St Mary's Church Plympton Wedding: Stepping In at Less Than 12 Hours' Notice

At 8:30pm on Friday 19 July, my phone rang. It was the groom’s parents, and they were panicking. The photographer booked for their son’s wedding the next morning could no longer make it.

Because I only photograph 10–15 weddings a year, I’m sometimes free when others aren’t. I reassured them that I’d be there, and less than 12 hours later, I was at Kim’s bridal prep, photographing her and her children getting ready.

“Well, some may say we were lucky our photographer cancelled on us the night before the wedding. At that short notice and on his day off, Mike stepped in as our photographer, and wow, I couldn’t have been happier with the photos he has given us. They are better than we imagined. He is such a friendly guy and makes you feel so at ease and captures all the little details of your day. A 5-star review doesn’t seem enough. He really did save our day, and his work is amazing.”

Kim

The Morning

Despite the last-minute rush, the morning was full of excitement, not stress. Kim looked radiant, and her children were bubbling with excitement. Westcountry Wedding Cars arrived right on time to take everyone to the church.

St Mary’s Church, Plympton

At the church, I met Matt and more than 100 guests. It was my first time at St Mary’s, a beautiful church that’s usually framed by cherry blossom in spring.

The smiles on Kim and Matt’s faces said it all. Matt’s mum spent the day calling me an angel, and it was lovely to see the relief on everyone’s faces as the day went exactly as it should.

The Marina Bar, Plymouth Barbican

After the ceremony, everyone headed to the Marina Bar on Plymouth’s Barbican for the wedding breakfast and evening party, with views over the water and a lively atmosphere.

Candid moments are what I love most: a glance, a shared laugh, a happy tear. I spent the evening moving quietly through the room, collecting the moments Kim and Matt will want to come back to.

It was a privilege to be part of their day, and I wish them all the happiness in the world.

Every Moment, Every Detail, Forever Yours

Whether your wedding is booked two years ahead or you need someone tomorrow, I’ll give your day the same care. If you’re looking for a calm, reliable wedding photographer in Plymouth, take a look at my wedding photography or get in touch.