Sophie & Finn

Gurnard and The Anchor

Sophie and Finn’s wedding day dawned in early September. As is often the case, the rains of August had passed, and autumn was looking sublime. The couple had endured trials and tribulations to make it to this happiest of days, and it was clear from the start that they both intended to make the absolute most of it. I met the bridal party in a rented house in the small coastal village of Gurnard, tucked away to the west of Cowes and close to the shore, which was the theme for their day. Meanwhile, along the coast in Cowes, Chris met the groom and his men in the garden of The Anchor Inn.

Whilst Finn and his best men strolled along Cowes High Street to The  Max Aitken Museum, the bridal party were transported in a Land Rover 101, kindly lent by the bride’s employers at The Hut in Colwell Bay. Their ceremony venue, a museum dedicated to marine history, had the feel of an ancient ship. Dark polished wood and figureheads created an incredible atmosphere for the couple’s vows.

A Very Nautical Send-Off

With formalities complete, I joined the newlyweds on Finn’s family launch ‘Firecrest’, a Botnia Targa 31, skippered by his father, from the ceremony to The  Royal Yacht Squadron. In the meantime, Chris joined guests in the short walk between venues, capturing the wandering crowd being serenaded by their fantastic guitarist.

This wedding was special in ways that are difficult to articulate. The bride and groom shared a bond that is unusual, even in newlywed couples, and their family and friends were a joy to behold. Chris and I enjoyed every minute of documenting this incredible wedding day, as we do with each and every couple we are lucky enough to work with. The next day, I returned to the wedding party during their post-wedding celebrations at The Hut, but that is a story for another day!

Thank you, Sophie and Finn, for trusting us with your memories. Yours was a story we will always remember.