Well this has been a long time coming (very much behind on my blogging this year!), but I had an amazing time back in June out in Lake Garda with Joe and Lauren. Everyone was extremely welcoming, and my love of shooting destination weddings was seriously reinforced after this fun weekend in the sun! I’d been looking forward to my first outing as a Lake Garda wedding photographer, and I loved the area so much that Marie and I returned just a couple of weeks later to the same spot for a holiday. We had an amazing trip exploring the small towns of Sirmione, Garda and Bardolino and are already planning out next trip.
This Lake Garda wedding had it all… the incredible Cathedral of San Giovanni in Lonato and a picture perfect hilltop castle for the reception, called Rocca di Lonato. Joe and Lauren, thank you so much for bringing me out to Lake Garda for your wedding, there’s a reason I was there still shooting at 2am… you’re great people with great friends and I had a blast making photographs for you ๐
![lake garda taken from Lonato](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1000.jpg)
![Bride getting ready](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1001.jpg)
![bridesmaids fun in the morning](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1002.jpg)
![bride giving gifts](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1003.jpg)
![bride getting ready in black and white](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1004.jpg)
![girls doing up the dress](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1005.jpg)
![groom putting on tie](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1006.jpg)
![handsome groom puts on shirt](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1007.jpg)
![wedding rings in box](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1008.jpg)
![engraved wedding rings](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1009.jpg)
![Lonato del Garda](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1010.jpg)
![Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista in Lonato](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1011.jpg)
![epic cathedral dome paintings](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1012.jpg)
![Lake Garda wedding photographer](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1013.jpg)
![bride entering Lonato cathedral](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1014.jpg)
![Lake Garda wedding photographer](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1015.jpg)
![Lonato del Garda cathedral](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1016.jpg)
![exchanging rings](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1017.jpg)
![Lake Garda wedding photographer](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1018.jpg)
![exiting the church](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1019.jpg)
![guests arriving at Rocca di Lonato](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1020.jpg)
![wedding photos in Lonato](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1021.jpg)
![silhouette in high sun](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1022.jpg)
![Joe and Lauren wedding](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1023.jpg)
![Lake Garda wedding photographer](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1024.jpg)
![Rocca di Lonato weddings](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1025.jpg)
![Lonato castle weddings](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1026.jpg)
![drinking aperol spritz](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1027.jpg)
![wedding canapes in Lake Garda](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1028.jpg)
![Lake Garda wedding photographer](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1029.jpg)
![tablescapes](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1030.jpg)
![hugging after wedding ceremony](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1031.jpg)
![entering the wedding breakfast](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1032.jpg)
![guests clapping bride and groom entrance](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1033.jpg)
![Lake Garda wedding photographer](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1034.jpg)
![best mans speech](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1035.jpg)
![groom laughing at speech](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1036.jpg)
![top table at the wedding](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1037.jpg)
![groom spraying champagne](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1038.jpg)
![first dance in Lonato del Garda](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1039.jpg)
![first dance](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1040.jpg)
![bride dancing](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1041.jpg)
![guests dancing all night long](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1042.jpg)
![Lake Garda wedding photographer](https://mikegarrard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lake-garda-wedding-photographer-1043.jpg)
great stuff mike! love the family hugging in the arch.
WoW! Nice photoshoot….you catch all the moments…..Bride & groom looks fabulous….I like bridemaid dress.
Beautiful stuff as always Mike ๐
Wow! Simply spectacular! Love the rich colours.
Great set Mike. Love the opening image.
Great work Mike, fab shots!
Stunning images, and a lesson in composition, fantastic.
What a gorgeous wedding!
fantastic work mike, really inspiring stuff.
Great set of images Mike.
Hi mate! I like the first photo best! David
Stunning photos Mike, love the colours. Looks like it was a great day.
That last first dance image is just WOW !!the lighting is amazing. Is that speedlights you`ve used ? or is it lighting that is already in the room ?
Beautiful photographs Mike.Just loved it.