Archibald Photography Blog » VOWS http://www.archibaldphotography.co.uk/blog The blog of award winning scottish photographers, Archibald Photography. Real life wedding photography stories and recommended suppliers from weddings in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Scotland and destinations overseas. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:28:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 The winner of the 2009 VOWS Photography Award for Outstanding Service in the Wedding Industry is ….. http://www.archibaldphotography.co.uk/blog/2009/11/11/the-winner-of-the-2009-vows-photography-award-for-outstanding-service-in-the-wedding-industry-is/ http://www.archibaldphotography.co.uk/blog/2009/11/11/the-winner-of-the-2009-vows-photography-award-for-outstanding-service-in-the-wedding-industry-is/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:23:33 +0000 admin http://www.archibaldphotography.co.uk/blog/?p=628 ARCHIBALD PHOTOGRAPHY!!!!

Mark and I were stunned and honoured to be announced on Monday night as the 2009 winner of the Photography Category of the VOWS Awards which recognises outstanding service in the wedding industry. We would like to wholeheartedly thank our clients for voting for us and for making this happen. We are lucky to book such lovely people as customers!

Monday night’s VOWS gala dinner was a glittering affair with superb entertainment by way of the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Singing Waiters and comedienne Craig Hill. We literally nearly fell off our chairs when our names were announced as the winners.

The VOWS Awards are independently run and are funded by sponsorship from a range of prestigious companies (www.vowsawards.co.uk).  The aim of the VOWS Awards is to inform couples planning their wedding of the companies offering the best in service in the industry. One lucky couple who voted for their favourite suppliers also won a second honeymoon courtesy of Sandals. Unfortunately, it wasn’t one of our clients whose name was drawn this time.

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We have been receiving lovely messages of congratulations from our clients since our win was announced.  Here are but a few:

“Congratulations to you both, It really couldn’t have happened to two nicer people. It is well deserved and shows the amount of hard work and dedication to what you do is paying of in dividends.  Well done and keep up the good work.  Speak to you both soon.”
Ian & Maria

“Congratulations on your VOWS Awards win. Of course I was rooting for you all the way so am delighted to hear you got the recognition you deserve! I am really looking forward to working with you both in the run up to our wedding, and allowing both of you to do what you do best – produce stunning work. Once again, congratulations – roll on the 2010 awards and see if you can make it 2 years running!.”
Lindsay

“Wow what fab news and very well deserved. I often delve into your site and your wedding photos are fab. Well deserved accolade for all your hard work.  Bring on 2010!!“
Mary

“I couldn’t imagine you guys not winning it!“
Sue

“So chuffed for you both! Heard the news on Twitter on Monday. Totally brilliant and well deserved! No doubt you will now be even busier than ever!!!  Roll on next year for a repeat performance!“
Jenny

“Just wanted to congratulate you on your success at the VOWS awards. You both thoroughly deserve the award and we both wish you every success in the future. We would certainly recommend you to anyone looking for stunning photography and excellent service.  Well done again.”
Nicola & Ian

“That is fantastic news Donna, very well done and very well deserved. I still have people complimenting me on our wedding photos and how natural they are.  Great news – I’m delighted for you both.“
Carol

“Congratulations, I must say I am not surprised though.  We looked at over 25 photographers before going with Mark. He was by far the best.“
Nadeem

]]> http://www.archibaldphotography.co.uk/blog/2009/11/11/the-winner-of-the-2009-vows-photography-award-for-outstanding-service-in-the-wedding-industry-is/feed/ 0 VOWS Award Nominee for Second Year Running ….. http://www.archibaldphotography.co.uk/blog/2009/09/30/vows-award-nominee-for-second-year-running/ http://www.archibaldphotography.co.uk/blog/2009/09/30/vows-award-nominee-for-second-year-running/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:06:12 +0000 admin http://www.archibaldphotography.co.uk/blog/?p=597 Hooray!  We’ve been nominated for the second year running for the VOWS Awards! Donna and I are totally chuffed, especially as apparently this year there were more than 10,000 nominations.

The thing I like about the VOWS Awards is that it is the only one to recognise the behind-the-scenes work involved in creating a smooth, fun and well organised photography experience.  I really believe that great images are only half of what a photographer should strive to offer their couples.  We really want all our couples to look back on their wedding and remember the photography as being the best fun part…(yes, that is possible!!!).  I’m especially pleased for Donna who deserves this award on her own.  Her organisation and tireless enthusiasm has to be experienced to be believed!  Luckily all I have to do is lose myself in my photography and the fun of a wedding day.  We get so many nice people booking us that it is a doddle. I think we must have a Cool Couples Magnet hidden somewhere in our studio!

Did I mention the VOWS Awards ceremony also offers the chance to share a few guilt free shandies with some very good friends?  Here’s to the VOWS 2009 ceremony in November! ….. hic ….

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]]> http://www.archibaldphotography.co.uk/blog/2009/09/30/vows-award-nominee-for-second-year-running/feed/ 0 VOWS Awards Nomination! http://www.archibaldphotography.co.uk/blog/2008/10/01/vows-awards-nomination/ http://www.archibaldphotography.co.uk/blog/2008/10/01/vows-awards-nomination/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:45:29 +0000 admin http://www.archibaldphotography.co.uk/blog/?p=76 We have just heard that we have been nominated for a VOWS Award!  VOWS stands for ‘Voted Outstanding Wedding Supplier’ and are voted for by the public nominating their favourite wedding suppliers - by brides, grooms and members of the bridal party involved in a wedding over the past year.  A pre-requisite to becoming a VOWS finalist or winner is to provide a consistent level of outstanding service to your bridal clients and so we are really chuffed to have been nominated!  Thanks to everyone who voted for us and keep your fingers crossed for the final judging in November!

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You can view the full list of nominees here:http://www.vowsawards.co.uk/industry/nominees08.html

P.S. Congratulations to Lindsay Fleming Wedding Dresses for also being shortlisted – Mark has provided all the photography of their stunning wedding dresses this year including a fantastic on location shoot at Caerlaverock Castle

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