{"id":36936,"date":"2022-02-11T11:11:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T11:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sarahvivienne.co.uk\/?p=36936"},"modified":"2022-10-07T20:25:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T19:25:30","slug":"sam-and-pete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sarahvivienne.co.uk\/sam-and-pete\/","title":{"rendered":"Sam and Pete"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\u201cThank you so much not only for the photos but for giving me comfort and hope when I was at my lowest point when we couldn\u2019t see this day happening. Your kind (not to mention funny) poem makes what you do more personal and I really didn\u2019t feel alone on the journey 2020 took us on. As they say \u2018everything happens for a reason\u2019 and we were always supposed to be married that day. Thank you for being a pivotal part of it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sam and Pete\u2019s wedding took Ian (my second shooter for the day) and me on a tour of Rutland …<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pete got ready at their cottage followed by drinks at The Fox and Hounds in Exton<\/a>. Sam got ready at The Finches Arms in Hambleton<\/a>, a boutique hotel on the shore of Rutland Water. And they had their ceremony at St Peter and Paul\u2019s church in Exton<\/a>, followed by a short walk to Exton Park<\/a> for their marquee reception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sam and Pete know their own style and were clear about what they wanted from their wedding. Which is an absolute joy for me because it means you’ll see ‘you’ when you look at the photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The day was meticulously planned. Sam\u2019s organising skills are HOT! If I needed a wedding planner, I definitely try to twist her arm. But jokes aside, this meant that when the day finally arrived, Sam and Pete could just relax and enjoy themselves. They trusted their plans, decisions and choices, and left their suppliers to do their thing. Which makes a huge difference in wedding photos \u2026 because you look your best when you truly let go and enjoy the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The styling played a large part in making the day \u2018Sam and Pete\u2019. More on that later but I can\u2019t not mention the amazing florals (\u2018cos this girl loves flowers!). Also the outfits \u2013 sharp Savile Row for Pete, romantic statement dress for Sam, and classic black high-low hemline dresses for the bridesmaids. And the hanging cake. THE HANGING CAKE, Y\u2019ALL!<\/p>\n\n\n\n A day of dreamy details AND meaningful moments to capture. Was this real?! Pinch me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sam and Pete bought a \u2018project house\u2019 during the pandemic (as if planning a wedding wasn\u2019t enough!) which is where Pete got ready with his best man and ushers. Many couples worry about what their house looks like when it comes to their photos \u2026 but Sam and Pete loved the idea that in years to come they\u2019ll fondly say \u201cRemember that wallpaper?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sam and her family took over The Finches Arms, and there was a real buzz with people popping in and out as they pleased. Sam\u2019s Dad and Stepdad get on really well (so lovely to witness) and when it was time for them to see her in her dress, they burst into the room together. Their banter settled Sam\u2019s growing nerves as they fixed each other\u2019s buttonholes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Pete joined friends and family at Exton pub for a pre-ceremony pint, before walking down the lane to the church. As their guests arrived, it was plain to see how pleased everyone was to see each other, with loads of hugs, chatting and laughter. This is one of my favourite parts of a wedding to capture because the atmosphere is palpable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oh, and as we waited for Sam to arrive, I spotted the confetti had a pew all of its own at the back of the church. Loved that! Also, a pew-full of confetti – I’m making that an official metric!<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Rutland run<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Planning a wedding \u2013 Sam and Pete style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Getting ready<\/h3>\n\n\n\n