Deborah and Nick were married at Crabbs Barn in 2014 and we saw them again at a Wedding we photographed earlier this year. Deborah and Nick got in touch with us recently to take some pictures of their newborn son, Edward and a couple of them as a family. We were delighted to do so and a few days after Edward was born we visited them to take some pictures. Edward was so good, we had a lovely time resulting in some nice pictures.
The wonderful Fennes was the choice of Wedding Venue for Natalie and Craig’s Wedding. An outside Ceremony was what Natalie and Craig were wishing for, so it was fingers crossed the weather would hold. Natalie was getting ready upstairs with the help of her Bridesmaids, so first of all we went to see them. Craig was getting ready in the Bridal Cottage with his son Max, and when they were in the final stages of getting ready we were there to take the pictures. Prior to Natalie and Craig’s Wedding Day, Natalie had dislocated her Collar bone so she was trying not to use her arm very much! Once the men were ready they had a few pictures taken outside Fennes before they went about their duties.
Natalie and the girls were now ready and after her Stepdad saw her for the first look we took a few pictures of them all before it was time for Natalie to see the Registrars. So far the weather was staying fine, maybe a little cooler that recently but nothing to stop the outdoor Ceremony. The Guests were seated and with everyone in place it was time for Natalie to walk the short distance to the Gazebo. Natalie and Craig’s dog led the way, carrying the rings! The rain stayed away, just!
After the Ceremony the Guests enjoyed the Drinks Reception with some going inside and others staying outside eating ice cream! Later we got on with taking the requested family group pictures followed by a few pictures of Natalie and Craig around the grounds. Natalie wanted to be held up for a picture, the men and Max did this very carefully! 
The Wedding Breakfast was held in the Pavilion, followed by the Speeches. After the Speeches there was a little time before the start of the evening celebrations for a few relaxed pictures of Natalie and Craig in the Gold Room and Red Room at the front of the House. The cutting of the cake followed and then Natalie and Craig took to the dance floor for their First Dance. Our day ended with an evening pictures of Natalie and Craig on the Bridge. A lovely day! 
Thank you to Sue and all at Fennes for looking after us.
It has been some time since we provided Wedding Photography at Orsett Hall, so it was nice to be back to photograph the Wedding of Collette and Tim. Our day started at Collette’s Parents’ house where the girls were getting ready. On arrival the girls were chilled, chatting, drinking champagne, whilst getting ready. It was nice to see again Carla Brooks who was doing the make-up on the day. David was at Orsett Hall where the men were getting ready and to capture their final preparations. After taking pictures of Collette’s dress and accessories in between taking pictures of what was happening, it was soon time for everybody to get dressed.
Collette looked lovely in her Wedding Dress and the girls looked a picture in their dresses.The weather was fine, dry and bright so into the garden we went for a few pictures. We then made our way to St Mary’s Church, North Stifford, which was where Collette and Tim chose to be married. We managed to get a few pictures of Tim, his Best Man and Ushers in between them carrying out their various duties before the service.
Collette arrived shortly afterwards and with everybody seated in the Church with the Bridesmaids leading the way, followed by Collette and her Father, they went down the church path into the Church. After the exchange of vows and wedding rings, it was time for the signing of the Register. Once Collette and Tim signed the Register of their marriage, the Vicar produced the Register which Collette’s parents, Ann and Phil signed when they got married in the Church many years ago. A lovely moment! 
After the service everyone went outside into the Churchyard for some requested group pictures. Collette and Tim were then showered with confetti before they left the Church to go to the Reception. Whilst the Guests were still arriving at Orsett Hall we took Collette and Tim off for a few minutes around the grounds for their pictures before they socialised with their Guests during the Drinks Reception. 
During this time we took some informal pictures and some fun bridal pictures. Just before the Wedding Breakfast the Toastmaster showed the way of performing ‘Sabrage’ which is taking the top off the Champagne bottle with a Saber. Tim’s turn to perform this! Accomplished! 
With everybody seated for the Wedding Breakfast, the Speeches were delivered before the meal. Well done to Adam, the Best Man, a brilliant Speech! At the end of the Wedding Breakfast, a surprise for the Guests! The appearance of the Singing Waiters! As always they provide great entertainment. Everybody later left the room and went outside for the room to be set up for the evening celebrations. It was a beautiful evening and after Collette and Tim had time to talk to their Guests, sunset beckoned, so off we went! Returning a few minutes later it was time for their First Dance.
A little while later we left them to continue their celebrations. Thank you Collette and Tim for letting us be your Wedding Photographers and be part of your special day, a truly memorable day spent with a wonderful couple!
Here is a really nice message we received from one of our Bride’s whilst on Honeymoon . Yes the pictures were waiting for her when she got home!
Hi David & Sandra,
I hope this email finds you well.
Firstly, Thank You so so much for the work you did at the wedding you made it such a pleasure and we didn’t feel like we had you there, you made the whole process very enjoyable.
We cannot wait to see our photographs. so as requested, we fly home from Mexico on Tuesday evening, landing at 10.30 on Wednesday morning.
We are so looking forward to seeing the photos you captured of our special day!
many thanks
lyndsay
Annette and Jason were married in May at Spains Hall, Finchingfield and we were delighted to receive this ‘Thank you’:-
David and Sandra
Thank you so much for all your help with the build up and day of our wedding. We really had a perfect day and will never forget it.
You both did such a fantastic job making sure everything went so smoothly even if the the wind wasn’t particularly co-operative in the afternoon! At no point did we ever feel rushed or hurried along to the next part of the day and we are so grateful for all the hard work you both carried out all day. We look forward to seeing the finished Photo book.
Thank you again
Love
Annette & Jason
It was a lovely day for Emily and Gareth’s Wedding at this stunning Wedding Venue. On arrival at Gosfield Hall we met up with Emily, her Bridesmaids and Mother. Everybody was relaxed,enjoying Champagne whilst carrying out their preparations. Emily’s Wedding Dress and Accessories were in the Rococo Suite, so I split my time between taking pictures of these and capturing some getting ready pictures. Emily and Gareth’s colour scheme for the day was beautiful, with the flowers being provided by www.vikkibrowne.com. Meanwhile David went off to find Gareth who was in the bar greeting the arrival of the Wedding Guests. Leaving the Guests to look after themselves for a few minutes, Gareth with his Best Man and Ushers had a few pictures taken outside Gosfield Hall as well as inside. When David returned upstairs, the girls were in the wonderful Rococco Suite, getting dressed. Timings were spot on so we had time when everybody was dressed to take some pictures without hurrying. With all the Guests seated in the Queen’s Gallery, Emily escorted by her Father and with the Bridesmaids leading the way made their way to the Ceremony.
Afterwards, the Guests followed Emily and Gareth down the stairs and into the Courtyard. Everybody enjoyed the Drinks Reception and during this time we got on with the family group pictures. In between we captured informal and fun pictures which were going on. We took the ‘everybody’ picture in the courtyard for a change as that was where they all were and it worked well. 
For a few minutes we took the Bridal Party aside for a few relaxed and fun pictures. 
The Bridal party then returned to the Courtyard whilst we took Emily and Gareth for a few pictures around the grounds of Gosfield Hall. The Receiving Line was before the Wedding Breakfast in the Ballroom, with the Speeches following. Reactions during the Speeches made for some great pictures. Once these were finished everybody went into the gardens to enjoy the evening sunshine, participating in the Garden games if they wished. After a little while Emily and Gareth wanted a couple of pictures in the Rococo Suite which were happy to do. Cutting of their Wedding Cake and Emily and Gareth’s First Dance followed shortly after. 
Evening celebrations were now in full swing! After capturing a flavour of the evening we left them to continue the party! A wonderful day!
Fennes is a beautiful setting for a Wedding and it looked wonderful as we arrived for Stacey and Michael’s Wedding in May. Stacey was getting ready upstairs in the House and Michael was getting ready in the Lodges. Stacey and Michael’s sons, Noah and Harry were with their Daddy, with the plan that they joined Stacey once she was dressed. Preparations were going well and they were all very relaxed.
Michael, his Best Man, Ushers and the boys had a few photos taken when they were ready. Noah and Harry then went upstairs to the Bridal Room to see their Mummy, who looked amazing! After taking some pictures of them all, it was time to go downstairs where Stacey met with the Registrars. The Registrars made their way outside for the Ceremony and Stacey took her father’s arm and went into the Gold Room ready to walk outside. 
Noah and Harry happily led the way and during the Ceremony they handed over the rings. Following the Ceremony, everyone enjoyed the Drinks Reception, the children were blowing bubbles, whilst adults mingled. In between we took some requested family pictures and later on managed to find time for some pictures of Stacey and Michael. 
It was soon time for the Wedding Breakfast which was held in the Pavilion. After the Speeches, there were garden games in the grounds which kept everybody entertained. Making the most of the evening sunshine Guests enjoyed strolling around the grounds which gave us the opportunity of taking some evening pictures of Stacey and Michael. When the Evening Guests arrived Stacey and Michael cut their Wedding Cake, which was followed by their First Dance. Stacey and Michael provided their Guests props for ‘fun pictures’ which we captured. A nice day provided a lovely sunset picture. We took our leave a little while later. A wonderful day!
Layer Marney Tower Wedding Photography Album Testimonial
Teri & Robert were married in July 2016 at Layer Marney Tower – their comments on receiving their finished book:-
Hello David and Sandra,
We would just like to say we have looked through our album this afternoon using the white gloves, and we both agree that it is stunning. The quality of the book is very high and we are very happy with the way it was presented in the box. All the photos have come out really well and we cant thank you enough for capturing our day in such a perfect way, which we will remember for years to come.
Kind regards
Teri and Robert
We were delighted in more ways than one, to be asked to photograph Jade and Andrew’s Wedding at Woodhall Manor, Woodbridge, Suffolk. We had previous bookings when asked previously for Weddings at Woodhall Manor, so we were pleased when Jade and Andrew gave us their date for their Wedding and we were available! We arrived early at the stunning Wedding Venue, Woodhall Manor, Woodbridge on the morning of Jade and Andrew’s Wedding with the staff preparing for an inside Ceremony. Although Jade and Andrew wanted an outside Ceremony it was considered the grass was rather wet so inside was planned. First off we went to find Jade who was getting ready with her Bridesmaids.
Whilst the girls were getting ready, David went off to find the men who were finishing off their preparations in the Cottage. During this time there was a quick turnaround with the Ceremony, outside it would be, the sun was out, the temperature was increasing rapidly and the grass was fine!
After taking some pictures of Andrew and his Groomsmen, as Jade and her Bridesmaids and Parents were ready we took a few pictures of them. Jade looked amazing! Soon it was time for the short walk to where the Wedding Guests were seated for the outside Ceremony. After the Ceremony, Jade and Andrew walked around the back of Woodhall Manor for the Drinks Reception and we had time for a couple of pictures of them before they were joined by their Guests.
For a while everybody then mingled before we got on with taking the requested family group pictures, allowing us to capture some nice informal pictures. During the time before the Wedding Breakfast we took Jade and Andrew for a short walk around the Venue for a few pictures of them. Just before the Wedding Breakfast in the Banqueting Suite we took an ‘e shot in front of the Manor House. Coverage of the Speeches took place after the Wedding Breakfast then everybody went outside where Garden games were set up. It was a beautiful evening and during this time we had a chance to chat with Georgina (Andrew’s sister) and Simon, whose Wedding we photographed at The Fennes Estate in 2010. With the room set up for the evening celebrations Jade and Andrew cut their Wedding cake before taking to the dance floor for their First Dance together. Some evening pictures of Jade and Andrew ended our coverage of their wonderful Wedding Day. 
A big ‘thank you’ to Jade and Andrew for working with us to obtain some great pictures! A truly lovely couple!
It was nice to see Natasha and Ryan again recently to have a chat about their Wedding. It was 18 months ago when we met them for the first time and they booked us for their Wedding Photography. After finding an evening which was convenient for all of us, we went through their details of their Wedding. It makes such a difference meeting our couples face to face and talking about their Wedding. The weather was kind to us, the flowers were out, when we took their pre-wedding pictures along our local Riverwalk. Natasha and Ryan are getting married at St Nicolas Church Witham with a Reception at Down Hall Country Hotel.
