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Wedding Photography Testimonial – Prested Hall, Essex
Wedding Photography Testimonial – Prested Hall, Essex
We were delighted to receive this Wedding Photography Testimonial from Phil and Vicky. We photographed their wedding in May this year at Prested Hall, Essex.
Dear David and Sandra,
Just a short note of thanks for your amazing work on our wedding day.
We were blown away with the photos, were relaxed in your company for the formal shots and cannot wait to finish the storybook.
Thanks for everything,
Phil & Vicky
This was the front of the card which we supplied for them to use for their guests. Its lovely to get one of them back!
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Hylands House Engagement Session – Adelle and Danny
Hylands House Engagement Session- Adelle and Danny
It was lovely to see Adelle and Danny again recently for their Hylands House Engagement Session. We can’t believe where the time has gone since they first got in touch with us 18 months ago in the early stages of preparing for their Wedding. As Adelle and Danny are getting married at Hylands House, we arranged to meet there one Sunday morning recently. It is a wonderful setting, and with the weather being fine we got on and took a few pre-wedding pictures of Adelle and Danny, with a few of them with their dog as well! We are so looking forward to photographing Adelle and Danny’s Wedding, being extra special to us as we have known Adelle for a long time being a friend of our daughter.
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Gosfield Nature Reserve Engagement Shoot
Gosfield Nature Reserve Engagement Shoot
Gosfield Nature Reserve Engagement Shoot for Jo and Kieran was one of our recent evening jobs. The day had been one of those days where the weather had been unpredictable, but in the end we all made the call and met there. We were pleased we did! The sun was out, we avoided as much as we could a few muddy puddles. This was fun anyway, with Kieran giving Jo piggy-backs where necessary, captured of course! After taking a few pictures we all went to the local pub for a chat about their Wedding details and times. Jo and Kieran are getting married at St Mary’s Church, Bocking with their Wedding Reception at The Fennes Estate soon.
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Essex Marquee Wedding Photographer Testimonial
Essex Marquee Wedding Photographer Testimonial
We were delighted to receive these kind words from Alice and Pete. Their wedding was at St Nicholas Church, Tolleshunt D’arcy with a Marquee Reception at Alice’s family home.
Dear David and Sandra,
Just a quick email to thank you once again for being our wedding photographers. Pete and I are delighted with the photo book and we know we will enjoy looking at the pictures for years to come.
Kind Regards
Alice
Marquee weddings are often booked at shorter notice so we regularly miss out. This is due to us being booked at one of the many venues where we are recommended. Alice and Pete booked us earlier for their Wedding and we were very pleased we were free!
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Wedding Engagement Portraits for Louise and Gary
Wedding Engagement Portraits for Louise and Gary
Seeing Louise and Gary again a few months ago at Crabbs Barn Open Day they asked if they could have their pre-Wedding pictures taken at Louise’s Parents’ home.The reason being they wanted some pictures later in the year with the cherry blossom. We were happy with that, so it was left with Louise and Gary getting in touch with us when the blossom was out. This they did! Louise’s Parents had such a lovely garden so we used the setting for some other pictures as well. We had a nice time taking the pictures and chatting about their Wedding. Louise and Gary’s Wedding at Crabbs Barn in the summer will be extra special to us as we have known Gary since he was 5 years old and is one of our son’s friends.
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Prested Hall Civil Wedding – Victoria and Philip
Prested Hall Civil Wedding – Victoria and Philip
A Prested Hall Civil Wedding was the chosen by Victoria and Philip for their marriage. Our day started with arriving at Prested Hall and going to find Vicky. Vicky was getting ready upstairs in Prested Hall with her Mum and her two best friends whilst Phil was getting ready in The Dingle with his Best Men. The guys were ready first so after a couple of pictures there, they left The Dingle and walked over to Prested Hall.
Just before they greeted the Guests, Phil, his Best Man and Ushers had a few pictures taken outside. With final hair and make-up preparations finished Vicky was ready to put her Wedding Dress on. Once dressed, Vicky’s Dad came into the room to see his daughter before we got on with a few pictures. The Wedding Guests took their seats in the Garden Room whilst Vicky met with the Registrars. 
Taking her Dad’s arm Vicky then entered the Garden Room for the Ceremony to begin. Following the Ceremony everybody went outside as it was dry although slightly chilly. We got on with the requested pictures straight away during the Drinks Reception making sure Vicky and Phil had time with their Guests.After the confetti pictures, we went for a short walk around the grounds for Vicky and Phil’s pictures. Soon it was time for the Wedding Breakfast in the Marquee with the Speeches taking place before the meal. During this time the sun came out and we had our fingers crossed it would last! Fortunately it did! 
A little later after the finish of the meal, we took few pictures in the evening sunshine and found a patch of bluebells for some nice images. A while later Vicky and Phil cut their Wedding Cake before taking to the floor for their First Dance. 
As a surprise to their Guests, Vicky and Phil performed a choreographed First Dance which was superb. A nice Sunset picture finished our coverage of Vicky and Phil’s lovely Wedding Day. -
Engagement Pictures for Stacey & Michael
Engagement Pictures for Stacey & Michael
We met with Stacey and Michael for their Engagement pictures one evening recently. We chatted over the details and times for their big day and then went to the Witham River Walk for their Engagement Pictures.
We are looking forward to photographing their Wedding at The Fennes Estate in the near future.
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Engagement Pictures – Stephanie & Will
Engagement Pictures – Stephanie & Will
Stephanie and Will visited us one evening to create their Engagement pictures. This was also the chance to talk about their Wedding at Brentwood Cathedral and their Reception at Crondon Park . After chatting about their Wedding used the evening light to take a few pictures of Stephanie and Will.
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Handfasting Ceremony Photos Crabbs Barn
Handfasting Ceremony Photos Crabbs Barn
A first for us at Crabbs Barn, photographing Handfasting Ceremony Photos! Niki and Chris wanted their Pagan Handfasting Ceremony held outside, so our fingers were crossed for a fine day. Niki was getting ready at the Bridal Suite at Crabbs Barn but only wanted a few pictures when she was ready. This was good for us because as we were there in plenty of time we were able to meet with the Officiants for this Pagan Ceremony and watch the preparations, as well as photograph the details. It was a beautiful day, Chris was on hand to answer or questions and it was lovely to see it all come together. After taking a few pictures of Chris, looking very dapper, meeting with the Pentacle Drummers who looked splendid in their colourful clothes, Guests were arriving, so leaving Chris to greet them we went to meet with Niki. Niki looked amazing in her dress, with the detail on the dress so beautifully made. We took a few pictures of Niki just before the Pentacle Drummers joined us. All the Guests had arrived and stood around the circle for the arrival of Niki. Time for Niki to walk along the path to the front of Crabbs Barn.
The Pentacle Drummers led the way, the noise of their drums was wonderful. Niki followed and after three laps of the circle Niki then joined Chris and they stepped into the circle,. The Officiants then performed the Ceremony. 
During the Ceremony, tying the knot after the binding of both pairs of hands of Niki and Chris happened, the exchange of rings followed. With all duties performed Niki and Chris then jumped over the broomstick together and exited the circle. 
Their Guests applauded and congratulated them as Niki and Chris greeted each of them in turn. Some nice images were captured of the Guests whilst this was happening. The Pentacle Drummers then entertained everybody with a mixture of superb drumming! During the afternoon we took some requested family pictures as well as managing to squeeze a little time with Niki and Chris for their pictures around Crabbs Barn. The Barn was nicely decorated and after a little while it was time for the meal. Speeches/Thanks then followed before the start of the evening entertainment. When the Band was set up Niki and Chris cut their Cake then took to the dance floor for their First Dance. 
A Sunset finished our coverage of Niki and Chris’ Handfasting Ceremony, sadly the moon pictures did not happen. Thank you for asking us, Niki and Chris, it was a pleasure, we thoroughly enjoyed it!
