I have always been fond of small and intimate weddings. Contrary to their size, there are often lots of  things happening and fun details to capture. And I must say – there is nothing like a Scottish wedding!

If I had to use one word to describe Eilidh and Willaim, it would be extraordinary! The couple were not very traditional, evident from Eilidh’s choice of shoes contrasting her red cheongsam and the groomsmen’s Adidas Original attire.

The day started at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, where Eilidh got ready for the wedding. From there she was escorted to her ceremony location – Duddell’s. The wedding was held at a small open rooftop area, which acted as a wonderful location and ambiance for the reception and ceremony after. I was particularly impressed by the details on the wedding bouquet and venue décor. The romantic nautre-inspired white and green theme resembled the outdoor natural environment. One of the captivating moments was when the couple was doing a Scottish Wedding Dance as they tied the knot.

My favorite portraits of Eilidh and William were captured when they exchanged their wedding vows, the icicle lights helped create a very romantic and quintessential wedding portrait. Their adorable smiles, and apparent love for each other made it easy to get all these beautiful moments.

As a wedding photographer, I always believe that every wedding is a new experience. Therefore, it’s always fun to shoot weddings from unique perspectives each time.

Thank you Bride and Breakfast HK for featuring: A Cozy Roofttop Wedding in Hong Kong

Photography: Patrick Photography / Videographer: Twenty One Visuals / Wedding and Reception Venue: Duddell’s / Bride’s Dresses: Katya Shehurina (white dress), Linva Tailor (cheongsam) / Bride’s Shoes: Dune, Lu Lu Guinness / Bridesmaid Dresses: Coast / Groom’s Suit and Tie: Paul Smith / Groom’s Shoes: Grenson / Groomsmen Costumes: Adidas Originals / Groomsmen Accessories: OTAA (tie, socks, and pocket squares) / Makeup Artist and Hairstylist: Mandarin Oriental Salon / Florist: The Spring is Here / Illustrations: Eilidh Ho / Graphic Design: Linda Huang / Neon Sign: D&A Electronic Neon Light / Table Plan Wooden Sign: Big Vision / Entertainment: DJ Tsoi / Bagpipes: Stuart Fung

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Getting married in a heritage over a hundred years old added a special meaning to the already special moment when you gave your solemn life-time promise to your love one. It was as romantic and memorable a wedding as one would have ever wanted.

Join us at the “The Helena May Wedding Exhibition” at The Helena May, this Sunday! Get exclusive offers from us!

Date: Sunday, 18 November 2018
Time: 2pm – 6pm
Free Admission
The Helena May
35 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong

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The wedding took place at Beas River Country Club at Sheung Shui, a wedding venue where I frequent fondly. The entire décor there created an atmospheric environment that was reminiscent of a rustic farm in a European country. Complemented by the sunny weather, this outdoor wedding was almost like a dream come true.

I especially like the special element added in the wedding called First Look. It means that the bride would show her wedding dress to the groom for the very first time at a chosen spot during the wedding. The stunning beauty of Catherine in the elegant wedding dress was revealed like a surprise to Anthony, giving the wedding an extra sense of mystery and romance. It also became a golden opportunity for emotive photos.

As Anthony is currently a policeman, there was a ritual-like sword ceremony in the wedding too, where Anthony and his friends from work all wore the traditional police uniforms, each with a sword fastened to their waists. This unique ceremony further heightened the feeling of grandeur and solemnity of the day.

Venue: Beas River Country Club (Jockey Club) | Photographer: Patrick Photography

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As a wedding photographer, I am always curious to know something more about the couple, about how they met in the first place, how their initial romantic encounters developed into marital commitments, their individual personalities or preferences.

Dennis is originally from Australia, where he met Bryoni at university and started their romance. Dennis’s groomsmen were therefore all from Australia, each with a big and buoyant personality, making the entire wedding very fun and happy. I aimed to capture all these moments, so that the final photo album could serve as a distinctive window into the couple’s individual life and particular way of interaction with their friends and family members, as opposed to something generic that could easily belong to anyone.

I was especially touched by the speech given by the couple during the wedding banquet. They frankly detailed their past, the many difficulties they had encountered before they finally became a couple, their mutual promises for the future, and their holy experience with God. Even as an observer witnessing their wedding on the day, I could easily feel the genuine, powerful love that Dennis and Bryoni hold for each other.

Photographer: Patrick Photography / Makeup: xing

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I remember Catherine & Arthur’s wedding fondly. It attests to my belief that an excellent photographer is one who can capture the various and nuanced emotional interactions among different parties involved on the day.

There is the romantic bliss between the couple, expressed by their sweet, gentle gaze into each other’s eyes, as if they were communicating a lovely secret that only the two of them in the entire universe could decipher. There is the maternal love of a mother as she hugged Catherine longingly, with a complex feeling between wishing her daughter the greatest happiness and a slight reluctance of letting go this precious child of hers. There is the girly friendship between Catherine and her bridesmaids, who were always laughing and giggling in synchrony. These are all candid but long-lasting moments that can only be caught naturally.

I also tried to document every aspect of the wedding as accurately as possible, even the weather. It was rainy and overcast on the day; but I decided to capture that as well for it was not an unpleasant thing. In fact, the greyish natural tone further complements the sense of romance and grandeur of the scenes.

It all comes down to the photographer’s vision and sensitivity to effectively pick out these elements in making a charming photo album.

We thank Bride & Breakfast HK very much for featuring: A Traditional Pink and White Wedding at J.W. Marriott

Photographer: Patrick Law Photography / Makeup: Florence Chan and Sayso / Decoration: idecor

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