This was a far more low-key affair than the previous week, held in the register office up Castle Hill. Lou was Pete's best man and had the onerous job of getting me to look after the rings. As photographer I got a good seat at the front. It's a shame I couldn't take photos during the ceremony as the look of fear on Pete's face (despite, or perhaps because, it being his second time) would have made a great shot - as it turned out he had good reason to be worried....
After the obligatory 'singing the book shots' I dodged out into the corridor and got some pictures of them leaving together with their marriage certificate. I planned to take the formal shots round the big tree on Castle Mound but was beaten to it (they were still messing about when we finished 30 minutes later). After a quick chat with Pete I placed him and Lynda by some conifer's as Lynda had a pale white suit on. I got them to kiss and hug which worked quite well, particularly with the dark background. As it was overcast I did try the reflector but it was a bit too windy to use effectively.
Did some of the B&G, best man & maid of honour before we retired to the pub for a celebratory pint or two. Whilst people were chatting I took plenty of individual shots before climbing up to the mezzanine and taking wider group shots. Went to the Crown Plaza for dinner and took photos of the room etc (due to Lou & Sarah getting stuck in traffic and only turning up as the food was being served we ended up at the back of the room). After the nosh (very nice and certainly better than the stuff served at the Royal Cambridge the week before) did photos of the cake, Pete & Lynda attempting to cut it and people laughing at their attempts. I also spotted the kids playing so took several of them as well.
Most people drifted off, leaving some bottles of red wine that Lynda appropriated. The previous week she'd said that I had to get some shots of her bum at the wedding and I jokingly reminded her of this. She laughed and then climbed onto the table and proceeded to flash her pants - had to be quick to get this shot as she was wobbling around (as was the table). It was not long after this that she retired to a room in the hotel with another bottle of red wine. She actually missed the evening do as she was rather ill, all over her white suit (which at least covered some of the wine stains) .... I guess she was "missing in action" for the Chinese meal, leaving Pete to make conversation with people he'd never met.
Things to remember:
* Try and keep an eye on the event and look for candid's.
* I'd discovered that can make a book up in Aperture so compose some of the shots with this in mind.
* Don't try and open a large reflector in the wind and close to your face (you'll get it in the mush).
* Look at what they bride and groom are wearing and attempt to find a contrasting background.
* Don't listen to James urgings to take shots of cleavage - you'll only end up having to delete them prior to doing the contact sheets.
* Keep Lynda away from red wine .....
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