Laura & Dom - Malthouse Meadow

From the first time I met Laura and Dom over Zoom, I knew their wedding was going to be an absolute joy to film.

They came to have fun, and that's exactly what they did. When a couple sets the tone that early, their guests are on track for the best day ever. From Dom and his groomsmen catwalking through the churchyard to Laura's unbelievable speech. From the ice cream van to the fish and chip van. Ohhhh yeppp!

It was Easter weekend and the sun was out for the first time that year, so this wedding had a head start before the first guest even arrived. It was a long drive for me, so naturally I left loads of spare time and got to the church before it was even open. That gave me time to grab a few location shots on foot and with the drone.

The vicar was very welcoming and brought a big smile and a happy atmosphere with him. When Dom arrived, we instantly started talking about silly, fun shots we could get with his groomsmen. Totally hilarious. I wish I could film stuff like that every day.

Jordan and Hannah of Jord+Han Photography were a dream to work with. While they set up, we had the usual photo-video coordination chat, and away we went making magic between us. They came out with some really stunning photos!

Laura looked amazing as she walked down the aisle, all smiles and happiness.

After the ceremony came the confetti, then the group shots, and then a few minutes for a fun mini couple shoot.

When I arrived at the reception, there was a parking space reserved just for me. (Massive brownie points there.)

The whole reception was designed around having fun: a homemade bar with bar snacks, a diary room, outdoor games, bubbles, ice cream, a giant Easter rabbit, Easter eggs and a face-in-hole board.

There were a lot of speeches, all brilliantly delivered, including one from the best man and his 'Assistant to the Best Man', complete with a slideshow explaining the concept of 'GPM' (Giggles Per Minute).

The first dance? Well, of course it was a rehearsed routine, perfectly executed.

This was a tough one to pack up and leave. I just wanted to stay and join in, but with a two-hour drive ahead of me I had to hit the road (via a quick detour through the McDonald's drive-thru).