Being half way across the world (literally!) I couldn’t have felt further away from the Royal Wedding two years ago. But after reading photographer Gavin Dickson’s description of the day, it transported my mind back to Westminster Abbey, and I re-lived the wonder, expectation and emotion all over again!

Gavin said that at the time of the Royal Wedding he was "Chief Photographer at the Express & Star, the United Kingdom's biggest selling regional newspaper and I knew a couple of months in advance that I'd be photographing the Royal wedding in London.”

Gavin was one of the few selected photographers to be standing outside Westminster Abbey, sending photos minutes after they were taken so the newspaper could publish and print them just 35 minutes after the ceremony!

The first view of Mr and Mrs Windsor was a pinnacle moment - “I look back on this moment and it was one of the most important single photographs that I have ever taken - It is a moment I will never forget!”

The images of William and Kate are stunning - as are the images from other weddings that are also included. His ability to capture such honest emotion is evident in every photograph.

Soon after his Royal Wedding encounter, Gavin decided to concentrate his talents on wedding photography, and Lyric Weddings was born. Gavin made this little 8x8 Press Book as a quick introduction sample book of his work. Many thanks to Gavin for sharing your images with us!

Melissa x