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Category: Layer Marney

  • Layer Marney Tower Open Evening – Wednesday 17th June 2015

    Layer Marney Tower Open Evening

    Getting married at Layer Marney Tower?  Come and meet us on this Wednesday Evening 5.30-8.30pm.

    Layer Marney Tower Open EveningLayer Marney Tower has long been one of the premier wedding venues in Essex. Located in the heart of Essex between Colchester, Chelmsford and Maldon it has a rich history which will make your wedding day extra special.

    For a wedding photographer it is a fantastic location that lends itself to stunning images. The Tower; The Long Gallery; The Corsellis Room; the lake; the barn; the gardens all make great great places for wedding photography and for your guests to enjoy!

    We are delighted to be attending the Layer Marney Tower Open Evening on Wednesday 17th June 2015 and will be pleased to talk with you about how we can help ensure you have the happy memories you dream of. Come for a chat – no appointment required.

     

  • Thank You

    Thank you to everybody who visited Crabbs Barn and Layer Marney today, it was lovely meeting you all and talking about your Weddings.

  • Wedding Fayre Layer Marney Tower

    Wedding Fayre Layer Marney Tower – Sunday 11 January 2015, we will have a stand at the Wedding Fayre Layer Marney Tower from 11.0am-4.0pm. You will find us in the Long Gallery. We will be delighted to discuss your wedding plans and how we can make great images of your day, without taking it over at this fantastic venue. More of our Layer Marney wedding photos and testimonials.

    Wedding Fayre Layer Marney Tower

  • Wedding Photography Layer Marney Tower

    Wedding Photography Layer Marney Tower – It was a beautiful day for Melissa and Graham’s Wedding. Our day started at Melissa’s Parents’ home where Melissa and the girls were making their final preparations.  When Melissa was ready we took a few pictures inside and outside, before leaving for the Church. At St Mary’s Church, Fairstead  Guests were starting to arrive but we managed to fit in a few pictures of Graham and his Groomsmen.  As the Guests made their way into the Church we captured some nice natural candid images.  Melissa arrived at the Church in the Layer Marney Rolls Royce for the Church service. Wedding Photographer Essex After the service the Wedding Guests followed Melissa and Graham outside for some traditional  family pictures.  Once finished, the Guests lined the pathway and threw confetti over Melissa and Graham as they walked to the car to go to the Reception at Layer Marney. On arrival at Layer Marney, Melissa and Graham were dropped in the Courtyard as they wanted to view The Long Galley and have a couple of pictures taken before their Guests arrived.  Layer Marney’s Chaffeur, Graham, then took them for a short ride before arriving at the gate at the bottom of Tower. As the Guests arrived they enjoyed the Drinks Reception and congregated on the top step by the Tower.  Friends of Melissa and Graham had arranged to bring Melissa’s horse to the Reception, which was a surprise to the Guests. Layer Marney Wedding Photographer With some nice images captured and Melissa’s horse back in the horse box, Melissa and Graham joined their Guests.  In between socialising with their Guests, we took Melissa and Graham for a few pictures of them together before the start of the Wedding Breakfast and Speeches. In the interval before the start of the evening celebrations, everybody was entertained by the fabulous singer Joe Frydd.  After such  a very warm sunny day we thought a sunset was likely. Melissa and Graham are dancers which really made a special  ‘Wow’ picture for them! This of course extended to their fantastic First Dance which was very well choreographed.Wedding Photography Layer Marney Tower Afterwards they cut their Wedding cake and just before we left a nightime picture ended our coverage of a wonderful day.

  • Layer Marney Tower Wedding Photos for Alison & Steven

    Layer Marney Tower Wedding Photos – Layer Marney Tower was the chosen Wedding Venue for Alison and Steven’s Wedding.  Both Alison & Steve were starting from Five Lakes, Crowne Plaza Resort, Colchester and we we went to see Alison.  Preparations were going well and it was busy, busy, busy!  With lots to photograph we quickly got on with the job.  Steven and his Groomsmen were downstairs, so we were able to get a couple of pictures of them before they had to leave for Layer Marney. We had a little time left for a few pictures of the girls once they were all dressed, before we also left for Layer Marney.

    Essex Wedding Photographer After a few pictures of Steven and his Groomsmen they sat disappeared into the Corsellis Room out of sight before Alison arrived.  After seeing the Registrars, Alison took her Father’s arm and followed the Bridesmaids and Flowergirls into the Ceremony room.  Following the Ceremony the Alison and Steven led their Guests outside and after a few minutes they went off for a short ride whilst their Guests were served Reception drinks.Wedding Photography Layer Marney  On their return and after a few pictures with the car and the Tower, Alison and Steven walked up the path to where they were greeted by their Guests. Wedding Photographer Layer Marney Tower AfterAlison and Steven had enjoyed some social time with their Guests and we had taken a few requested family photographs, we took them for a short walk around the grounds.  It was soon time for the Wedding Breakfast in the Long Gallery.  Before the Speeches began Spencer Wood provided the entertainment as a surprise.  Following the Speeches everybody enjoyed the warm evening sunshine.  Alison and Steven’s evening Guests arrived and we took some informal pictures of them. Alison and Steven then cut their Wedding Cake prior to their First Dance.  Adam of  ‘Your Wedding Disco’  provided the light shoe, pyrotechnics and the disco for the evening.  A couple of night shots ended our coverage of a lovely day! Layer Marney Wedding It was nice to work again with Clive Maynard Toastmaster and Andrew of Crystal Clear Video.

  • Wedding Photography at Layer Marney Tower for Victoria & Paul

    Wedding Photography at Layer Marney – It was a beautiful day for Victoria and Paul’s Wedding at Layer Marney Tower.  First of all we arrived at where Victoria, her Parents and Deb, her Matron of Honour were getting ready. Everything was going well and Victoria was having the final touches applied to her make-up by her make-up artist Dawn Taylor

    Essex Wedding Photographer Layer Marney Once everybody was ready we went outside and took a few pictures amongst the trees, before leaving to go to Layer Marney Tower, Layer de la Haye. We met Paul together with his Best Man, Richard, and took a couple of pictures before they greeted the Wedding Guests.  Victoria arrived shortly afterwards in the Layer Marney Rolls Royce and made her way up to the Corsellis Room. Wedding Photographer Layer Marney Tower Essex After the Civil Ceremony Victoria and Paul went for a short ride whilst their Guests enjoyed the Drinks Reception and  ice creams from the ice cream cart, perfect on a very warm day! We took some lovely pictures of Victoria and Paul when they arrived back from their ride in the car and walked up the path to the Tower which was bathed in sunshine.  Layer Marney Tower was open so we took a couple of pictures of the two of them there before they socialised with their Guests.  After a little while we got on with the family group pictures and Victoria and Paul’s together pictures around the grounds. Layer Marney Tower Wedding Photographer Just before the Wedding Breakfast Victoria and Paul were showered with confetti before being announced in for the Wedding Breakfast.  After the meal it was time for speeches.  It was decided as it was rather warm in the Long Gallery the Speeches were held outside.  This made for some different pictures, which added to Victoria and Paul’s Wedding Day.  Well done to Richard, the Best Man, for his Speech, all in verse! After a lovely day, a fabulous sunset!Layer Marney Tower Wedding Photographer This was followed by Victoria and Paul cutting their Wedding Cake before their First Dance. Later as a surprise to their Guests a firework display! A wonderful day!

  • The Fennes Wedding Open Day & Layer Marney Tower Wedding Fayre

    A big ‘thank you’ to all who came to The Fennes and Layer Marney Tower yesterday and for those who booked with us for their Wedding Photography.

  • Wedding Fayres! Layer Marney Tower & The Fennes – Sunday 19th October 2014 – 11am-4pm

    We are looking forward to exhibiting our Wedding Photography at Layer Marney Tower and The Fennes  this Sunday 19 October 2014.  We look forward to seeing you no appointment required. Come and see how we can help make your day special, whether it is at one of these venues or somewhere else.

  • Joe Fryd – Singer

    Joe Fryd – Singer

    We met Joe at a Layer Marney Tower wedding recently, and he put on a great show for the wedding guests and was a really interesting person to talk to.

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  • Pre-Wedding Photoshoot

    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.

    Wedding Photographer Layer Marney Tower