It was nice to see Nick, Deborah, Edward and Jessica again when they requested some Family Group Portraits. We have taken various pictures of them and other family members over the last few years. This time was at Nick’s parents’ house where Nick was with his family and his sister was with hers, together with their Parents.
On the morning spending time with the children and not being rushed was the key to getting the Family Group Portraits. We had time to catch up as well!
Pictures achieved, time for them all to go out for Sunday Lunch!
We were pleased when Chelsey Jay got in touch with us last year enquiring about taking some pictures of her. Chelsey wanted pictures for her profile, advertising, brochures etc, for her Election campaign. Chelsey was standing as an Independent and hoping to be elected as a Councillor for Witham. David and I were delighted when she achieved this! Chelsey now represents Witham South Ward. We had a nice relaxed time talking about various subjects and at the same time producing some nice images of Chelsey.
Fennes Wedding Photography for Lauren & Matt. It was a beautiful bright sunny day although it was windy.
After arriving at Fennes we went upstairs in the House to see Lauren. Preparations were going well with lots going on.
David went off to find Matt and the Groomsmen who were getting ready here as well. After a few final preparation pictures the boys were ready for some pictures. Outside they went, making the most of a dry day and the different places Fennes has to offer for pictures.
The Wedding Guests were arriving so Matt and the Groomsmen greeted them. Upstairs in the Bridal Room the Bridesmaids were ready to change into their Dresses. Lauren’s turn for final preparations!
The Flowergirls came and had a look at Lauren in her Wedding Dress as soon as she was ready . She looked lovely, her Father came into the room to see her before we got on with taking some Bridal pictures.
Matt had seen the Registrar so the Guests took their seats in the Pavilion for the Ceremony. Lauren saw the Registrar afterwards and then it was time for Lauren to make her way to the Ceremony. The Bridesmaids and Flowergirls went before Lauren into the Pavilion.
Fennes Wedding Ceremony
Following the Ceremony everyone went outside for a group picture before going back inside for the Drinks Reception. Once Lauren and Matt had spent some time socialising with their Guess we continued with the pictures. It was too windy to stay outside for long so we made the most of all the rooms inside at Fennes.
Windy Wedding
Keeping the guests inside was best and no problem at all. During the afternoon we took Lauren and Matt for a stroll around the gardens including going on the Bridge. The Daffodils made a lovely backdrop to Lauren and Matt’s together pictures.
Just before the Wedding Breakfast the Guests threw confetti over the couple in the Gold Room.
The Wedding Breakfast
During the meal everyone was entertained by a Singer. A nice sunset and we managed to take a couple of pictures of this in between the courses of the meal. The Speeches followed, these were very good.
The Evening Party
The Evening Guests arrived a little later and the evening celebrations began. There was a little time for us to take Lauren and Matt for a few evening pictures around Fennes.The bouquet toss and cake cutting followed soon after and then the First Dance.
Once we had a selection of pictures of the evening Guests we then said our goodbyes. It was wonderful Fennes Wedding Photography for Lauren & Matt. Two lovely people.
January 2020 Wedding Open Days start next weekend! Starting with Fennes on Saturday 11 January and followed by Prested Hall on Sunday 12 January. Both events are open 11.0am-3.0pm.
Two great and very different venues for weddings. Come and talk to us about your plans and requirements even if you are to marry elsewhere! We’ll have sample albums on display but if you can’t wait that long you can see more of our pictures for Fennes and Prested Hall .
David and Sandra look forward to meeting you at one of our January 2020 Wedding Open Days. There is no sales pressure to book us on the spot, just come for a friendly chat.
We met Nicola and Gary early one morning ahead of their upcoming Leez Priory wedding, for their Pre-Wedding pictures. Danbury Lakes, Chelmsford, was the location. The weather was good and as we know there is plenty of opportunity for some nice pictures in a lovely setting. It was an enjoyable time, very relaxed, which is how we like it to be. They ended up with some nice pictures and us looking forward to photographing their wedding.
It was a beautiful day for the Parklands wedding photography for Natasha and Shane’s winter Wedding. When we arrived the sun was shining and the deer were out in the park.
Preparations
First of all we went off to see Tash who was getting ready upstairs in Quendon Hall. Make up and hair preparations were taking place and were going well. Keeping an eye on the preparations we got on with taking pictures of the dresses, shoes etc. Shane and his Groomsmen were getting ready in one of the rooms so David went along to see how they were progressing.
After a little while they were ready for some pictures. Shane and his Groomsmen had a few pictures taken outside before they greeted the Wedding Guests as they arrived. The girls were getting dressed and it wasn’t long before they were ready. The Pageboys, Owen, Samuel and Logan came into see Tash when she was ready, she looked lovely. Some nice pictures of them as they saw her. Before Tash, her Mother and Father, and the Bridesmaids went downstairs we took a few pictures of them all.
Ceremony
Natasha and Shane wanted to have the Ceremony in the Marquee and with the Flower Arch, which looked lovely. The Pageboys led the way into the Marquee before Tash followed escorted by her Dad. After the Ceremony Tash and Shane went outside, followed by their Guests. Drinks were served and everyone mingled for a little while. All the requested family pictures were taken around the area of the fountain as this was where the Drinks Reception was.
Tash and Shane had time to mingle some more with their Guests during the afternoon before we took them for a short walk around the grounds for their pictures. Nice weather and lovely pictures.
After seeing the room layout and decorations for their Wedding Breakfast, the Guests then took their places for the meal.The Speeches followed, some good reactions captured!
A couple of evening pictures of Tash and Shane were taken afterwards. The Evening Guests arrived and Tash and Shane cut their Wedding Cake before taking to the dance floor for their First Dance.
Once we had taken a few pictures of the evening celebrations it was time for us to depart. Nice to part of Natasha and Shane’s lovely Parklands wedding photography Day!
Jodie got in touch with us earlier in the year about taking a picture of her Mum’s horse Cobra who was 38 years old! It was to be a surprise present for her Mum! Arrangements were made when there was not a chance that Jodie’s Mum would appear at the stables. Job accomplished!
It was lovely to see Mae and her family again earlier this year. Mae wanted some up to date pictures of her family. It had been a few years since we last took some pictures of them all. A lot of changes! We had a nice time catching up and taking a variety of pictures.
Prested Hall Wedding Photography for Carol and Steve’s winter wedding. We went upstairs to meet Carol who was gettting ready. Preparations were going well. Stephen and his Groomsmen were getting ready in The Dingle, so David went over to see them. Final preparations were being carried and they were soon ready for some pictures to be taken.
Meanwhile the Girls were getting dressed upstairs in the Hall. Everyone was soon ready so we got on with taking some family pictures and some Bridal pictures of Carol.
Ceremony in the Oak Room
The Wedding Guests were seated in The Oak Room. Carol, escorted by her Father, made her entrance into the room for the Civil Ceremony.
Drinks Reception
Once the Ceremony was finished everyone enjoyed the Drinks Reception for a little while. The family pictures didn’t take very long particularly as it was a touch cool.
Carol and Steve came for a very short while over to the bridge at Prested. There we took their pictures before we returned to their Guests. Confetti pictures finished the taking of pictures outside before capturing some pictures informal pictures inside Prested Hall amongst the Christmas decorations.
A beautiful sky marked the end of our pictures outside before Carol and Steve’s Wedding Breakfast. Just before we left them for the meal Carol and Steve pointed the knife at their Wedding Cake as we would not be there at the time the cake would be cut.
Carol and Steve’s Wedding Day was a lovely day with their children, Jamie and Lucy, a big part of their day. We always Prested Hall wedding photography!
It was a beautiful late Autumn Wedding Day for the Wedding Photography at Leez Priory of Lucy and Adam. Our day started at Lucy’s Parents’ home as that was where Lucy was getting ready. We took a few preparation pictures but as space was a little limited we decided to leave the arranged pictures until later.
St Martins, Little Waltham
The ceremony was at St Martins Church, Little Waltham and what a beautiful setting it was in. The sun was shining, the leaves from the trees had fallen and added to the wonderful colour. Adam was at the Church with his Groomsmen carrying out their duties when we arrived. A short interruption was all that was needed to create their pictures. They then resumed their duties greeting the Guests.
It was not long before it was time for the everyone to take their seats in the Church. The Bridesmaids arrived followed shortly afterwards by Lucy and and her Father. A lovely arrival in an old police car!
After the ceremony everyone went outside and we got on with the requested pictures. This was also our opportunity to quickly catch up with the pictures we had missed at Lucy’s parents house.
The Guests lined the path leading out of the Church and as Lucy and Adam walked down they threw confetti over them, before waving them off.
Wedding Photography at Leez Priory
Arriving at Leez Priory Lucy, Adam and their Guests enjoyed the Reception Drinks. The Police car was very important at Lucy and Adam’s Wedding as Adam, his Father and Grandfather have been or are Policeman. The car made for some nice pictures. A few pictures of Lucy and Adam in front of Leez Priory were taken as well.
The picture of everybody happened a little later just before sunset. Lucy and Adam greeted their Guests in the Receiving Line before they sat down for the Wedding Breakfast in the Coach House. The Speeches followed, there were a few!
The Wedding Breakfast
Leez Priory night photos alway look good, Lucy and Adam were happy to brave the evening chill for a few moments.
Later the happy couple cut their Wedding Cake and had their First Dance. Not long after that it was time for us to leave. A wonderful Day of Wedding Photography at Leez Priory! Thank you Lucy and Adam for asking us to be your Wedding Photographers.
