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2022 is the biggest year for weddings...in history!

Julian Roberts

Jul 18, 20221 min read

2022 is the biggest year for weddings...in history!

I thought I'd follow my last post on wedding photography costs with a summary of Bridebook's 2022 Wedding Survey According to Bridebook,...

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How much does a wedding photographer cost?

Julian Roberts

Jul 14, 20224 min read

How much does a wedding photographer cost?

It became clear to me a few years ago that most brides and grooms-to be don’t know how much they will have to pay for their wedding...

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Julia & Michael | Penshurst Place | Kent

Julian Roberts

Mar 9, 20221 min read

Julia & Michael | Penshurst Place | Kent

My first wedding of 2021 centred around Julia & Michael who got married at the lovely St George's Church in Weald, followed by a...

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'Unlimited' Guests Allowed at Weddings from 21st June, Boris Johnson Announces

Julian Roberts

Jun 14, 20211 min read

'Unlimited' Guests Allowed at Weddings from 21st June, Boris Johnson Announces

The Prime Minister confirmed the 30 person guest limit has been removed, however, the number of guests allowed to attend will now be...

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Emily & Gary | Oaks Farm | Shirley, Surrey

Julian Roberts

May 8, 20211 min read

Emily & Gary | Oaks Farm | Shirley, Surrey

Emily & Gary's Wedding at Oaks Farm, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey

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Stephanie & Jacob | Maplehurst Farm | Horsham, Sussex

Julian Roberts

Apr 5, 20211 min read

Stephanie & Jacob | Maplehurst Farm | Horsham, Sussex

I was privileged to be asked by a colleague to shoot his daughter Stephanie's wedding to Jacob. By all accounts it was a fantastic (and...

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Current COVID restrictions leading to more postponements

Julian Roberts

Jan 5, 20211 min read

Current COVID restrictions leading to more postponements

Well, yesterday I had two messages advising me of further postponements - one in March, the other in October. Not really surprising to...

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Julian Roberts

Dec 29, 20201 min read

Some fascination facts from 2020

25th December This is always the biggest engagement day of the year. 40% Engagements take place from December through February, spiking...

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How to have a stress-free wedding day - My Top 5 tips

Julian Roberts

Oct 30, 20205 min read

How to have a stress-free wedding day - My Top 5 tips

One of the things I often say is that planning a wedding can be as easy or as hard as you want it to be. No matter if you’re the laid...

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Win a wedding planning package worth £1,300

Julian Roberts

Aug 27, 20202 min read

Win a wedding planning package worth £1,300

If your nuptials were put on hold by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 you could win this fabulous wedding planning package from My Dream...

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Julian Roberts

Aug 27, 20203 min read

Who to choose as your wedding witnesses

Your wedding witnesses have a very important job on the big day - so how do you pick them, and what do they actually do? Even if you have...

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Doppelganger Honeymoon Destinations In The UK Revealed!

Julian Roberts

Jul 3, 20201 min read

Doppelganger Honeymoon Destinations In The UK Revealed!

With restrictions gradually being eased all over the country, people are now allowed to hold small wedding ceremonies with up to 30 people.

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How Could Covid-19 Change Wedding Photography?

Julian Roberts

Jun 17, 20202 min read

How Could Covid-19 Change Wedding Photography?

We’re all getting used to the new normal when it comes to social distancing and restrictions on the number of people who can gather in...

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Northern Ireland Set To Allow Small Outdoor Weddings In June

Julian Roberts

Jun 3, 20201 min read

Northern Ireland Set To Allow Small Outdoor Weddings In June

Northern Ireland has announced that it will allow small outdoor weddings to go ahead after 8 June.

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What Does The COVID-19 Recovery Plan Mean For Weddings?

Julian Roberts

May 21, 20202 min read

What Does The COVID-19 Recovery Plan Mean For Weddings?

The government has released a 50-page plan for getting the country out of lockdown, including advice on when weddings might return.

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Why You Should Say ‘I Do’ To Wedding Insurance

Julian Roberts

May 15, 20202 min read

Why You Should Say ‘I Do’ To Wedding Insurance

If you’re currently at the planning stages, then you might be wondering what wedding insurance is, and why you should take it out.

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Julian Roberts

May 11, 20202 min read

Different Styles of Wedding Photography

If you’re having to rethink your plans due to the coronavirus pandemic, we’re here to help decipher what’s what when it comes to the photos.

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Marine & Simon | London Beach Hotel | Tenterden, Kent

Julian Roberts

May 10, 20201 min read

Marine & Simon | London Beach Hotel | Tenterden, Kent

Last May I was privileged to shoot Marine & Simon's wedding at St Mildred's Church and the London Beach Hotel in the gorgeous, historical...

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CMA To Investigate Wedding Cancellation Policies

Julian Roberts

Apr 30, 20202 min read

CMA To Investigate Wedding Cancellation Policies

The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) has announced that it will be investigating reports of businesses that aren’t respecting cancella

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Cheshire Couple Change Plans To Marry Before Lockdown

Julian Roberts

Apr 23, 20202 min read

Cheshire Couple Change Plans To Marry Before Lockdown

One couple decided they could not wait to marry & quickly changed their plans so they could tie the knot the day before lockdown began.

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