RESOURCES
WEDDING PLANNING
When it comes to planning your wedding, make it utterly and completely yours. Don’t worry about traditions or the latest trends if they don’t fit with who you are as a couple.
This wedding planning resource page is here to help you do just that. I want you to own your day and to help take away any and all of the stress that can come with planning a shindig of wedding proportions. Because as a wedding photographer, I’ve got one simple philosophy, a happy couple makes for happy pictures and happy memories.
I started this page by writing down all the lessons I’ve learned from attending hundred of people’s weddings and being in the industry. I hope you find these resources useful and that your wedding is all you ever hoped for and more.

The best songs for your wedding ceremony
If you're looking for songs to walk down the aisle or some tones to entertain your guests while you sign the registry or exist, I've got you covered! The two most traditional songs for the grand entrance are Bridal Chorus by Wagner (Here Comes the Bride) and Canon in...

The Best Wedding Ceremony Readings
Your wedding ceremony readings can come from traditional blessings, books, poems, and movies - to name a few. And if you want readings truly unique you can either search "wedding ceremony readings for (insert football fans, travel-loving couples -- you get the idea!)"...

Best places for engagement photography in Brighton
Where are the best places for engagement photography in Brighton? That's a question I get asked a lot as a Brighton engagement photographer - especially as some of my wedding collections include an engagement session. Thankfully we are spoilt for choice in Brighton...

The top 19 Private Hire and Engagement Party Venues in Brighton
The number of engagement party venues in Brighton feels limitless. From dedicated function venues to private hire options at restaurant and clubs, there is a huge range of choice. This list highlights the best spaces if you want a truly epic celebration.If you’re...

Recommended wedding suppliers in Sussex
As a wedding photographer for over a decade, I've come into contact with some of the most amazing suppliers in the industry. I want you to have a chance to meet these wonderful humans for yourself and support you as you plan your special day. Because let's face it,...

7 Ways to Celebrate Your Original Wedding Date If You’ve Had to Postpone
Celebrating your original wedding date isn’t for everyone, but when you’re on lockdown, I can’t think of a better way to take a break from the monotony of staying home day in and day out than to make this day special. While your wedding is postponed, you can’t cancel...

The best wedding first dance songs
The perfect song for the first dance isn’t always an easy choice. You might be one of those couples that has THE song that has been playing in your head on repeat since your first year together, but you might have also grown out of “our song”. Maybe it just doesn’t...

Why you should have an unplugged wedding (and why you shouldn’t)
Nothing dates your professional wedding photography more than the latest iPhones lining the aisle at your ceremony. And my heart kind of breaks when I have to compromise an epic angle to document the moment because someone steps into my frame. Or worse, miss it all...

7 things to consider when choosing a location for your engagement photography
We're pretty spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a place for your engagement photography in Brighton and in the beautiful surrounding countryside. But where is right for you? How to choose the best location for your engagement photography session We live in a...

What to wear for your engagement photography session
Engagement photography is one of my favourite sessions to photograph. So much so, I heavily discount them in my wedding collections and even wrote a blog post highlighting the reasons why an engagement session matters and why you should have one. For many couples, an...

Why having an engagement photography session matters
Engagement photography is a must from where I'm from, so when I immigrated to the UK from my Midwest American hometown in 2014, I was a bit surprised to discover they weren't a given here. In the UK, there is somewhat of a cultural element that we need a good excuse...

What should you do if it rains on your wedding day?
I once overheard someone say to the bride: "Look! God's confetti." Everyone smiled, and everything was as right as rain. And that my friend, is what you should do on your wedding day if it rains: embrace it. Dance in it, laugh in it, and love in it. If it rains on...

Best wedding venues in West Sussex
What are the top wedding venues in West Sussex? Seeing as how I recently published a blog post with the top 15 wedding venues in Brighton and Hove, I thought I'd write up another list of the best venues that are a bit further afield - and to start, I went west (Like...

Pinterest wedding day inspiration boards to follow
Pinterest is the go-to when brainstorming ideas and creating a vision for your wedding day. I'm a firm believer that most ideas are never completely original and is usually sparked by seeing something. Pinterest is that idea-generator and a great place to pull...

What to pack in your bride wedding day emergency kit
Bride wedding day emergency kits are the lifesavers you might just overlook in the lead up to your wedding day. It's cliche but what could go wrong on your wedding day? They are famous last words - don't let them define yours by packing a little lifesaving wedding...

The best barn wedding venues in West Sussex
From a Brookfield Barn wedding in Horsham to Southend Barns on the outskirts of Chichester, here are the best barn wedding venues in West Sussex. As you are just beginning your journey into planning your big day, I want to pass along to you my best advice for an...

Best wedding venues in Lewes
The best wedding venues are in Lewes. You're honestly pretty spoilt for choice if you are looking to get married here. If you can't tell already, I love Lewes. When I first visited my husband's family before moving over here from the US, Lewes was the first place we...

Best barn wedding venues in Horsham
Looking for a barn wedding venue in Horsham? I've collated a list of the best barn wedding venues within 30 minutes of Horsham's town centre. There is something magical about a barn wedding. The old beams, tall ceilings, and surrounding countryside always make for the...

How to create a wedding timeline (and why every wedding needs one)
Want to know how to create a wedding timeline? Just plain curious why your super relaxed and fun-filled day needs one? I promise even if you hate logistics, wedding timelines are easy and single handedly the best thing you can do for your sanity - and the sanctity of...

Best wedding venues in East Sussex
Looking for the best wedding venues in East Sussex? I've got a list of the top 15 wedding venue locations for you right here. But here's a bit of advice. At the end of the day, there is no such thing as the best wedding venue. Finding the top wedding venue for your...

Best wedding venues in Brighton and Hove
Finding the best wedding venue in Brighton and Hove - or anywhere for that matter - is probably the most time consuming and potentially stressful part of wedding planning. It sets the whole atmosphere and vibe for the day, and sometimes it's hard to know what exactly...

Your guide to an effortless and fabulous wedding
This guide is full of top tips for great photographs and happy memories from over a decade of photographing weddings. But a quick disclaimer and my first top top: this is a guide, not a manual. If anything doesn't vibe with you, don't do it. Listen to yourself and...