weddings
May 29, 2015

Beach wedding tips from our years photographing only beach weddings overseas, plus a full wedding to inspire your own day on the Eastern Cape coast. ...more
Weddings
May 06, 2015

Part two of Joanne and Jake's Jewish wedding at The Oyster Box in Umhlanga Rocks, where the hora started as soon as the couple were introduced. ...more
Weddings
December 02, 2014

Joanne and Jake's Jewish wedding at The Oyster Box in Umhlanga Rocks, with a first look before the late ceremony. ...more
Weddings
December 01, 2014

How Chanelle found fresh bride and groom poses with Pinterest and printed mood boards, while keeping her wedding work consistent. ...more
Weddings
November 18, 2014

In December 2012 a wedding planner asked Chanelle to photograph the details at a rustic beach wedding she'd styled, shot on the Contax 645 with Fuji 400H. ...more
Weddings
May 27, 2013

Craig photographed this trash the dress shoot after a destination wedding in early 2013. ...more
Weddings
February 08, 2013

A few frames from a small, intimate beach wedding in January 2013, from our years photographing destination weddings overseas. ...more
Weddings
January 21, 2013

Kara and Allen are from Alabama, and during their reception Kara surprised the guests with a Junkanoo band, all drums, whistles and horns. ...more
Weddings
December 28, 2012

Sarah and Nishan's wedding at The Berkeley in London was the last we shot in the UK, the day before we flew out to live overseas. ...more
Weddings
December 18, 2012

Craig photographed this destination wedding in December 2012, with pastel pink light for the couple portraits on the beach straight after the ceremony. ...more
Weddings
December 07, 2012

Jeanine and Brad's coral themed destination wedding for around 100 guests, with peonies, succulents and driftwood by Island Harmony. ...more
Weddings
December 03, 2012

Susan and Dom married at their local church and held their reception at The Landmark Hotel in London. ...more
Weddings
November 30, 2012

Two albums from summer 2012, for Sally and Matt with a matching parent album, and for Elisabeth and Ahmad with four hardback mini guest books. ...more
Weddings
November 30, 2012

Merale and Izzat's three-day destination wedding in Santorini in August 2012, planned by Stella and Moscha and featured in UK Brides. ...more
Weddings
November 02, 2012

Three albums from autumn 2012, for Justine and Stephen at Pennyhill Park, Emma and Martin's barn wedding, and Amber and Adam. ...more
Weddings
October 15, 2012

Elisabeth and Ahmad mixed cultures for their wedding at the Institute of Directors on Pall Mall, with brightly coloured saris and plenty of dancing. ...more
Weddings
October 09, 2012

Hannah and Piers married at Hampton Court Palace and held their marquee reception in their own back garden. ...more
Weddings
October 08, 2012

Film photographs from a bridal fashion shoot at Grove House in London, featured on Rock My Wedding and Wedding Chicks. ...more
Weddings
October 07, 2012

Clare and Davide's sunny wedding at Breamore House in Hampshire, with Italian and English guests and a dancing Italian priest. ...more
Weddings
October 05, 2012

Susan and Dom's engagement session in London, shot a few months before we photographed their wedding in 2012. ...more
Weddings
October 05, 2012

Suki and Andy were up for anything at Nonsuch Mansion, from sitting in trees to wading through long grass for the sunset backlight. ...more
Weddings
September 11, 2012

It rained on Daniel and Leanne's wedding day, and the white umbrellas they had for every guest made for some fun photos. ...more
Weddings
September 05, 2012

Amber and Adam lived on luxury yachts travelling the world, and they came to Priston Mill near Bath to celebrate their wedding. ...more
Weddings
August 29, 2012

Catherine and Richard's Great Fosters album had a black leather cover with blind embossed names and 221 images, plus two matching parent albums. ...more
Weddings
August 17, 2012

Jo and Asif ordered three albums, one for their wedding at The Berkeley and one for the walima at Bombay Brasserie, in cream, black and navy leather. ...more
Weddings
July 27, 2012

Rachael and John's coral, hot pink and striped city wedding at The Andaz in London, with the ceremony at St Botolph without Bishopsgate. ...more
Weddings
July 24, 2012

Just before the 2012 Olympics, Craig photographed Kairzhan and Kamila on a walk from Westminster to Tower Bridge. ...more
Weddings
July 20, 2012

Victoria and Mark's 14 x 10 inch cream leather album held 119 images over 20 double page spreads. We designed it in 2012, during our UK years. ...more
Weddings
July 17, 2012

Sally and Matt came home from the USA to marry at Braxted Park, with a register office ceremony followed by a church blessing. ...more
Weddings
July 17, 2012

Zoe and Carl's rustic wedding at Lains Barn, planned by Zoe's identical twin Laura and their mother while the couple lived in Hong Kong. ...more
Weddings
July 15, 2012

Ashley and her fiancé's engagement shoot around Queensgate, Hyde Park and South Kensington during the wet summer of 2012. ...more
Weddings
July 12, 2012

Vicky and Tony's intimate wedding at Notley Abbey was a windy one, which gave us the veil blowing down the tree-lined drive. ...more
Weddings
July 04, 2012

Justine and Stephen's wedding at Pennyhill Park in Surrey, one of the few UK venues licensed for an outdoor ceremony. ...more
Weddings
July 01, 2012

Robyn and Robin's DIY farm wedding, with a woodland ceremony and a barn the family renovated themselves. Featured on Rock My Wedding. ...more
Weddings
June 23, 2012

Hieu and Van Anh's pre-wedding shoot around the Cambridge colleges where they studied, before they went home to Vietnam to marry. ...more
Weddings
June 21, 2012

A bridal fashion shoot at Brocket Hall commissioned by You & Your Wedding, with eight looks styled by Peta Hunt. ...more
Weddings
June 19, 2012

Hugh and Lisa are from the States and lived in Jersey, and they were planning a music venue style wedding near Woodstock. ...more
Weddings
June 10, 2012

A taster of the film frames from Justine and Stephen's wedding at Pennyhill Park in Surrey, a country venue that reminded Chanelle of Canada. ...more
Weddings
June 06, 2012

Rachael and John chose to have their engagement session at home, and Chanelle shot a mix of digital and medium format film to suit the pastel tones. ...more
Weddings
June 02, 2012

Victoria and Mark married at Glenmore House in Surrey, and the sun came out for their creative couple portraits. ...more
Weddings
May 01, 2012

Embellished Matthew Williamson Bridal gowns from The Designer Wedding Show 2012, later used in a styled shoot at The Connaught. ...more
Weddings
April 16, 2012

Sparkly, vintage inspired wedding shoes from Emmy Shoes, photographed at The Designer Wedding Show in 2012. ...more
Weddings
April 15, 2012

Alice Temperley's stand at The Designer Wedding Show in 2012 had a Union Jack trunk and an all-white feel, and Chanelle photographed a few of the gowns. ...more
Weddings
April 13, 2012

Our rustic wooden wedding shoot at Gaynes Park for You & Your Wedding, styled by Peta Hunt with decor by Helen Carter Weddings. ...more
Weddings
April 09, 2012

London wedding planners Temple Gregory held their rebrand party in the pastel blue Lancaster Ballroom at The Savoy, with a dessert table by Crumbs! ...more
Weddings
April 09, 2012

Maggie and Jacques celebrated their marriage with an afternoon tea at The Connaught in London for friends and family from all over the world. ...more
Weddings
April 04, 2012

Ashley and Paulo's engagement shoot followed Chanelle's "London Love Affair" route past the London Eye, Big Ben and the Embankment. ...more
Weddings
March 12, 2012

The Wedding Reporter's account of our Gaynes Park bridal fashion shoot, which ran over eight pages in You & Your Wedding in 2012. ...more
Weddings
February 28, 2012

Mango Pie's British themed wedding decor was one of the most talked-about stands at The Designer Wedding Show in 2012. ...more
Weddings
February 27, 2012

The Utterly Sexy Cafe's shabby chic, slightly vintage stand at The Designer Wedding Show 2012, with a birdcage cake by Amanda Baird. ...more
Weddings
February 26, 2012

Chanelle photographed The Designer Wedding Show in London in February 2012 for the You & Your Wedding website. ...more
Weddings
February 25, 2012

This Jewish wedding at Northbrook Park in Surrey had an outdoor ceremony with the huppah set in the middle of the guests. ...more
Weddings
January 29, 2012

This is part two of Catherine and Richard's winter wedding at Great Fosters in Surrey, with the creative portraits and the fun of the evening reception. ...more
Weddings
January 02, 2012

Catherine and Richard's sunny winter wedding at Great Fosters in Surrey, part one. ...more
Weddings
December 30, 2011

A Twilight Breaking Dawn inspired styled wedding shoot at Nonsuch Mansion, produced by Sonia of Want That Wedding. ...more
Weddings
November 18, 2011

A bridal fashion shoot at One Marylebone in London, produced in a week, with photos used in the Luxury Wedding Show look book. ...more
Weddings
November 11, 2011

Part two of Katharina and Richard's modern London wedding at The Andaz on Liverpool Street. ...more
Weddings
October 08, 2011

Katharina and Richard's summer wedding at The Andaz on Liverpool Street, with a church ceremony and a balloon release. ...more
Weddings
October 05, 2011

Part two of Lyndsey and James's wedding at Notley Abbey, with portraits on the tree-lined drive. ...more
Weddings
September 21, 2011

Lyndsey and James's wedding at Notley Abbey, once the country home of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. ...more
Weddings
September 20, 2011

Jennifer and William came home to Henley Upon Thames to get married, with the evening party in a marquee in the grounds. ...more
Weddings
September 11, 2011

What is a first look at a wedding? How we set one up, how long it takes and why couples choose one, from the first looks we photographed in the UK. ...more
Weddings
August 11, 2011

Alice and Bruno's Oxford wedding: the ceremony in the Exeter College chapel and the reception at University College, with plenty of dancing. ...more
Weddings
August 10, 2011

A handfasting wedding ceremony inside Stonehenge for a couple from New York, photographed by Craig. ...more
Weddings
July 19, 2011

Part two of Craig and Penny's destination wedding at the Aston Bali Resort in Indonesia. ...more
Weddings
July 06, 2011

Craig and Penny's destination wedding at the Aston Bali Resort in Indonesia, part one. ...more
Weddings
July 05, 2011

Chris and Victoria's Art Deco wedding reception at the RIBA building in London, with a rehearsed first dance and a busy dance floor. ...more
Weddings
May 29, 2011

Chris and Victoria's wedding at Marylebone Parish Church, portraits in Regent's Park and a reception at the RIBA Gallery in London. ...more
Weddings
May 25, 2011

Simon and Louise's spring wedding at Gatestreet Barn in the Surrey countryside, with family flown in from around the world. ...more
Weddings
May 03, 2011

Keata and Jason's London wedding shoot on the Embankment in pouring rain, published in Cosmopolitan Bride UK and China. ...more
Weddings
April 29, 2011

Part two of Sonia and Chris's 1930s themed wedding at Botleys Mansion in Surrey, with the review they left us. ...more
Weddings
April 23, 2011

Sonia and Chris's black and white, 1930s themed wedding at Botleys Mansion in Surrey, with a Jenny Packham gown. ...more
Weddings
April 18, 2011

Part two of Leah and Peter's Jewish wedding at The Savoy, with the hora and a song Peter wrote and sang for Leah. ...more
Weddings
April 12, 2011

Leah and Peter's Jewish wedding at the newly refurbished Savoy in London, starting with a first look before the ceremony. ...more
Weddings
April 11, 2011

The last part of Jo and Asif's wedding: the ceremony and reception at The Berkeley in London. ...more
Weddings
April 03, 2011

Jo and Asif's wedding at The Berkeley in London, with a first look in a little mews round the corner and an Amanda Wakeley gown. ...more
Weddings
March 30, 2011

Jo and Asif's Asian wedding reception at the Bombay Brasserie in London, part two. ...more
Weddings
March 20, 2011

Part two of Mandy and Stephen's destination wedding at Villa Savinio in Marrakech: the party, with belly dancers and bhangra. ...more
Weddings
March 20, 2011

Part one of Jo and Asif's Asian wedding reception at the Bombay Brasserie in London, with black cabs from their mews flat. ...more
Weddings
March 17, 2011

Mandy and Stephen's destination wedding at Villa Savinio in Marrakech, with sunset portraits against the red villa walls. ...more
Weddings
March 13, 2011

Kirsty and Richard's art themed wedding at Priston Mill near Bath, photographed with Gill Taylor. ...more
Weddings
February 04, 2011

Robyn and Robin's autumn engagement shoot among golden leaves in a forest near Dorking, Surrey. ...more
Weddings
December 08, 2010

The last part of Ho-Yan and Ryan's wedding at Great Fosters in Surrey: afternoon portraits, drinks on the lawn and an ice cream bicycle. ...more
Weddings
October 20, 2010

Russell and Victoria's wedding at Braxted Park in Essex, with peach bridesmaids' dresses and soft pink roses. ...more
Weddings
October 04, 2010

Laura and Michael's DIY marquee wedding with pastel table names, painted bird baths and birdcages of Covent Garden flowers. ...more
Weddings
September 30, 2010

Laura and Michael's wedding at St Andrew's Church in Wraysbury, with the reception at The Grange and flowers Laura chose at Covent Garden. ...more
Weddings
September 27, 2010

Kev and Jo's relaxed garden wedding at Parley Manor, with a posh BBQ, drinks on the lawn and a 1950s ballerina dress by Justin Alexander. ...more
Weddings
September 24, 2010

Kyoko and Steve's city chic wedding at The Andaz in London, with a Routemaster bus along Oxford Street. ...more
Weddings
September 16, 2010

Maeve's wedding at the Glenview Hotel in County Wicklow, just outside Dublin, photographed with Gill Taylor. ...more
Weddings
September 14, 2010

Part two of a wedding at Bradley House in Wiltshire, our second wedding at this venue. ...more
Weddings
August 18, 2010

A shoot with Kabryn, David and her horse at a waterfall in Geba Gorge, on private land an hour down by 4x4. ...more
Weddings
May 27, 2010

A morning on the beach near Durban with Kabryn and David, right in the Indian Ocean. ...more
Weddings
May 25, 2010

Kabryn and David's wedding reception at Harvey's on Florida Road in Durban: limos, a red carpet and a street full of confetti. ...more
Weddings
May 24, 2010

Kabryn and David's wedding reception in Hillcrest near Durban, getting ready at a family home with a fireman's pole. ...more
Weddings
May 23, 2010

Wendy and Greg's wedding at Tala Game Reserve in South Africa, our first wedding at a game park. ...more
Weddings
May 10, 2010

Part two of Tara and Dino's wedding at Grootbos: a beach ceremony 180 steps down the cliff, under a soft grey sky. ...more
Weddings
May 03, 2010

Tara and Dino's small, laid back wedding at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve near Cape Town, part one. ...more
Weddings
May 01, 2010

Two weeks in Mauritius for Jen and Dom's destination wedding, among a close group of friends who all marry on tropical islands. ...more
Weddings
January 04, 2010

An engagement shoot at Camden Market in London with Jen and Dom, written up by Craig. ...more
Weddings
December 22, 2009

Eric and Susan's pre-wedding shoot in Prague at sunset and sunrise, back on Charles Bridge where he proposed. ...more
Weddings
November 18, 2009

Duncan and Sandra's wedding reception at Goodwood House, and the lovely email they sent us afterwards. ...more
Weddings
October 12, 2009

How trash the dress shoots took off in South Africa after Top Billing featured them in 2009, and what we called ours. ...more
Weddings
May 02, 2009

Tamlyn and Edward's vow renewal at Cathedral Peak in the Drakensberg, after meeting on the QE2 and marrying in Belgrade. ...more
Weddings
November 26, 2008

Helen and Tony's destination wedding in Pafos, Cyprus, with the ceremony and reception at the Atlantida Restaurant. ...more
Weddings
July 21, 2008