⭐How We Found “The One”⭐
When we started searching for a wedding photographer in early 2023 for our December 2025 wedding, we knew exactly what we didn’t want: hours of stiff, awkward, overly posed photos that never seem to reflect how attractive we actually are in real life 😉. What we wanted were natural, candid moments — the magic you don’t get to witness yourself because you’re too busy living the day.
I shortlisted a few photographers who fit that style, but even with two years’ notice, all I received were polite declines. Then one photographer replied saying he didn’t work Christmas Day. I didn’t flinch — I explained that the date was important to us because it was when our love story began. He kindly pointed out that most people don’t work Christmas Day… and that’s when I realised I’d put 25/12/25 instead of 21/12/25 in every message. 🤦♀️
I apologised, asked if he was free on the actual date — and he was. That photographer was Andy Griffiths, and I genuinely believe fate stepped in to make sure he was ours.
⭐Our Secret Ceremony – December 2024⭐
To avoid future anniversary confusion (and the very real risk of my husband forgetting), we decided to complete our legal ceremony in secret on 21/12/2024. It was last-minute, intimate, and deeply personal. I reached out to Andy on the off chance he might be available — and although he understandably had other plans, fate intervened again and made it possible for him to join us.
When we received our photos back, they were stunning. I couldn’t stop smiling. Andy didn’t just capture images; he captured the feeling of the day. There is one photo of me looking up at my husband with so much love in my eyes that it made us both emotional. We swore Andy to secrecy — no posts, no hints — because only our witnesses knew. We tucked the experience away for a year, wearing no rings and keeping my maiden name, waiting for the moment we could share our love with everyone we cared about.
⭐Our Big Wedding – December 2025⭐
Fast forward to the day we finally got to celebrate with our family and friends — and there was Andy again, the calm, joyful presence who kept us focused, organised, and relaxed.
He struck the perfect balance:
• Just enough posed photos to capture the classics
• Plenty of candid moments that reflected the real magic
• Zero disruption to the flow of the day
What I didn’t expect was how thoughtful he was about us having time together. He gently reminded us to pause, breathe, and enjoy each other — because the day flies by faster than you can imagine. He was right.
WHY ANDY IS EXCEPTIONAL
⭐Communication & Guidance⭐
Andy’s communication was flawless from start to finish. He offered creative ideas, guided us through the process, and made everything feel effortless.
⭐Professionalism with Personality⭐
He is the perfect mix of professional and personable — the right amount of bossy when needed (especially with my wonderfully unruly family 😂), but always with a cheeky smile that put everyone at ease.
⭐A Photographer… and a Wedding Day Wingman⭐
Andy is more than a photographer. He becomes your best friend on the day — the person who tells you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear, to make sure every magical moment is captured.
⭐Pure Artistic Talent⭐
We’ve now had all of our photos back, and honestly, we still can’t believe that’s us in them. Every image is pure magic. In my (very humble!) opinion, we look like old Hollywood movie stars — and I don’t think we ever have, or ever will, look that good in a photo again. Andy captured us at our absolute best, in moments filled with joy, love, and emotion, and the result is nothing short of breathtaking.
⭐The Ninja of Candid Photography⭐
Once the posed photos were done, Andy blended into the night like a ninja, capturing moments without anyone noticing. He kept control, kept the energy positive, and helped the day run smoothly from start to finish.
⭐The Legacy of His Work⭐
One day, when we’re older and grandkids come along, they’ll look at these photos and say:
“Wow! Nana & Pops were gorgeous — when they were less wrinkly!” 😂
And they’ll be right — because Andy captured us at our happiest, in the most magical moments of our lives.
⭐ Final Thoughts ⭐
If you want a photographer who is talented, organised, fun, and genuinely cares about making your wedding unforgettable, Andy Griffiths is the one. He didn’t just photograph our wedding — he became part of our story. We couldn’t be happier, and we will cherish these memories for a lifetime.
PS I wanted to share some photo's on here but it says they're too big and I'm not a tech-wizard, so you'll just have to take my word for how amazing they are!!!