Emotional Algarve Wedding

What an emotional day we had with Hayley and Darren, Our Police Couple from Rochdale, They chose to have their Algarve Wedding at the beautiful Ceremony location Señora da Rocha also know as Lady of The Rock and then back to Suites Alba for their ceremony.

We had a Skype call with this couple a few weeks before and knew this was going to be a lovely wedding, Hayley was so excited about her big day and Darren was just so chilled.
We met Hayley on the morning of her Algarve Wedding in her apartment, Hayley and Darren had booked our Luxury Photography Package and the extended highlights so we started shooting and getting film footage as soon as we arrived.
Jane from Unique and Chic makeup was busy working her magic, Hayley had 3 bridesmaids, and all were getting ready with her, they were a giggle and made the whole bridal prep very light hearted.
We then headed over to Darren who was getting ready in another apartment, even though Darren is a Policeman he seemed to be a little nervous and quiet, but we got a few shots and some footage of him getting ready with their sons, 15 year old Kyle and 6 year old Oliver.
We left Hayley after she got her dress on and headed over to the Lady of the Rock where the lovely wedding planners Carin & Patricia from Glamour were waiting, Carin and Patricia had decorated the ceremony venue beautifully and with the Atlantic Ocean as a back drop you can not get a more perfect settings, The Guests arrived and Darren waited nervously for his bride, the Ceremony was a civil ceremony and after we all had Ice cream organised by Glamour.
We grabbed the couple for a few shots after the ceremony then we headed off to Suites Alba for the reception, The couple had some lovely family and friends and whilst the Glamour Girls finished off the final touches in the reception area we took some group shots.
The meal started off with some very emotional speeches, considering the guys are both on the Force they were very emotional and Darren’s words to Hayley really put a lump in Kellie and my throat, due to the fact some of their colleagues who were at the wedding have been dealing with the Manchester Bombing victims families, this was also mentioned which we think was a lovely touch and very fitting.
Hayley

One to One Session

After Hayley and Darren’s meal we took them to the clifftop for their one to one session at sunset and to get some footage, and what a giggle we all had, we really do love our one to one session as it gives us alone time with the couple and we can really get to know them, it also gives the couple a chance to have some quality time together after the days full events.
On the way back Hayley realised we had not shot her Garter and wanted one with her wearing it, this was a special moment as the garter had Hayley’s Grandmothers wedding and engagement rings attached to it.
The couple cut their cake with friends and family holding sparklers and then straight into their first dance, the couple had the Originals who never fail to disappoint and as soon as their first dance was finished everyone joined them and danced the night away.
Hayley and Darren, We would just like to say you guys were awesome, we throughly enjoyed your wedding day and could see the love between you both and for your 2 sons Oliver and Kyle, please keep in touch and next time your in the Algarve a think a beer is called for. 🙂
Wedding Planned by the fantastic girls form Glamour Weddings

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