The impact of the COVID-19 virus has been devastating for the UK wedding industry. It's brought down established businesses and newcomers alike. From venues, to wedding organisers, florists, photographers, caterers ..... the list goes on. For many, like myself, it's our sole source of income. We specialise in weddings, and it's an industry that we love. Some of us have been in the industry for decades, and it's hard to imagine how things will get back to normal. I say "normal

There's no controlling the weather on your wedding day!

by Ian Hamilton Wedding fayre at the Norfolk Royale Hotel in Bournemouth Yesterday I had the pleasure of exhibiting at a stunning wedding fayre, held at the Norfolk Royale Hotel in Bournemouth. The fayre was organised by the lovely Melanie from Bellissimo Weddings and Events, and despite the unseasonably cold weather we were treated to a large number of brides coming to look around the various stands and talk to the wedding suppliers. As well as the obligatory photographers (

by Ian Hamilton The Dorset Wedding Festival 2013 In just a few weeks I’ll be exhibiting at the inaugural Dorset Wedding Festival at Holton Lees in Poole, Dorset. This is an entirely new concept of wedding fair organised by Sam and Eleanor from Something Borrowed Wedding Magazine and it sounds as though it’s going to be really exciting – you can read my Blog post on the Dorset Wedding Festival. I’m delighted to announce that I have a free ticket to give away, admitting 4 guest

If you’re a Bride in New York, you know the name Kleinfeld. Outside of the US it’s unlikely that you’ve heard it before unlesss you’re in the wedding industry, but they are THE name in wedding dress stores in the States. Their superstore on 20th Street in Manhattan is a veritable treasure trove, with over 1,500 dresses in stock – can you believe it? 30,000 square feet, plush carpets, chandeliers and an appointment only system to meet the “consultants”. A recent article on BBC

As both a wedding and portrait photographer I’m aware that there are times when my clients are looking for something that’s really special in terms of a photo-session, and so I’m very excited to announce the launch of my “Cherish” photo-shoots. Recently, many photographers have started to offer post-wedding photo-shoots to their brides – an opportunity to be photographed in their wedding dress away from the stress and pressure of their wedding day. However, most of these sess

It must be said that planning a wedding ranks high on the list of stressful situations that we encounter through life. As a wedding photographer, I know all too well how difficult the planning is and the problems that can occur – so why not let someone else take that pressure from your shoulders and co-ordinate everything? The idea of wedding planners hasn’t really taken off in the UK yet, but it’s big business in the States and the majority of Brides over there use a planner