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Wedding Photography at The White Hart , Great Yeldham – Stephanie & Jamie

An early start for us at the White Hart, Great Yeldham for the wedding photography of Stephanie & Jamie on a windy but dry day in March.

Preparations

On arrival, we went off to find Stephanie, her family, bridesmaids etc who were getting ready. Preparations were going well. The Bridesmaids and Flowergirls soon got dressed, followed by Steph. Soon it was time for the big reveal to Steph’s Dad. A nice captured moment before we then moved on take pictures of them all. Steph looked beautiful! Bridal pictures of her followed.

The car was waiting to take Steph and her Father to St Peter’s Church, Braintree. Guests travelled by the family owned Flagfinders coaches. Jamie’s pictures were taken when we arrived at the Church, St Peter’s in Bocking. The sun was shining which was nice to see.

Ceremony

It wasn’t long before Steph arrived at the Church. The Guests took their places and Steph taking her Dad’s arm made her entrance into the Church.

Following the service Steph and Jamie came out of the Church, a few pictures were taken before they got into the car to go to the Reception at the White Hart, Great Yeldham.

Reception at the White Hart

A lovely setting at The White Hart, lovely colours on a Spring day. Steph and Jamie greeted their some of their Guests before having a few pictures with the car.

Following that everybody went off towards the Barn for Reception Drinks. During the afternoon, a few family pictures were taken and later some fun pictures. Luckily it was dry underfoot and we were able to make use of the grounds for Steph and Jamie’s pictures. Casual pictures were taken during the afternoon as well and pictures of Steph and Jamie.

The Speeches took place before the meal at the Wedding Breakfast so everyone could relax and enjoy their meal.

Evening

Once the Wedding Breakfast had ended the weather was still good so people could go outside if they wanted to. Whilst waiting for the band to set up for the evening’s entertainment a few pictures were taken of the happy couple resulting in a nice sunset picture.

Steph and Jamie took to the dance floor for their First Dance and were joined shortly by their Guests. Once we were happy with our coverage we said our goodbyes. A lovely Wedding for a lovely couple!

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April 20, 2024
Maidens Barn Wedding Photography for Alice & Billy

Maidens Barn Wedding Photography for Alice and Billy, what a pleasure it was!

It was a crisp, bright, very cold frosty, winter’s morning in December, when we turned up at St Mary’s Church, Dunmow before the Wedding. A lovely setting.

Preparations

Alice’s family home was where we went to next. Alice was getting ready there with her Bridesmaids. Everyone was chilled and preparations were going well. It wasn’t long before it was time for Alice to put on her Wedding Dress. The Bridesmaids were dressed and waiting for her to join them in the Conservatory. The big reveal took place! Alice looked amazing!

Once the girls had composed themselves we took some pictures.

We had time to take a few pictures of Alice before we left to go to St Mary’s Church, Dunmow.

The Church

Billy and his Best Man and Ushers arrived just after us, so once they were ready we took a few pictures of them.

They then returned to their duties. Guests started to arrive. The Flowergirls and Pageboys congregated at the back of the Church waiting for Alice to arrive. All ready. The flowergirls and Pageboys led the way. Billy was watching and waiting for Alice.

Alice took her Father’s arm and walked toward the front of the Church.

After the service, as it was very cold outside we arranged a few requested family pictures inside the Church. This worked very well.

Happy with the pictures, Alice and Billy then left the Church and were covered in confetti as they made their way from the Church.

Maidens Barn

Off to Maidens Barn we went. A couple of pictures to catch up on when we arrived but that didn’t take too long.

Alice and Billy enjoyed socialising with their Guests during the Drinks Reception. Before the Wedding Breakfast, as the sun was going down we took Alice and Billy for a very short walk, it was getting very cold, for a few pictures.

The Wedding Breakfast was soon after and that was followed by the Speeches and the cutting of the Wedding Cake. The evening celebrations then began.

A wonderful Maidens Barn Wedding and a wonderful couple! Congratulations Alice and Billy!

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February 13, 2024
Hedingham Castle Wedding – James & Ben

We were happy to be asked to be the photographers for James and Ben’s Hedingham Castle Wedding. They had waited a long time for their special day and what a day it was!

The Morning

The morning of the Wedding proved to be rather wet but we had our fingers crossed that later it would be fine. James and Ben were getting ready in the Cottage so we joined them there as the preparations were taking place. Happy and chilled everyone was and we captured some of those moments. When James and Ben were ready just a few pictures were taken of them before they made their way over to the Castle.

Heddingham Castle Wedding

The Wedding Guests had taken their seats and once James and Ben arrived it was time for the Ceremony. James and Ben walked in together and the Ceremony began.

Afterwards, following a few pictures inside we went outside as it had stopped raining. Guests enjoyed the drinks Reception in the Castle and came out if they were required for pictures. James and Ben were able to spend time with their Guests before taking a short time out for pictures of the two of them. The lake looked a picture especially as it was late afternoon. Although it had been raining, therefore wet underfoot, James and Ben were happy to go over to the lake. Good timing, lovely pictures.

Heddingham Castle is not one of the easiest to get sunset pictures due to the trees. This day was great as the sunset showed high into the sky!

The Wedding Breakfast

Returning to the Castle it was time for the Wedding Breakfast which was in the held in the wonderful Tapestry Room in the Castle. The Speeches took place after the meal as did the cake cutting.

Afterwards everyone enjoyed the evening celebrations, dancing and socialising in the Garrison Room. This was the end of our coverage for James and Ben’s Heddingham Castle Wedding, a really enjoyable day, thank you both for asking us to be a part of it.

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February 9, 2024
Bruisyard Country Estate wedding – Sandie & Jim

Bruisyard Country Estate, was a new Wedding Venue for us, located near Saxmundham, Suffolk. Sandie and Jim have been together for many years and wanted to ‘tie the knot’ at Wedding Venue not too far from them, without too much fuss. They chose the Bruisyard Country Estate to celebrate with their friends and family.

The weather was lovely when we arrived, on the morning of their Wedding, so we had a good look around before anyone was about and took some pictures of the setting.

Preparations were going on in the House so we went off to find them. Sandie and Jim didn’t want getting ready pictures taken so we left them to finish getting ready. It was just as well really as Jim was feeling under the weather.

As the Guests started to arrive, they congregated in the Courtyard at outside the Barn, which was very relaxed and enabled us to get some informal pictures. Jim, his sons, Bob and Sonny, welcomed the Guests. Just before leaving the house, we took a couple of pictures of Sandie with her bridesmaids and flowergirls.

Guests took their seats for the Ceremony, just before Sandie arrived at the Barn in a camper van with her sister.

Exchanged of vows

The ceremony and exchange of vows was followed by their Drinks Reception.

The weather turned!

Unfortunately the weather had turned and it was raining, so socialising took place inside the barn, until we could go outside. We did go outside and take some pictures which was good during the afternoon.

Later it was time for the meal and as the sky was good we were able to go out and take a couple of pictures on the bridge.
The evening party started and we are pleased to say Jim felt much better in time for the dancing.

Sandie and Jim wanted their Bruisyard Country Estate wedding to be relaxed and casual and more about their friends and family than them. Happy with our coverage of what they wanted for their special day we said our goodbyes.

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November 2, 2023
Wedding Photography at Vaulty Manor for Emma & Amit

Wedding Photography at Vaulty Manor and what a day it was! Finally Emma and Amit’s Wedding Day was here! Long overdue, this day was due to take place when Covid hit! An early start for us and Kieran, who we asked to help out, on Emma and Amit’s Wedding. The weather was good from the moment we arrived and continued the whole day.

Emma and her Bridesmaids were getting ready in the Farmhouse and it was a hive of activity! All was going well, with lots going on and they were having a lovely time. Rian, Emma and Amit’s son slept through it al! Great to be there capturing lots of casual pictures as well as pictures of Emma’s Dress and accessories.

Not forgetting the men!

Meanwhile, Amit and his Groomsmen were getting ready in the rooms, their preparations were going well. It wasn’t long before the Guests started to arrive. By then Amit and his Groomsmen were ready so just before they greeted the Guests, a few pictures were taken.

Once the girls were ready, Emma’s Dad looked proud as he saw his daughter, a few pictures were taken upstair before we went downstairs. The men had moved away so we were able to congregate outside on the patio area.

The Ceremony

Time for the Wedding Ceremony! The Guests were seated, Emma and the girls had walked across from the Farmhouse and were setting themselves up for their entrance. Lovely! Amit was beaming as Emma walked towards him. They exchanged their Wedding vows.

When all was complete, they walked back down the aisle and stepped into the Baronial Hall for a few minutes. Guests made their way out the front armed with confetti! Emma and Amit then walked down the steps and were covered with it!

Everyone was outside so we got on with the requested family pictures. These went well and before long everyone went to the terrace and inside to enjoy the Drinks Reception. Emma and Amit’s together pictures were taken a little while later around Vaulty Manor.

Before the Wedding Breakfast, time for the Speeches. Some great moments.

Nice fun wedding pictures

After this, time for everyone to spend the time as they wished. Emma and the Bridesmaids had fun together outside, resulting in some nice relaxed pictures.

Later Emma and Amit cut their Wedding cake before taking to the dance floor for their First Dance.

A beautiful day resulted in a nice sunset for Emma and Amit’s country Wedding.

A nice sunset

Our final picture was of the two of them under the fairy lights.

Thank you Emma and Amit was choosing us to be your Wedding Photographers, it was a pleasure. Our thanks go to Kieran for helping us out, you did a wonderful job. Not forgetting, Jo of Browns Blooms and Balloons, as always, the flowers were wonderful.

August 29, 2023
Prested Hall Short Coverage Wedding Photography for Jo & Karl

Prested Hall Short Coverage Wedding Photography is always nice to do and being there with Jo and Karl for their Wedding Ceremony was a pleasure.

It was a beautiful late afternoon Wedding at the end of the Summer for Jo and Karl’s Wedding. When we arrived at Prested Hall we met up with Karl, who was socialising with some of the Guests. There was time to take a few pictures of Karl and his Best Man, then we left Karl to continue talking with his Guests.

Before it was time for Jo to arrive, the Guests and Karl walked over to the Gazebo. Jo arrived with her sister vey soon after. After a couple of pictures of Jo as she arrived with her sister. After Jo had seen the Registrars, it was time her Jo’s Mother to escort her to the Gazebo for the Wedding Ceremony.

The Wedding Ceremony took place in the Gazebo and then afterwards everyone enjoyed the Reception Drinks in the grounds of Prested Hall. Nice informal pictures of the Guests having an enjoyable time were taken. Jo and Karl went for a ride in the Wedding car during this time. A few requested group pictures were taken when Jo and Karl returned. We spent a few minutes with Jo and Karl walking around Prested Hall for a few pictures of them together.

The relaxed afternoon continued outside, until it was time to go inside.

We took a couple of pictures of Jo and Karl with their Wedding cake, before they did their speeches.

With Jo and Karl’s Prested Hall Short Coverage Wedding Photography completed we said our goodbyes. Thank you Jo and Karl for asking us to be your Wedding Photographers, it was a lovely day.

August 16, 2023
Houchins Wedding Photography – Gemma & Scott

Houchins Wedding Photography, it was a pleasure to take Wedding pictures at this lovely Wedding Venue. We had been looking forward to this date for a while. Knowing Gemma for many years, it was lovely to be asked to do the photography Gemma and Scott’s Houchins Wedding.

As forecast the weather was not at all kind to us when we arrived on the morning of the Wedding. First of all we went off to find Gemma who was getting ready in the Bridal room with her family and Bridesmaids.

Preparations were going well, lots of chatting and laughter as well. We got on with taking pictures of Gemma’s Wedding Dress and accessories. Scott and his Groomsmen were getting ready in the Farmhouse. Once they were ready we were able to take them through to the Drawing Room for a few pictures.

Meanwhile the girls were progressing nicely upstairs. Gemma was being helped by her Mum and Bridesmaids. When Gemma was ready we took couple of pictures upstairs before going downstairs.

The rain stopped in time

After some pictures it was time to go across the way to the Wedding Ceremony. Wonderfully, the rain had stopped at just the right time! As the ground was very wet when Gemma came out of the Farmhouse, holding onto the back of her dress was no problem, stopping it from getting wet. Gemma looked lovely coming along the path with her Dad towards the Gazebo where Scott and the Guests were waiting.

The Wedding Ceremony commenced and aftewards the Guests lined the path so they could throw confetti.

The Confetti

Afterwards everyone enjoyed canapies and the drinks Reception. The requested family pictures were taken a little later on. During the afternoon a surprise for everyone. The arrival of Gemma’s horse with Adele’s, her twin sister’s horse, as well. Lovely pictures.

After various Guests had enjoyed watching, that left us with Gemma and Scott. Great pictures!

After this we took Gemma and Scott for a couple of pictures, we now had sun! We knew we would do more later.

The Wedding Breakfast

The Wedding Breakfast was held in the barn followed by the Speeches.

Afterwards everyone enjoyed socialising on the terrace or wandering around the Wedding Garden. While the evening entertainment was being organised a few more pictures of Gemma and Scott before capturing the bouquet toss.

A walk in the nearby field gave us a few more pictures of the happy couple before they took to the dance floor for their First Dance.

A splendid day! It was lovely to see some familar faces, Adele and Danny, Sam and Paul, Claire and Sam, and several more couples, who we know very well. Thank you Gemma and Scott for letting us be there on your special day. Congratulations!

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July 16, 2023
Tuffon Hall Wedding Photography – Claire & Sam

Tuffon Hall Wedding Photography for Claire and Sam was amazing! Claire and Sam’s Wedding Day was on a glorious hot summer’s day.

Tuffon Hall was a new Wedding Venue for us so this added to the excitement of this special Wedding Day. We have known Claire since she was very young, so it was a great pleasure to see her get married, invited as Guests as well as photographing the event.

Arriving at Tuffon Hall, the Farmhouse was our first port of call. Following the sound of voices and laughter we found Claire with her Bridesmaids in the throws of preparations. These were going well.

Matt and his Groomsmen were getting ready at Tuffon Hall. Once they were ready they had some pictures taken.

As always time was evaporating but we still had time to take informal and formal pictures. After taking several pre wedding pictures of the Bridesmaids and Claire, it was time for Claire to go downstairs where her Dad was waiting. A magical moment, we loved it!

As it was a very hot day we were very aware that the Guests were sitting in the sun, so with a minumum of fuss, after a couple of family pictures we went outside. The Ceremony was held in the Gazebo in the Vineyard, a lovely.

Following the Wedding Ceremony, Claire and Sam had a few family and friends pictures taken. We were able to find a couple of spots in the shade for these without going too far. Claire and Sam’s together pictures in the afternoon were very few as it was so bright and hot. We knew we could return later on to do these so it was fine.

The Wedding Breakfast was held in the converted Barn.

Before the start of the meal the Speeches took place. The look on Claire’s face when her Dad produced his guitar was priceless!

After the meal everybody was able to go for a stroll or stay in the barn while the evening celebrations were set up. Whilst this was going on we returned to the vines for some pictures of Claire and Sam. The light was better and it was not as hot!

The brilliant Jonnybgoode Band was the musical entertainment for the evening. Great to see them again. The band was ready to start and Claire and Sam took to the floor for their First Dance. Following that, the dancing began. Time for us to relax and join in after we captured a flavour of the evening and the sunset.

A wonderful day of Tuffon Hall Wedding photography! Congratulations Claire and Sam! Kai looked great, so smart, we loved the pictures of him too. Well done Claire, expecting as well, it can’t have been easy at times being a long hot day, you were perfect though!

It was great to catch up with friends, other people we know, previous Bride and Grooms. Lovely to see Gemma and Scott, your Wedding very soon! A very memorable day!

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June 4, 2023
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
Prested Hall Wedding Photography – Corrine & Daniel

Prested Hall Wedding Photography for Corrine and Daniel’s summer Wedding.

Arriving at Prested Hall, we went off to find Corrine who was upstairs getting ready. Lots of activity was going on but everyone was very relaxed. Corinne’s Mum and Bridesmaids were on hand to help Corrine when the time came.

Daniel arrived later with his Groomsmen. A few pictures outside Prested Hall were take of them all before they greeted the Guests. Corrine was soon in her Wedding dress and we got on with a few bridal pictures of her. We just love this room, scope for some nice pictures.

An outside Ceremony was the order of the day and it looked lovely. The Guests took their places and watched as Corrinne and her Father made their way to the Gazebo where Daniel was waiting.

After saying their vows and the formalaties completed with their marriage, Corrine and Daniel left the Gazebo and were covered with confetti as they walked away and waited for their Guests to follow.

Reception drinks were served as everyone enjoyed mingling. Pictures were taken throughout the afternoon, formal and informal. A short walk around the grounds for us and Corrine and Daniel resulted in their together pictures. A nice enjoyable afternoon.

Later the Guests tooke their places in the Marquee for the Wedding Breakfast.

The meal was followed by the Speeches. The evening celebrations were held in the Orangery later. The First Dance took place after Corrine and Daniel cut their Wedding cake.

Capturing a few pictures of the evening, Guests and dancing ended our coverage of Corrine and Daniel’s Wedding day.

April 20, 2023