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Wedding Photography at Fennes for Maddy & Gordon

We were delighted to be booked for Wedding Photography at Fennes for Maddy & Gordon.

We arrived at Fennes as Maddy was getting ready upstairs in the House and Gordon was getting ready in the Cottage. We went up to see Maddy first and took a few pictures of what was going on. David went off to see Gordon who was almost ready for his pictures with his sons and Best Man.

Not long after this Maddy was ready and it was time for us to take some pictures of her, together with her Maid of Honour, Mandy and the Flowergirls, Grace and Florence. They all then came downstairs. Maddy was greeted by Derek, who was going to give her away.

The Wedding Ceremony

The Guests were seated in the Pavilion for the Ceremony and once the Registrars had entered the Pavilion, Maddy, Derek and the Bridesmaids made their way down there, waiting to be ushered in, once everyone was settled.

After the Ceremony, Maddy and Gordon left the Pavilion and walked up to the front of the House. They then went into the Gold Room for a little time on their own. The Guests made their way up to the front of the house and had their reception drinks in the rooms.

The Rain

Unfortunately, it was heavy rain outside so we all had to stay inside. Not a problem. Fennes is a wonderful Venue as there are always rooms which are available if the weather is not on our side!

For a few of requested family group pictures we used the steps just outside the door to Fennes. That way everyone kept dry except David!

The Rain Stopped!

During a short break in the weather we were able to take an ‘everybody’ picture and we took Maddy and Gordon to the bridge. Being very wet we were restricted a bit on the pictures we could do but we managed.

There was still time to take a couple of pictures of Maddy and Gordon inside Fennes as well.

The Confetti

Confetti pictures in the Gold Room looked good. Maddy and Gordon had a couple of pictures with their Wedding Cake followed the Receiving Line. The Guests then went into the Pavilion for the Wedding Breakfast, followed by Maddy and Gordon. Once Maddy and Gordon were seated that was the end of our coverage of their Fennes Wedding. A lovely Wedding Day!

March 11, 2020
Baby & Family Photography for Kimberley & Ben

It was great to see Kimberley and Ben again last year after the birth of their son Freddie. We had been their Wedding Photographers at their Wedding at the Channels Estate, Chelmsford, in 2018. Freddie was a few weeks old when we saw him for the first time and was adorable. Freddie was quite happy with us taking pictures of him and was as good when we took a few family pictures. A job well done! Thank you Freddie!

March 9, 2020
Event Photography at Chelmsford City Race Course – Farleigh Hospice Great Gatsby Ball

What a fantastic night for Event Photography at Chelmsford City Race Course for the Farleigh Hospice Great Gatsby Ball! Thanks to Debbie de Boltz and her team, it was a memorable evening. Many tickets sold, brilliant organisation, donations a plenty, great entertainment. Well done! Very many thanks to all attended and who had their picture taken by us. It was an extremely busy few hours for us but we really enjoyed it as you all did too! Do you know anybody who requires Event Photography at Chelmsford City Race Course? Do put them in touch with us!

The Farleigh team

March 5, 2020
Garden Portraits

Wendy got in touch with us last year regarding some new Garden Portraits of her. We have worked for Wendy before so it was nice for her to come back to us with new business. Meeting with Wendy at her home suited and as the weather remained dry, we used her garden for the pictures. Wendy was happy as were we with some nice relaxed pictures.

March 4, 2020
Pre-Wedding Pictures for Lisa & Nathan

Lisa and Nathan came to see us one morning in early summer last year for their Pre-Wedding pictures. After coffee and biscuits and a nice chat, it was time for go and take a few pictures of Lisa and Nathan. What a nice morning to choose, the sun was out so we just went down to our River Walk to take a few pictures of them. As you can see, it was relaxed and fun, which these sessions are. Lisa and Nathan’s Wedding was a September Wedding at Fennes, Braintree.

March 2, 2020
Colchester Castle Wedding Photography for Kim & Mike

Kim and Mike got in touch with us last year to see if we could take their Colchester Castle Wedding Photography. They wanted a short coverage to capture their Wedding Day.

A Walk through the park

On the day of their Wedding Kim and Mike walked up through Colchester Park to Colchester Castle with their children, meeting some of the Wedding Guests on the way. Inside the Castle other Guests had arrived and Kim and Mike had a little time with them before they had to go and see the Registrars. After this as the Guests were seated for the Ceremony, Kim and Mike made their entrance into The Chapel. After the Ceremony, Kim and Mike had time to talk to their Guests before we all went outside. Some requested family pictures were taken around the Castle.

Kim and Mike wanted their Colchester Castle wedding photography to include some of the grounds around Castle Park while the Guests walked up to the Colchester Town Hall for the Reception.

Fun through the High Street

Following taking Kim and Mike’s pictures we walked with them up the High Street to the Town Hall. There were some great reactions from passers by as they made their way there.

Colchester Town Hall

A few pictures in the Town Hall were taken as well as a few informal pictures around. Later, after taking a couple of pictures of Kim and Mike with their Wedding Cake we said our goodbyes. A nice relaxed Wedding for Kim and Mike.

February 27, 2020
Website Photoshoot for Gemma

Gemma contacted us for a website photoshoot for her Fitness and Wellbeing business. For models she was using her family and a couple of her clients. This was going to be an interesting project!

Session 1

The job was in two parts. The first was to be at her home with a couple of clients with Gemma teaching and showing them different exercises. We utilised a room in Gemma’s house to take these pictures.

Session 2

The second part was to promote healthy living incorporating outdoors with exercise, making it fun with children. This took place early one morning at Weald Park, Brentwood. A great morning! The weather was good, we timed it just right, hardly anyone around! They had a great time and so did we!

February 23, 2020
Mulberry House Wedding Photography for Kirsten & Tarl

Kirsten and Tarl chose us to photograph their Mulberry House wedding. When we arrived first thing on the morning of their Wedding, Kirsten was getting ready, helped by her Mother and sisters.

In between taking a few pictures of Kirsten’s bridal accessories we captured the informal moments of the preparations. Everything was going well which was very good, especially as we had to leave Mulberry house to go to the Church. We had time to take some nice pictures of Kirsten and the family.

St Mary’s Church, Great Parndon

was where Kirsten and Tarl were to be married. The wind had got up as we arrived at the Church but it was still dry. We got on with taking Tarl’s pictures with his Groomsmen before they went inside the Church to get warm and greet the Guests.

Kirsten arrived shortly afterwards and made her way into the Church. Cassie and Ethan, Kirsten and Tarl’s children went first. Being so windy we stayed in the Church for a few pictures after the ceremony. Leaving the Church, Kirsten and Tarl stopped briefly at the Church gates allowing the Guests to throw confetti over them.

Mulberry House Wedding Reception

Once we returned to Mulberry House, the weather started to improve. Whilst the Drinks Reception was going on we took informal pictures. As the Guests continued to socialise we took Kirsten and Tarl around the grounds of Mulberry House for their pictures. A lovely setting with the lake and the bluebells.

During the afternoon we took a mixture of informal pictures and some requested family pictures outside.

The Wedding Breakfast

Later the Wedding Breakfast was held in the Marquee. Spencer Wood was the Magician who entertained everybody during this time. Some great images of everybody enjoying his performance. After the meal, the Speeches followed. Good reactions! Once these were finished the children played outside and we captured the goings on!

Evening Celebrations

Kirsten and Tarl wanted a few pictures of them with Cassie and Ethan at the Wishing Well and around, which we took. Kirsten and Tarl cut their Wedding Cake later and then took to the dance floor for their First Dance.

As there was not a sunset today, we took a few pictures of Kirsten and Tarl on the decking outside with the fairy lights. A nice ending to our coverage of Kirsten and Tarl’s lovely Mulberry House Wedding.

February 18, 2020
Home Family Portraits for Toni & Russ

It was great to meet up again with Toni and Russ for some Home Family Portraits. We were their Wedding Photographers at their Wedding at Layer Marney Tower a few years ago.

Toni and Russ got in touch with us regarding taking some pictures of their Daughter, Aliya, who was five months old at the time. Arranging a convenient date and time we went to their home. Aliya was fine for some pictures of her by herself and was happy to have some taken with Mum and Dad too! A lovely time spent achieving some nice images.

February 10, 2020
Parklands wedding Photography for Rebecca & Stephen

Rebecca and Stephen picked a sunny spring day for their Parklands Wedding. When we arrived at Parklands Rebecca was in the House getting ready with her Bridesmaids whilst Stephen was getting ready with his Groomsmen in another room.

When Stephen was ready, he and his Groomsmen stepped outside the House for their pictures. They then went off to greet the Guests.

The Bride’s pictures

The girls were finishing their preparations so they were ready to help Rebecca get into her dress. Rebecca’s Mother and Father were waiting to. greet her in another room which was a nice moment.

With the Bridesmaids and Flowergirls present we took a few pictures of them with Rebecca, in addition to a few Bridal pictures of Rebecca. Soon it was time for the Ceremony. Rebecca took her Father’s arm and walked downstairs to the Wedding Room.

The Drinks Reception

The Drinks Reception was held in the lovely warm sunshine. Not at all bad for March! Some nice informal pictures of everyone were taken during the afternoon in between taking the requested family pictures. Quendon Hall has many nice backdrops for pictures, and as it was dry we made the most of these. Daffodils provided some extra colour.

Parklands wedding photography

Rebecca and Stephen’s ‘together’ pictures were taken during a gap in the afternoon. Guests threw confetti over Rebecca and Stephen before the start of the Wedding Breakfast.

The Wedding Breakfast

The Marquee looked very nice. The Guests took their places before Rebecca and Stephen made their entrance. Rebecca and Stephen decided to have the Speeches before their meal so they could completely relax and enjoy the food.

Evening Time

A beautiful day provided a nice sunset for Rebecca and Stephen after the meal. The cutting of the Wedding Cake and the bouquet toss happened before the First Dance. To complete our coverage of Rebecca and Stephen’s Wedding Day just a couple of more pictures on the back stairs.

Rebecca and Stephen really wanted to have these pictures and we were pleased to carry out their wishes. What a lovely way to end Rebecca and Stephen’s wonderful Parklands Wedding Day.

February 4, 2020