By James Evans, Public Speaking Coach & Stand-Up Comedian
Picture the scene: A close friend calls you up. ‘Hi, how you doing? Look, I know it’s not really your thing, but would you mind doing ten minutes of stand-up comedy in front of a room half full of friends and half full of total strangers? It’d mean a lot to me.’ You want to put the phone down but you can’t. They’ve just asked you to be their best man and give a brilliantly funny speech at their wedding.
Today’s wedding is wonderful. A glorious mix of Lakeland and Scottish styling touches, with home grown flowers (all of them – isn’t that amazing?!), DIY details and the most beautiful bride and gorgeous groom. The venue is lovely Askham Hall, which looks fabulous and has the most incredible gardens for outdoor shots. I think my fave thing about Cally and Colin’s wedding is all the help they had from friends and family to bring their day together, and all the personal touches – an heirloom kilt; hand painted table names; oh! and a genius idea of a song from the best men which Cally explains in her interview below. You’ll love this…
Today’s shoot will inspire brides and suppliers alike – it’s gorgeously full of all the little details we LOVE here on the English Wedding Blog, and all done by NEW wedding businesses from Lancashire. Starting a wedding business is hard – having the passion to create beautiful inspiration pieces like this is amazing and will, I’m sure, contribute to the long term success of these amazing new vendors!
All images are by Bobtale Photography
Words and styling by Dianna (Events by Dianna)
Full supplier list below
I’m so thrilled to be able to put you lovely brides and grooms in touch with the amazing wedding suppliers I’ve come to know and love through years of blogging. The UK wedding industry is so inspiring, such a wonderful thing to be a part of. The English Wedding Directory began in January and is my way of matchmaking couples with their dream suppliers.
Suppliers check out my Facebook page for a VERY special offer for new members from TODAY!
How is your Monday going? Would you like to see something really beautiful? As those of you who follow my calligraphy instagram will know, my favourite place is outside. The more breathtaking the location, the happier I am – and so today’s elopement shoot has my heart.
Words and images by English Wedding Directory member, Steve Fuller Photography
“There are some places I’ve photographed on this lovely planet that I simply want to keep secret. Places off the beaten track, away from the hustle of daily life, jaw droppingly beautiful and yet a comparatively short stone’s throw from where I live.