Sometimes things are just meant to be – and judging by how today’s couple got together we’d say it was written in the stars for these two.
Taking place in the urban surroundings of Leeds city centre, husband and wife-to-be Dave and Sarah, wanted their pre-wedding shoot, which they are sharing with us today, to be cool, edgy and fun. Given all the giggles, smiles and laughter, it looks like their photographer Jenny, nailed the brief.
With images by Jenny Maden Photography.
sarah says
: Dave proposed while we were in Ibiza at a beautiful restaurant called Sa Capella, which we return to each year! It was a complete surprise to me, and very emotional, as I’d always said after losing my dad I couldn’t do it without him walking me down the aisle.We plan to marry on my dad’s birthday this year at Leeds Town Hall and will then move onto The Liquorist for the reception. We don’t want lots of fuss – just a cool event to round together everyone we love and who has had a positive impact on our time together.
We first met 16 years ago in a club that neither of us have ever been back to! I was with the girls, hitting the dancefloor – and that’s where I met Dave. We laughed and chatted most of the night – my first words to him were “Ooo you’re a mover”! We never kissed or exchanged numbers. However, after that night he had a work placement in Leeds (the only time he’s ever worked in Leeds city centre) and he walked past Toni & Guy where I worked at the time, hoping to catch me. He saw me through the window, laughing with a client and sent me a calla lily with a note asking to see me again.
For our first date we went for an Italian meal (our favourite food) at a restaurant where Dave then presented a beautiful anklet. He set the standards here as I adore jeweler – the boy did good!
It was definitely love at first sight – I didn’t know real men like this existed! He’ll kill me for saying so, but after the date we had a three-hour telephone call and told me he was falling from a great height!
We decided to do a pre-wedding shoot as we don’t have a single picture of us around the house, but we both love and really appreciate art. Our photographer Jenny Maden came highly recommended to us and I’m so glad she did! After chatting and giggling with Jenny on the phone, I knew that we had clicked. It was definitely a challenge for Jenny as I stipulated: no romance – more edgy cool shots, I hate my teeth and no walking far as I’ll be in heels.
Our shoot with her was so much fun and what she produced was just perfect. In fact all my friends, clients and family have commented on how Jenny’s images from the engagement shoot just capture ‘us’.
The pictures from that afternoon really make me smile and I cannot wait for our wedding photos now. We’re even talking about arranging another shoot after the wedding (perhaps for an anniversary), just for the sheer fun of it! We’ll be going from no photos in the house, to a whole gallery wall! We will definitely be displaying a selection around our home.
During the planning process we’ve found Brides Up North to be a super cool site – we love the features and inspiration that it provides.
