How Rain on Your Wedding Cannot Ruin The Day
When the bride, J, reached out to me, I was immediately excited about their intimate, almost elopement style wedding. They wanted creative photography to match their non-traditional day and I definitely wanted to deliver some out-of-the-box stuff. We had a bit of an ambitious plan even though it was a short wedding. The idea was to cover prep in Deal, head over to Aberdeen House in Ramsgate for the ceremony while making a quick stop at the Deal Pier and then take couples photos in a few places in Ramsgate after the official bits were done. And then of course there was a small surprise for later....
Well the day comes around and we're faced with a bit of a shitty albeit very British reality - it is pouring down like there's no tomorrow. I was worried that this might happen and normally I have a clear umbrella in my car for just that, but the night before I just could not find it. So I go on Facebook marketplace, drive around shops in town and end up with 5 umbrellas. So future about-to-be-weds, I got you!
Absolutely loving the white Docs this alternative bride is rocking
Groom making sure he's ready for the big day
Getting ready in Deal
We've been running a little bit behind on hair and makeup (happens all the time, that's just one of those things you gotta plan for!). But it was a short coverage and we still needed to get to Ramsgate in time for the ceremony, so I was getting a little anxious of fitting in the first look and trip to the pier beforehand.
But we made it! And fortunately we had a bit of a break in the rain for G to see his gorgeous wife-to-be for the first time.
Just moments before the groom sees his bride for the first time
Groom smiling at his beautiful bride
Pulling out the umbrella when it starts raining again
Friends/witnesses getting excited for the road
Bride getting into a car with her stunning Amarante London bouquet
Pit stop at Deal Pier
Sky is grey, wind is blowing, but the stunning couple poses in front of the Deal Pier
Absolutely love getting a few "vintage" shots
Heartstopping kiss at the Deal Pier in Black and White
Running ahead of the couple as they're rushing back to the car so we can get to the ceremony
Ceremony at Aberdeen House in Ramsgate
Even though it was quite the military operation to squeeze in all the morning bits, we made it on time to the registry office and both the bride & groom were eager with anticipation to tie the knot legally and celebrate their union. You are typically required to have witnesses, so J & G had their two friends be part of their day while still keeping it small and intimate.
Tying the knot!
Aberdeen House is quite a lovely small venue for legal ceremonies and everything went smoothly, without a hitch. The newlyweds were eager to get some photos taken in the park nearby and on the Ramsgate beach, so on we went!
Aberdeen House in Ramsgate being the cutest venue for a small cosy wedding. Bouqets and boutonnieres by Amarante London.
Ramsgate Beach
At this point it's started to drizzle properly and the wind made it extra chilly. That made us hurry up a bit, but the photos turned out to be absolutely gorgeous (in my very not humble opinion).
Secret send-off in Dover
And that was going to be the end of it, but did you really think I could just let these two go without a fuss?
J&G had planned to go on their honeymoon to France and later that day after they'd warmed up and had their celebratory drinks, I met them at the train station in Dover to send them out with a bang. And boy was it worth it!!!
Giving the happy couple a send-off at the train station
