Our last album before Christmas 2007

Emma and Mark love spot colour and we were delighted to make the hot pink gerberas zing. They came round last night to collect their GraphiStudio wedding books - with mini books as Christmas prezzies for friends and family. We're so pleased they're delighted with their wedding photos. Buxted Park is a fabulous wedding venue and we look forward to returning again this year.

Emma and Mark told us about the behind the scenes planning for their big event which now features on our website to help other couples planning a great wedding.

We look forward very much t our 2008 weddings and we wish you all a very happy Christmas and joyful New Year.

A very wet day was had by all and a terrific time too

Cold wet December afternoons aren't dream winter wedding weather and the traffic snarls up, making everything late, late. late. And when the poor Groom leaves the CD with all the Church music behind at the hotel and the Order of service doesn't arrive until the ceremony is well underway, it's fantastic when everyone pulls together to make the wedding go with a swing.

Thanks to Father Raja's CD collection, Jenny looked radiant as she walked up the aisle with her father to the cheerful Arrival of the Queen of Sheba. The Order of Service turned up before half time and the rain eased off (a bit...) when the bridal party emerged. No confetti, alas, as it had been mislaid somewhere. Perhaps a good thing as damp red bits can stain a white dress.

A great welcome was there for us all at The London Marriott West India Quay. Lisa Warren and her team had made the Ballroom stunning and smoothed disappointment of the non show of the booked Frank Sinatra act. We photographers had the chance to catch up on some requested group shots, everyone had the opportunity to write their good wishes on the signature mount. And then the meal was served. It was absolutely outstanding. Top class.

It goes to show that rain by itself doesn't necessarily spoil a wedding day - but London traffic is unforgiving and you need to allow a lot more time than you think for travelling around the capital. Especially when the rugby's on in Twickenham or there are some home games going on.

Our new studio and office development

We're very fortunate to have our own architecturally designed photographic studio to welcome couples. It's a great space with north facing lights so we can take great pictures and use the best possible filtered light. It gives fantastic results.

Now we're looking to develop our home office/work space which our clients don't usually see. We face the same challenges shared by many people who work from home. How to make the most of what you already have? How to add value to your house? How to combine work and family life? And add value to your property?

Simon Smith, a trained architect from Betternest http://www.betternest.co.uk/ has come to our rescue. He visited us today for a consultation on our garden room. Planning laws will change next year and we all have a window of opportunity to add value to our properties. It sometimes takes an outsider to spot the potential can that can be unlocked in a home and we're very excited to be working with him and his team.

We plan to have a brand new London office studio area opening in 2008. We are confident that Betternest will help us improve our studio and the service we offer all our wedding couples. Watch this space for updates and recommendations.