International wedding - Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The Wedding Pavilion, Calgary, Canada

It was an immense joy to travel to Calgary to photograph Steve and Tuyanna's wedding. International weddings are always so interesting as you have a few days beforehand to say hello to the the cultural differences, and to investigate the local area.

Tuyanna was born and raised in Brooks, Alberta while Steve Fairford in Gloucestershire. Their paths met when he was on military assignment in Alberta.

We all know Canada for its extreme winter temperatures and deep snow. However during my stay I experienced temperatures of up to 40ºC. It's a good job The Wedding Pavilion was well air conditioned!

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A wedding in Rye - Surely the most beautiful medieval town in England

The George Hotel in Rye, East Sussex

Taking place completely in Rye, the getting ready for the bride was at The George Hotel whilst the groom and groomsmen got ready at the very famous Mermaid Inn on Mermaid Street. I photographed the bridal preparations while my assistant photographed the groomsmen who also went on to the Ypres Castle Pub to calm some nerves!

The wedding took place at the very historic town hall which is used to be the courtroom. The atmosphere in there was fantastic and all the guests filled the place, some seated and some standing. Once the ceremony was completed the Rye town crier yaled and yaled the news of the new married couple at the top of his voice. He was a true professional. Cars beeped their horns as they passed and onlookers lined the streets as the wedding party processed down to the High Street and in to The George.

The George in typical Rye style has a quintessentially quaint courtyard, where canapés and champagne was served. The wedding breakfast followed in the great hall and later on it was turned round into a party venue for the evening dancing.

Enjoy the shots!

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