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.
Tag: Colchester Wedding Photographer
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Wedding Photography for Karen & Gary – Prested Hall, Feering
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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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Thank You – Colchester Wedding Fair
Great to see so many couples at the Charter Hall Wedding Fair yesterday, and look forward to seeing some of them again in the near future.
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Wedding Fair – Charter Hall, Colchester – Sunday 7th October – 11am-4pm
David and I will be attending the Wedding Fair at Charter Hall this Sunday. Come and meet us and view our Photography at our Stand in the Main Hall.
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Wedding Testimonial
We were delighted to receive this ‘Thank you’ from Geni and Mark:-
“Just to say a big thank you for all your hard work. We are so happy with our wedding album and you really couldn’t have done better”.
Geni and Mark were married recently at The Rose & Crown Hotel, Colchester. -
Wedding Photography for Sarah & Steve – Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel, Leavenheath
At Sarah’s Parents’ house final bridal preparations were taking place when we arrived. After taking a few pictures we left to go to Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel,Golf & Spa for the Wedding. Steve and his Groomsmen were busy with their final preparations when we arrived but we were able to prise them away from their duties for a few minutes for their photographs. The Ceremony was held in the Constable Room, followed by a Drinks Reception. Whilst everybody enjoyed the Drinks Reception, Sarah, Steve and ourselves went down to the Lake for a short time for some Bride and Groom portraits. Sarah and Steve were able to enjoy mingling with their Guests when we returned before the Wedding Breakfast in the Devora Suite. During the evening we had the opportunity of taking a few pictures of Sarah and Steve and some evening Guests before confetti and First Dance pictures.
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Wedding Photography for Sarah & Mark – Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel, Leavenheath
We arrived at Sarah’s Parents’ home for the final bridal preparations just as the heavens opened, but fortunately after this quick shower that was the end of the rain for the day. Lots of activity was going on at home with Sarah and Mark’s daughter, Maisie, being one of the six flower girls. All things were going well and we took some lovely pictures in the garden before making our way to St. James the Less Church, Colchester. Photographing in this Church is great as it provides us with many different places to discreetly take pictures from. After taking a few pictures of Mark and his Groomsmen, Sarah arrived with her Bridesmaids and Flowergirls.
Following the Church service and after formal picture and confetti shots we left to go to Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel & Golf Club. Whilst Sarah and Mark’s Guests enjoyed a Drinks Reception, we took the opportunity to go to the Lake with Sarah and Mark for their pictures. After a short interval we took a few requested family photographs before the Wedding Breakfast. Following the Speeches, it was a lovely evening outside for the fun Bridal Party shots and evening sunset pictures, before going back inside for the First Dance.
Pyrotechnics made for some brilliant photographs during the First Dance pictures before we left them all to continue the evening celebrations.
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Wedding Photography – Geneta & Mark at The Rose & Crown Hotel, Colchester
It was a pleasure to photograph Geni and Mark’s Wedding which was held at The Rose & Crown Hotel, Colchester, Essex. We started our day at Geni and Mark’s home for a few pictures of Geni, her Bridesmaids and Parents. It was a delight to meet Geni’s parents who were so happy as they had flown in from Rumania for their daughter’s Wedding. After a few pictures we made our way to The Rose & Crown. Being such a very warm dry day we were able to take a few pictures of Mark, together with his Best Man and Ushers prior to Geni arriving. Following the Civil Ceremony, everybody enjoyed socialising during the Drinks Reception in the warm sunshine outside whilst we took a few requested pictures. We captured a set of lovely portrait pictures around inside and outside the Rose & Crown with Geni and Mark before they sat down for their Wedding Breakfast. A wonderful day!
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Pre-Wedding Pictures
We spent an enjoyable couple of hours with Alison and Nathan one afternoon in Dedham, Essex. A lovely place to go for a walk and take some relaxed pre-wedding pictures. With so much previous rainfall the boats on the river were not in use at the time but there were other opportunities for some lovely pictures which we took advantage of. Alison and Nathan are getting married at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon, Essex, in a few months time.
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Wedding 'Thank You'
We were delighted to received a ‘Thank You’ attached to a wondereful gift from Laura and Jon, whose Wedding (blog to follow) we photographed recently at Braxted Park, Essex:-
To David & Sandra
Thank you for everything!
We’re so grateful for all the little touches – the wellies, umbrella and staying so late – our day wouldn’t have been the same without you. Looking forward to the photos!
Best Wishes
Laura and Jon