Category: Fennes

Fennes Wedding Celebration – Part 2 for Hillary & James

At last the Fennes Wedding Celebration Part 2 for Hillary & James! Hillary and James were married in August 2020 at Fennes. This was the first Wedding we did when rules allowed due to Covid! At the Wedding it was just Hillary & James, David and I (we were the Witnesses as well as the Photographers, Sue & Kirsty from Fennes.

Two years later August 2022! Very different this time! Guests were invited and attended and Hillary’s family from Canada travelled over for the event.

AS in 2020, the weather was glorious! On the day Hillary got ready at Fennes with the help of her Bridesmaid Abi and James was assisted by Elliot, his Best Man. A few pictures taken before the start of the Ceremony.

It was lovely to see Hillary take her Father’s arm before stepping outside for the Ceremony.

A friend of theirs was a Celebrant and provided a lovely Ceremony. After this Hillary and James, followed by their Guests enjoyed the drinks reception in the grounds.

Hillary and James’ dog joined the other Guests for the celebration. During the afternoon some requested family group pictures were taken. Hillary and James had some nice pictures on the bridge and around the grounds.

The Wedding Breakfast happened soon after and was followed by the Speeches. An evening stroll took place before the cake cutting and First Dance for Hillary and James.

Great to see the Guests joining them afterwards for the dancing. A few pictures and time for us to depart.

Congratulations to Hillary and James! A beautiful Fennes Wedding Celebration, a wonderful couple! Congratulations as well to both of you on the news of your little one! Happy life in Canada!

May 30, 2023
Fennes Wedding Photos – Kate & Adam

Fennes Wedding Photos never fail and make Weddings at Fennes a pleasure to do. We always end up with some wonderful pictures.

Kate and Adam were both getting ready at Fennes for their July Wedding. Everything was going well with their preparations. Timings were working well. Adam was getting ready at Fennes as wellso it was nice to captre a few moments with him before his more formal pictures.

Upstairs in the Bridal Room Kate was having fun with her Mum and Bridesmaids.

When Kate was ready we took some pictures of her and the Bridesmaids before she went down the stairs to see the Registrars. An outside Wedding Ceremony was Kate and Adam’s choice and it’s was nice to see their wishes come true. Kate’s Dad was waiting to escort her outside a lovely moment and also another one as Adam waited for his Bride.

Following the Ceremony socialising outside was the order for the day. It was a relaxed afternoon broken up occasionally with some requested family pictures and pictures around the grounds for Kate and Adam.

After the Wedding Breakfast it was time for the Speeches. Evening Guests came shortly after. Guests could enjoy being in the grounds of Fennes whilst we took a couple of evening pictures of Kate and Adam.

After taking some pictures of the First Dance and the dancing that followed, that ended our day.

A great Fennes Wedding! Thank you Kate and Adam.

April 20, 2023
Wedding Photography Fennes – Rachael & Carl

Wedding Photography Fennes for Rachael and Carl was in July last year. A lovely day it was too.

Rachael and Carl wanted a small relaxed Wedding Ceremony and chose the lovely Fennes Estate for this. Rachael got ready upstairs at Fennes whilst Carl was in the cottage getting ready. Rachael and Carl were very relaxed and all was well.

As Rachael was coming down the stairs prior to the Ceremony, her Dad was waiting for her. A lovely moment.

Rachael and Carl opted to have their Wedding Ceremony in the Gold Room which was intimate.

After the Ceremony it was time for the Drinks Reception. A few family group pictures were taken during the course of the afternoon. A few pictures of Rachael and Carl around Fennes took place as well.

Rachael and Carl enjoyed the rest of the afternoon chatting to their Guests. After confetti in the Gold Room it was the Wedding Breakfast followed by the Speeches. Some good reactions.

Before the evening celebrations started we took Rachael and Carl for a couple of pictures around Fennes. They then cut their Wedding cake and had their First Dance. Chuffed to get a lovely closing evening pictures just after.

Thank you Rachael and Carl for choosing us to be your Wedding Photographers for your big day. It was a lovely day.

April 16, 2023
Fennes Wedding Photography – Dona & Gavin

What a glorious day for Dona and Gavin’s Fennes Wedding!

Fennes looked beautiful as always. Meeting Dona upstairs in Fennes, Dona, her daughter, sister, Mum and Bridesmaid were very relaxed. Hair and make up preparations were taking place and going very well.

Gavin was getting ready in the Cottage with his Best Men. All was well there too. When the men were ready, time for a few pictures in front of Fennes.

Pictures of Dona followed when she was ready.

Dona and Gavin’s Wedding Ceremony was held in the Pavilion. Lovely moments happened.

Following this everyone went outside. Enjoying the sunshine the Guests socialised and spent a lovely relaxed afternoon. Dona and Gavin wanted a few family group pictures taken which we took with other pictures during the afternoon.

A few together shots of Dona and Gavin on the Bridge and around the grounds took place before the Wedding Breakfast.

After the meal, it was time for the Speeches, nice words from the children. Afterwards time to walk around Fennes in the evening sunshine.

Dona and Gavin’s evening Guests arrived for the evening celebrations. Later Dona and Gavin cut their Wedding cake before their First Dance.

A sunset picture to end our coverage of a wonderful day. Thank you Dona and Gavin for asking us to be your Wedding Photographers. Good to work today with Red Carpet Video again.

April 2, 2023
Fennes Wedding

It was a lovely to do the Fennes Wedding Photography for Becca & Kieran in May this year.

Preparations were well underway when we arrived at Fennes during the morning of the Wedding. The weather was not playing ball , it was raining but we were hopeful and according to the forecast it would be better later on. Once Kieran and his Groomsmen were ready they had a few pictures taken, as did Becca and the girls later.

Soon it was time for the Ceremony in the Pavilion. Becca and her Dad followed the Bridesmaids into the Pavilion for the Wedding to start. While the Ceremony was taking place the rain stopped. Yes, we could now go outside for the pictures. The afternoon outside allowed Becca, Kieran and their Guests enjoy being in the grounds of Fennes for the Drinks Reception. Becca and Kieran wanted a few family group pictures taken and we took Becca and Kieran for a few pictures of them during the afternoon.

Confetti pictures in the corridor in the house worked well before they sat down for the Wedding Breakfast.

Speeches were before the meal. Cake cutting and First Dance were later in the evening leaving them time to enjoy the grounds of Fennes.

Sparklers pictures finished our coverage of Becca and Kieran’s lovely Wedding day.

We said our goodbyes for the day but we were going to see them two days later!

Read the next blog to find out what happened!

October 21, 2022
Fennes Wedding Photography for Catherine & Adam

Yes, finally, Catherine and Adam’s Wedding at Fennes! After postponements, due to Covid and the birth of their daughter, Felicity, the Wedding finally took place!

Catherine and her Bridesmaids were getting ready at Fennes and all was going well.

The Camper Van was waiting to take Adam and his Groomsmen to St Mary’s Church Bocking for the Wedding service but there was time to take a few pictures of them before leaving.

Time as always was going very fast but we managed to take a few pictures of the girls before they left.

All Felicity wanted when we got to the Church was her Mum! No problem, Catherine carried her into the Church. Felicity loved being a part of her Mum and Dad’s Wedding Day.

A few pictures outside the Church and off we went back to Fennes,

A lovely relaxed afternoon was spent at Fennes enjoying the wonderful weather. We spent a little time with Catherine and Adam, taking a few pictures of them on the Bridge.

It was a beautiful evening after the Wedding Breakfast and Speeches so outside was the place to be. Sparklers finished our coverage of Catherine and Adam’s lovely Wedding Day.

September 3, 2022
Fennes Wedding – Caroline & Tom

Fennes Wedding! At last! Our first Wedding of 2021 and it was extra special!

Pandemic Delay

Caroline and Tom had tried to get married on three previous dates! One of the previous dates was called of at 24 hours notice! Finally, with everybody’s fingers and toes crossed the marriage happened! What a day to choose, a very warm late spring day in May!

Preparations

We arrived at Fennes in the morning and met up with Caroline and Tom. Caroline was getting ready upstairs in Fennes with her Bridesmaids. Unbelievably Caroline and Tom’s Wedding Day had taken another turn!

Caroline’s Bridesmaid and her family unfortunately were not able to attend the Wedding. This happens but Caroline’s Bridesmaid was also the Hairdresser! She was going to do all the hair requirements on the day! Fennes staff to the rescue! You can rely on them! Earlier in the morning they had found a substitute Hairdresser! Caroline just took it all in her stride, which was wonderful.

The Ceremony was taking place outside and it the Gazebo looked lovely. Once Tom, his Best Man and Ushers were ready, we took a few pictures of them.

Meeting Dad

When Caroline was ready, her Dad made his way upstairs to see his daughter. A lovely moment. A few Bridal pictures were taken.

The Ceremony at last!

Caroline then came downstairs for the Fennes Wedding. Exiting from the Gold Room Caroline then made her way over to the Gazebo. Married at last!

The pictures of Caroline, Tom and all their Guests after the completion of the formalities were fabulous. It was great to capture these moment pictures whilst Caroline and Tom were enjoying the time. A musician provided the entertainment for them all.

Family Pictures

A little later we got on with taking the requested family pictures. During the afternoon Caroline and Tom had plenty of time to themselves before we took them for a few minutes around the grounds of Fennes for their pictures.

Wedding Breakfast

The Wedding Breakfast was in the Pavilion. Speeches took place after the meal. Later we took a few pictures of Caroline and Tom in the House. First Dance was going to be outside on the new Patio Area. Once Caroline and Tom did their First Dance we finished up with an evening picture by the bridge.

The end of our coverage of a very enjoyable relaxed Wedding for a lovely couple. Congratulations Caroline and Tom! It was well worth the wait! Huge thanks to Fennes, especially Sue and Sophie.

August 16, 2021
Penny & Simon's Pre-Wedding Pictures

Penny and Simon’s Pre-Wedding pictures were taken at Fennes before their meeting with the staff to discuss their forthcoming Wedding.

Pandemic Delay

Penny and Simon were due to get married in 2020 and are hopeful they can now be married later this year!

Fennes New Patio

Meeting Penny and Simon at Fennes worked well as we could see the nice new Patio area outside the Pavilion which has been built. An outside area for the Bride and Groom’s First Dance to take place. Deciding to meet with Penny and Simon before their Fennes meeting was good on the day, as the wind was expected to increase later on and we wanted some outdoor pictures.

Wedding Day Details

After filling in a few details of their Wedding Day and having a chat, we took a quick walk around the grounds and took a few pictures of Penny and Simon. We are looking forward, with fingers crossed, their Wedding can go ahead in a few weeks time.

July 12, 2021
COVID-19 distanced Portrait

COVID-19 distanced Portrait of Sue and Ollie the Collie! We met Sue and went for a walk with Ollie to an outdoor location near our studio.

Sue wanted some pictures of herself with Ollie which she had been unable to achieve. We generally prefer the effects of a longer lens for portraits, COVID-19 just makes sure we use it and keep back.

We have worked with Sue for some years at Fennes, where she is one of the Wedding co-ordinaters.

Of course we couldn’t resist a portrait of Ollie also.

Contact us to find how we can make a COVID-19 distanced portrait for you!

November 20, 2020
Fennes Covid-19 Wedding for Hillary & James

This was our first Fennes Covid-19 Wedding. It was a different Wedding but nonetheless an amazing one! Hillary and James were due to get married in August this year in front of all their family and friends. Due to Covid-19 this could not happen. However they decided to get married on their chosen date in August anyway.

No Guests!

The big celebration will be next year when they can be with their family and friends. On this day they had no guests!

Hillary and James’ Wedding Day was wonderful! The weather was fabulous allowing them to have an outside Wedding Ceremony.

When David and I arrived at Fennes, Hillary and James were applying the finishing touches to the decoration of the new Gazebo. It looked beautiful! James then made sure ‘Zoom’ would work.

Once Hillary and James were happy with all the arrangements we took a few pictures of both of them before the start of the Ceremony.

The doors in the Gold Room opened, the music played and Hillary made her way down the steps and across the grass towards the Gazebo. The Ceremony was lovely. Hillary and James said their vows and exchanged Wedding rings.

Special Witnesses!

Hillary and James had asked David and I before their Wedding Day if we would be their Witnesses and we were very happy to be asked to carry out this for them. Wonderful!

Time for some pictures

Once the formalities were completed, Hillary and James enjoyed a celebratory drink! After a while we took Hillary and James for a stroll around the grounds.

We made sure they had a variety of pictures taken inside and out but wanted to keep a few ideas for pictures next year.

Hillary and James, you are a very lovely couple and the Wedding was wonderful! Thank you Hillary and James for asking us to photograph your Wedding and for being your Witnesses, we loved it! We are so looking forward to seeing you again next year!

A huge ‘thank you’ to Kirsty and Sue of Fennes, for all your help in making Hillary and James’ Fennes Covid-19 Wedding such a success. No problems or worries, just joy! We love working with you!

November 12, 2020