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Category: Layer Marney

  • Wedding Photography Layer Marney for Rebecca & James

    Wedding Photography Layer Marney Tower– It was a lovely day for Rebecca and James’ Wedding.  Our day started at the home of Rebecca’s Parents for a few preparation pictures followed by a few portrait pictures once everybody was ready.  The garden proved to be a good spot for a few pictures before it was time to make our way to Layer Marney.  Rebecca and James chose to have a Church Ceremony at Layer Marney Church and that is where we met James with his Groomsmen.  In between the Groomsmen carrying out their duties and James greeting the Wedding Guests, some of whom travelled on the Layer Marney Routemaster bus, we managed to find a little time for a few pictures of them. Rebecca arrived not long afterwards in the Layer Marney Rolls Royce. Rebecca and her Bridesmaids then walked up the path and into the Church.  Following the  service there were a couple of pictures outside the church and the confetti shots. Rebecca and James went for a ride in the car, whilst their Guests walked the short distance from the Church up the path and steps to Layer Marney Tower, for the Drinks Reception.

    Wedding Photography Layer Marney The String Quartet provided the entertainment for the Guests in the sunshine.and it wasn’t long before the happy couple returned.  With a few requested family group pictures to do we got on with them, followed later by some fun bridal party pictures, with the Flowergirls providing us with some extra fun pictures. Wedding Photographer Essex  Making sure Rebecca and James had time to talk to their Guests we just went for a short walk around Layer Marney with them for a few pictures.  The Wedding Breakfast took place in the Long Gallery and was followed by the Speeches. Afterwards everybody enjoyed the evening sunshine before the start of the evening Reception.  When it was time for the First Dance, Rebecca and James surprised their Guests with a superb rehearsed dance. With their dancing shoes on, their Guests then  joined them on the dance floor.  A firework display happened later on in the evening and that is when our coverage of this lovely day ended.Essex Wedding Photography It was nice to work with Emma Brooks,make up artist and Andrew of Crystal Clear and  no doubt we will be working with them again soon.

  • Wedding Photography Layer Marney – Sophie & Glen

    Layer Marney Tower was the Wedding Venue for Sophie and Glen’s Wedding.  First of all we met Sophie at the Five Lakes, Crowne Plaza, Colchester, where she was staying and getting ready for her Wedding Day.  After some pictures of the accessories and Sophie, her Bridesmaids and her Mum, it was time for us to leave for Layer Marney.  The Guests who were staying at the Crowne Plaza, including Glen’s family over from New Zealand, took the Layer Marney bus to Layer Marney and as we were there before them we took a few pictures of them as they arrived.  Having time, we took Glen, his Best Man, and Ushers around by the tower for their pictures. Sophie arrived soon after in the Layer Marney Rolls Royce and made her way to see the Registrars. All the Guests were seated and it was time for the Ceremony, so Sophie entered the Corsellis Room with her Mother giving her away.  Immediately after the Ceremony, Sophie and Glen went for a ride in the car whilst their Guests were served with drinks.  On their return after a couple of pictures of them with the car, their Guests greeted Sophie and Glen as they walked up path.  In between social time for Sophie and Glen we took some family group pictures.  During the afternoon Sophie and Glen had their pictures around the grounds of Layer Marney as well as inside the Long Gallery.  Before long it was time for the Speeches.  Sophie and Glen decided to have these before the start of the Wedding Breakfast.  With a little time afterwards, this allowed for a few evening pictures before the First Dance.  Our day finished with a night picture on the steps of Layer Marney.

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  • Layer Marney Tower Wedding Photography – Toni & Russell

    Before going to Layer Marney Tower we first attended Crown Plaza Five Lakes Resort, Colchester, where Toni, her Parents and Bridesmaids were getting ready.  With detail shots taken, Toni wanted to have some pictures taken with all of them outside in the garden. This didn’t take too long as it was rather warm and time was going quickly, as always.  Leaving them, we travelled to Layer Marney Tower, Layer-de-la-Haye. With Venue pictures and other details photographed, there was time for some pictures of Russell and his Groomsmen around the grounds of Layer Marney Tower. They all then headed up to the Corsellis Room for the Civil Ceremony.  Toni arrived soon after and with all Guests seated she made her way into the room.  Graham, Layer Marney’s Chauffeur, was waiting for them outside after the Ceremony to take them for a short drive in the vintage Rolls Royce. Meanwhile their Guests enjoyed the Drinks Reception in the grounds, with us taking some candid shots of them.  Toni and Russell Returned to Layer Marney Tower and walked up the path to meet their Guests. In between socialising with their Guests some family pictures were taken.  Toni and Russell wanted to have some more pictures taken of them together all around Layer Marney Tower, fine by us!  Speeches were before the Wedding Breakfast and we took couple pictures of families and couples as requested by Toni and Russell before the meal was served.  The sunset provided Toni and Russell a lovely picture before the First Dance. While were photographing the sunset Toni asked if we could do a video clip of the first dance, something we have never done before for a wedding! What a dance it was! Fabulous!  So worth the effort with the video filming!  A night picture completed our coverage of a lovely day. See also our Featured Weddingwedding photos at Layer Marney Towerphotographs at Layer Marney Tower, Essex

  • Layer Marney Wedding Fayre – Thank You

    Great to meet so many nice potential clients at the Layer Marney Tower Wedding Fayre today. Even better to come away with 3 new bookings!

    Thanks to Sharon and her hard working team for organising the event.

  • Layer Marney Tower – Wedding Fayre

    Come to Layer Marney Tower CO5 9US this Sunday 12 January where we will be exhibiting our wedding photography. We will located just outside the Long GalleryLayer-Marney-Tower wedding photography at Layer Marney Tower Layer Marney Tower wedding.

    FREE Bucks Fizz for first 20 Brides into the event

    FREE wedding magazines and goody bag

    Admission £1.50

    Opening times 11.0am-4.0pm

  • Pre-Wedding Pictures

    We met Toni and Russell for their pre-wedding pictures and a chat about their Wedding, which is soon at Layer Marney Tower, Colchester.wedding-photographer-essex-pre-wedding pictures

  • Thank You

    Thank you to everybody who attended Layer Marney Wedding Fayre and Fennes Open Day, despite the weather.  We were delighted to speak to many people and chat about their Weddings.

  • Layer Marney Wedding Fayre – Sunday 20th January – 11am-4pm

    At present we will be attending the Wedding Fayre at Layer Marney tomorrow.  We look forward to meeting you.

  • Wedding Photography for Laura & Mark – West Mersea Church & Layer Marney Tower

    It was a lovely day when we arrived at Laura’s family home for the bridal preparations. With lots going on there was plenty to photograph including pictures of the girls with the Camper Vans, before leaving to go to St Peter & St Paul’s Church,West Mersea.  Following the Church Service, we took some requested family group pictures as well as a couple of pictures of Laura and Mark.  Layer Marney Tower was was the venue chosen for the Reception by Laura and Mark and as always proved to be a good choice.  Unbeknown to Mark, his Classic Ford Escort Rally car was at Layer Marney, a surprise by  one of his brothers who had restored it for him! wedding-photographer-essex-layer marney tower A Drinks Reception was held in the grounds,whilst we created some relaxed bridal party pictures together with a few portraits of Laura and Mark around Layer Marney, including the Lake and Barn.wedding-photographer-essex-layer marney tower Speeches followed the Wedding Breakfast, before a couple of evening sunset pictures of Laura and Mark before their First Dance, which is where we took our leave.wedding-photographer-essex-layer marney tower

  • Wedding Fayre – Layer Marney Tower – Sunday 2lst October – 11am-4pm

    We will be exhibiting our Wedding Photography at Layer Marney Tower, Layer-de-Haye tomorrow.