Jen and Ben Wedding - St Stephens, Steeton and Chevin Lodge, Otley.

Yesterday Jen and Ben were married on a glorious day at 12pm at St Stephens Church in Steeton. I started the morning with the girls at Jen's mum's house. They were all very relaxed and quiet when I arrived.
No one had seen Jen's Wedding Gown apart from Pauline, Jen's mum, so I felt quite privileged to be taking some detail shots of it behind the scenes. No wonder Jen wanted it to be kept secret, it was amazing! It was a beautiful vintage style dress that was embellished with lace and jewels. 
When her Bridesmaids, Judy, Jody and Angharad saw her, the tissues came out and it was a very emotional moment. Jen was very composed until her Brother Chris arrived.....


We travelled to Jen's Dads farmhouse for some photos before the Church and then I went along to see the boys before the ceremony.
Ben was nervous and emotional and "that problem" with his contact lenses seemed to last all day! Looking good for his portraits though.

We used some time after the ceremony for photos outside the Church and in the nearby gardens and then Mr and Mrs Dewhirst travelled in a gorgeous vintage Bentley to Chevin Lodge in Otley for a drinks reception, more photos and the Wedding Breakfast.


So as promised last night, here is a sneak peek at some images from a brilliant day......

Thanks Jen and Ben!