The traditions started with the hair combing ceremony the night before. Like any English wedding it is unlucky for the bride & groom to see each other the night before the wedding. There is a red candle lit & it's tradition that the they can't leave the building until the candle has burnt out.
The following day started at Jamies apartment with the door games. This is all about how worthy the groom is to meet his soon to be bride. The groom & his groomsmen have to pass certain tests by playing games. It was extremely funny to watch. So after Steven had proved his worth for Jamie he & the guys were allowed in & were met by Jamie & her father. They then proceeded with the tea ceremony (which again was so interesting to watch). Jamie & Steven presented their elders (parents, older siblings, uncles & aunts) with tea & then Jamie was given gold jewellery for luck along with red pocket. The younger siblings then gave tea to Jamie & Steven. After lunch we all headed over to the famous Chelsea town hall for the civil ceremony.
Jamie & Steven gave me 3 hours to photograph them around the beautiful city of London that afternoon. I managed to drag Steven's friend Michael along for the trip to assist in the lighting (thanks Michael)!!! We jumped into a cab & drove down to southbank (which was rather busy) then every now & then we'd stop for pics then jump in a cab & head off somewhere else. London has so much colour & gorgeous architecture, I was spoilt for choice & could have gone on shooting for a lot longer but we had to get to the restaurant where all the guests were waiting to congratulate the happy couple.
A huge thanks to Jamie & Steven for such a great day & such an interesting wedding :-)
Here are just some of the pics from their day.
