Category: wedding

Ballathie House wedding photography testimonial

Ballathie House wedding photography testimonial

Always nice for us to receive kind words, these from Kerry and Chris whose wedding we photographed at Ballathie House Hotel, Perthshire, Scotland.

Thank you so very very much! We have the books and they are amazing!!!!! So many wonderful comments about our photos and they capture the day perfectly.

Thank you both again,

Love Chris and Kerry xxx

Potential clients do sometimes think that a wedding may be too far away without asking us! We love to travel to different venues, do talk to us!!

May 5, 2015
Fennes wedding photographer testimonial

Fennes wedding photographer testimonial

A lovely Fennes wedding photographer testimonial for us from Keeley and Lee.

Hi David and Sandra,

Thank you so much for the amazing photo’s from our Wedding Day at Fennes on Sunday 8th February 2015.
We are so pleased with the photographs and can’t wait to show all of our family!

Thank you once again.

Best Wishes,

Mr and Mrs Green

The couple have asked us not to share their pictures online so here is a picture of Fennes with the Bluebells!

Fennes in Spring

May 1, 2015
Prested Hall Wedding Photography for Rebecca & Tom

Prested Hall Wedding Photography

Prested Hall Wedding Photography for Rebecca & Tom – Rebecca and Tom chose the popular Wedding Venue Prested Hall, Feering, for their relaxed early spring Wedding. We met Rebecca upstairs in the Bridal Room at Prested Hall, as she was getting ready with her Mum’ Bridesmaids and Flowergirls. With lots going on we captured a few images as well as taking a few pictures of Rebecca’s details and accessories.

Tom arrived at Prested Hall a little while later, with his Parents and Brother. We took a few pictures of them with the car before they were joined by Tom’s BestMan and Ushers. After these were completed they all then went inside to welcome the Wedding Guests. Once Rebecca was ready we took a couple of pictures before it was time for the Ceremony. Rebecca looked a picture as she made her entrance into the Orangery for the Civil Service. After the Ceremony, Rebecca and Tom led their Guests into the Lounge area for the Drinks Reception. Although dry outside, it was rather chilly, so we made use of the sheltered entrance outside Prested Hall for the requested family pictures. Following these pictures we carried on with Rebecca and Tom’s ‘together’ pictures. We achieved some nice portraits in a short amount of time, making sure Rebecca did not shiver too much! Rebecca and Tom returned to their Guests and to the warmth of Prested Hall! They socialised up until it was time for the Wedding Breakfast. As we had not visited the Bridge during Rebecca and Tom’s pictures earlier, so during a break in the Wedding Breakfast there was just enough time to take a few pictures of them over there. Speeches were after the meal and then everybody mingled in the rooms at Prested Hall whilst the Band set up for the evening entertainment. Once the Evening Guests had arrived Rebecca and Tom cut their Wedding Cake and took to the dance floor for their First Dance. After capturing some photos of the evening celebrations, our final picture of the night was a ‘sparklers’ shot. A lovely Wedding, a delightful couple! A pleasure as always working with David from Rideout.

April 26, 2015
Osea Island wedding

Osea Island wedding

We are photographing an Osea Island wedding in a few weeks time so today we took the opportunity to visit and see the location ahead of the big day.

Osea is a private Island in the Blackwater Estuary near Maldon, Essex.

Osea Island is connected to the mainland by a mile long causeway only passable at low tide.

Osea Island causeway

The access is so restricted it is easy to see why it is such a popular spot for celebrity parties. It looks like it will also be a fantastic wedding venue and we are very much looking forward to becoming Osea Island wedding photographers.

The Manor House, Osea Island

The beach at Osea Island Essex

April 22, 2015
Bradbourne House Wedding – Kate & Mark

Bradbourne House Wedding

We were delighted to be asked to photograph Kate and Mark’s Wedding at the stunning Bradbourne House, East Malling Kent. Kate was a Bridesmaid at her sister’s Emma’s Wedding which we photographed at Court Lodge Barn, Stansted, Kent, in the summer last year. Now it was role reversal time! We arrived at Kate’s Parents’ house on a beautiful early spring day. The girls were getting ready and everything was running smoothly. Capturing the moments as well as detail and accessory shots kept us busy and as always the last hour was going so quickly!

Kate was helped by her Mother, Yvonne, and her Bridesmaids, Jemma, Emma and Becky and once everything was completed we all stepped outside into the garden for a few portraits. With a slight wind blowing we were thankful the back garden was sheltered. After taking the pictures we then left to go to St Mary’s Church, Fawkham, for the church service. The sun was shining, some Guests were greeting Mark and his Groomsmen, whilst others were just arriving. It was a lovely setting for some informal guest arrival pictures before the start of the Wedding. After a couple of pictures of Mark, it was time for everybody to go inside the Church before Kate arrived. With all the guests seated in the Church, Kate was escorted by her Father, Paul, and her Bridesmaids, along the path and into the church. After the service, Kate and Mark led their Guests outside for a few requested family pictures. Although reasonably sunny and warm the wind had got up causing a change to our spot for some of the pictures. Kate and Mark in between the pictures talked to their Guests before it was time to leave for the Reception. This was our first Bradbourne House Wedding and we were looking forward to taking pictures taken there, hoping we could find sufficient time! Luck was on our side, the journey was good so getting there at the same time as Kate and Mark allowed us to take the happy couple for a short walk around the stunning grounds for some pictures. As their Guests arrived they went into the House to enjoy the Drinks Reception and as ever we wanted the happy couple to spend time with their guests, not just us taking photos! Whilst Kate and Mark enjoyed this period we took some candid and documentary pictures of the guests. With it being so warm, several of their Guests spilled out onto the patio and steps at the back of the House to enjoy the sunshine, giving us extra opportunity for some different pictures. After a few requested small group pictures and some fun bridal pictures, it was time for the Wedding Breakfast. We were unsure whether there was going to be a sunset and if we would be able to see it due to the trees! Knowing it would be during the Wedding Breakfast we were on standby and we couldn’t have been more lucky, a brilliant sunset! After the Speeches the room was prepared for the evening entertainment. With the room transformation complete, Kate and Mark then performed a rehearsed First Dance to their Guests, followed by members of Kate’s family doing their ‘party’ piece, great fun! We finishing our coverage of a wonderful Wedding with a couple of outside pictures. Thank you to Emma for helping us finding Guests so quickly for the pictures allowing us to get some extra pictures of Kate and Mark together. A wonderful Wedding! Thank you to Yvonne and Paul for making us so welcome. We look forward to doing another Bradbourne House wedding in the future.

April 14, 2015
Crabbs Barn Wedding Photographer – Sam & Craig

Crabbs Barn Wedding Photographer

A blue sky and fluffy white clouds greeted us on arrival at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon, for the Wedding of Sam and Craig. Crabbs Barn looked a picture and Paul and the rest of the staff warmly welcomed us as always. Sam arrived at the Bridal Suite with her hair and make up done, leaving just the final touches to complete. Everyone was excited, rightly so! A little while later Craig arrived with his Best Man and Ushers and before they got underway with their duties they had a few pictures taken. Once Sam was ready we took a few pictures then assisted by her Bridesmaids and Flowergirl, they walked around to the Barn. After seeing the Registrars, it was time for the Civil Ceremony.

With the sun streaming in through the windows, Sam and Craig exchanged their Wedding vows. After the Ceremony. the Drinks Reception was held in Pavilion, where we took some informal pictures. Clouds were gathering so we decided to get on with some requested Group pictures during that time as well. Following these, keeping an eye on the weather and knowing Sam and Craig wanted their pictures around the splendid grounds of Crabbs Barn, we carried on with their ‘together’pictures.

In next to no time we completed these allowing a little more social time for Sam and Craig to enjoy. After the ‘everybody’ picture it was time for the Wedding Breakfast. Craig delivered his Speech prior to the meal being served as the rain arrived. Good timing! The sun came out again during the Wedding Breakfast and with everything running smoothly there was sufficient time before the rest of the Speeches for a couple of sunset pictures. Sam’s Mum’s Speech was followed by a Speech by the Best Man.

Afterwards Sam and Craig’s Guests enjoyed coffee in the Pavilion, followed by the arrival of their Evening Guests. As a surprise, Sam and Craig had arranged a firework display for their Guests’ enjoyment.

After cutting the wedding cake and coverage of Sam and Craig’s First Dance we took a few images capturing their evening Guests just before our our day ended. A lovely couple and a lovely day to be a Crabbs Barn Wedding Photographer !

April 5, 2015
Non-Sharing Wedding Photography

Non-Sharing Wedding Photography

Occasionally and for a wide variety of reasons, we photograph Weddings where the couple request we keep their pictures private and not share them online or use them in anyway. Of course when requested to do this we will comply. Therefore, here is a lovely picture of the superb Wedding Venue from earlier in the year and as the couple have requested us not to use their pictures, that is all we can do do for this wedding!,

March 29, 2015
Wedding Photography Fennes for Kirstie & Jason

Wedding Photography Fennes

It was a bright but cold day when we arrived at Fennes to cover Kirstie and Jason’s Wedding Day. Kirstie was getting ready upstairs and Jason was getting ready in the cottage, so there was plenty of action going on to keep us busy! After a few pictures of Jason, his Best Man and Ushers they left to go to the Church. When Kirstie, her Parents and Bridesmaids were ready we took a few pictures before it was time for us to leave for the Church, St Mary’s, Bocking. Guests were beginning to arrive by a Wedding Bus and Coach, but we had time to take a few pictures of Jason outside the Church, before he resumed his duties. The path leading up to St Mary’s Church makes for one of our favourite places for Guest arrival pictures which we took and captured some nice images. It wasn’t long before Kirstie arrived. Although it was still bright the temperature wasn’t increasing, so Kirstie, her Dad and the Bridesmaids didn’t waste any time getting from the car to the porch! With the music playing Kirstie walked into the Church for the service to begin. After the service Kirstie and Jason came down the aisle but didn’t go outside the door! As a few pictures family pictures were requested, being extremely cold i,t was decided to do these pictures in the warmth of the Church! Afterwards the Guests lined the path for Kirstie and Jason to walk down, showering them in confetti. Kirstie and Jason returned to Fennes in the Coach with their Guests following them. After Kirstie and Jason had a short time with their Guests before Kirstie put her boots on for going over to the Bridge for a few of their together pictures. During the afternoon we took pictures inside and outside Fennes as the weather held before it was time for the Wedding Breakfast. Whilst the Wedding Guests were being seated we made the most of a few moments with Kirstie and Jason in the Gold Room and Red Room resulting in some nice images. The Pavilion looked wonderful for the Wedding Breakfast. After the Speeches, their Evening Guests arrived. A couple of night shots and a couple of special group pictures ended our day. A beautiful Christmas Wedding, a wonderful couple!

March 6, 2015
Wedding Photography Smeetham Hall Barn – Sasha & Neil

Wedding Photography Smeetham Hall Barn

It was a beautiful day for Sasha and Neil’s Wedding at Smeetham Hall Barn, Bulmer, Suffolk. Sasha, her Bridesmaids and Parents were getting ready at The Mill Hotel, Sudbury and that’s where we met them early on the Wedding Day. After capturing some getting ready pictures, we took a few formal pictures when they were all dressed.

Sasha looked amazing and we took some lovely bridal images of her. Leaving them we made the journey to Smeetham Hall Barn for the Civil Ceremony. Neil was busy with last minute preparations when we got there but we managed to find some time for his pictures and some with his Groomsmen. Once these were completed Neil greeted a few of the Guests before moving out of sight into the Barn before Sasha arrived. After meeting with the Registrars, Sasha took her Father’s arm and joined the Bridesmaids in the Marquee, before they made their way into the Barn for the Ceremony. Sasha and Neil exchanged their vows with the sun streaming in through the windows. After the Ceremony, Sasha and Neil led the way into the Marquee where they spent a little while talking with their Guests. During the Drinks Reception, the requested family pictures were taken outside as it was dry and bright. The grounds of Smeetham Hall Barn looked lovely bathed in winter sunshine and Sasha and Neil as well as ourselves wanted to make the most of the opportunity. Later the Speeches took place followed by the Wedding Breakfast. Whilst the Barn was arranged for the evening Reception and the Band was setting up, it was nice to take some shots of Sasha and Neil by the Christmas Tree. Sasha and Neil’s evening Guests arrived and a short while later it was time for the cake cutting and the First Dance. Smeetham Hall Barn at night looks beautiful and before we left we took a couple of pictures of Sasha and Neil outside. A lovely end to our Wedding photography coverage of a wonderful couple and a fantastic day.

March 2, 2015
Crabbs Barn Evening Wedding Photography for Charlotte & Mark

Crabbs Barn Evening Wedding Photography for Charlotte & Mark

Charlotte and Mark wanted an evening winter Wedding at the poplar Wedding Venue, Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon. Before going to Crabbs Barn we called in briefly to see all the girls who were getting ready at the Riverhall Hotel. After taking a couple pictures of Charlotte’s Dress, some accessories and a few getting ready pictures we left them to finish their preparations. Arrriving at Crabbs Barn we met Mark his Parents and Best Man. The wedding guests started to arrive soon after we had finished the Men’s photos. When the Bridesmaids and Charlotte and Mark’s daughter arrived there was time for some pictures of them before the arrival of Charlotte.

Charlotte, looked lovely as entered the Barn escorted by her Grandparents for the Civil Ceremony. Following the Ceremony everybody went over to the Garden Room for the Drinks Reception. After Charlotte and Mark spent a little time wth their Guests, we got on with the family group photos. For a few together pictures of Charlotte and Mark we went back into the Barn.

Crabbs Barn evening wedding

Later whilst some informal Speeches were taking place in the Garden Room we were able to capture some images of the Guests before everybody returned to the Barn to eat. The cutting of the Wedding Cake preceded the First Dance and after taking a nightime picture we left them. It was nice to see Irene of Blushing Brides and we can now add her Grandaughter’s Wedding as well as covering both her Daughter’s Weddings!

February 25, 2015