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Leez Priory Wedding Photography – Anna & Leon

Leez Priory Wedding Photography for Anna and Leon turned out to be our last wedding before Lockdown!

Anna and Leon chose the stunning Wedding Venue, Leez Priory for their early spring Wedding this year.

A Lovely Spring Day

It was a lovely day, dry and bright. Arriving at Leez Priory we went to see Anna who was upstairs with her Mother and Bridesmaids. Hair and make-up were being carried out so we got on with taking a few pictures of this and of Anna’s Wedding Dress and accessories.

The Groom’s Party

Leon and his Groomsmen arrived shortly after us and went off to finish their preparations. Once they were ready they had a few pictures taken outside. The Pageboys including Anna and Leon’s son, Theo, looked great in their suits.

Once the Bridesmaids were ready they assisted Anna with her dress.

The Wedding Guests arrived they socialised in the bar area before moving upstairs to the Great Hall when it was time for the Wedding Ceremony.

There was time to take a variety of pictures before it was time to go downstairs for Anna to meet with the Registrars. Anna then made her way with her Mother, Flowergirl and Bridesmaids to the Great Hall. Before entering the room, Anna took her Mum’s arm and then they walked in.

Wedding in The Great Hall

Theo was wondering what was going on at this point and so he joined Anna and Leon for the whole of the Ceremony, not wanting to leave their side. After Anna and Leon exchanged their vows, they moved to the table to sign the Register. Theo did not want to be left out so he joined them. Once the formalities were completed the three of them walked down the aisle and made their way outside.

Making the most of the weather we got on straight away with a few requested pictures. These pictures went really well, we had everybody there that we needed. We finished off with the bridal party pictures before everyone went inside. We knew we would have some time later on to take Anna and Leon for a short walk around the grounds for their pictures.

Relaxed Photos of Guests

Anna and Leon and everyone else then enjoyed the Drinks Reception. The children during the Drinks Reception had a treat in store. Marko the Magician gave a entertaining magic show for all the children. This event went down very well with the children and actually the adults as well! Some lovely captured pictures, not forgetting the adults enjoying the Drinks Reception as well.

Time for Relaxed Portraits

We took Anna and Leona for a short walk around Leez Priory which is always a must. Some nice pictures by the lake and daffodils. Afterwards before moving up to the Coach House for the Wedding Breakfast everyone showered Anna and Leon with petals.

The meal was served, then it was time for the Speeches. Anna contributed and Anna and Leon revealed the gender of their next child to be born. This answered the questions asked during the day! Afterwards everyone left the Coach House and returned to the main house. A mixture of pictures were taken during the late afternoon and early evening before the Evening Guests arrived, including a picture of Anna and Leon by the Tower.

The Band was set up in the Carriageway and started playing. The Guests watched and Leon joined in on his guitar. Anna and Leon cut their Wedding Cake a little time later and then the DJ called them into the room for their First Dance.

Our coverage of Anna and Leon’s Wedding then ended. A wonderful day! Lovely to catch up with Sarah, Anna’s sister and family again. Thank you Anna and Leon to ask us to do your Leez Priory Wedding Photography for your special day. Congratulations!

June 30, 2020
Leez Priory Wedding Photography for Nicola & Gary

Leez Priory Wedding Photography for Nicola & Gary. The Wedding was held at Leez Priory, Chelmsford in March 2019. It was a beautiful day, cool, bright but windy.

Nicola was getting ready with her Bridesmaids when we arrived. Off we went to see her.

Nicola and the girls were having a lovely time with plenty of laughter about. Gary was in the cottage getting ready with his Groomsmen and equally having a great time with their preparations.

After reading his card from Nicola and once Gary was suited and booted, his pictures as well as pictures with him and the Groomsmen were taken outside the house.

Nicola had read her card from Gary and was soon getting dressed assisted by her Mother and the Bridesmaids were nearly ready.

Guests were arriving and they socialised in the Bar area. Soon it was time for all the Guests to make their way to the Great Hall and take their seats. Upstairs we were getting on with Nicola’s Pictures. Nicola looked amazing!

The Proud Father

Nicola’s Father was downstairs and looked totally proud and extremely happy to be Father of the Bride! As the Guests were all seated in the Great Hall it was soon time for the Ceremony. Following the Ceremony, the Drinks Reception was held inside Leez Priory, although dry it was quite cold outside.

The Formal Pictures

Later everybody assembled outside for a group picture before returning inside for the remainder of the pictures. Using the Light Oak Room as a backdrop for some of the family pictures was fine.

Taking a break afterwards allowed us some time for cathcing up with taking some informal pictures around. Before it was time for the Wedding Breakfast we whisked Nicola and Gary off for a short while for their pictures around the grounds. We kept the time short as possible as it was rather cold and windy. I could not believe what a stunning job Nicola’s friend, who is a hairdresser, achieved. Nicola’s hair looked wonderful early on and remained so for the remainder of the afternoon, despite the strength of the wind!

The Wedding Portraits

The Evening Celebrations

With a variety of pictures taken in a short space of time we returned to the House. It wasn’t very long before the Guests made their way up from the House to the Coach House followed by Nicola and Gary, for the Wedding Breakfast. A Singer entertained them until the meal was over and the Speeches began. After these, everyone returned to the House for the evening celebrations. A band was part of the evening and they had set up in the Carriageway.

Nicola and Gary had a few night shots taken before the next event. The cake cutting took place later followed by Nicola and Gary’s First Dance. Some time later everybody went outside for Fireworks. A lovely ending to the day for us. Time for us to leave. Thank you Nicola and Gary for asking us to photograph your wonderful Leez Priory Wedding Wedding, it was a pleasure working with such a lovely couple!

January 29, 2020
Pontlands Park Wedding Photography – Nicola & Glenn

Pontlands Park Wedding Photography – Nicola & Glenn

Pontlands Park Wedding Photography – Nicola and Glenn booked us for coverage of their Evening Wedding Celebrations.

Nicola and Glenn were married abroad a week prior so this was for the UK evening party!

When we arrived at Pontlands Park, Nicola and Glenn were putting the finishing touches to the room layout. Leaving them to it for a little while we went to refamiliarise ourselves with the grounds, having been a couple of yeears since our last wedding there.

When the room was all set up Nicola and Glenn then changed into their Wedding attire. As they came down the stairs we took a few pictures. Nicola and Glenn wanted some pictures outside of the two of them and as the weather was lovely that is where we went. We took a variety of pictures before their Guests arrived. Nicola and Glenn then had time to greet their Guests before we took a few requested family group pictures outside the Hotel. As the weather had been wonderful all day, there was a sunset.

These pictures were a great way to end the outside photos. Inside Guests were socialising and the Band was ready for Nicola and Glenn’s First Dance. After this everyone took to the dance floor or just chatted with friends and family. During this time we took some informal pictures of the dancing, mini relaxed groups and overall pictures to show what was going on. Later, happy with our coverage of Nicola and Glenn’s Wedding Celebrations we said ‘goodbye’ to everyone. A lovely evening!

May 1, 2019
Newland Hall Wedding Photography – Rachel & Alex

Newland Hall Wedding Photography – Rachel & Alex

Rachel and Alex booked us for Newland Hall Wedding Photography for their wonderful summer Wedding last year.

Rachel’s preparations started off at home. Rachel’s hair was completed and the Bridesmaids hair and make up were all finished. This did help as there were lots of Bridesmaids!

We were there as Rachel arrived. Before they went into Newland Hall to finish their preparations we took a few pictures of them in the sunshine.

Alex and his Groomsmen arrived and we captured some pictures in front of Newland Hall. They then carried out their duties as the Guests were arriving.

Upstairs in the Bridal Dressing Room, Rachel was having her make-up done whilst the girls got changed into their dresses. Once the Bridesmaids were ready they went downstairs so there was more space for Rachel to get changed and have a few pictures. Rachel’s Mum was helping Rachel get dressed and when this was completed we got on with taking a few Bridal pictures. Time was getting on and Rachel’s Father was waiting downstairs to see her. Time was running very short but we managed a couple of minutes for pictures.

Outdoor Ceremony

The Wedding Ceremony was taking place outside so when it was time everyone made their way over to the Gazebo in the gardens. After Rachel and Alex had completed the formalities and had been given their Marriage Certificate they exited the Gazebo .Rachel and Alex then went into the House for a few minutes. The Guests made their way to the front of Newland Hall where they waited for Rachel and Alex to join them. Rachel and Alex were covered with confetti as they came out of Newland Hall. Afterwards everybody went to the lawn for the Drinks Reception.

Nick Crown is a great magician and he entertained the guests giving us some great reaction shots! We took the requested family pictures as well as capturing the informal and fun pictures and together pictures of Rachel and Alex.Afternoon Tea was held in the Marquee later, followed by the Speeches.

Soft Evening Light

The evening light was wonderful so when the Speeches were finished, we took Rachel and Alex for a walk around the grounds of Newland Hall for their pictures. Some lovely images.Rachel and Alex’s evening Guests were arriving as we made our way back to join everyone. They greeted them whilst we captured the beginning of the evening celebrations. Before Rachel and Alex took to the dance floor for their First Dance Rachel tossed her bouquet.

Later, happy with our coverage of Rachel and Alex’s Wedding we left them to enjoy the party.

Thank you Rachel and Alex for asking us to be your Wedding Photographers, you are a lovely couple, we loved working with you and enjoyed your Wedding.

April 10, 2019
Photography for smaller wedding – Hylands Park

Photography for smaller weddings – Hylands Park

Sometimes we get asked for Photography for smaller weddings, which are always a pleasure to cover.

Lisa got in contact with us in the early summer last year by recommendation, which is always nice to know! Lisa and Mark were going to have a small Wedding Ceremony at the Registry Office but wanted a few pictures beforehand. We arranged to meet Lisa and Mark together with their daughters at Hylands Park, Chelmsford.

Although a dry day it was chilly and the girls were glad of their cardigans! Hylands Park provides some lovely photographic opportunities so off we went with the family to see what we could capture. We had an enjoyable time walking around, stopping to take some pictures where we all wanted to. This didn’t take too long and Lisa and Mark ended up with a nice selection of varied pictures around Hylands Park as a few memories of their Wedding Day.

January 22, 2019
Leez Priory Winter Wedding Photography for Robyn & Alan

Leez Priory Winter Wedding Photography for Robyn & Alan

It was a pleasure to provide Leez Priory Winter Wedding Photography for Robyn & AlanRobyn and Alan. When we arrived at Leez Priory we went to see Robyn who was getting ready with her Mother, Bridesmaids and Flowergirls in the Main House. Robyn’s Gran joined them and enjoyed watching all the preparations. David then went off to find Alan and his Best Men who were getting ready at Leez Priory as well. Alan is his uniform looked very smart and when all of them were ready they had a few pictures taken in front of Leez Priory. Meanwhile the girls were in the final stages of their preparations. Once ready, we got on with taking a few pictures of Robyn and her party in the wonderful atmosphere of Leez Priory.

The Ceremony

Whilst this was happening the Guests were arriving with the Piper playing them in as they made their way into the Great Hall for the Ceremony. Soon it was time for Robyn to take her Father’s arm to go to the Great Hall. The winter sun was shining through the windows as Robyn and Alan exchanged their vows. After the Ceremony, although it was a chilly, it was dry and sunny so we went outside to take some requested pictures. Finishing with the confetti pictures Robyn and Alan had time to mingle with their Guests inside the House while we captured some informal pictures. We took Robyn and Alan for a short walk around the grounds for their pictures together.

The Wedding Breakfast & Evening Celebratins

Not long after we returned it was time for the Guests and Robyn and Alan to make their way unto the Coach House for the Wedding Breakfast. We just love capturing these natural pictures. Following the Wedding Breakfast it was time for the Speeches. Emotion and laughter captured! Once these were over, everyone made their way back to the House for the evening celebrations. As the lights were on Leez Priory we took a couple of pictures of Robyn and Alan with Leez Priory in the background before the First Dance. Robyn and Alan performed a rehearsed First Dance which was brilliant. After capturing a few images of the evening we then said our ‘goodbyes’. A wonderful day!

May 7, 2018
Leez Priory Wedding Photography for Charlotte & Kevin

Leez Priory Wedding Photography for Charlotte & Kevin

Charlotte and Kevin chose the stunning Leez Priory for their Autumn Wedding last year. It was a warm sunny day when we arrived at Leez Priory on the morning of the Wedding. Charlotte was getting ready with her Bridesmaids and all preparations were going smoothly and the girls were enjoying the time. I stayed with the girls whilst David went off to find Kevin and his Groomsmen. Using the grounds of Leez Priory they had a few pictures taken before they carried out their various duties. Charlotte was assisted by her sister, Jessica, as she was getting dressed. The Guests arrived on the bus and they made their way into Leez Priory. Once Charlotte was ready we had time to take a few arranged pictures of her and with her Bridesmaids and parents. The Ceremony was held in the Great Hall Kevin and his Best Men, Chris and Tim stood at the front waiting for Charlotte to come into the room. Charlotte looked lovely!

The Drinks & Photos

A little while after the finish of the Ceremony we got on with taking a few requested pictures outside. Whilst we were outside the Guests threw rose petals over Charlotte and Kevin. Making the most of the weather and in the sunshine we then took Charlotte and Kevin for a short time to take their pictures. A walk around the grounds provided opportunities for some nice pictures. Charlotte and Kevin still had time to talk to their Guests for the remainder of the Drinks Reception. Charlotte and Kevin greeted their Guests during the Greeting Line before they walked unto the Coach House for the Wedding Breakfast. There was a fantastic sunset at this time so we took the opportunity to take Charlotte and Kevin outside, some great shots!

Wedding Speeches and First Dance

The Speeches followed the meal and afterwards everybody made their way back to Leez Priory for the evening celebrations. Charlotte and Kevin’s evening Guests then joined them. A couple of evening shots with Charlotte and Kevin outside Leez Priory took place before the cutting of the Wedding Cake. Just before the First Dance, Charlotte tossed her bouquet. What an amazing First Dance! Wonderfully choreographed and superbly performed! After capturing a flavour of the evening it was time for us to leave. It was nice to see Nerys and Chris again, we photographed their Wedding at Parklands in 2012. Thank you Charlotte and Kevin for asking us to be your Wedding Photographers, it was a pleasure!

April 1, 2018
Pre-Wedding Picture shoot for Charlotte & Kevin

Pre-Wedding Picture shoot for Charlotte & Kevin

We met Charlotte and Kevin for their Pre-Wedding picture shoot at Hylands House, Chelmsford. This was one afternoon in the summer a few weeks ago. We went for a walk around Hylands gardens chatting about the details of their forthcoming Wedding. The grounds and gardens provide many photo opportunities for some nice relaxed pictures so every now and then we stopped to take some. It was an enjoyable time, very relaxed, which is how we like it and we ended up with some nice images. We are looking forward to Charlotte and Kevin’s Wedding at Leez Priory, Chelmsford, Essex in the Autumn.

September 15, 2017
Wedding Photographer Channels for Nicola & Nick

Wedding Photographer Channels for Nicola & Nick

Our next assignment was Wedding Photographer Channels for Nicola and Nick. We began our coverage of their Wedding joining Nicola at Channels where she was getting ready. The preparations went well considering the number of bodies in a fairly small space on a very hot day!

Nick and his Groomsmen were waiting until the last moment when they had to put on their jackets for their pictures! After taking some pictures of Nick, his Groomsmen and Parents the Bridesmaids got changed whilst Nicola was having the final touches applied to her hair and make-up. They then helped Nicola get into her Wedding Dress.

The Wedding Ceremony

After a few pictures it was time for the Ceremony. Nicola and her attendants made their way outside where Nick and the guests were waiting

After the Ceremony and with their glasses of bubbly Nicola and Nick led their Guests to the area in the grounds for the Drinks Reception.

Unplanned, a Receiving Line occurred! Actually, this turned out ok as the Guests were served with Reception Drinks and could escape into the shade! Whilst this was going on we took some informal pictures. A short time later we got on with the requested family pictures. Later on the afternoon we took the Nicola, Nick and the Bridal Party for a few pictures around the front of Channels. Once these were completed the Bridal Party returned to the Drinks Reception whilst we took Nicola and Nick’s pictures. The trees provided the shade which was very welcome!

The Confetti and Wedding Breakfast

Nicola and Nick were showered in confetti just before the wedding Breakfast.

The Speeches followed the meal. Not to be missed was taking some pictures in the evening light so we then took Nicola and Nick to the lake for a walk around for a few minutes. As their Evening Guests had arrived it was time for the cake cutting which was then followed by the dancing. First of all Nicola and Nick had the chair dance the Hora, around the dance floor before they then had their First Dance. We captured a few pictures of the evening before it was time for the sunset. What a sunset it was! It was nice to work with A most rewarding day of Channels Wedding Photography. It was nice to see and work with Michelle of Bumblebee Bridal again and will see her again very soon.

August 14, 2017
Pre-Wedding Shoot for Robyn and Alan

Pre-Wedding Shoot for Robyn and Alan

It was lovely to meet Robyn and Alan again this time for catching up on details for their Wedding and a pre-wedding shoot. After our chat we went to take some pictures of them in the sunshine ending up with nice relaxed results. We are looking forward to Robyn and Alan’s Wedding later in the year at Leez Priory.

July 28, 2017