With Mother’s Day this weekend, it got me thinking about something I see at almost every wedding I photograph. Weddings are full of big moments. The confetti, the speeches, the dance floor when everyone’s had a few drinks and suddenly thinks they’re starring in their own music video. But if you watch closely, there’s another version of the wedding day happening at the same time. A quieter one. The version your mum's eyes experience.

Every family has one. You know the one. The relative who turns up to weddings with a camera bag the size of hand luggage, a couple of impressive looking lenses, and the quiet confidence of someone who “used to do a bit of photography back in the day”.

This is the part of wedding planning no one really warns you about. You get plenty of advice on budgets, timings, and colour schemes. What doesn’t come with instructions is what happens when you bring a lot of history, opinions, and complicated relationships into one room and politely ask everyone to celebrate together.

Why your aisle moment deserves a real connection, not a screen grab. Picture this. You take that first step down the aisle. Your heart’s thumping. Your partner’s trying not to ugly cry. It’s the moment you’ve waited for. You want to remember exactly how they looked right then. The nerves. The smile. The love. The everything.

Picking your wedding photographer is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. Bigger than flowers, bigger than table favours, bigger than whether Uncle Dave gets to sing on the mic after three pints. Your photos are what you’ll still have long after the last bit of cake has been eaten, so choosing the right person matters.

Planning your wedding day can be an exciting but overwhelming task. One key to a smooth and stress-free celebration is crafting a timeline that ensures everything flows seamlessly.

his week it's all about the epic wedding of Tyler and Connor, who were the lucky winners of this years Win Your Wedding through Perfect Brides

So it's the turn of the lovely Lance and Angela, who tied the knot at The Boathouse, just outside of Great Yarmouth. The boathouse is a stunning venue that as you would expect looks out over a vast lake. It's a lovely modern venue packed with charm, fantastic views, and a genuinely lovely place to get married.

Beth and Carl broke the mould, and had it been published in print, I can only imagine it would have been a real page-turner that sold out in minutes. Their day came with a ton of laughter, smiles and even the odd surprise appearance.

Father's Day is a special occasion that allows us to express gratitude and celebrate the incredible role that fathers play in our lives.