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Pre-Wedding Pictures – Lauren & Bodj

Pre-Wedding Pictures – Lauren & Bodj

Lauren and Bodj came for their Pre-Wedding Pictures and to go over the final details of their Wedding at Mulberry House,Ongar, in the early Autumn.

Usually we go over the details of the Wedding before going to take a couple of pre-wedding pictures but this evening as the sun was setting the sky was changing colour wonderfully! A change of plans! Quickly we got in the car and within a short while we were photographing Lauren and Bodj in the lanes in a nice evening light ending with a superb sunset. Some nice results for a loveley couple.

June 15, 2019
Layer Marney Tower Wedding Photography for Tara & Jordan

Layer Marney Tower Wedding Photography for Tara & Jordan

Tara and Jordan’s Layer Marney Tower Wedding Photography included a visit to St Mary’s Church, Layer Marney.

Our first port of call on the morning of the Wedding was at Tara and Jordan’s house. Tara, her Mother and Bridesmaids were getting ready. When we arrived hair and and make up was going on so after capturing a few shots of this happening we went upstairs to photograph Tara’s dress, shoes etc.

Once Tara was ready we took a couple of pictures of her before she walked downstairs to where the Bridesmaids were waiting for her. After a few pictures outside we left to go to the church.

At the Church

Tara and Jordan’s ceremony was to be in the lovely St Mary the Virgin Church in Layer Marney. Jordan and his Groomsmen were carrying out their duties when we arrived so in between we took their pictures. We captured a few documentary guest arrival pictures before Tara arrived.

Tara was escorted by her Mother and they walked up the path and into the Church. After exchanging vows Tara and Jordan signed the Register. It was nice to capture some informal pictures during this time.

After all the formalities and the end of the service, Tara and Jordan exited the Church. Their Guests had lined the path and as Tara and Jordan came down the path they were showered in confetti.

Layer Marney Tower Reception

Tara and Jordan then went for a short ride in the Layer Marney Rolls Royce car. Meanwhile the Wedding Guests slowly walked from the Church to Layer Marney Tower. It was a wonderful sight capturing all the people, colours, the weather of the day, merriment as they made their through the gates towards the tower.

Tara and Jordan returned shortly from their car ride and made their way through the gates and to the Tower.The Drinks Reception was in full swing. During the afternoon we took the requested family pictures together with a variety of other pictures. The Speeches took place outside on the steps and the Guests congregated on the lawn. It was a lovely idea and worked very well, relaxed and some nice pictures were taken. Time for the Hog Roast! The evening was superb, soft evening light, warm, everyone enjoying the wonderful grounds around Layer Marney. Whilst Tara and Jordan’s Guests were socialising we took the happy couple around the grounds for a few more pictures. The heat had gone out of the day and the sun was beginning to set. Some lovely pictures captured on the bridge finishing with a superb sunset.

Tara and Jordan then cut their Wedding Cake in the Long Gallery and then it was time for their First Dance. We finished coverage of Tara and Gordon’s Wedding Day with a nightime picture of the Tower.

A wonderful day of Layer Marney Tower Wedding Photography.

June 13, 2019
Fennes Wedding Photography for Vivien & Jonathan

Fennes Wedding Photography for Vivien & Jonathan

It was a early start for Vivien and Jonathan’s Fennes Wedding Photography . Their Wedding was a Church Wedding then they went to to Fennes for the Reception.

First of all we travelled to the the Hotel in Cheshunt, where they had stayed the night before the Wedding. We moved from one room to another as there were lots of Bridesmaids and plenty of things going on! Jonathan was getting ready there also so we captured a few pictures of him. We managed to take pictures of Vivien’s Dress and accessories as well as capturing moments of preparations and getting ready. Vivien soon ready and after a couple of quick pictures we departed for the church. Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Enfield was the Church Vivien and Jonathan chose.

The Flowergirls and Pageboys were at the Church so we took their pictures. Once Jonathan and his Groomsmen were altogether we took a few pictures of them. Guests were arriving so then Jonathan had time to welcome them. Vivien arrived with her Mum in the car and after a couple of pictures it was time for the Church Service.

Vivien was given away by her Mother and when they were ready they entered the Church.It was a lovely service and we captured some great pictures. At the end of the service the Guests went outside and waited for Vivien and Jonathan to come out. As they did, everyone showered them in confetti. Vivien and Jonathan then spent a little time with their Guests before leaving for Fennes. The journey went well for everyone, no hold-ups on the motorway!

At Fennes we took Vivien and Jonathan to do some of their pictures around the grounds whilst Guests were still arriving. This worked well as they had a little time to socialise when we had finished.

We still had a few requested family pictures to take but we took these during the rest of the afternoon, finishing with the everybody shot. Vivien and Jonathan greeted their Guests before entering the Pavillion for the Wedding Breakfast. As they went in confetti cannons went off all around them making for a lovely display. The Speeches followed the Wedding Breakfast. Vivien and Jonathan cut their Wedding Cake and then took to the dance floor for their First Dance. Guests then joined them on the dance floor.

We used the grass area outside the Marquee for a few pictures during the evening before Vivien and Jonathan took to the dance floor again for their Money Dance. After a beautiful day the rain appeared. Not to be deterred by the rain, Vivien and Jonathan wanted a picture on Fennes’ bridge with the lights on. So, with their umbrellas onto the Bridge they went.

A wonderful picture to end a really lovely day of Fennes Wedding Photography.

May 27, 2019
Fennes Summer Open Day 2019

Fennes Summer Open Day 2019

Planning your wedding? Come and see us at Fennes Summer Open Day.

May 22, 2019
Pontlands Park Wedding Photography – Nicola & Glenn

Pontlands Park Wedding Photography – Nicola & Glenn

Pontlands Park Wedding Photography – Nicola and Glenn booked us for coverage of their Evening Wedding Celebrations.

Nicola and Glenn were married abroad a week prior so this was for the UK evening party!

When we arrived at Pontlands Park, Nicola and Glenn were putting the finishing touches to the room layout. Leaving them to it for a little while we went to refamiliarise ourselves with the grounds, having been a couple of yeears since our last wedding there.

When the room was all set up Nicola and Glenn then changed into their Wedding attire. As they came down the stairs we took a few pictures. Nicola and Glenn wanted some pictures outside of the two of them and as the weather was lovely that is where we went. We took a variety of pictures before their Guests arrived. Nicola and Glenn then had time to greet their Guests before we took a few requested family group pictures outside the Hotel. As the weather had been wonderful all day, there was a sunset.

These pictures were a great way to end the outside photos. Inside Guests were socialising and the Band was ready for Nicola and Glenn’s First Dance. After this everyone took to the dance floor or just chatted with friends and family. During this time we took some informal pictures of the dancing, mini relaxed groups and overall pictures to show what was going on. Later, happy with our coverage of Nicola and Glenn’s Wedding Celebrations we said ‘goodbye’ to everyone. A lovely evening!

May 1, 2019
Prested Hall Wedding Fair – Sunday 28th April 2019 – 12-4pm

Prested Hall Wedding Fair – Sunday 28th April 2019 – 12-4pm

Prested Hall Wedding Fair is this Sunday from 12-4pm. Prested Hall in Feering is a lovely Wedding Venue.

We will be in the Marquee displaying our Wedding Photography. Come along and have a friendly chat about your Wedding Day. We have pictures and Albums of Weddings at Prested Hall as well as pictures and Albums of Weddings at other Venues.

We look forward to seeing you.

April 27, 2019
Witham Pre-Wedding Photos

Witham Pre-Wedding Photos

Witham Pre-Wedding Photos for Lauren and Bodj – One evening in the summer last year Lauren and Bodj came to see us again. This time it was for their Pre-Wedding photos and a chat about their forthcoming Wedding at Mulberry House, Ongar.

Whilst talking about their Wedding the sunset was getting better and better. We really wanted to work with the soft evening light.

With all the details completed we jumped in the car to go five minutes up the road where the sunset was best.

A good result! Great to catch up with Lauren and Bodj. They made a lovely set of happy relaxed photographs!

April 23, 2019
Essex Barn Wedding Photography for Vicky & Rob

Essex Barn Wedding Photography for Vicky & Rob

Vicky and Rob’s summer Essex Barn Wedding was held at the popular Venue, Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon, last year.

It was a beautiful day for their Wedding from start to finish. We were there when Vicky arrived. Vicky arrived at Crabbs Barn with her daughter , Maddison, her Parents and Bridesmaids.

Vicky was partially prepared for her Wedding, the Hairdresser had her hair done at home. The Bridesmaids were semi prepared as well therefore there was not as many things to do. After meeting with Vicky, taking a few pictures, David went to the Barn to await the arrival of Rob. I stayed with the girls. As well as taking a few preparation pictures I kept Maddison, Vicky and Rob’s daughter, occupied and happy. The girls carried on with getting ready.

Rob and his Groomsmen had some pictures taken by the Barn entrance. Once these were completed they went off to resume their duties.Vicky was soon ready and she looked lovely. After Dad had seen her for the first time in her Wedding dress we got on with taking some pictures. These went well, even though time was getting short. Time for the Outdoor Ceremony. Off everyone went to the Barn and from there out into the Garden. Vicky then walked to the Gazebo for the Ceremony. After the Ceremony Vicky and Rob together with Maddison led the way into the garden for the Drinks Reception.

The Drinks Reception

Everyone enjoyed the Drinks Reception in the beautiful weather. Later we got on with the requested family pictures and then the more relaxed ones. Great fun was had by all! Leaving the Guests to socialise, Vicky and Rob and ourselves went for a short walk around the grounds. It was nice to get some more pictures of Vicky as earlier in the day the time just went. Vicky and Rob’s few pictures went very well, so we rejoined the Guests. Just before the Wedding Breakfast we took the ‘everybody’ picture in front of the Barn. After the meal and coverage of the Speeches everyone had time to mingle inside the Barn or outside in the warm evening sunshine. Making good use of the evening light, we took Vicky and Rob for a short walk up the lane. Wow! Beautiful pictures, well worth going.

The Evening

Vicky and Rob’s evening Guests were arriving on our return so they had time to talk with them. Once the Barn was turned round for their evening celebrations, everybody went inside. Vicky and Rob cut their Wedding cake and this was followed by their First Dance. Some nice dancing pictures too! Sunset beckoned, wonderful! During the evening we took some informal pictures around before putting our cameras down and saying ‘goodbye’. What a fantastic day! Thank you Vicky and Rob, it was a pleasure being your Wedding Photographers. You are lovely couple and have a beautiful daughter (I loved being with her!)

April 18, 2019
Pre-Wedding Pictures for Gemma & Ben

Pre-Wedding Pictures for Gemma & Ben

Gemma and Ben came to see us again a couple of months before their Wedding at Hintlesham Hall in Suffolk last year. It was good to catch up with them again and go over their plans for their late Autumn Wedding. After chatting we went for a walk locally to take some relaxed pre-Wedding pictures of Gemma and Ben.

April 16, 2019
Newland Hall Wedding Photography – Rachel & Alex

Newland Hall Wedding Photography – Rachel & Alex

Rachel and Alex booked us for Newland Hall Wedding Photography for their wonderful summer Wedding last year.

Rachel’s preparations started off at home. Rachel’s hair was completed and the Bridesmaids hair and make up were all finished. This did help as there were lots of Bridesmaids!

We were there as Rachel arrived. Before they went into Newland Hall to finish their preparations we took a few pictures of them in the sunshine.

Alex and his Groomsmen arrived and we captured some pictures in front of Newland Hall. They then carried out their duties as the Guests were arriving.

Upstairs in the Bridal Dressing Room, Rachel was having her make-up done whilst the girls got changed into their dresses. Once the Bridesmaids were ready they went downstairs so there was more space for Rachel to get changed and have a few pictures. Rachel’s Mum was helping Rachel get dressed and when this was completed we got on with taking a few Bridal pictures. Time was getting on and Rachel’s Father was waiting downstairs to see her. Time was running very short but we managed a couple of minutes for pictures.

Outdoor Ceremony

The Wedding Ceremony was taking place outside so when it was time everyone made their way over to the Gazebo in the gardens. After Rachel and Alex had completed the formalities and had been given their Marriage Certificate they exited the Gazebo .Rachel and Alex then went into the House for a few minutes. The Guests made their way to the front of Newland Hall where they waited for Rachel and Alex to join them. Rachel and Alex were covered with confetti as they came out of Newland Hall. Afterwards everybody went to the lawn for the Drinks Reception.

Nick Crown is a great magician and he entertained the guests giving us some great reaction shots! We took the requested family pictures as well as capturing the informal and fun pictures and together pictures of Rachel and Alex.Afternoon Tea was held in the Marquee later, followed by the Speeches.

Soft Evening Light

The evening light was wonderful so when the Speeches were finished, we took Rachel and Alex for a walk around the grounds of Newland Hall for their pictures. Some lovely images.Rachel and Alex’s evening Guests were arriving as we made our way back to join everyone. They greeted them whilst we captured the beginning of the evening celebrations. Before Rachel and Alex took to the dance floor for their First Dance Rachel tossed her bouquet.

Later, happy with our coverage of Rachel and Alex’s Wedding we left them to enjoy the party.

Thank you Rachel and Alex for asking us to be your Wedding Photographers, you are a lovely couple, we loved working with you and enjoyed your Wedding.

April 10, 2019