London and Sweden Wedding Photographer – Tamara Kuzminski Photography

Nothing makes a wedding more special than a couple who do it totally their own way and make it work for them. And Suzie and Rich did it just perfectly. They threw out the rule book and decided that they would have their wedding day in a way that was a real expression of themselves. A topsy-turvy wedding by most standards, but a relaxed and wonderful topsy-turvy.

Suzie grew up in the heart of the Chilterns, in a wonderful old house with beautiful views and majestic, towering trees. So it was a natural choice for both Suzie and Rich to get ready for their wedding there. In separate areas, out of view from each other. Occasionally some tantalising words would waft through an open window, like a game so each other knew they were both around but remaining just out of sight. And the occasional “close the door!” as one or the other would pass through the corridor. It was like the celebrations had already started, with the whole family present from the very start. And this was the way it would continue.

Suzie and Rich opted for a “first look”. Instead of having their wedding portraits taken after the wedding, they decided to see each other for the first time, for a first look, before the wedding, allowing them more time to relax after their wedding with their guests, but also providing an intimate and special few minutes together, with just the two of them, to anticipate their new life as husband and wife together.

After their ceremony, they broke tradition again. Arriving at their reception, Suzie and Rich decided to cut their cake and everyone enjoyed a slice with a cup of tea while spending the afternoon in the autumn sunshine.

Suzie and Rich are also not big fans of dancing and decided that they wouldn’t feel pressurised into having a first dance because really it just wasn’t them. A non-traditional wedding, but a perfectly Suzie and Rich wedding. They couldn’t have celebrated their new life together any better.

Some suppliers worth mentioning for their excellence and/or friendliness…

Venue: The Crown Inn, Pishill, Oxfordshire
Wedding Dress: Ian Stuart
Flowers: Stemtation, Henley-Upon-Thames
Jazz duo: The Groove Company

Lucy and Christian are one of the most genuine and lovely couples I have photographed. They had their wedding reception at Highclere Castle in Berkshire. Home to the Earl and Countess of Grantham and their family. Or rather, the fictitious family. Of ITV1 Downton Abbey fame. And the venue is every bit as grand and wonderful as it looks on the TV. And even more lovely being filled with such a fabulous couple and the laughs and joy of their family and friends.

A big thank you goes to the amazing and talented Antonina Mamzenko, who asked me to second shoot for her at this Highclere Castle wedding.

It’s taken me a long time to find a wedding album to offer to my couples which I totally love. One that I wouldn’t hesitate to own myself, one that suits my brand, and also shows off your wedding photographs in the best way possible but also that you won’t want to put down! I’ve had so many positive comments from every couple that I’ve shown this to, and I want to also compliment Folio Albums for their dedication to produce a beautiful UK, eco-conscious but utterly gorgeous album. Here are some photographs of my sample album to tease you. If you’d like to see more of it, contact me and we can arrange a meeting so you can get your hands on it.

Thank you also to the beautiful and wonderful My and Marcus, whose Swedish wedding is featured in this album.