film wedding photography london | Polly Alexandre Photography

Jules and Russell (both twins!) knew things were special pretty much from the start, and it wasn’t long at all before Russell knew Jules was the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with, and proposed by a lake in France. Jules had always wanted a winter wedding and loved the cosiness and candlelight that a celebration at this time of year is all about. In the end it turned out more perfect than she could have imagined as as soon as we arrived at the Bluebird Restaurant in Chelsea, the snow began to fall and in a few hours London was covered in a blanket of white.

The couple had already seen & loved my black and white photography and we decided to capture much of their day in using black and white film for that timeless yet nostalgic look we both love so much. This works so well for winter weddings. After a ceremony at Chelsea Old Church (where Jules was christened as a baby) it was along the embankment for some relaxed portraits and then after a short drinks reception off to the Bluebird Chelsea for the merriment to begin. And it was a really fun & lively wedding! Music from a 1920’s/30’s jazz trio and the stunning vast warehouse like backdrop of the Bluebird provided a canvas for all sorts of merriment, joy and laughter.

To be the photographer for a wedding at the Bluebird was wonderful, I so enjoyed it….with memories of eating at the restaurant years ago, it was so great to see it come alive as a wedding venue and it really came into it’s own. But it is of course the people that make the party and Jules & Russell & all their family & friends were the ones that really lifted the joy & excitement to the rafters. Congratulations Mr & Mrs T….here’s to many years of fun & joy together!

Reception Venue: The Bluebird Chelsea, London; Ceremony: Chelsea Old Church; Ceremony Reception: Petyt Hall; Dress by Temperley; Hair: Richard Ward, Make Up: Graziella; Florist: Scarlet & Violet; Band: Nova Scotia

A huge congratulations to Lina & Andrew who after meeting on Valentine’s Day a few years ago, tied the knot in December at a pre-Christmas wedding. The ceremony was held at Chelsea Registry Office on the Kings Road and the reception at Sketch in Mayfair. Lina is a make up artist and we have previously worked together, so I was thrilled when Lina rang me and asked me to be her wedding photographer. What I didn’t know is that the call I had about the date a few days before was from her romantic fiance, Andrew, who knew she wanted me to shoot her wedding, and was secretly checking I was available before telling her the good news. Lina had a strong idea of what she wanted her look to be, and I love the ethereal dress she wore & the matching white accessories. A true winter princess!

Sketch is quite a special place for me too….. it’s where I had my first proper date with the Man, now my fiance. On Valentine’s Day no less. So to be able to go back and photograph a wedding there was truly special and magical. The food was incredible, the surroundings absolutely stunning with their rich velvety fabrics and warm, opulent colours perfect for a cosy winter celebration. Add a group of special family & friends and some fine food and wine….then mix in the Singing Waiters, the insanely talented silouette artist Alison Russell (this is the first time I had seen a silouette artist at work and she was amazing!) and you have a fun and celebratory evening. Kudos to Sarah Haywood for making it all run so smoothly and for her special touches (I love the mistletoe and glitter ribbon placenames).

So Lina and Andrew, wishing you both a wonderful magical and long life together….may all your dreams come true xxx

Wedding Planner: Sarah Haywood, Reception Venue: The Lecture Room & Library at Sketch London; Dress by Anatoliy Andreychyk, Hair by Maximiliano Centini, Make up by the Bride Lina Cameron, Flowers by Shaftsberries, Rolls Royce Phantom by Kruuz Chauffeurs, Silouette Artist Alison Russell from The Roving Artist, Cake by Sketch.