Apr 21

Apr 21 Switch Off

Unplugged weddings have become such a popular topic, the general idea is that you ask guests not to use mobile phones or cameras or to ask them to only use them at certain times. It’s something that a lot of photographers and other suppliers, especially celebrants and registrars encourage them, or suggest that guests only take photographs during the signing of the register. I get asked all the time about my preference, recommendations for how to tell guests and the best way to make it work on the big day.

Apr 7

Apr 7 Time flies

Emma Wardrope

Bride, ceremony, Couple, Groom, Top Tips, Venue

Ask any newly married couple about their wedding day and one of the first things they’ll comment on is how quickly it went. That big day has exactly the same number of hours as any other but they seem to fly by in a moment. The advice a lot of people offer is to ‘enjoy every minute’ but for this weeks wedding guide I thought I’d try to put together a few tips to help you get the most out of your day.

Mar 10

Mar 10 Your wedding, your day!

Emma Wardrope

Bride, ceremony, Couple, Groom, Supplier, Top Tips, Venue

“Your wedding, your day! Do want makes you both happy and not what pleases your family. If the guests you invite want to share your special day with you they will come wherever it is”

This lovely advice was from a gorgeous bride who came all the way up to Scotland to get married in a place that was very important to her and her fiancé. They poured masses of love and energy into planning a day that was meaningful to them and it was a beautiful day.

May 13

May 13 Absent friends

Emma Wardrope

Bride, ceremony, Couple, Groom

I’ve deliberately chosen not to put this week’s blog on any of the main social media channels as it deals with grief and loss so it might not be something you want to stumble across. If the idea of including a loved one in your wedding is important to you but you don’t know how, check out this weeks guide for some lovely ideas.

Mar 17

Mar 17 Our wedding

Emma Wardrope

Bride, Couple, Groom

Our Wedding!

This week I’ve been reminiscing about my own wedding, 9 years ago I married a wonderful man, he’s kind, a fabulous cook, brilliant dad to our daughter and even though he winds me up constantly, I wouldn’t change him.

While I think it might be a little bit early to dispense marriage advice (come back to us in 59 years!) I’d like to think that because of my job, I do know a few things about weddings.

so nine years on, what things were really important?

Feb 24

Feb 24 Four Seasons

Emma Wardrope

ceremony, Couple, Supplier, Top Tips, Venue

It’s no coincidence that, with the exception of December, the driest months are also the most popular for weddings. A warm, dry day is usually pretty high on most couples (and photographers!) wish lists for the big day but unlike a DJ or car hire, sadly the weather isn’t something you can book in advance!

Feb 11

Feb 11 Dating

Emma Wardrope

Bride, Groom, Couple, Top Tips

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I wanted to devote this weeks wedding guide to dating!

Valentine’s is definitely one of those marmite events, but love it or loath it, dating is definitely a really important thing to still do while you plan your wedding.

Feb 3

Feb 3 Confetti

Emma Wardrope

Top Tips, Venue

The tradition of throwing flower petals and rice paper over newly married couples has evolved a little since the ancient romans who threw rice to symbolise fertility, the custom evolved, and people showered newlyweds with corn, barley and wheat for good luck and prosperity ever since. In recent times this has evolved into glitter, dried flowers, artificial petals and even popcorn to not just wish the couple well, but also create a stunning image.

One of the reasons that confetti shots are so popular is because unlike a traditional group shot, you get some really natural, happy reactions, everyone is so busy throwing handfuls of petals, they stop posing and focus on who can throw the most!

Jan 20

Jan 20 Celebrants

Emma Wardrope

Couple, Supplier, ceremony

This week on the wedding guide I want to give a shout out to three incredible suppliers!

Having worked with various celebrants from each of these organisations, I initially looked at trying to narrow down my favourites but I quickly realised that they are all amazing at what they do.

Jan 6

Jan 6 Wedding Dressing

Emma Wardrope

Bride, Supplier, Top Tips

Bridal dressing is a relatively new service but it’s become increasingly popular, especially in the last year. As someone who has helped dress a plenty of brides (it’s one of those things that you do a lot as a wedding photographer!) I know how difficult it can be to work out how to get the dress on without ruining makeup, work out how to lace up the back of a corset style dress, or do up all of those tiny buttons; so having a pro is a great plan!