Category: wedding

Wedding Photography Fennes – Jenna & Peter

Wedding Photography Fennes – It was a beautiful day when we arrived at The Fennes Estate for Jenna and Peter’s Wedding. Jenna was getting ready upstairs in the House, assisted by her Mum and the Bridemaids. All plans were going well and it wasn’t long before Jenna was ready to get dressed. As this was happening, David was photographing the men who were ready for their pictures. The grounds at Fennes looked splendid in the brilliant sunshine and provided a nice backdrop for Peter’s and his Groomsmen’s pictures. After Peter had met with some of the Guests and with the Registrars, he moved down into the Pavilion. Once Jenna had seen the Registrars, it was time for the Civil Ceremony. With her Bridesmaids leading the way, Jenna and her Dad entered the Pavilion. After the Ceremony the Drinks Reception was held at the front of Fennes where Jenna and Peter mingled with their Guests for a little while. Jenna wanted a ‘heart’ everybody shot which were were happy to do, thank you to Nicola of Fennes for helping us! Following a few requested family group pictures and a break for Jenna and Peter, we took them over to the Bridge and around the grounds for their pictures, using the daffodils and blossom. Looking for some different pictures at our Weddings is our aim and it was nice to achieve this today. Jenna and Pete were then showered in confetti in the Gold Room before the Wedding Breakfast. We covered the Speeches which were before the evening reception. Whilst the Guests were arriving we managed to steal Jenna and Peter away for a very short time for a couple of evening pictures, finishing with a sunset picture or so we thought! This evening we had a full moon! Right time, right place, brilliant! Jenna and Peter’s First Dance followed and we took a few informal pictures of their evening guests. During the evening it was nice to see some familiar faces, and thank you to Katie and Gavin again for recommending us! A brilliant day and thank you to the staff and Fennes for looking after us as always.

May 12, 2014
Wedding Photography Crabbs Barn – Stacey & Ollie

Wedding Photography Crabbs Barn for Stacey & Ollie – The sun was shining brightly when we arrived at Stacey’s family home at the start of Stacey and Ollie’s Wedding Day. The finishing touches for the hair and make-up were being completed, so whilst these were going on we took some detail shots of Stacey’s accessories as well. Panic!! – a bag of important items had unfortunately been taken to the Church in Dad’s car ready for later!! This did not prove to be a problem as we had left plenty of time, allowing David to jump in our car to retrieve the bag, panic over, all part of the service!! Once everybody was ready we used the nice garden for some of Stacey’s pictures as well taking a few pictures inside, before departing for the St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church, Black Notley. Ollie was there with his Best Man and Usher, their Flowergirl, Olivia and Pageboy, Joshua. After taking a few pictures and a few of the Guests arriving, it was time for the arrival of Stacey. Following the church service, Stacey and Ollie were greeted outside the Church door by children from the school where Stacey teaches. Whilst some requested family group pictures were taken, the guests were offered chocolate coated strawberries and sparkling wine! Some nice pictures of Stacey and Ollie walking towards the car and being showered in confetti were captured before everybody left for the Wedding Reception. Stacey and Ollie chose the superb Wedding Venue of Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon, for their Reception. The Pavilion decorated with bunting looked lovely and Guests enjoyed the Drinks Reception. Bridal Party photographs happened during the afternoon together with Stacey and Ollie’s pictures. Later with all the guests seated for the Wedding Breakfast, the Speeches took place before the meal. After the meal, Stacey and Ollie took a walk in the lane and around Crabbs Barn, accompanied by Olivia and Joshua, where some nice images were captured, ending with a sunset picture. A little while later with their Evening Guests arrived, it was time for the cake cutting and First Dance. A lovely Wedding!

May 5, 2014
Parklands recommended suppliers

Parklands recommended suppliers – it was a pleasure to put on a display with other Parklands recommended suppliers Elegant Stems and Unique Boutique Stationary, both of whom are highly professional, put on a great display and who we also would have no trouble in recommending!

Parklands is located in the North West corner of Essex and is a great wedding venue offering a very relaxed atmosphere for all types of wedding. Parklands is a great venue for wedding photography.

May 3, 2014
Wedding Photography The Reid Rooms – Lucy & Richard

It was nice to be back at The Reid Rooms, Margaret Roding, as it has been a while since we have photographed there. Lucy and Richard chose to have their Wedding Ceremony as well as their Wedding Reception at this popular Venue. Lucy with her family and Bridesmaid, were getting ready in the superb Marks Hall Farmhouse. Meeting Lucy upstairs we were greeted with excitement, calmness and plenty of time! We captured some lovely ‘moment’ images during the getting ready stages as well the accessory shots especially the beautiful bouquets, which Lucy had made. Richard was having a few pictures with his Best Man and Ushers in the Courtyard before Richard went for his Registrars interview. After a couple of pictures in the room, Lucy’s Dad greeted her at the bottom of the stairs and then made her way into the Lounge, for her bridal portraits. It was a glorious Spring day and Lucy looked a picture as she then made her way to the Ceremony Room. Following the Civil Ceremony, Lucy and Richard led their Guests into the Courtyard for the Drinks Reception. To prevent too many people squinting, we took advantage of the sun disappearing behind a cloud for a few minutes to start the group pictures before everybody enjoyed socialising in the sun again. We took Lucy, Richard and the Bridal Party for some fun pictures followed by a stroll around the grounds for Lucy and Richard’s pictures.We arranged the confetti throwing just prior to the Wedding Breakfast. Thank you to Lucy and Richard for inviting us to join them for the meal which was excellent! The Speeches followed and we captured some brilliant moments. Afterwards Guests enjoyed the evening sunshine outside in the Courtyard and we took the opportunity of whisking Lucy and Richard away for a few minutes for a couple of evening pictures. With their Evening Guests arriving, the Band ready, it wasn’t long before Lucy and Richard took to the dance floor for their First Dance. After capturing this and a few evening Guest pictures it was time for us to leave. A lovely couple and a wonderful day!

May 1, 2014
Fennes Moon Rising!

We work regularly at Fennes but are always looking for something new. Last year we created the heart shot on the stairs (which is now regularly copied by others!). This year we have been trying to find something a little different particularly with the Fennes bridge. A couple of weeks ago we were about to finish for the night when I noticed the moon rising behind the bridge – a opportunity not to be missed! Not perfect but we like the result. Always something new to see….. and yes the moon was actually rising at that point it is not a Photoshop invention!

Fennes Moon Rising

April 29, 2014
Crondon Park Wedding Photography for Katie & Michael

Crondon Park, Stock, was the chosen Wedding Venue for Katie and Michael’s Wedding. On the morning of the Wedding Katie was getting ready with her Mum and Bridesmaids at her friend’s Cherilyn’s house. Preparations were going well and after photographing the accessories, we captured some nice images of all of them, before leaving to go to the Venue. Michael, his Best Man, Antony, Usher, Rick and Pageboy, George, were busy carrying out their duties but we managed to take a few pictures of them before it was time for Michael to see the Registrars and be seated for the Ceremony. Once Katie arrived and had been interviewed by the Registrars, she took her Mum’s arm and they entered the ceremony room. After the Ceremony, Katie and Michael greeted their Guests whilst we took some informal pictures. Later everybody went outside for the requested family group pictures and at the same time we took some fun bridal pictures. After a break it was time for Katie and Michael’s pictures around the grounds. It was a bright, sunny but chilly day and we made the most of the setting, giving Katie and Michael a selection of different pictures. The Wedding Breakfast was held in the magnificent Crondon Park Baronial Hall, which looked stunning especially with the colour scheme Katie and Michael had chosen. Coverage of the Speeches followed, then a short time afterwards their evening Guests stated to arrive. After the cake cutting and taking some evening pictures we left them all to continue the celebrations. Katie and Michael are such a fun couple and it was lovely to be part of their special day. It was also nice to see Cherilyn (Matron of Honour) and Antony (Best Man) as we photographed their Wedding in 2012 at Channels Golf Club, Chelmsford, as well as seeing Sarah and James whose Wedding we photographed at The Fennes Estate in 2013.

April 28, 2014
Wedding Photography Crabbs Barn for Deborah & Nick

The popular Wedding Venue, Crabbs Barn was the chosen venue where Deborah and Nick held their Wedding Reception. Our day started at Deborah’s Parents’ home for some pictures, inside the house as well as outside. Deborah’s Parents had a lovely garden and as the weather was good we took advantage.Shortly afterwards we left to go to St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Black Notley. Nick was there with his Groomsmen, so when they were ready we took a few pictures of them in the Church grounds. Deborah arrived not long after and the church service began. A few family group pictures were taken afterwards before the Guests lined the path for the confetti shots before it was time to leave. Crabbs Barn looked wonderful as always and the guests enjoyed the Drinks Reception outside in the sunshine. After a while we took Deborah and Nick for a quick walk around the grounds for their pictures.Deborah and Nick had arranged a surprise air display, so we had to have perfect timing to finish the ‘everybody’ shot just as the plane arrived! What a superb air display!Guests were then invited to be seated for the speeches followed by the Wedding Breakfast. Whilst the Band were setting up for the evening entertainment we managed to take Deborah and Nick for a few minutes for a few evening pictures. Their Evening Guests arrived followed by the cutting of the cake and the First Dance. A night shot outside Crabbs Barn finished our coverage of Deborah and Nick’s special day.

April 27, 2014
Fennes wedding Photography – Roxanne & Lee

Fennes wedding Photography – Fennes was the chosen Wedding Venue for Roxanne and Lee’s Spring Wedding. The Fennes Estate looked wonderful with the daffodils in full bloom. When we arrived the bridal preparations were going well upstairs in the House providing some nice images. Meanwhile, Lee, his Best Man and his Ushers were finishing getting ready and when they were ready, their pictures were taken outside in front of Fennes. Once Roxanne and her Bridesmaids were ready we took a few pictures of them before they made their way downstairs. After seeing the Registrars and the Guests were seated, Roxanne entered the Pavilion for the Civil Ceremony. Following this, Roxanne and Lee led their Guests out of the Pavilion to the front of Fennes for the Drinks Reception. Everybody enjoyed socialising with many Guests going outside as the weather was fine. A little while later it was time for some family group shots and some fun shots with the Bridal Party. Roxanne and Lee’s together pictures were taken later, on the Bridge and by the daffodils. Their confetti pictures were taken in the Gold Room before the Wedding Breakfast. Speeches followed and a while later the evening reception began. When Roxanne and Lee’s evening Guests arrived Roxanne tossed her bouquet before the cutting of the Wedding Cake. Our lovely day finished with a couple of night shots by Fennes Bridge of Roxanne and Lee.

April 24, 2014
Wedding Photography All Manor of Events, Henley, for Stacie and Brett

Wedding Photography All Manor of Events, Henley, for Stacie and Brett – Stacie’s sister’s house was where David and I arrived early on the morning of Stacie and Brett’s Wedding Day. Stacie was in the latter stages of having her hair and make-up finished, allowing us time to photograph her accessories and capturing moments of the preparations. Once everybody was ready we took a few portraits of them all before departing for the Church. The service was held at St Peter’s Church, Thurston, and that is where we met up with Brett and his Groomsmen. Brett’s pictures were taken outside the Church before all of the Guests arrived, as it was a dry bright day. Shortly afterwards Stacie arrived and she walked down the aisle on her Brother’s arm. Some traditional family group pictures were taken outside the church after the Service and then Stacie and Brett were showered in confetti as they walked down the path, to their waiting car to go to their Reception. All Manor of Events, Henley was the chosen WeddingVenue for Stacie and Brett’s Wedding Reception and was a new Venue for us. After taking a couple of pictures with Stacie and Brett beside the car, they went inside Manor Farm Barn with their Guests for the Drinks Reception. A little while later we took Stacie and Brett for a walk around the grounds, achieving some lovely pictures down the driveway amongst the daffodils. After Stacie and Brett had a little more time socialising we then took them and the Bridal Party into the Courtyard for some fun pictures before the Wedding Breakfast. After the Wedding Breakfast and Speeches Stacie and Brett were happy to have a few more pictures in the time available, finishing in a sunset picture before the First Dance. With a superb dance floor in the Barn, Stacie and Brett had their First Dance before their Guests joined them. A couple of night pictures ended our coverage of a lovely day. All Manor of Events is a lovely Venue and we really must thank Zoe, front of house, for making us welcome and looking after us, it was much appreciated.

April 18, 2014
Wedding Photography Crabbs Barn – Abi & Paul

Wedding Photography Crabbs Barn – It was a lovely day with a bit of a breeze, when we arrived at Abi’s Mum’s house for the final bridal preparation pictures. Whilst these were going on, David went to see Paul and the Groomsmen who were getting ready close by. Everything was running smoothly and by the time David returned the flower girls were ready and not long afterwards so was everybody else. With some family pictures taken it was time to leave for Plume Avenue United Reform Church. Paul, his Best Men and Ushers had a few pictures taken before the arrival of Abi. Making her entrance into the Church on her Mother’s arm we were able to get some nice pictures from the balcony as well as from the front of the church. After the service Abi and Paul requested an everybody shot before going outside for the confetti pictures. The Reception was held at the popular and superb Crabbs Barn in Kelvedon. As we were there with Abi and Paul before most of the Guests we all went for a quick walk around Crabbs Barn for a few of their pictures. During the Drinks Reception some family group pictures were taken, followed by some fun bridal party pictures. After photographing the Speeches ,which followed the Wedding Breakfast, the weather and evening light was good so we took Abi and Paul for a walk in the lane achieving some relaxed pictures ending with a sunset picture. The evening reception began, Evening Guests arrived, and once the Band was set up, Abi and Paul took to the floor for their First Dance. To finish our coverage of Abi and Paul’s Wedding Day we took a nightime picture of them outside the Barn.

April 14, 2014