Pre-Wedding Photoshoot – Victoria and Paul are getting married soon at Layer Marney Tower, Layer de la Haye. For their pre-wedding pictures we met them one morning recently at Heybridge Basin. After a coffee and a chat about their details for their Wedding we took a few pictures of them.
We were delighted to receive this Wedding Testimonial from Richard and Lucy who were married in April at The Reid Rooms:-
Dear David and Sandra,
Thank you both so much for the fantastic service you provided. From start to finish was a great experience and we are so glad we chose you as our photographers. The photos really capture how we remember the day and we love the mix of formal/informal and colour/black & white. The finished album is stunning and the parent album’s were a really nice extra. We would recommend you to anyone and wish you both well in the future.
Thank you so much again! Richard & Lucy
Priory Hall Wedding Fair – We enjoyed our day yesterday displaying out wedding photography at Priory Hall Wedding Fair, where we met some lovely couples. We look forward to seeing some of you in the near future.
Our central Priory Hall Wedding photograph was of course very popular with it’s ‘Constable’ look.
It was nice to meet and talk to Sarah Elliott of Heathcote & Hare Fine Catering and to meet Helene of Suffolk Cupcake Co.
Forrester Park Wedding Photographyh – Carly’s Bridal preparations were well underway when we arrived to photograph them on the morning of her Wedding to Craig at St Bartholomews Church, Wickham Bishops. Whilst taking some accessories pictures as well as the ‘getting ready’pictures, not on the cards for the day, the heavens opened! Fortunately it didn’t last very long and after taking a few pictures of Carly with her Bridesmaids, Abi and Chelsea inside, we stepped outside for the rest. Leaving Carly, we went to St Bartholomews Church, Wickham Bishop, arriving just as Craig with his Parents, Best Men and Ushers arrived. This allowed us to get some great informal pictures of them before the more arranged portraits.
The Guests were arriving and made their way into the Church. The flower girls waited patiently for Carly to arrive and it wasn’t long before she did. Taking her Father’s arm she walked into the Church. After the service Carly and Craig led their Guests outside, greeted some of them before it was time to get on with the requested family pictures. Once finished Guests lined the pathway and threw confetti over Carly and Craig before they got in the car to go to Forrester Park Wedding Reception. 
Forrester Park is between Maldon and Tiptree, Essex, near the village of Great Totham and was the chosen Wedding Venue for Carly and Craig’s Wedding Reception. The Drinks Reception was held in the grounds of Forrester Park, with Guests looking for the shade as the sun was shining brightly and the temperature was rising! We captured some informal pictures during this time and in between took a few smaller group pictures and fun bridal party pictures. Having a little time before the ‘everybody’ picture and the Wedding Breakfast, Carly, Craig and ourselves went for a quick walk around the grounds for a few pictures of them. After the Wedding Breakfast and Speeches, everybody enjoyed the evening sunshine and the evening Guests joined them. Carly and Craig asked to do some relaxed more informal pictures which were were more than happy to take so off we went for a little while. What a fun time we had!
As we returned, more of their Evening Guests had arrived and after talking to them for a little while, it was time for the First Dance. Whilst the dancing carried on we kept a close eye on the sun going down, which was producing some wonderful colours in the sky. A wonderful sunset followed! 
Thank you to Carly and Craig for wanting to do such a variety of pictures. Lots of familiar faces at this Wedding! It was nice to see Debbie, Steve (Craig’s Parents) and Jack (brother) and Hayley (Craig’s sister) and James with their two children, Chloe, who was the beautiful Flowergirl, and Oliver.
Priory Hall Wedding Fair Sunday 14th September 2014 – 11am-3pm – David and I are looking forward to attending the Priory Hall Wedding Show at Hadleigh, Suffolk this Sunday. This Wedding Show is put on by The Main Event Wedding Company and will be our first show with them and at this Venue. We have lots to show you, and would like to invite you to come and look around this wonderful Wedding Venue and visit us in the Marquee. This is the venue for one of our iconic and Award Winning photographs!
Wedding Photography Gosfield Hall – Emma and David booked us for their Wedding in 2012 and now it was finally here! It was a beautiful day and extremely hot for their Wedding at Gosfield Hall. The Roccoco Suite at Gosfield Hall was where we made our way to when we arrived at Gosfield Hall. Emma, her Mother and the Bridesmaids were having their hair and make-up done and with lots of details and accessories to photograph, it was a busy time for us all!
David and his Groomsmen were making their final preparations before having their a few pictures taken. Once the girls were ready we took a few portraits of them and Emma. The Wedding Ceremony was being held outside in the Courtyard. The Guests were shown to their seats outside at the last minute before the Ceremony was due to begin as it was an extremely hot day. Emma took her Mother’s arm, came down the stairs and waited for the music to start for her entrance. The shade was in great demand once Emma and David had exchanged their vows and signed the Register! 
Emma and David then led their Guests to the steps of Gosfield Hall for the Drinks Reception. After socialising for a little while, it was time to get on with the family group pictures, followed by the fun Bridal pictures. Before the Wedding Breakfast there was a short time for us to take Emma and David for a walk around the grounds for their pictures. 
Emma and David greeted their guests on their way into the Wedding Breakfast. which was followed by Speeches. A sunset picture is always a popular romantic wedding photograph and Emma and David were delighted to be able to get one.
The guests took advantage of the warm evening and relaxed outdoors while the evening Guests arrived. Emma and David cut the cake and took to the dance floor for their First Dance together as husband and wife. Guests then joined them on the dance floor to continue the celebrations, and a little while later we took our leave. A lovely day!
Crabbs Barn Wedding Photography – We arrived at Louise’s home for her preparation photographs prior to Louise and Stephen’s Wedding Ceremony at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon. Preparations were well in hand and Emily, Louise and Stephen’s daughter was enjoying watching what was going on! With the details photographed, Isobel, the Bridesmaid got ready whilst Louise dressed Emily before getting herself ready. Emily was wonderful, smiling constantly, providing us with some nice images, a ‘thank you’ to Isobel for helping us as well. Meanwhile, Louise was putting on her lovely Wedding Dress and it wasn’t long before she came downstairs for a few pictures before we left for Crabbs Barn. The earlier rain had disappeared and the forecast for the day was looking good and so it continued when we got to Crabbs Barn. 
We took a few pictures of Stephen and his Best Man, Dan, then left them to continue their duties. Louise arrived later escorted by her Dad and they made their way into the Barn for the Civil Ceremony. After the Ceremony Louise and Stephen went for a ride in the car whilst their Guests enjoyed the Drinks Reception. During the afternoon we took a few family group pictures and later took Louise and Stephen for a few together pictures.
Louise and Stephen were showered in petals just before the start of the Wedding Breakfast. Afterwards we captured some nice reaction images in the Speeches. Before the evening celebrations began we took Louise and Sephen around Crabbs Barn for some photographs including a visit to the Cornfield. After Louise and Stephen’s First Dance and taking a few pictures of their evening Guests we took a final night time picture. before taking our leave.
Thank you to everyone including all at Crabbs Barn for a rewarding day!
We have had three instances in the last few days which remind us how long we have been in business as an Essex photographer …. and it’s still here.
Firstly a call to replace a damaged picture of the Mayor from 1998 – as it turns out although we still have our 1998 negatives we did not start our Mayors portraits until 1999! We will be doing a scan, retouch the damage and reframe; Secondly, the Matron of Honour on a recent wedding said “you did my first wedding in 1988”; and thirdly we bumped into Helen and Stefan who are celebrating their Silver Wedding this month. It is really nice to see our past clients, if you see us do say ‘hello’.
Helen & Stefan – if you read this, do get in touch a for complimentary Silver Wedding portrait rather than a rather hasty casual snap!
Crabbs Barn Evening Wedding – Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon was the chosen Wedding Venue for Elizabeth and Ryan’s evening Wedding Ceremony and Reception. We arrived at Crabbs Barn and met Ryan, together with his brother who was the Best Man. In between Ryan welcoming the Guests we took a couple of pictures of him together with members of his family before it was time for him to see the Registrars. Elizabeth arrived shortly after with her daughter, who was the Flowergirl, and her sisters who were the Bridesmaids. We managed to get a couple of pictures of them all before it was time for the Ceremony to begin. Following the Ceremony everybody enjoyed the Drinks Reception in the grounds of Crabbs Barn. A little while later we took a few requested family pictures before the fun Bridal Party pictures and catching up on a few portraits of Elizabeth.
Enjoying the nice weather we later took Elizabeth and Ryan all around Crabbs Barn including taking some pictures in the lane and in the Cornfield before the confetti shots.
Informal Speeches followed and these made for some nice images outside the Barn before it was time for the meal. Shortly afterwards it was time for the cake cutting and then Elizabeth and Ryan took to the dance floor for their First Dance as husband and wife, which is where we ended our wedding photography coverage.
Danbury Lakes Engagement Portraits – We met Sophie and Steven one evening at Danbury Lakes, Chelmsford, for their pre-wedding pictures and a chat about their Wedding. Sophie and Steven are soon to be married at St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire.
