Category: Fennes

Fennes Wedding Photography for Stacey & Michael

Fennes Wedding Photography for Stacey & Michael

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!

August 17, 2016
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.

July 15, 2016
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.

June 29, 2016
Engagement Picture Sessions

Engagement Picture Sessions

Recently we arranged to meet Lindsay and Shane for their Engagement Picture Session at Hylands Park, Chelmsford. The sun was shining so we decided to go and take some pictures first then have a chat about their Wedding Day at Fennes which is soon.

Natalie and Craig came to see us one evening to talk about the final details of their Wedding Day. We then went out for a short while to take a few pictures of them for their Engagement Picture Sessions. Natalie and Craig are getting married at Fennes soon.

May 26, 2016
Fennes Open Day

Fennes Open Day

A brilliant day yesterday! Fennes looked a picture! Nice to meet many couples and chat with them about their Wedding plans at Fennes and thanks to the couples who booked us.

A few pictures around Fennes at the Open Day

April 20, 2016
Fennes Open Day – Sunday 17 April

Fennes Open Day is tomorrow from 11am-3pm. Come along and view this wonderful Wedding Venue and stop by at our Stand for a chat about your Wedding. We look forward to seeing you.

April 16, 2016
Christmas Wedding Photography Fennes for Beth & Lee

Christmas Wedding Photography Fennes for Beth & Lee

A Christmas Wedding at Fennes! Beth and Lee chose the popular Wedding Venue The Fennes Estate for their Wedding. Arriving at Fennes, meeting with the girls was our first job. David then went off to find the guys who were in the cottages making their final preparations. Beth and the girls were having a great time upstairs in the changing rooms, having their hair and make-up done. Once Lee and the men were ready, looking splendid in their RAF uniforms, they made their way over to the house. After taking a few portraits of Lee and a few pictures of them all Lee and his Groomsmen went into the house as the Guests were starting to arrive. By this time the girls were in the final stages of getting ready and once Beth’s Mother was ready, she assisted Beth to get dressed. Beth looked lovely!

Taking a few pictures of Beth, her Bridesmaids and Flowergirls, Beth then went down the stairs to where her Father was. The Bridesmaids led the way into the Pavilion for the Civil Ceremony. After the Ceremony everybody went to the front of Fennes for the Drinks Reception. Beth and Lee socialised with their Guests for a little while before it was time to get on with the pictures. It was not raining so for the requested family pictures we went outside for a short while before doing a few more inside. As these were taking place everyone enjoyed the mulled wine and mincepies. Later on, after Beth had changed her footwear, we took Beth and Lee for a few minutes over to the bridge for their pictures. Guests threw confetti over Beth and Lee when we returned before it was time for the Receiving Line. The Wedding Breakfast was held in the Pavilion with the Speeches following. The best Man’s speech was extremely well planned! There was time afterwards for a few relaxed pictures of Beth and Lee before the cake cutting. Surprising their Guests with the light up letters on the dance floor Beth and Lee took to the floor for their First Dance. After capturing a flavour of the evening celebrations we said our goodbyes. Thanks to Sharon and all the staff at Fennes.

March 22, 2016
Fennes Open Day Sunday 13 March 2016

Fennes Open Day Sunday 13 March 2016

Another chance to see our work on display will be at Fennes on Sunday 13 March 2016, 11.0am-3.0pm. As well as some of our other sample books, we will have a new sample Storybook album from the wedding of Hannah and Chris back in November last year. Beautiful atmospheric autumn pictures at St Mary’s Bocking and Fennes – pictures you just can not get on a Race Course! Come and see what we can do at all times of the year at this top Essex wedding venue.

March 11, 2016
Emergency Wedding Cover

Emergency Wedding Cover

Emergency Wedding Cover was provided by us for the wedding of Suzanne and Roy. At 1.40pm we were happily going about our tasks in the office and home, when Sue Nightingale from Fennes called. The wedding photographer due at Fennes had sent the Bride an email just ONE hour prior to the ceremony saying she was not going to attend!! At 2.20pm Sandra and I started photographing the wedding of Suzanne and Roy, even though we did not know their names at this stage. The Registrars had kindly delayed the Ceremony to give us time to arrive. When we had finished the photographs, we spoke briefly with the couple to find who had let them down. They had booked their original photographer on Groupon without meeting her! They had had trouble contacting her which had unfortunatly not rung the alarm bells. Sadly the world seems full of so called photographers, who are very unprofessional and Brides will continue to book them just thinking about a great price and not what they REALLY get for it. Please do check that your chosen photographer has: some level of PROFESSIONAL wedding photography experience; insurance; back-up equipment; professional qualifications; a physical address as well as a website and somebody to call on in an emergency. A wedding can not be rescheduled or photographed at a later date so be aware the sort of risks you may take by trying to save a few pounds. Maybe not our most creative wedding photography ever but it fulfilled the simple requirements that Suzanne and Roy requested. Not every couple gets as luck as Suzanne and Roy.

March 11, 2016
Wedding Photographs Fennes – Hannah & Chris

Wedding Photographs Fennes

Hannah and Chris chose the wonderful Wedding Venue Fennes for their Wedding in November last year. Making our way to The Fennes Estate the fog was beginning to lift and we had our fingers crossed it would continue! Hannah, her Bridesmaids and Parents were getting ready at Fennes and when we arrived all preparations were running smoothly. There was a lovely relaxed feel to the day and when everyone was ready we went into the Gold Room. After a few pictures we left to go to St Mary’s Church, Bocking for the church service. We met with Chris, his Best Man and Ushers and found a little time to take some pictures of them before they resumed their duties. It wasn’t long before Hannah arrived and escorted by her Father and Bridesmaids, she made her way up the path to the church. Perfect time for the sun to come out. After the church service everybody made their way outside for a few requested pictures. We only took a few pictures outside the door as the sun was now proving to be a menace! The Guests then made their way back down the path to the gate and waited for Hannah and Chris to throw confetti over them. We made our way back to Fennes with Hannah and Chris, but ahead of the Guests. With the splendid Autumn colours around we wanted to take Hannah and Chris for a few minutes for their pictures on the bridge and around the grounds. It worked wonderfully well! Hannah and Chris then joined the Wedding Guests for the Drinks Reception. Some fun Bridal Party pictures were taken a little later on in between taking a few informal images of the Guests. As we were outside the mist started to come down and added an extra feel to the day. The Wedding Breakfast took place in the Pavilion and this was followed by the Speeches. Liking the Speeches as we do we were happy to be spoilt for choice with pictures. Later, waiting for the Evening Guests to arrive and the evening celebrations to start, we took a few evening pictures of Hannah and Chris. Coverage of the First Dance was followed by some sparkler shots before it was time for us to leave. Hannah and Chris, you are a lovely couple and were great to work with, a thoroughly enjoyable day!

March 8, 2016