Monty

Those of you who have visited the studio or have met me on my travels, will also have met Monty. He was made memorable to new acquaintances by his friendly greeting of a nose in the groin. Once this was done he would amicably lean against you. Unfortunately, Monty died on Saturday 4th December, shortly after we found out he was ill.

He was a well travelled dog who stayed in some of the best hotels in the U.K. He accompanied me to many of my weddings up and down the country. We had many adventures together over his life time; on ferries, in hotels, on golf courses and at the beach, but mostly up the hills chasing the deer !!!! He met up with a few celebrities over the years and greeted them in his usual fashion.

Monty and the other two Ms, Morgan and Micky raided the kitchen at the Hilton Hotel in Coventry at the MPA photography awards a few years back. They were chased through the kitchen but managed to free a few sausages on the way through before I caught up with them.

He is already much missed.

A few photographs of Monty.......... my boy

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Carolyn and Gordon at the Barmoral Hotel Edinburgh 04/12/10

Carolyn and Gordon got married in the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh. Gordon had proposed to Carolyn at the top of Arthur's Seat, the volcanic hill that overlooks Edinburgh, so there was only one place for their marriage to be held...... Edinburgh.

Everyone made it to the Balmoral safely, despite travel chaos, with Edinburgh Airport closed for a while, planes and trains delayed and cancelled and some horrendous road conditions.

A big thank you to every one, especially best man Simon, and not forgetting Carolyn and Gordon.

As usual a few photographs from the day

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Holly and Daniel at Swinton Kirk and Springwood Hall 02/12/10

Holly and Daniel were married during the heavy snow falls in early December. That did not stop them nor their guests from having a great day. They were married in Swinton Kirk in the Scottish Borders, and had the reception in Springwood Hall. Rosie from Rosie's Catering and her staff were there to meet the guests on arrival with champagne and to provide them with their wedding meal. The wedding was my largest of the year with 250 at the wedding and another 200 at night. Well done to all. A few thank you's to best man Angus and the Ushers, Cat and the bridesmaids for being great fun. And Jane ......

And of course Holly and Daniel......... Thank you

As usual day few photographs from the day

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Shona and Kevin at Glasgow Cathedral and the Barony Hall 27/11/10

Shona and Kevin got married at Glasgow Cathedral, a magnificent medieval Cathedral dating back to 1197. In a previous post I harked on about how when we visit France, Spain or Italy we look upon their old churches and cathedrals as being outstanding, but we have some amazing cathedrals and churches on our own door step. They are all well worth a visit even if you are not religious. The architecture is something else. Anyway, back to the wedding. Despite the awful road conditions we all made it. A great wedding, with the reception held in the Barony Hall a few hundred yards from the Cathedral. Thank you to Gary, Kevin's brother, who also was best man, for all his help, to the ushers, to Jenny and the bridesmaids, and a special thank you to Shona and Kevin.

As usual a few photographs from the day

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