I’ve been looking forward to posting these images, but for
reasons that will become clear, I waited for Jo and Andy to send their wedding
invites out to their guests!
I met Jo last year. We had heard about each other
through mutual friends. Jo owns and works at Beauty Point in Sowerby Bridge. She
specialises in holistic therapies and beauty treatments. We worked
together on a wedding shoot last year for Hebden Bridge Town Hall. You
can see a few images here.
I was so excited when Jo contacted me to say her and her
partner Andy were getting married and wanted me to be their wedding
photographer! I met up with Jo, Mum Betty, and Jo and Andy’s daughter Annabel,
just before Christmas. Aided by Betty’s scrumptious homemade mince pies,
we discussed the details of the day and organised a pre-wedding shoot at the
amazing venue that is Carr Hall Castle. Jo and Andy are having their
wedding breakfast and reception here. It is breath-taking. On a
cold December day, we met at the castle, had a quick cup of tea thanks to
Nicola who is Events Organiser there, and started taking a walk around the grounds.
As a photographer, I was spoilt for choice with potential
locations and backdrops. I took a few of Jo Andy and Annabel together to
start the shoot off.
Then a few of Jo and Andy. I love the story of how
they eventually got together. Jo and Andy are both from Barkisland and met each other when they were
17 yrs old as they used to catch the same village bus. They always said hello and had certainly
noticed each other! Jo used to call Andy ‘the boy on the bus’ to her
friends. Then life got in the way and Jo moved away from Yorkshire for her work. A few years later, Jo returned, they met up again, and the rest as they say, is history!
The low winter sun also made an appearance, putting the icing
on the cake, and this is the image they have chosen for their wedding
invitation. I'm so honoured to be a part of their day. Here's looking forward to April 20th!
