It was just a month ago that the lovely Emma and Steve came together with all their friends and family and said their I do’s at Elmhay Park, a beautiful newly branded wedding venue in its own right on the grounds of Orchardleigh Estate, just outside of Frome in Somerset. For those of you that remember, Elmhay Park was formerly known as the Walled Garden at Orchardleigh.

Ahhhh Somerset, the land where people “talk funny”. In actual fact, Emma and I grew up in the same village, so we were delighted to be able to speak Somerset to one another. In a far more refined manner, of course. I also knew Emma through her sister, who was a friend of mine at university. I just love having a personal connection with the couple – I think it helps them to feel a little more comfortable with having me there on their big day. Hopefully, Emma and Steve’s photographs are everything they wanted. I feel they really show the beauty of the day and the emotion of this couple throughout.

 Emma and Steve first met a few years ago at their local pub and it was love at first sight over the local ales and ciders. They partied hard together that first night and they have been inseparable ever since.

 I started coverage with Steve and the boys at the couple’s new home early that morning. As they all got dressed in their suave suits and bow ties, there was definitely an air of 007 about the house. I especially loved seeing the card Emma had sent to Steve that morning with the most adorable sign off… ‘Love you millions!’ The added detail of Emma and Steve’s initials with their wedding date printed neatly inside Steve’s jacket was a wonderful touch too. Once the boys were all dressed and ready to go, I followed them down to Elmhay Park, where I headed to The Bell Tower, the luxury suite where Emma was getting ready.