Romantic October Rain at Peoples Park in Grimsby – Vickie & Samm

You’re in Peoples Park, it’s raining, you have bright sunshine and a pair of newlyweds who cannot stop laughing! Vickie & Samm’s shoot was quite possibly one of the most memorable sessions I’ll ever do in my life because it was so incredibly unique! Most people shy away from the rain, especially on their wedding day, but not these two, these legends grabbed it by the horns and owned it and I’m so glad they did!

The Beginning

A hand holds a weathered metal card stamped with the text "I LOVE YOU MORE — THE END — I WIN," reminiscent of heartfelt notes exchanged in People's Park. Raindrops dot its surface, and the person's nails are painted light blue. © Aimee Lince Photography

Vickie:

“We met on Tinder of all places! We spoke for a while online, and for the first week or two communicated pretty much exclusively in Gifs! Our first meet up was on a night out with friends and ended with us instigating a dance off in a gay-bar.”

A couple stands on an elegant staircase, embracing as if in a scene from People's Park. The man, in a burgundy vest and blue trousers, faces the woman in a white dress and turquoise shoes. They exchange smiles, surrounded by ornate woodwork and framed artwork in the warmly lit interior. © Aimee Lince Photography

Samm:

“We met thanks to the matching power of a right-swipe on Tinder. We were speaking for a while before Tinderella decided that she would ghost me for a little while. Something must’ve clicked, and she came grovelling back in my DMs. After that little blip, we had a dance off in a club, and the rest is history.”

(See? Legends!)

The Engagement

Vickie:

“We got engaged in Scarborough. I wasn’t expecting it at all! I was pregnant with Eli and we’d been for an early gender scan in Beverly before travelling up for a weekend away in Scarborough/Whitby. We’d planned to film a gender reveal overlooking the North Bay, and whilst we were filming the gender reveal Samm asked me to marry him, it was so perfect.”

A close-up of two rings on a gray surface resembles treasures one might find strolling through People's Park. The left ring is a slim, silver band with a small, vertical diamond. The right is slightly wider, dark-colored, and has a textured pattern. Both cast faint shadows against a blurred background. © Aimee Lince Photography

Samm:

“Vick thought it was just a gender reveal for our friends and family, but I had other ideas. There was no getting down on one knee though, the ground was wet, and I’m not about spending the day in wet jeans. Soz hun xox”

Meet Vickie

Vickie has been in my life for as long as I can remember! Way back into our early teenage years going to gigs in Grimsby and Cleethorpes! One of my earliest memories with her was being on the North East Lincolnshire Council’s ‘Council for Young People’. We would go to Grimsby Town Hall and meet with other young volunteers from other schools and bring a youthful perspective on local issues to the Grimsby council members. If only we knew back then that I’d one day be shooting her wedding in the very same building?! Vickie has always been an advocate for positive changes, never shying away from the work and effort it entails, I think it’s what I admire most about her!

Dress boutique: Dolly & Dotty

Shoes: Irregular Choice

Flowers: Willow Cottage Flowers

A person with short hair, wearing a bright blue shawl and a white dress, sits in the back seat of a car near People's Park. They hold a bouquet of blue and white flowers, smiling at the camera through the open door on this rainy day. © Aimee Lince Photography

“I’m most looking forward to sharing the day with our nearest and dearest. (And seeing Samm’s face when I turn up in white, when he’s expecting me to wear something colourful! 😂)”

In an indoor setting reminiscent of a serene afternoon at People's Park, a bride in a white polka dot dress holds a bouquet of dried flowers and grasses. Her turquoise shoes match her style, as tattoos adorn her arm. Beside her, the groom in a navy suit gently holds her waist. © Aimee Lince Photography
A couple joyfully stands on stone steps outside an elegant building reminiscent of People's Park. The woman wears a white dress and blue shoes, holding a bouquet, while the man sports a blue suit with brown shoes. They smile at each other warmly under a lit lamp, creating a festive atmosphere. © Aimee Lince Photography

Meet Samm

The first time I met Samm was when I shot Kris (Vickie’s brother) & Leanne’s wedding several weeks ago, but being friends with Vickie for so long I felt like I already knew him through the power of social media! 

Suit boutique: Joe Browns

A bearded man in a blue vest and white shirt crouches next to a young child in a navy sweater at People's Park. Each sports small floral boutonnieres, and both look toward the camera with happy expressions. © Aimee Lince Photography

“I’m most looking forward to letting Vick level up to Wife, and spending the day with our closest family and friends, and of course Fish and Chips!”

Tying the Knot

If the expression on Vickie’s face doesn’t say it all, these guys were made for each other! They laughed, they cried, and they read the most beautiful and personalised vows to each other. I think Vickie went through at least two tissues (not that I was counting)

A couple stands holding hands during their ceremony at Peoples Park. The groom wears a white shirt, blue vest, and brown vest, while the bride dazzles in a white dress with sheer polka dot sleeves. Set against patterned wallpaper, attendees are seated as the partially visible officiant presides. © Aimee Lince Photography

Vickie:

“The town hall is such a beautiful building, inside and out. I spent a lot of time there as a teenager going to various youth organisation meetings and it just felt like the right place. The only theme really for our wedding day was stress free and relaxed. We were both pretty keen on having no major fuss and just wanted everyone to come and share the special day.”

A couple exchanges rings in a heartfelt ceremony. The man, dressed in a blue vest and white shirt, places a ring on the woman's finger as she stands gracefully in her white, long-sleeved dress. Surrounded by seated guests, the room overlooking People's Park features patterned wallpaper and large windows. © Aimee Lince Photography

Samm:

“We chose the Town Hall, because Vickie suggested it, and I liked it. But also, it is a stunning building, often overlooked as we see it so much! There wasn’t a specific theme for the big day, we just wanted stress free with a nice laid back atmosphere.”

Amidst the charm of People's Park, a wedding ceremony unfolds, with a bride in a white dress adorned with polka dots and tattoos, as she exchanges rings with the groom in his red vest. They hold hands tenderly, while the blurred audience watches this enchanting moment. © Aimee Lince Photography

After a coincidental vintage foot-popping first kiss; the newlyweds made their rockstar exit to the cheers and applause of their family and friends! I absolutely love this photo! 

At their wedding ceremony in a room reminiscent of People's Park, a couple shares a kiss. The bride dazzles in a knee-length white polka dot dress and blue heels, while the groom dons a brown vest with blue pants. Ornate wallpaper and gray paneled walls frame this tender moment. © Aimee Lince Photography
A couple walks down the aisle, smiling at each other. The bride wears a white dress with a sheer, dotted overlay and holds a bouquet of blue flowers. The groom is in a blue suit with a white shirt. Guests are seated and clapping in an indoor venue, reminiscent of Peoples Park, with patterned wallpaper. © Aimee Lince Photography

A pause in time

A couple embraces warmly near a stone pillar indoors, reminiscent of an intimate moment in People's Park. The person on the left, in a white dress with sheer polka dot sleeves, has short hair and tattoos. The right person, sporting a beard with a blue vest and tie, smiles softly under the gentle lighting. © Aimee Lince Photography
A smiling couple poses on stone steps in Peoples Park with two young boys. The man wears a blue pinstripe vest and white shirt, the woman a white polka dot dress. Both boys wear blue sweaters. The older boy stands holding dried flowers, with stairs and wooden railings visible in the background. © Aimee Lince Photography

If the couple are happy, I like to sneak them off for five minutes right after the ceremony so I know they’ve had that little pause in time before they’re lovingly rushed by their adoring fans! So many couples tell me they felt like they hardly saw each other so these five minutes just for them are super important to let the emotion and reality sink in, they did it! We also had an extra five minutes with their two gorgeous boys so they could have a moment as a family. Aww!

Family Photos

A couple stands in the center, the bride in a white dress holding a bouquet, and the groom in a blue suit. Flanking them are two adults, a man in a blue shirt and a woman in a floral dress. They are poised on stone steps at People's Park, framed by its grand building with large columns. © Aimee Lince Photography

We held our family portraits outside under the cover of Grimsby Town Hall, I don’t mind getting soaked if it means the couple gets their photos!

Newlywed photoshoot

A couple kisses under a transparent umbrella in People's Park on a rainy day. The bride wears a knee-length white dress and blue shoes, holding a bouquet. The groom dons a dark vest and pants with a white shirt. Trees stand tall in the background beneath an overcast sky. © Aimee Lince Photography

Rain and bright sunshine! What a beautiful combination! Their photos were just effortlessly romantic and just, well, them! I’ve never had a couple who just relaxed into the session so much and were themselves the entire time! We had little under an hour to explore People’s Park and get some extra special and gorgeous shots in the location that meant so much to them.

A bride and groom share a kiss under a transparent umbrella in the gentle rain at People’s Park. The bride wears a knee-length white dress and holds a bouquet, while the groom sports a vest and tie. A grassy field with blurred trees creates an undeniably romantic atmosphere. © Aimee Lince Photography
A couple stands on a leaf-covered path in Peoples Park, surrounded by trees. The woman, in a white dress and turquoise shoes, holds a bouquet and smiles. The man, in a vest and tie, stands behind her, both beaming. Framed by green foliage and fallen leaves, the scene suggests an autumn setting. © Aimee Lince Photography
A couple embraces joyfully in People's Park. The woman, in a white polka dot wedding dress, leans back laughing, while the man, wearing a vest and shirt, hugs her from behind, smiling warmly. They are surrounded by lush greenery, creating a romantic and natural setting. © Aimee Lince Photography
A couple stands laughing by the riverside in Peoples Park. The woman in a white polka dot dress holds a bouquet and has tattoos on her arms. The man, clad in a blue suit with a striped vest, looks joyful. They are surrounded by the lush greenery that makes the park so enchanting. © Aimee Lince Photography

I am so digging the Autumnal vibes!

Vickie:

“Top tip would be not to stress! The day goes by in such a blur, just laugh off an dramas and enjoy the moment!”

A couple walks hand in hand down a tree-lined path at Peoples Park, covered in autumn leaves. The woman wears a knee-length white dress and turquoise heels, while the man is in a red vest and dark pants. Tall trees flank both sides of the path, creating a tunnel-like effect with their green foliage. © Aimee Lince Photography

Samm:

“Top tip would be to just go with the flow, and don’t stress the details. Spend less time worrying about things and if people are enjoying it, and more time on enjoying the day; it will go by so fast!”

A couple shares a kiss under a decorative gazebo in People's Park. The bride, in a knee-length white polka-dot dress and teal shoes, holds a bouquet. The groom dons a blue striped suit with a boutonniere. Behind them, the grassy park stretches with scattered trees beneath the cloudy sky. © Aimee Lince Photography

Wedding breakfast

Vickie insisted I take my cameras home and join them for Fish & Chips at The Ocean Fish Bar in Cleethorpes – it would have been rude not to! Huge congratulations guys, thank you so much for having me be a small part of your happy ever after!

with love

AIMEE

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Aimee is a North East Lincolnshire based candid wedding photographer who focuses on the naturally beautiful moments that unfold organically. Aimee not only captures beautiful and meaningful moments for her clients to treasure forever, but also helps, supports and advises her couples with the wedding planning process from the moment they book and beyond their wedding days.

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