Tag: Braintree

The Fennes Estate Wedding Photography – Danielle & Tom

Fennes was the chosen Wedding Venue for Danielle and Tom’s Wedding Day. From the moment we stepped through the door excitement was plentiful! The girls were busily getting ready and with lots to photograph there was no time to lose! Everything was going well downstairs with the men making sure they were looking their best and getting ready for their pictures to be taken. Once the girls were ready we took a few portraits, also including Danielle’s parents. The Civil Ceremony was held in the Pavilion and afterwards everybody went outside. Following a few family pictures and capturing some informal shots, it was time for a few together pictures of Danielle and Tom around the grounds. We had an enjoyable time taking the Bridal Party fun pictures later. Danielle and Tom received their Guests before they entered the Marquee for the Wedding Breakfast. Irie J provided the entertainment during this time and it was great to see him again. Coverage of the Speeches provided us with some wonderful relaxed pictures. Evening Guests arrived later and after capturing some couple shots, it was time for the First Dance, with Irie J singing again. Not long afterwards we left them all to continue the celebrations. A lovely day and nice to work with White Dress Films again.

February 6, 2014
Fennes Wedding Photography – Emily & Geoffrey

It was a beautiful day when we arrived at The Fennes Estate for the pictures of Emily’s final preparations for her Wedding Day. After taking some photographs upstairs, we used the opportunity of using the Gold Room for a few pictures before making our way to the Church. All Saints Church, Cressing was where we went to and met Geoffrey, his Ushers and Best Man for their pictures. We used the shade and coolness of the Church door for their pictures before it was time for Geoffrey to go inside. Emily arrived soon afterwards and took her Mother’s arm as they walked up the path and into the Church. Once the service had finished, Emily and Geoffrey came out of the Church followed by their Guests. After a couple of pictures and confetti pictures it was time to leave for the Reception. Fennes looked stunning in the sunshine and as we arrived with Emily and Geoffrey we made the most of the setting for their pictures whilst the Guests were arriving. The Guests enjoyed the Drinks Reception outside whilst requested family group pictures took place later. Following the Speeches after the Wedding Breakfast everybody had time to enjoy the evening sunshine before the cake cutting and First Dance. We left feeling happy and confident we had recorded the events of Emily and Geoffrey’s Wedding Day in a good way.

February 4, 2014
Fennes Wedding Photography – Olivia & Jon

It was a beautiful day for the Wedding of Olivia and Jon at The Fennes Estate, Bocking. Just following the sound of laughter and excitement when we arrived to where the girls were getting ready, set the tone for the day! With lots going on, it was a busy start, not forgetting Jon with his Groomsmen getting ready as well. Time as usual was going very quickly but we were able to get a few pictures of the girls before it was time to go downstairs. With Olivia and Jon’s Wedding Guests seated outside ready for Civil Ceremony, Olivia took her Father’s arm and made her way through the Gold Room and out into the sunshine, to where Jon was waiting for her in the Gazebo. After the Ceremony, Olivia and Jon enjoyed a little time socialising with their Guests before it was time to take the requested family group pictures, followed by the everybody shot. During the Drinks Reception we took some great fun shots and a few pictures of Olivia and Jon around the splendid grounds of Fennes. The Gold Room provided the setting for the confetti pictures before the Wedding Breakfast. Speeches followed before Guests went outside to enjoy the evening sunshine. Shortly before the first dance we took Olivia and Jon for a few pictures with the spectacular sunset. Later, Olivia and her Bridesmaids performed a surprise dancing routine, which resulted with Jon and the men giving a reply! A lovely day, a lovely couple and great to work with Iain Wagstaff, the Videographer again.

January 13, 2014
Fennes Estate Wedding Photography for Sianie & Damien

The sun was shining when we arrived at Fennes for the Wedding of Sianie and Damien. Sianie was upstairs getting ready with her Mum and sisters, Rochelle and Chenelle, who were the Bridesmaids. Preparations were going well, fun and laughter was in abundance and we captured some nice images. Meanwhile, Damien was getting reading in the Cottage with their son Boyce, so we were able to take a few pictures of them as well. Once the girls were ready we took a few pictures, before it was time for them to make their way downstairs to go outside for the Civil Ceremony. Fennes provides a beautiful setting for an outdoor Ceremony and makes for some lovely pictures. Sianie and Damien left the ceremony with their son which made some nice pictures of them leading their Guests to the Drinks Reception.After a short break for Sianie and Damien, we took them for a few pictures on the Bridge and around the grounds before returning to take the requested family group pictures. A little while later we caught up on some guys, girls, and fun group pictures, before the confetti pictures. Following the Wedding Breakfast and the Speeches, Sianie and Damien enjoyed the evening sunshine in the gardens with their Guests before a few pictures of them in the House and finishing their pictures with a marvellous sunset. With everybody returning to the Pavilion for the First Dance, the later stages of Sianie and Damien’s wonderful Wedding Day continued.

September 6, 2013
Wedding Photography for Lorraine & Steve – Fennes

Lorraine and Steve held their Wedding at The Fennes Estate, Bocking. Bridal preparations were taking place when we arrived, so after capturing these pictures together with some accessory shots. With Steve and the guys having arrived at Fennes we took a few pictures of them outside the house. Back to the girls who were now ready for their portraits. Annabelle, the Flowergirl and Bobby, the Pageboy, led the way into the Pavilion for the Ceremony. During the Ceremony it rained so afterwards Lorraine, Steve and their Guests had the Drinks Reception inside. Everybody mingled in the four rooms at the front of the house whilst we took some informal pictures. After a little while we were able to go outside for a few family group pictures and took a couple of pictures of Lorraine and Steve on the bridge before we were forced to return to the house due to the weather. Fennes provides many opportunities for photographs inside anyway so we took some photographs in the Gold Room. We were able to get outside again before the Receiving Line and this allowed us to to do some fun bridal party pictures. The Speeches followed the Wedding Breakfast and Steve’s son Guy, the Best Man, delivered his speech packed with emotion. The early evening light made for some nice pictures of Lorraine and Steve together before the arrival of their Evening Guests.
Capturing images of Lorraine and Steve’s First Dance and a sunset pictures ended our coverage of their Wedding.

August 8, 2013
Fennes Wedding Photographer – Testimonial

David and I were delighted to receive this ‘Thank you’ from Lauren and Greg, who were married at The Fennes Estate in 2012.

Hi David

Myself and Greg would like to say a big thank you for all of both yours and Sandra’s hard work on our wedding pictures.

Me, Greg and our family are extremely happy. The albums are amazing and we would recommend you to people in the future.

Many Thanks

Lauren and GregThey are now the proud parents of identical twin girls!

May 28, 2013
Wedding Photography for Gemma & Richard – Fennes

Gemma and Richard chose the superb Fennes Estate for their Spring Wedding. With final bridal preparations taking place, Richard and his Groomsmen were arriving. Being a dry and bright day, and once Richard was ready, we took a few pictures of him, his Best Man, Ushers and Parents outside. All was well with the Girls and after taking a few pictures of them it was time for the Civil Ceremony.Whilst Gemma and Richard were in the Wedding Ceremony, there was a short shower, but by the time they had greeted their Guests in the Drinks Reception we were able to go outside for the main pictures. Gemma and Richard had chosen a colourful theme for their day which blended well with the sunshine and daffodils. A wonderful setting, lovely pictures! Making sure Gemma and Richard had breaks in between their pictures to talk to their Guests, gave us the chance to capture the informal pictures. The Wedding Breakfast was held in the Pavilion and was followed by the Speeches. Later Gemma and Richard wanted a couple of pictures outside the Bridal Cottage and in the Gold Room . After the cake cutting it was time for the First Dance and Gemma and Richard surprised their Guests with their rehearsed dance routine, which was great! Our day ended a short time later.

May 24, 2013
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.

December 3, 2012
Wedding Photography for Anne & Stephen – St Michael's Church, Braintree & Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon

It was a lovely hot sunny day when David and I arrived at Anne’s family home for the final bridal preparations. Everything was running smoothly and before long Anne and her Bridesmaids were ready for some photographs in the garden. Anne and Stephen chose to be married in the lovely St. Michael’s Church, Braintree, (a great favourite of ours – we were married there !). Stephen, his Best Man and Ushers were greeting Guests when we arrived but we were able to steal them away for a few minutes for some pictures. After the Church service, Anne, Stephen and their Guests mingled in the grounds of the Church in between the taking their family group photographs. A special picture not to be missed was of Anne with the children from her Class at School. Anne and Stephen made their way out of the Church though a shower of confetti for the drive to Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon, for the Reception. A few Bride and Groom pictures, as well as informal images were taken at times before the Wedding Breakfast. Early evening light provides us with some of our best pictures and Anne and Stephen were keen to take advantage of our experience, so after Speeches, we created some great photographs, walking in the lane, with the long grass and the setting sun, wonderful!
Our night ended with pictures of evening Guests and the First Dance. A great day, thank you Anne and Stephen!

September 26, 2012