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Fennes Wedding Photography for Lauren & Matt

Fennes Wedding Photography for Lauren & Matt. It was a beautiful bright sunny day although it was windy.

After arriving at Fennes we went upstairs in the House to see Lauren. Preparations were going well with lots going on.

David went off to find Matt and the Groomsmen who were getting ready here as well. After a few final preparation pictures the boys were ready for some pictures. Outside they went, making the most of a dry day and the different places Fennes has to offer for pictures.

The Wedding Guests were arriving so Matt and the Groomsmen greeted them. Upstairs in the Bridal Room the Bridesmaids were ready to change into their Dresses. Lauren’s turn for final preparations!

The Flowergirls came and had a look at Lauren in her Wedding Dress as soon as she was ready . She looked lovely, her Father came into the room to see her before we got on with taking some Bridal pictures.

Matt had seen the Registrar so the Guests took their seats in the Pavilion for the Ceremony. Lauren saw the Registrar afterwards and then it was time for Lauren to make her way to the Ceremony. The Bridesmaids and Flowergirls went before Lauren into the Pavilion.

Fennes Wedding Ceremony

Following the Ceremony everyone went outside for a group picture before going back inside for the Drinks Reception. Once Lauren and Matt had spent some time socialising with their Guess we continued with the pictures. It was too windy to stay outside for long so we made the most of all the rooms inside at Fennes.

Windy Wedding

Keeping the guests inside was best and no problem at all. During the afternoon we took Lauren and Matt for a stroll around the gardens including going on the Bridge. The Daffodils made a lovely backdrop to Lauren and Matt’s together pictures.

Just before the Wedding Breakfast the Guests threw confetti over the couple in the Gold Room.

The Wedding Breakfast

During the meal everyone was entertained by a Singer. A nice sunset and we managed to take a couple of pictures of this in between the courses of the meal. The Speeches followed, these were very good.

The Evening Party

The Evening Guests arrived a little later and the evening celebrations began. There was a little time for us to take Lauren and Matt for a few evening pictures around Fennes.The bouquet toss and cake cutting followed soon after and then the First Dance.

Once we had a selection of pictures of the evening Guests we then said our goodbyes. It was wonderful Fennes Wedding Photography for Lauren & Matt. Two lovely people.

January 13, 2020
Prested Hall Wedding Photography for Carol and Steve

Prested Hall Wedding Photography for Carol and Steve’s winter wedding. We went upstairs to meet Carol who was gettting ready. Preparations were going well. Stephen and his Groomsmen were getting ready in The Dingle, so David went over to see them. Final preparations were being carried and they were soon ready for some pictures to be taken.

Meanwhile the Girls were getting dressed upstairs in the Hall. Everyone was soon ready so we got on with taking some family pictures and some Bridal pictures of Carol.

Ceremony in the Oak Room

The Wedding Guests were seated in The Oak Room. Carol, escorted by her Father, made her entrance into the room for the Civil Ceremony.

Drinks Reception

Once the Ceremony was finished everyone enjoyed the Drinks Reception for a little while. The family pictures didn’t take very long particularly as it was a touch cool.

Carol and Steve came for a very short while over to the bridge at Prested. There we took their pictures before we returned to their Guests. Confetti pictures finished the taking of pictures outside before capturing some pictures informal pictures inside Prested Hall amongst the Christmas decorations.

A beautiful sky marked the end of our pictures outside before Carol and Steve’s Wedding Breakfast. Just before we left them for the meal Carol and Steve pointed the knife at their Wedding Cake as we would not be there at the time the cake would be cut.

Carol and Steve’s Wedding Day was a lovely day with their children, Jamie and Lucy, a big part of their day. We always Prested Hall wedding photography!

November 25, 2019
Wedding Photography at Leez Priory for Lucy & Adam

It was a beautiful late Autumn Wedding Day for the Wedding Photography at Leez Priory of Lucy and Adam. Our day started at Lucy’s Parents’ home as that was where Lucy was getting ready. We took a few preparation pictures but as space was a little limited we decided to leave the arranged pictures until later.

St Martins, Little Waltham

The ceremony was at St Martins Church, Little Waltham and what a beautiful setting it was in. The sun was shining, the leaves from the trees had fallen and added to the wonderful colour. Adam was at the Church with his Groomsmen carrying out their duties when we arrived. A short interruption was all that was needed to create their pictures. They then resumed their duties greeting the Guests.

It was not long before it was time for the everyone to take their seats in the Church. The Bridesmaids arrived followed shortly afterwards by Lucy and and her Father. A lovely arrival in an old police car!

After the ceremony everyone went outside and we got on with the requested pictures. This was also our opportunity to quickly catch up with the pictures we had missed at Lucy’s parents house.

The Guests lined the path leading out of the Church and as Lucy and Adam walked down they threw confetti over them, before waving them off.

Wedding Photography at Leez Priory

Arriving at Leez Priory Lucy, Adam and their Guests enjoyed the Reception Drinks. The Police car was very important at Lucy and Adam’s Wedding as Adam, his Father and Grandfather have been or are Policeman. The car made for some nice pictures. A few pictures of Lucy and Adam in front of Leez Priory were taken as well.

The picture of everybody happened a little later just before sunset. Lucy and Adam greeted their Guests in the Receiving Line before they sat down for the Wedding Breakfast in the Coach House. The Speeches followed, there were a few!

The Wedding Breakfast

Leez Priory night photos alway look good, Lucy and Adam were happy to brave the evening chill for a few moments.

Later the happy couple cut their Wedding Cake and had their First Dance. Not long after that it was time for us to leave. A wonderful Day of Wedding Photography at Leez Priory! Thank you Lucy and Adam for asking us to be your Wedding Photographers.

November 22, 2019
Wedding Photography at Channels for Kimberley & Ben

Kimberley and Ben asked us to carry out their Wedding Photography at Channels for their November Wedding .

Arriving at Channels we went to see Kimberley, her Mum, Bridesmaids and Flowergirls who were getting ready at Channels. They started their preparations in one of the rooms before transferring to a couple of other rooms across in Channels Lodge.

The Preparations

This was a good idea as there was definitely more space to get ready. Kimberley got ready in one room after we had photographed her Wedding Dress and Accessories. Meanwhile Ben was in the Essex Barn with his Best Man, Ushers, and his nephew, Ronnie, who was the Pageboy! Ronnie was dressed as a ‘Mini Ben”! He looked so smart! It was dry outside so all the guy’s pictures were taken outside the Barn. After that they all talked to the Guests as they were arriving.

Kimberley’s Mum, Debbie, helped Kimberley get ready. Once Kimberley was dressed the Bridesmaids joined her. Dad, Colin, came into the room a few minutes later. Very emotional moments especially as David and I know the family as well. After drying our eyes we got on with taking some Bridal pictures of Kimberley and some family pictures. We then went downstairs and waited for Kimberley. As a surprise a car was going to take her around to the Barn. This was extremely good as the weather had turned and the rain had started. Fortunately after seeing the Registrar, the rain had stopped and Kimberley made her way across the Courtyard and into the Barn.

Channels Wedding Photographs

Following the Ceremony as the weather was ok we all went outside for a few pictures. After the everybody picture, Kimberley and Ben were showered in confetti before we got on with a few requested family pictures.

The group pictures were mostly finished before the rain began to fall and then it became windy. During the Drinks Reception we found an area for the remaining pictures to be taken. Watching the weather there was a gap so we quickly took Kimberley and Ben for their pictures outside. We did take the umbrellas though! That was a good idea, before long the rain started again but we took some lovely pictures with the umbrellas and without!

We captured some informal pictures during the afternoon as well. Kimberley and Ben opted for wedding photography coverage up until the Wedding Breakfast. After a cake picture and pictures of them seated at the Wedding Breakfast we said our goodbyes having completed another day of wedding Photography at Channels. Kimberley and Ben, you are a lovely couple. We wish you all the best.

November 16, 2019
Hintlesham Hall Wedding Photography for Jemma & Ben

Hintlesham Hall Wedding Photography is always great and we were delighted that Jemma and Ben booked us for their autumn Wedding. It was a beautiful November day. We arrived quite early in the morning at Hintlesham Hall so we could take some images of the preparations going on.

Jemma and her sister, Olivia, were enjoying the time getting ready upstairs. With lots to photograph we got on with our job whilst Jemma and Olivia continued their preparations. Once the pictures of Jemma’s Dress and accessories were taken Olivia put her Bridesmaid Dress on and then assisted Jemma.

Meanwhile, Ben was downstairs in Hintlesham Hall with his Best Man and Ushers. After the Groomsmen had their pictures taken outside, they greeted the Guests as they arrived.

Jemma was almost ready when she was joined by her Mother and Father upstairs. Good timing! Jemma looked elegant in her dress, after a few Bridal pictures we got on with taking a few family pictures in the room. It was then time for Jemma to make her way to the Ceremony. On the way Jemma paused on the staircase for a few extra pictures.

The Wedding Ceremony

With everybody seated for the Ceremony, the doors opened and Jemma holding her Father’s arm walked up the aisle. After the Ceremony, Reception Drinks were served inside and everyone socialised for a little while. As it was  such a lovely afternoon we were able to take all the requested family group pictures outside.

We then took Jemma and Ben for a short walk around the grounds. Hintlesham Hall is a lovely setting and has many opportunities for pictures with wonderful backdrops. Autumn colours enhanced the setting and we were eager to take advantage of it. Jemma and Ben’s together pictures were lovely.

The Wedding Breakfast

Returning to the Guests it was nearly time for the Receiving Line followed by the Wedding Breakfast and Speeches.  Jemma and Ben then stepped outside for a sunset picture and a few evening pictures. Returning they then rejoined their Guests and welcomed their Evening Guests.

After the cake cut and First Dance Jemma & Ben had arranged a surprise Fireworks display for their guests.

A wonderful display! Time for us to leave as we were happy with day of Hintlesham Hall Wedding photography of Jemma and Ben’s lovely day. Thank you to Tori and Greg, whose Wedding we photographed at Prested Hall , for recommending us. It was nice to catch up with you and look forward to seeing you soon.

November 12, 2019
Fennes Wedding Photographer for Naomi & Paul

Fennes Wedding Photographer for Naomi & Paul

We meet so many nice people being a Fennes Wedding photographer Naomi and Paul being no different! Our day started with going to see Naomi first at Fennes to see how preparations were going. Everything was going well with Naomi in the final stages of hair and make up.

David went off to find Paul who was getting ready with his Best Man, Clifford. When they were ready they walked over to the House. It was a nice dry day with sunshine so Paul had a few pictures taken with his Best Man and with a few Guests outside.

Upstairs in Fennes House Naomi was getting dressed assisted by her sister. Naomi was soon ready for to have some family pictures and some pictures of her taken. Naomi looked lovely.

Fennes Wedding Ceremony

Paul and Naomi chose to have their Wedding Ceremony in the Pavilion so the Guests made their way into the Pavilion and took their seats.

Naomi’s Mother and Father had flown over from Japan for their daughter’s Wedding and it was a lovely moment when her Father greeted her at the bottom of the stairs.

Ready for the Ceremony, Naomi took her Father’s arm and made her way into the Pavilion. After the Ceremony inside and outside of Fennes was used for the Drinks Reception and this made for some nice informal pictures.Paul and Naomi wanted some family pictures as well which we took during the afternoon. A walk around the grounds for their pictures ended with some nice pictures of the two of them. After the confetti shots it was time for the Wedding Breakfast. The Speeches followed.

Evening Celebrations

Before the evening celebrations we took the ‘heart’ shot and a couple of other pictures in Fennes. Naomi and Paul returned to their Guests.

Never quite knowing if there would be a sunset this evening we hoped we would get some colour in the sky! We were lucky but had to be extremely quick! It did work and we were all very pleased! After Naomi and Paul’s cutting of the cake and First Dance and happy with our coverage of their Wedding, it was time for us to leave. A lovely couple and a wonderful Wedding and another great day to be a Fennes Wedding Photographer!

July 30, 2019
Mulberry House Wedding Photography for Lauren & Bodj (aka Jordan)

Mulberry House Wedding Photography for Lauren & Bodj (aka Jordan)

David and I were really looking forward to the Mulberry House Wedding Photography for Lauren & Bodj’s Wedding. We have known Bodj for many years as he is a very good friend of our son’s. We have known Lauren for a while as well!

We arrived at Mulberry House as it started raining. The weather forecast for the day was not brilliant but as usual we had our plans ready! Lauren was getting ready in the House with all the girls, so off we went off to see them. They were all relaxed, enjoying the preparations. We captured the details, preparations, fun and laughter.

We photographed Lauren’s Wedding Dress and shoes in the bedroom next door as there was more space. We knew that we would be using this room at other times also!

The Groomsmen

David was waiting for Bodj and his Groomsmen to arrive and when they were ready took their pictures. It was raining but not hard enough to stop David from being outside. The men stayed in the porch and on the steps, just in the dry! Pictures finished, Bodj and his Groomsmen went inside greet the Guests.

The girls were now ready for their pictures so we got on with those and had time to take some lovely Bridal portraits of the beautiful Lauren!

The Wedding Ceremony

Once the Wedding Guests made their way over to the Ceremony Room and took their seats, Lauren came downstairs where her Dad was waiting. A proud Father moment!

Justin and Nathan the Ushers escorted the Bridesmaids over to the Ceremony room holding umbrellas! Heather the Co-ordinator helped Lauren walk the short distance to the room making sure she didn’t get wet.

Lauren was escorted up the aisle by her Mum and Dad. Some lovely moments during the Ceremony, great to capture. Following the Ceremony, everyone went back over to Mulberry House. We took some nice pictures as they came out, umbrellas as well! The Reception Drinks were in the Conservatory so everyone socialised there. After a little while we started taking the requested family pictures. With a bit of temporary furniture removal we had enough space. We even managed to do a couple of big group pictures. Unfortunately outside pictures were totally out of the question today but we found many places inside Mulberry House to take Lauren and Bodj’s ‘together’ pictures. Before the Wedding Breakfast it was time for the Speeches.

Good Speeches and great reactions. After the meal there was a short time for us to take Lauren and Bodj for a few extra pictures. Although the rain had not completely stopped but we all went outside anyway. It was worth it, making Lauren & Bodj some lovely pictures.

The Evening Reception

Before the cake cutting Lauren & Bodj had time with the evening Guests.

The happy couple then took to the dance floor for their First Dance. Everyone else joined them shortly afterwards. Sometime later after we had captured a flavour of the evening, taken a night shot it was time to go. Lauren and Bodj’s Wedding Day was wonderful! A fantastic couple, easy going and a real pleasure to work with. Thank you so much Lauren and Bodj! Congratulations!

July 19, 2019
Justine & Glyn's Fennes Wedding

Justine & Glyn’s Fennes Wedding

It was a lovely day for the Fennes Wedding of Justine and Glyn .

We started with a visit to Justine in the Bridal Room where preparations were going very well. Justine was enjoying sipping her Champagne.

Justine and Glen wanted their Wedding to be fairly relaxed and from the outset that was what it was. Once Glyn was ready, together with his Groomsmen, they had a few pictures taken on the lawn. Justine’s Dad was looking forward to greeting Justine at the bottom of the stairs, which he did and seeing his daughter ready to get married.

The Wedding

When it was time Justine and her Father walked into the Pavilion for the Ceremony to begin. Afterwards everyone went outside at the front of Fennes for the Drinks Reception.

The weather was fine and for the remainder of the afternoon everyone stayed outside. During this time Justine and Glyn requested a few pictures which we took but we also ended up with a variety of informal shots.

During the short walk around Fennes grounds with Justine and Glyn we captured some them in some nice relaxed photographs. Just before the Wedding Breakfast the Guests showered Justine and Glyn with confetti.

Just prior to the speeched we took the happy couple for a sunset picture. Justine and Glyn had invited a lot of Evening Guests and they were arriving just as the speeches finished .Justine and Glyn spent time with them for a little while.

The Evening Reception

Cutting the cake preceded the First Dance after which their Guests joined them on the dance floor and the celebrations got into full swing!When we felt we were happy with our coverage of Justine and Glenn’s Wedding we said our ‘goodbyes’.

A very happy Fennes Wedding day for Justine and Glyn and we were also very happy to be a part of it.

July 2, 2019
Wedding Photography Town Hall Braintree for Jenny & Sam

Wedding Photography Town Hall Braintree for Jenny & Sam

Jenny & Sam booked us for their Wedding Photography Town Hall Braintree.

When we arrived at the Town Hall we met with Sam who had just arrived with his Best Man, Alex. We made the most of the peaceful time taking a few pictures of them.

Sam was a bit worried as the Guests were not arriving as early as he expected! As is often the case they had arrived but as they waited outside for more of them to arrive and then make their entrance! Sam then mingled in the Foyer for a little while.

It wasn’t long before Jenny arrived out at the back of the Town Hall escorted by her Dad. They were showed into a room out of sight of everyone else. Jenny and her Mother and Father were joined by the Bridesmaids, and Pageboys. This gave us the opportunity of taking a few pictures before the Ceremony.

The Guests took their seats and Jenny, her Mum, Dad and Bridesmaids went upstairs into the connecting room. Jenny and her Dad followed the Bridesmaids and Pageboys into the ceremony room.

Afterwards everyone socialised in the rooms enjoying the Drinks Reception as well. Braintree Town Hall is a wonderful building and we certainly made use of everywhere we were allowed to go for pictures. Jenny and Sam wanted a few family group pictures and some other photos and we were happy to do those. For Jenny and Sam’s pictures we photographed them on the stairs and around. A little while later it was time to leave the Town Hall and go to Jardins for the Reception.

Reception at Jardins

At Jardins, more Guests arrived, so we went around and took some informal pictures. After a little while everyone helped themselves to the Buffet and then Jenny and Sam cut their Wedding Cake.

To start the dancing for the evening Jenny and Sam took to the dance floor for their First Dance. We stayed for a while until we were happy with our pictures. Our last pictures of the evening were of Jenny and Sam outside as the sun was going down. A lovely day for Jenny and Sam’s Wedding.

June 25, 2019
Layer Marney Tower Wedding Photography Including The Dog!

Layer Marney Tower Wedding Photography Including The Dog!

Katie and Colm chose the lovely Layer Marney Tower for their late Summer Wedding.

First of all we met them at the Marks Tey Hotel where they were both getting ready. Preparations for Katie and Colm were going very well and we just got on with capturing the moments.

Katie and Colm’s requirements for the day were to be relaxed and to make sure their dog, Daisy, played a special part in their big day! After all, she had come from Ireland to be with them! ‘Dog of Honour’. Daisy was involved from the very start!

Wedding Ceremony at Layer Marney Tower

Once Colm was ready, the men went off to Layer Marney with Daisy. Once Katie was ready we only took a couple of shots and departed for the ceremony.

It was touch windy but still a beautiful day. Layer Marney Tower looked a picture!

Before Colm and his Groomsmen became too involved with greeting the Guests, we took a few pictures of him, not forgetting some with Daisy.

Katie and Daisy led the way into the Corsellis Room for the Civil Ceremony. Whilst Katie and Colm were exchanging their vows, Daisy just laid on the floor and watched!

Following the Ceremony, Katie and Colm went for a ride in the Layer Marney Rolls Royce. Graham the Chauffeur dropped them by the gates and they walked up to the Tower to be greeted by their guests. The Drinks Reception was in full swing and we captured the requested family pictures, including Daisy of course! Katie and Colm had a short wedding portrait session around the grounds of Layer Marney including some nice Barn pictures.

The Wedding Breakfast

The Wedding Breakfast was held in the Long Gallery and after this there were some short speeches. A beautiful day made for a lovely sunset! Katie and Colm’s cake cutting was followed by their First Dance.

Loving our night ‘tower’ shots like we do, this was our last picture before we saw our ‘goodbyes’ to everyone. It was a pleasure, Katie and Colm, to take your Wedding pictures, thank you for asking us. A wonderful couple!

June 20, 2019