This Saturday was my first wedding of 2011 before the wedding season now starts in earnest. It was the wedding of Stephen and Alison whom I had done a Lifestyle/Engagement Shoot for a few weeks ago (see their sneak peek HERE). I had not shot a wedding at the venue before, the beautiful Norfolk Mead Hotel, but was blown away by how peaceful this little piece of Norfolk felt. The weather was glorious with not a cloud in the sky, and everything about this wedding made it the perfect start to my year; friendly guests; Alison and Stephens gorgeous and confident children, Connie and Oliver; the bluest sky I have ever seen, stunning river side venue and a beautiful bride!

To top it all off the sun was just low enough in the sky to get that gorgeous warm back light in time for their couple shots. Below is their sunny sneak peek which I felt epitomised their relaxed, sunny, peaceful and friendly wedding day…