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Dominique and Mandla Hendi said their vows and celebrated the moment when their hearts grew to encompass the merging of two families, lives, and hopes at Mesnes Park Lodge in Wigan. They hosted a stunning wedding filled with love, laughter, and happiness. Mr and Mrs Mahlangu thank you for inviting me to document your first day as husband and wife. Much Appreciation and Love… M. In Dominique and Mandla own words, here's their story. How did you meet? We Met January 19th 2008 at a Hall that two of my close friends (Grantie and Meg) had hired out for their 21st Birthday party. Hanz (the new hubby) hadn't been invited to this birthday celebration but turned up with his friend (Mel) anyway....Grantie noticed them sat in the far corner and she told me that she didn't really know them...but they had met a very long time ago back in their home town in Africa...(but it's very common with Africans to turn up to parties that they hear of but hadn't really been invited to ). So whilst debating whether we were to let them stay or kick them out, the music had really got going and everyone had made their way to the dance floor...some very popular house favourites had started to play and this is where Hanz (the party crasher) took his opportunity to impress...And he most certainly did that!...he had some serious dance moves back then! As the evening came to a close and people were leaving he came and found me, asked me for my number and if he could take me out sometime....at first I had said no....but as I saw him putting his smart dark grey long coat on to leave, and as he walked past me...in what almost seemed like slow motion...I just got a feeling in the pit of my stomach that I was supposed to give this guy a chance and say "Yes"...so I did ....and 10 years later....here we are today. How long did you plan your wedding? We gave our notice of Marriage in on October 2017...but unfortunately just a month on from then, on November 25th we lost my Father...so what would have been around four months of planning turned out to be just under 2months. We had hoped that Dad would get better and be able to share in this day that we had been talking so fondly about before his passing, but unfortunately this was not God's plan, and he needed him to return home. But we are sure both Dad and Grandma who we lost just 3 years before (one day before my birthday on December 10th) were with us, and brought that beautiful sunshine in the midst of this cold and blustery snowy weather we've been having. What made you choose Mercure Wigan Oak Hotel your wedding venue? We chose Mercure Wigan Oak Hotel because their wedding package was affordable and they had great Food and Beverage options. As well as this they had, reduced accommodation for wedding guests, a DJ and Room Decorator already on hand to contact within their wedding package. The hotel is also located within the city centre, which was very convenient, with parking that was provided for free on the wedding day. Additionally the staff members we spoke with there were very welcoming. What was your favourite part of your wedding day? There were so many lovely parts to our wedding day, that I don't know really which part to choose...I just really cherish being able to share this day with the one I love (my best friend) and being able to see all the happy faces of our friends and family that were able to share this special day with us. What was your first dance song? I chose Lasauce - "I do" for our wedding "First Dance" song. The song was really quite new to us both...neither of us had really heard it before but my friend "Grantie" who had been helping me out with song choices for the DJ had popped that one in and I really liked it straight away. I chose it as a First Dance song because I felt it was really relatable to us both, talking of life's ups and downs and stresses but we still get by and pull through. I also like this song because it was written in both Zulu and English which is relatable in our relationship as his Mother tongue is Zulu and mine is English. Would you like to say special thank you to somebody who helps you make your wedding day perfect? A special thank you would definitely have to go to my Mother and younger Sister who have been by my side throughout many decisions...and also to my close friend Grantie for the creation of digital wedding invites and song selections. Then there's also the companies that have helped bring the celebration together; Starting with yourself; Monika Szmidt photography. Thank You . Plutinnum Film and Photography Century Wedding Cars Jandol Baklava Pastries (Levenshulme) for a beautiful wedding cake. Mercure Wigan Oak Hotel Venue Hobby Craft; for the availability of wedding decor decorations and supplies. Last but not least all friends and family who travelled to come share and be a part of our special day :) #weddingatMercureWiganOakHotel #WiganWedding #rusticweddingphotographerManchester

The Folio Box is more than just a place for prints, it is a modern and stylish way to present your photographs. Handmade with the finest materials it is the perfect presentation product. Designed with luxury in mind. You will fall in love with how it feels and looks. Very popular with my Newborn and Maternity portraits sessions. You can choose from different mat colours: black, blue, ecru, grey, white and white with black core. I offer to all my clients an extra special keepsake paired with either matted or mounted images. The Folio Box includes: an elegant handcrafted and personalisable box a set of 5|10|15|20 images images printed on Fujicolor Silk Paper choose from matted or foam mounted prints to include in your box

Katherine and Gavin said their vows and celebrated the moment when their hearts grew to encompass the merging of two families, lives, and hopes at The Cresta Court Hotel in Altrincham. They hosted a stunning wedding filled with love, laughter, and happiness. Katherine and Gavin thank you for inviting me to document your first day as husband and wife. Much Appreciation and Love… M. In Katherine and Gavin own words, here's their story. How did you meet? We met at our local pub on New Year Eve in 2002 and shared our first kiss at midnight. How long did you plan your wedding? Gavin bought me a nice new ring and asked me to marry him on my birthday just over 2 years ago when we went to Leeds for the weekend, we then started talking about planning our wedding. Where did you buy your wedding dress? I got my dress from Cheshire Bridal Wear in Altrincham. Who did make your flowers? Gavins Auntie Jo made our flowers for us. What made you choose the Crest Court your wedding venue? We chose The Cresta Court Hotel because the rooms were lovely and it was local to us. What was your favourite part of your wedding day? Our favourite moment was saying our vows it was very emotional and meant so much to us to finally be husband & wife after all these years, it was a very special moment for our little family unit. What was your first dance song? Gavin picked our first dance song which was Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls. Would you like to say special thank you to somebody who helps you make your wedding day perfect? We would like to say a special thank you to everyone that came and joined us to celebrate & special thank you to gavins auntie Jo who added all the special extra touches they were beautiful. #WeddinginAltrincham #WeddingphotographyinManchester #weddingphotographer #weddingphotosRochdale #weddingpicturesRochdale #winterweddinginspirations

Bump to baby photo session is getting very popular. When I was pregnant with my son 8 years ago, I didn't think about pregnancy photos. But now everything changes. I wish I would have booked myself a maternity session when I was pregnant with my son! How I wish I would have captured that beauty of being pregnant!!I know during pregnancy you might not feel your best and "grow out" of your all clothes. But even though I didn't feel like taking photos, I truly wish someone had convinced me, posed me and made me feel beautiful. I promise I will make you look beautiful, I would hide all the "flaws" you don't want to see and make your radiance shine through. You are worth it to have beautiful photos of you expecting your most precious thing ever! Being pregnant is a very special time for every mother, waiting to meet up your baby for very first time. This is why pregnancy photos are so popular now, we would like to remember this special time in our life. I wanted to share a handful of images from Malgosia and Piotr pregnancy photo session at Heaton Park. And a couple months later... They life changes forever. Meet little princess Marysia. 'Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body'. #bumptobaby #newbornphotographerManchester #naturalnewbornphotography #Newborns #Manchesternewbornphotographer #newbornphotoshoot #babyphotosession #Manchesterbabyphotograper #pregnancyphotoshoot #maternitysession #Maternityphotos

Many times clients ask me, what is an engagement session? Engagement/ couple photo session is a portrait photo shoot of you and your partner. Why should you book your engagement shoot? There are many reasons to take engagement photos. As a couple who likely has never been photographed professionally before, the engagement session is one of the greatest services you and your fiancé can take advantage of prior to your wedding. I offer FREE engagement photos for couples who booked wedding photography with me.Engagement shoot lets your photographer get to know YOU. Not only is it good practice for you, it’s also a great trial run for your photographer. It’s a great time to learn about your love story, chat about your wedding plans, and push to see how affectionate you can get in front of the camera. You’ll be able to communicate what you like and don’t like, as well as your preference for angles, expressions, lighting, and editing styles. All this will allow me to tailor the photos to make your images more personal and memorable. Additionally, the engagement photo session is a chance for the bride and groom to experience a professional photo shoot in their own element and show their love and affection for one another in a much less formal setting and manor. We can shoot where you first met, shared your first kiss, a place you like to go on dates, where he proposed, or be even more creative and do something along a theme that is meaningful to you as a couple. What if you don't plan your wedding yet but you would like to have stunning photos of you both? That's absolutely fine, you don't have to book your wedding photos with me to get your engagement shoot! Sarina and Shawn came to England for their holiday and they ask me to take engagement photos. I feel so lucky I had a chance to photograph this beautiful couple in their old traditional clothing from Shanghai. They came to England for engagement trip and stayed in Manchester only for one day. I wanted to share a handful of images from this photo shoot, so take a look below, and enjoy :) #engagementphotographerManchester #bestengagementphotos #Autumnengagementphotography #engagementphotography #couplephotoshootinManchester #couplephotos #couplephotosession #coupleportraits

Back to Dawlish to see my all friends after many years was an amazing experience. I lived in Dawlish for 3 years only but it was a very important time in my life. Dawlish is a place where I fall in love with England and decided that this going to be my home. I get pregnant and give a birth to my son. I met here some amazing people, friends for life. When everybody seems in a hurry in Manchester, in Dawlish, they’re much more relaxed, and in coffee shops, people definitely take their time to enjoy afternoon tea. Plus the scones are amazing. Thank you Joanna for having us.

Everyone knew this was no ordinary wedding. Leslie and Poom married at Manchester Town Hall, surrounded by family and friends, They promised each other to continue their love not by way of mere words, but actions, promise to remain at each others’ sides. Forever. Reception was held at Slug and Lettuce on Albert Square, they hosted a stunning wedding filled with love, laughter, and happiness. Poom and Leslie, I hope you’ve enjoyed your big day. You deserve the best and I’m beyond thrilled to call you my clients. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Much Love and Appreciation…M. I wanted to share a handful of images from their big day and tell a bit more about their special day. In Leslie & Poom own words, here's their story,so take a look below, and enjoy. How did you meet? We were actually both studying in Manchester in 2011. Our first date was at the bar 'Via' on Canal Street in Manchester. It's my favourite bar and it has brilliant Gothic furniture inside, I wanted to impress on our first date, and thought that would do the trick! How long did you plan your wedding? We actually started planning everything in January this year (2017). Although we intended to get married in 2018, when we contacted Manchester Town Hall they informed us they were closing for renovations from January 2018 so it would be impossible. We then had to decide to either get married this year or probably change plans for the venue. Since our hearts we set on the Town Hall we sped things up. It meant some initial stress but we had a lot of help in England from family. What made you choose Manchester Town Hall your wedding venue? We wanted to get married in a beautiful old building in the heart of Manchester. I'm from Manchester, Poom studied at Manchester University for 2 years. We met in Manchester. We got engaged in Manchester. So it only made sense we'd get married in the city. The Town Hall really represents the history of the city, and again, Gothic architecture is something I personally love and we knew the photographs would turn out well there :) What was your favourite part of your wedding day? LESLIE- I liked signing the contract, we could really notice everyone who was there then, and it made everything official. Doing that in front of the most important people in our world was so special. Also the incredible cheesecake and cupcakes, they were ace! POOM- exchanging the rings. At that moment it felt real for me, and now looking at them reminds me of that day, every day. Would you like to say special thank you to somebody who helps you make your wedding day perfect? A lot of people! My (Leslie's) Mum and Dad for the Wedding Cheesecake, the flowers, the hotel we stayed in, for arranging things we weren't able to; my Gran, who couldn't be there but also paid for the cake;my sister Carla, she got the cake topper of two guys; my Auntie Jen and Uncle Mark for the Mr and Mr Cupcakes; my cousins Francis and Richard and Poom's brother Pee for being awesome best men; my cousin Kayleigh for helping with decorations and the Slug and Lettuce; my Uncle Andy for doing the music and the Town Hall, and everyone else for just being there and for their gifts. A special thanks too to Poom's friend Alex, who flew in all the way from Shanghai, China for ONE DAY just to be there for his friend. Of course, I'd also like to thank Ellen from Manchester Town Hall, Scarlet from the Slug and Lettuce, and yourself for the photos. Honestly, everyone contributed! #weddingphotographyatManchesterTownhall #weddingphotosManchester #samesexwedding #samesexmarriage #Gothicwedding

Becki and Phil promised to stay true and hold hands as they age, memorizing the grooves and crevices on each finger. As husband and wife, they promised eternity and a day in their vows and sealed their commitment with a kiss at St. Marys Church in Hollingworth. The rest of the evening was spent popping, clinking, and cheering to what may have been the happiest couple in the world at that exact moment. The earth paused on its axis, with just enough time to Becki and Phil to realize that, yes, their day was nothing short of perfection. Reception was held at Stamford Golf Club, they hosted a stunning wedding filled with love, laughter, and happiness. Becki and Phil, I hope you’ve enjoyed your big day. You deserve the best and I’m beyond thrilled to call you my clients. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Much Love and Appreciation…M. In Becki and Phil's own words, here's their story. How did you meet? We met in the hair dressers becki worked at in broadbottom called the hair gallery. I went in with my friend as his girlfriend worked there as well and Becki was mopping up and she dropped the mop and ran into the other room and my mate and his girlfriend at the time arranged for all to go out later that evening and the rest is history. How long did you plan your wedding? We planned the wedding for 11 months but we had built up ideas for a couple of years. What made you choose Stamford Golf Club your wedding venue? We chose Stamford because of the great scenery the friendly and really helpful staff and we had researched it online. What was your favourite part of your wedding day? It's really difficult to choose a favourite part of the day but we are both in agreement that the church service was probably it. What was your first dance song? Our dance song was James Morrisons- Won't let you go. Would you like to say special thank you to somebody who helps you make your wedding day perfect? We would love to thank everyone involved including yourself, our parents, Stamford golf club, St Mary's church Hollingworth, the bridal party, best men, our two wonderful children, Tim Nudds, Gail Oats, Broadoak Cars, Steve Kenny(dj). Enchanted florists Glossop and the Hayloft Angels for make up. Becki and Phil's wedding day was one of the most special days for them and I am so lucky to have witnessed and documented the good vibe there. Also, please check out the photographs from their engagement session at Deansgate - Castlefield About Author Monika Szmidt Award winning photographer that is obsessed with taking portrait photographs. Mom of one crazy boy. Always starts day with very strong cup of coffee. In their spare time, she enjoys camping, reading, cooking, and traveling to destinations old and new. She continually look for adventures in front, behind, and away from the camera although it’s difficult to put it down when there is so much beauty in the world to capture. #WeddingphotographyinManchester #weddingphotographerManchester #WeddingPhotosatStamfordGolfClub #WeddingatStMarysChurchinHollingworth

On a perfect Summer day, Monika and Pawel surrounded by their friends and family at Town Hall in Rochdale promised to love, honour, and cherish for the rest of their lives and sealed their devotion with a kiss, which was heralded as the beginning of something new. Together. They hosted a stunning wedding filled with love, laughter, and happiness. Monika & Pawel thank you for inviting me to document your first day as husband and wife. Much Appreciation and Love… M. I wanted to share a handful of images from their big day, so take a look below, and enjoy. #weddingphotographyTownHallRochdale #weddingphotographerrochdale #weddingatTownHallRochdale #weddingphotosRochdale #weddingpicturesRochdale

Stefania and Jesus said their vows and celebrated the moment when their hearts grew to encompass the merging of two cultures Italian and Spanish , families, lives, and hopes at Heron House in Manchester. Reception was at The Bem Brasil with fantastic food and drinks.After that everybody walked to La Tasca where evening party started. They hosted a stunning wedding filled with love, laughter, and happiness. Stefania & Jesus thank you for inviting me to document your first day as husband and wife. Much Appreciation and Love… M. I wanted to share a handful of images from their big day and tell a bit more about their special day. In Stefania & Jesus own words, here's their story, so take a look below, and enjoy. How did you meet? We found love in Trafford Centre! We used to work in 2 restaurants in front of each other and Jesus was always flirting and looking at me. I went to eat at his and he gave me free churros, that' why I fell in love lol. How long did you plan your wedding? We have been planning the wedding for about 7 months, we decided to get married watching a tv series and just said ok let's do it! What was your favourite part of your wedding day? Our favourite part of the wedding day was looking at each other's eyes while I was entering the aisle, a moment full of emotion and love. But also before the reception we had the time to be alone just the2 of us having pictures and relaxing. What was your first dance song? Our first dance song was Mi Verdad - Maná feat. Shakira. "You are my love, my joy, the truth of my life, you are my refuge and my truth" We would like to thank you all our family and friends who came even from abroad and joined us in this special day. But also thanks to you Monika!! #WeddingatHeronhouse #Manchesterwedding #ManchesterweddingPhotography #ManchesterWeddingPhotographer #Weddingphotos

Elaine and Ricardo said their vows and celebrated the moment when their hearts grew to encompass the merging of two different cultures , families, lives, and hopes at Beeston Manor in Preston. They hosted a stunning wedding filled with love, laughter, and happiness. Elaine and Ricardo thank you for inviting me to document your first day as husband and wife. Much Appreciation and Love… M. I wanted to share a handful of images from their big day, so take a look below, and enjoy. #WeddingatBeestonManor #WeddingPreston #weddingphotography #weddingphotosManchester #weddingphotographerManchester #weddingpictures

Laura and Adam said their vows at St. Aidan's Church in Rochdale and hosted a stunning wedding filled with love, laughter, and happiness at The Stables Country Club in Bury. Thank you for the honour of being your wedding photographer. Much Appreciation and Love...M :) I would like to share some of their wedding photos and tell a bit more about their special day. In Laura & Adam's own words, here's their story. How did you meet? Me and Adam met in a local pub called The Junction, in Rochdale. How long did you plan your wedding? We got engaged in January 2015 and had the wedding booked for 16 months. What made you choose The Stables your wedding venue? We chose the Stables because of the lowly grounds outside, you can see all the sheep and cows from the affair. Also the room size was amazing and we loved the wood beams. What was your favourite part of your wedding day? Our favourite part of the wedding day was doing the first dance and then watching and having a fun time. What was your first dance song? Our first dance song was Sam Smith - Latch (acoustic version). Would you like to say special thank you to somebody who helps you make your wedding day perfect? We would like to say special thanks to our parents for helping us over the last few months. Also a massive thank you to my sister Courtney who I couldn't of planned such an amazing wedding without. - our Harpist was called Anna - she was amazing. Our entrance song was The Beauty And The Beast - Tale as old as time. - our cake was from Browns cake shop in Rochdale. #CheshireWeddingPhotographer #WeddingphotographyinManchester #weddingphotosManchester #weddingphotographermanchester #WeddingatTheStablesCountryClub #weddingphotographerinBury