Paddy’s 21st - Kate Cowdrey

Paddy’s 21st Birthday Party

The theme for Paddy’s 21st birthday party was ‘Why the f**k are you wearing that to my party’.  When the guests began to arrive in garish suits, outrageous shirts, fat suits, dressed as playboy bunnies, scuba divers and leprechauns I knew this wasn’t going to be a dull evening!!  Fancy dress parties are always really…

Guildford Event Photography

Alice’s 21st

The theme for this celebration was ‘Alice in Wonderland’. Alice and her family had spent two days blowing up hundreds of inflatable flamingos to decorate the marquee and garden with. This brilliantly whacky idea was definitely worth the effort, it set the tone for the evening as it was the first thing guests noticed when…

Piers’ 21st Birthday Party - Kate Cowdrey

Piers’ 21st Birthday Party

Piers celebrated his birthday with friends and family in an amazing marquee in garden of the family home. The theme for this 21st was Black Tie with a Touch of Texas and Piers’ friends and family arrived with creative Texan touches to their outfits. The food on the night looked fantastic and I was very…

Hampshire Event Photography

Emi and Lucy’s 21st

The theme for this 21st was a vintage countryside garden party. The drinks reception took place in Emi’s garden. Guests drank out of decorated jam jars and played croquet whilst listening to live music. The dinner was held in their barn. When I arrived at the party I was completely blown away by how amazing…

Northants Event Photography

Emily’s 21st

To celebrate her 21st birthday Emily had transformed the barns on her farm into the ultimate summer party spot. The theme was 70’s and Emily’s friends had gone all out with their outfits and the bright colours looked fantastic on camera. As guests enjoyed the last of the evening sun, the vibe was relaxed as…

Bushhall Event Photography - Kate Cowdrey

Tiree Ball

I have only experienced a reeling ball once before in my life. I was a guest, and perhaps had one drink too many at the drinks reception to have any hope of picking up the reeling moves. What really sticks in my mind from that night was the atmosphere – and this reeling ball was…