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Zac & Jodie’s Big Beautiful Greek Fusion Wedding At The Runnymede On Thames Hotel

Runnymede wedding photography On a warm and sunny day in May, Zac and Jodie married at The Runnymede On Thames hotel. This was a real fusion wedding with the marriage ceremony being followed by a Greek Orthodox blessing. It was a day  full of tradition, symbolism and the appreciation of both cultures. What’s more, the couple really do have the nicest families, and it was just one of those weddings that felt great to be a part of, and so much fun to capture.

My day began with capturing Jodie’s final preparations. Jodie is so beautiful and naturally elegant, she also bears more than a passing resemblance to Angelina Jolie. Makeup artist Mel and I just couldn’t keep our eyes off her! *girl crush* Jodie & Zac 25.5.14-1Jodie & Zac 25.5.14-3beautiful bridal makeupJodie & Zac 25.5.14-4Jodie & Zac 25.5.14-5Jodie & Zac 25.5.14-11Jodie & Zac 25.5.14-12Jodie & Zac 25.5.14-14Jodie & Zac 25.5.14-13Jodie & Zac 25.5.14-9Jodie & Zac 25.5.14-10Jodie & Zac 25.5.14-17Jodie & Zac 25.5.14-18 I loved Jodie’s Pronovias ‘Dietrich’ dress. She told me that she had trained as a dancer, but at the point of starting to audition for West End shows, sadly had to give it up. The white feathers, reminiscent of Swan Lake, were therefore the perfect detail. 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Venue – Runnymede-On-Thames

Dress – Pronovias Dietrich

Jodie’s shoes – Benjamin Adams

Makeup and hair – Mel Kinsmen

Band – Olympus

Special thanks to Ellie Gillard for a super fantastic job.

 

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