I first met Meeka after receiving a phone call from her father to say I had been recommended to him By Tom Orde-Powlett the owner of Bolton Castle. Meeka is the youngest of their 5 children to be married and having had such bad experiences with wedding photographers taking over the wedding she explained how she wanted something very much more relaxed.
I started my day at The Blue Lion in East Witton where Pip was having an ushers lunch, before going to Meeka's parent's house for some preparation pictures.
Meeka is wearing a beautiful dress from Carlton Couture Bridal.
Calming the nerves by having a relaxed lunch with ushers and best man, such a great idea !
Then it was off to Meeka's parent's house where her sister was doing her make-up
Gorgeous dress from Carlton Couture Bridal
Mum Charlotte puts hand picked flowers in Meeka's hair
Family dog Otto keeps an eye on the proceedings !
Very cute flowergirl dress
And very cute flowergirls
Coverham Church
Here come the guests....
.... and the girls
Meeka's bouquet
Here she comes with dad
Pip's dad proudly watches on
The gospel singers were amazing
Handing out confetti
Congratulations !
Off we go !
Beautiful Jervaulx Abbey
The Papakata Teepee
Time for lots of unobtrusive shots of the guests
dad's speech...
... obviously hilarious !
Pip's speech...
Then best man....
.... Oh dear !
Amazing Papakata
Let the dancing begin !
