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Sustainable weddings, also known as eco-friendly weddings, are becoming increasingly popular for couples who want to minimise their environmental impact on their special day as well as celebrate their love. Here are some ways to incorporate sustainable practices into your wedding planning: Venue Attire Decorations My personal recommendations are: Food Favours Other sustainable ideas You […]

Planning a sustainable wedding

To me this is the most important question to ask any wedding supplier when planning your wedding. However it is one that I am rarely asked! Couples always comment that they had never thought of asking it.  So, what is this essential question you should ask every supplier involved in your wedding?  What are your […]

The most important question to ask when planning your wedding

Kathryn Goddard Photography

Child Friendly Wedding Tips For a Great Day For All Your Guests: Big and Little.  Children at weddings can bring so much joy, but working out how to accommodate them, ensure they are entertained, well fed and don’t get bored can also feel a little stressful! Having children at your wedding needn’t distract from the […]

Planning on Having Children at your Wedding? 

Little girl at wedding playing garden games by Kathryn Goddard Photography

Wedding planning can be exciting for some, however it can be a little be scary for others  –  there are just so many wedding suppliers out there. Wedding fairs are a great place to start plus there is always the added temptation of a glass of fizz, cake samples, special offers and goody bags to entice you along.  However, it can […]

My top tips for visiting a wedding fair

Bridal bouquet at Clevedon Hall

BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER OF HOW I CAPTURE YOUR WEDDING DAY For many of you, you have probably been planning your wedding day for a long time. For me, it is very important that your wedding is YOUR day and that you spend that day celebrating with family and friends, not with me! I will not demand […]

What to expect? Photographing your wedding

Bride and Groom at Tracy Park, confetti being thrown. Kathryn Goddard Photography

Not everybody is a natural when it comes to having their photo taken. Sometimes it can be hard to put yourself in the spotlight like that. Many couples are camera shy but when it comes to your wedding day, it’s important to try and get the best possible photos to make long lasting memories that […]

Wedding Photography for Camera Shy Couples

bride and groom at Clearwell Castle, Gloucestershire by Kathryn Goddard Photography

Do you love colour? I capture colourful, natural wedding photographs. I get excited when I find a colourful doorway, lush greens in a garden, vibrant oranges at sunset.  Don’t hide colour – I celebrate them!  My photography is described as colourful and natural. Colour provide indicators of times of the year, lush greens and autumnal […]

Colourful wedding photography

colourful wedding bouquet by Kathryn Goddard Photography

What are the must-have wedding photos from your special day?  Here is my list of the must-have wedding photos you should have captured on your wedding day.  Must-have photo – Getting ready ♥ Morning preparations full of nerves and anticipation are important moments to capture. It helps to tell the complete story of your wedding day. […]

6 must-have wedding photos

Bride and Groom enjoying a quiet moment together - Gower Wedding by Kathryn Goddard Photography

I must admit this was session I have been planning and wanting to do for a long time! A pre-wedding photoshoot at Perrygrove Railway in the Forest of Dean. Perrygrove Railway is one of my favourite places to capture memories, whether it is a wedding, a family day out, an event or images for Perrygrove’s website. The […]

PRE WEDDING PHOTOSHOOT – PERRYGROVE RAILWAY, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Pre wedding session at Perrygrove Railway, Gloucestershire by Kathryn Goddard Photography

Since the law changed in 1994 The Marriage Act allows weddings to take place in venues licensed for civil ceremonies, rather than just places of worship and register offices. This gave couples a huge amount of choice when it came to their civil ceremony venue there are literally thousands of venues out there from barns, […]

Choosing the perfect venue for your wedding day

Bride and Groom Parade Gardens, Bath by Kathryn Goddard Photography