It was a cloudy but dry start to Karen and Gary’s Wedding Day when we arrived at Prested Hall, Feering. Karen and her Bridesmaids were getting ready upstairs and after photographing some detail pictures and capturing preparations, some formal photographs of them all were taken. David took Gary and his Groomsmen for their pictures in the grounds before the Civil Ceremony. The Oak Room at Prested Hall was where the Civil Ceremony took place and this was followed by Karen and Gary greeting their Guests during the Drinks reception. With the weather not playing ball at this time, everybody socialised inside, waiting for the shower of rain to pass. The sun came out, making for some nice relaxed pictures outside and allowed us to take a leisurely stroll around Prested Hall for some pictures of Karen and Gary. 
Following the Wedding Breakfast and coverage of the Speeches Karen and Gary took a few moments to enjoy an early evening stroll around the grounds which enabled us to captures some relaxed picures, finishing in a nice sunset shot.
Cake and First Dance followed with some pictures of their Evening Guests and a picture of Karen and Gary in the oak beamed main room, before the end of the day for us.
Category: wedding
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Wedding Photography for Karen & Gary – Prested Hall, Feering
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Wedding Testimonial
We were delighted to receive this “Thank you” from Matt and Zoe, who were married in July this year at the Reid Rooms, Margaret Roding:-
David and Sandra
Thank you to you both for being such awesome photographers on our special day!
The photos are absolutely gorgeous and captured how beautiful our day was!
Lots of love.
Matt and Zoe
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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!
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.
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.
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Wedding Photography for Alison & Nathan – Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon
It was our first visit to Jepcracks Barn, Great Totham, which is where Alison and her family were getting ready and we were very impressed. With the converted barn being so light, it made for some nice images. Everything was running well and being happy with what we had captured we left to go to Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon. On arrival, Guests who had arrived, were enjoying the sunshine in the grounds of Crabbs Barn. It was nice to see some familar faces again, seen at previous Weddings. After taking a few pictures of Nathan and his Best Men, and with Nathan safely inside the Barn, Alison arrived with her Father and Bridesmaids. Following the Civil Ceremony, everyone enjoyed the Drinks Reception, in between some requested family pictures. During the afternoon a few fun Bridal Party pictures were taken and a few Bride and Groom portraits around Crabbs Barn.
Speeches followed the Wedding Breakfast in the Barn, followed by everyone exiting the Barn enjoying the early evening warmth. We took Alison and Nathan down the lane beside the Barn for a short while and captured some lovely shots, including some wonderful sunset pictures, thank you Alison and Nathan! 
Evening Guests arrived before the First Dance and shortly afterwards it was time for us to leave. -
Wedding Photography for Rebecca & Colin – St. Peter's Church, Boxted & Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon
Our day started at Rebecca’s Parents’ house with some pictures of Rebecca, together with her Parents, Bridesmaids, and James the Pageboy,who is Rebecca and Colin’s son. All was running smoothly and some lovely images were taken. We then made our way to St. Peter’s Church, Boxted, to take a few pictures of Colin, Best Man and Ushers, before Rebecca arrived. The weather forecast for the rest of the day was not looking very good at all so we all decided to take the majority of the group pictures outside the Church, after the service, before the rain clouds that were lurking in the distance arrived! What a good call that was as by the time we reached Crabbs Barn, the heavens had opened! Whilst the Guests had the Drinks Reception, we took Rebecca and Colin for a few Bride and Groom portraits in the Barn.
Following the Wedding Breakfast and Speeches, and as the rain had stopped, Rebecca, Colin, David and I went for a short stroll around Crabbs Barn for a few extra pictures before the evening Reception.
First Dance pictures and informal pictures of Rebecca and Colin’s evening Guests were taken before we left them to enjoy the remainder of their special day.
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Wedding Photography for Lauren & Greg – The Fennes Estate, Bocking
It was a beautiful day when we arrived at Fennes for Lauren and Greg’s Wedding, perfect for an outside Civil Ceremony. Whilst the girls were getting ready and having some pictures taken, upstairs in the House, the boys were making their final preparations before a few pictures. Later, Lauren made her way through the Gold Room and out into the sunshine to be greeted by Greg and the Wedding Guests waiting at the Gazebo.
After the Civil Ceremony, Lauren and Greg greeted and mingled with their Guests during the outside Drinks Reception and we took their family group photographs and some fun bridal party pictures. Timings were perfect, allowing time for taking Lauren and Greg for a few minutes around Fennes for their pictures.
Prior to the Wedding Breakfast, Lauren and Greg were showered in confetti in the Gold Room. Speeches followed the Wedding Breakfast then everybody relaxed outside in the evening sunshine. A wonderful sunset provided Lauren and Greg with some lovely images before the evening celebrations. 
Thanks to Lauren and Greg for asking us to join them at Wedding Breakfast as two guests were unable to attend. As always, thanks to all the staff at Fennes who are always great to work with. -
Wedding Photography for Rachel & Garry – Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon
Rachel and Garry chose the popular Crabbs Barn for their Summer Wedding. Rachel was getting ready in the Bridal Suite whilst Garry arrived at the front of Crabbs Barn in his classic Fiat 500. Following a few pictures of Garry with his Best Men, being such a humid day, a heavy shower interrupted proceedings but was soon over.
A few photographs of Rachel were taken outside the Bridal Suite before the Civil Ceremony in the Barn with their close family and friends. During the afternoon Rachel and Garry were joined by the rest of their Guests creating a Garden party atmosphere in the warm sunshine. We took Rachel and Garry for a few minutes during the afternoon Reception for some pictures, making sure we got a picture with their classic cars.
Following a BBQ, a short walk with Rachel and Garry in the soft evening light achieved some relaxed pictures, before the Speeches and Cake Cutting, which were going to take place in the grounds of Crabbs Barn. 
Dancing and evening celebrations followed in the Barn. Rachel and Garry had a really relaxed Wedding, just as they wanted. -
Wedding Photography for Natalie & Richard – St Peter's Church, Coggeshall & Smeetham Hall Barn, Bulmer
It was a lovely hot day for Natalie & Richard’s Wedding Day. Our day started at Natalie’s parents’ home where we took pictures of Natalie, her Bridesmaids and Parents in the cool Lounge, thanks to Natalie’s Mum for keeping the curtains closed until we needed to take some photographs! St Peter’s Church looked a beautiful sight bathed in glorious sunshine and as Richard arrived at the Church, we were there to take some photographs of him and his Groomsmen before Natalie arrived. After the Church service everybody was happy to go around the side of the Church where we had spotted an area completely in the shade. In a short space of time some family group pictures were taken with a few other pictures before Natalie and Richard walked to the Church gate to be showered in confetti!
Arriving at Smeetham Hall Barn the Guests enjoyed socialising during the Drinks Reception whilst we took Natalie and Richard for a short stroll, to get a few pictures of them. The Bridal Party joined us shortly in front of the house for a few fun pictures. The Wedding Breakfast and Speeches followed and afterwards as the early evening light was so wonderful and not to be missed, Natalie, Richard and ourselves went for a little walk, resulting in some lovely images.
Day and Evening Guests enjoyed relaxing outside giving us some nice shots as well. Natalie and Richard really wanted a sunset shot and they were not disappointed and neither were we! 
Their First Dance followed and a little while after this it was time for us to leave them to enjoy the evening celebrations. -
Wedding Photography for Susannah & Paul – St Andrew's Church, Bulmer & Smeetham Hall Barn, Bulmer
The Black Lion Hotel, Long Melford, was where Susannah chose to get ready for her Wedding to Paul and what a good choice it was. With the Sancerre Suite having a lovely room to take photographs in and have photographed in there before we were delighted to do so again. After taking some detail pictures and getting ready pictures, a few pictures of Susannah were taken before leaving to go to the beautiful Church, St. Andrew’s Church, Bulmer.
Paul, his Best Men and Ushers were greeting Guests at the Church, so in between we took a few pictures of them all. With Paul safely inside, Susannah entered the Church with her Father. Following the service, some family group shots were taken outside the Church, before the Guests lined the way along the avenue of trees for the confetti pictures. An unexpected shower of rain hurried this up though! On arrival at Smeetham Hall Barn, with not a rain shower in sight everybody enjoyed socialising in the grounds. A short walk around the grounds with Susannah and Paul followed resulting in some lovely images before the Wedding Breakfast.
Speeches followed and as the sun set this allowed us a wonderful opportunity for some extra pictures for Sussanah and Paul. First Dance photographs were superb, Susannah and Paul entertained their Guests with a wonderful rehearsed dance, before their Guests joined them on the dance floor.
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Wedding Photography for Vanessa & Geoff – Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon
It was a pleasure to be able to photograph Vanessa and Geoff ‘s Wedding Day. Our day started at The Marks Tey Hotel where both Vanessa and Geoff were getting ready. David went to take some pictures with the Boys with the Vintage American Car, whilst I went off to the Girls. Vanessa and Geoff’s two children, Keira and Lauren, who were the Flowergirls, were enjoying getting dressed into their posh dresses, together withVanessa and the rest of the party who were getting themselves ready as well. After a few pictures at the Hotel we left to get to Crabbs Barn, just after Geoff’s departure , making sure we were at Crabbs Barn with time to spare before the arrival of Vanessa. Following the Civil Ceremony, everybody enjoyed the Drinks Reception in the warm sunshine, in between some group photographs. We took Vanessa and Geoff for a short while for a pictures of them together around the lovely grounds of Crabbs Barn.
Following the Wedding Breakfast and coverage of the Speeches and with it being such a lovely evening, Vanessa and Geoff wanted a few more pictures. The Cornfield down the road was where we wanted to take a few images, a quick trip in our car was needed! It was well worth the effort! 
Sunset pictures together with evening Guest pictures and coverage of the First Dance ended our day.