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Ali and Luke's wonderful wedding at Stone Manor
posted by: Karrie on 15 June 2009
We'd been looking forward to Ali and Luke's wedding and keeping everything crossed for good weather and it must have worked!
Alison and Luke Skidmore at Stone Manor - a film still image
I arrived at Stone Manor near Kidderminster really early to avoid motorway roadwork traffic and knew we would enjoy working there. The busy gardener happily pointed out the best spots for photos and I took some background footage of the beautiful gardens; and the hotel staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful so our thanks to all.
Next it was on to The Robins where Jon took photographs and I filmed bridal preparations with Ali and her 5 bridesmaids: Danielle, Nicole, Gemma,Sarah and Sally. They were all so chilled out as Elaine Cooper created stunning hairstyles for all, with relaxed group make-up and champagne - it was easy to see what close friends they all are!
Jon left to film Luke and the guys at The Queen’s in Belbroughton: bacon butties at the local before the ceremony - a good start to the day - before they all left for the beautiful old Holy Trinity Church in Belbroughton. Yes, it was disappointing that the vicar doesn’t allow filming from the front, but we still managed to capture some lovely moments from the ceremony which I’m sure Luke and Ali will enjoy seeing on film. A couple of photos outside and loads of confetti and the bridal party drove off in style in the beautiful horse driven carriages from Dodford Carriages - a first for us seeing 2 carriages and so Jane Austen but the wedding party looked as if they were born to the part!
We were ready and waiting at Stone Manor where ushers Tony, Jeremy, Phil and Matt were a great help organising a speedy photo shoot. We had plenty of time for a romantic bride and groom shoot too - had a quick peak at the camera and I loved the pics!
After a lovely wedding breakfast it was time for excellent speeches from Ali’s father Stephen Hadfield, Luke, Best Man Nick and Matron of Honour Danielle: all really genuine speeches that captured the moment perfectly. More relaxation outside as evening guests arrived and I filmed video guest messages in the gardens before the buffet and First Dance. When I left the party was in full swing with the dance floor packed to the music of The Space Hoppers.
Congratulations Mr and Mrs Skidmore. We know you’re going to be really happy together. Have a great honeymoon and we should have your photos online for your return from honeymoon.
Please leave them a message using the comments form below the photos are now online here. We’ll let you know when the video highlights are in our movie theatre too!
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Comments
15 June 2009
posted by: David H
Mr and Mrs Skidmore (Ali – Beautiful surname)!
Just a quick note to say a big congrats on a truly wonderful day. Great weather, setting, company, food and venue and loved the dance floor antics!
A memorable day
Hidders x
PS You looked stunning and I have been told to say “So did the bridesmaids”!
15 June 2009
posted by: Nicole Hudyba
Ali and Luke,
What can I say.... such a fantastic day, I enjoyed every second of it!
Thank you for making me one of your bridesmaids, it really was an honour to follow Ali down the aisle (and yes David, we all did look beautiful!).
Congratulations Mr and Mrs Skidmore, I wish you all the best for the future (not that you will need it!!). Have an amazing honeymoon in Kenya and see you when you get back.
Lots of love
Nicole xxxx
15 June 2009
posted by: Danielle Binns
To my wonderful friends, Mr and Mrs Skidmore
Thankyou for a fantastic day, night and hangover the next morning.
It went so well, and Ali, you looked beautiful, and Luke, you looked, well handsome!
Thankyou for choosing me to be your matron of honour.
I wish you all the luck, love, health and happiness for now and the future.
Danielle (aka Dusty Binns) xxxx
18 June 2009
posted by: Shona & Neil Hunt
Amazing. I hope you 2 are as happy as we are. Good food good friends good times,thank you for letting us share your day with you. Enjoy the glasses!!!
Love to you both. Shona & Neil
19 June 2009
posted by: Alexander Sakalas
Alison, Luke,
Many thanks for a wonderful day last Friday.
I hope that you have a great time in Kenya and I look forward to seeing you both at some point when I am back in Hagley over the summer/autumn.
Much love and all the best for the future.
Al.
19 June 2009
posted by: Gemma Hughes
Guys what can I say an absolutly amazing day from start to finish! You both looked fabulous!
Thank you so much for making me part of your special day. You are such a wonderful couple and I know you will be so happy as you start this next chapter in your life as Mr & Mrs Skidmore.
Hope you have an amazing honeymoon and can’t wait to see the pictures!
Lots of Love
Gemma xxxx
19 June 2009
posted by: Helen & Ed
Mr & Mrs Skidmore,
Thanks for a fantastic day last Friday - so great to see you both so happy. Hope Kenya was amazing & look forward to seeing you both soon.
Wishing you all the best for your future happy years together.
Love
Helen & Ed
19 June 2009
posted by: Jeremy Binns
To The Skidmores
I hope you have both returned intact from the safari, then again no tigers would be interested in either of you as there is no meat on you.
A week ago today and we are all still talking about what a fantastic day it was.
So happy for you both and well done for organising such a great day in such a short space of time (shotgun?)
Heres to your future and I’m looking forward to all the good times ahead and to you both growing up so I dont have to get drunk every weekend.
Love Jezza (aka Mr Dusty Binns)
p.s I think Davids comment about the Bridesmaids was very insensitive and they all looked beautiful.
22 June 2009
posted by: Elaine and Will
Congratualtions to a fantastic couple on pulling off a great wedding, Ali you made a beautiful and elegant bride and Luke the dashing Husband. You both looked so happy we hope you will continue to be in your future together.
Looking forward to seeing you when get back and spending more time with you as Mr and Mrs - no rush on the kiddies, have fun and enjoy your new life together. Much Love Elaine and Will xx
28 June 2009
posted by: STEVE AND RACHEL
Hi guys
Welcome home hope you had a great honeymoon and are rushing back in excitement to start your married life ?!?!? Thankyou both for a wonderful day it really was perfect! Looking forward to some long walks with the dogs see you soon xx
Love Steve & Rachel (aka another Mr & Mrs Skidmore)
3 July 2009
posted by: Gillian Parsons
Congratulations on a fantastic day! Everything was perfect! Hope you had a fantastic honeymoon. You are both so amazing together and I know you will be happy forever. Looking forward to seeing u both soon. Big hugs and kisses.
Gill xx