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Wedding Photography for Maria & Ian

Wedding Photography for Maria & Ian

It was a bright dry day when we arrived at Crabbs Barn for the Wedding Photography for Maria and Ian. Maria was getting ready in the Bridal room and we joined her to take a few pictures of her Wedding Dress and Accessories, as well as a few ‘capture the moment’ shots.

When Ian arrived before he got on with greeting too many of the Guests, we took a few pictures of him with his Groomsmen. Everyone mingled until it was time to go inside the Barn for the Ceremony. Maria was soon ready and was joined by the Bridesmaids. After a few pictures, it was time to walk around to the Barn. Rain started to fall so we hurried inside quicker than usual.

The Reception

Following the Ceremony, the Guests went into the Garden Room for the Drinks Reception, whilst we took Maria and Ian for a couple of pictures at the gate. The rain had stopped and the ground was drying up. Maria and Ian then joined their Guests. A little while later we went outside and took the requested family pictures with a variety of others. We managed to take Maria and Ian for a quick walk around the grounds before it was time for the Wedding Breakfast.

The Speeches followed, during this time it rained again but worked nicely for Maria and Ian because just as the Speeches had finished a rainbow appeared! A nice picture followed by the Guests joining us for the confetti pictures. By now it was nice evening, sunny and the children and adults had the choice of staying outside or return to the Garden Room. For their entertainment a Magician was on hand, whilst we took Maria and Ian out into the lane for a couple of sunset pictures. As we returned the Evening Guests were arriving and a little while later everyone returned to the Barn for the cutting of the Wedding Cake and Maria an Ian’s First Dance. After capturing a flavour of the evening and happy with our coverage of Maria and Ian’s Wedding we said our ‘goodbyes’. A lovely day!

January 29, 2018
Pre-Wedding Pictures for Tracey & Mike

Pre-Wedding Pictures

It was a lovely morning when we visited Tracey and Mike for their Pre-Wedding pictures. Tracey and Mike asked us if we would mind going to their home for their pictures. We were happy to do so, and after seeing their wonderful garden it was the right place to take some pictures. First of all though we chatted and talked through details of their Wedding at Crabbs Barn which is going to be taking place soon. Afterwards we went out into the garden where we were spoilt for choice as to where we could take the pictures. The backdrop to the pictures was lovely, and we achieved some nice pictures.

June 20, 2017
Engagement shoot for Lauren & Ian

Engagement shoot for Lauren & Ian

Engagement shoot – Lauren and Ian came to see us for their Engagement shoot pictures and to talk about their Wedding at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon. After chatting and filling in the details we went out to take a few pictures.

March 21, 2017
Wedding Engagement Portraits for Louise and Gary

Wedding Engagement Portraits for Louise and Gary

Seeing Louise and Gary again a few months ago at Crabbs Barn Open Day they asked if they could have their pre-Wedding pictures taken at Louise’s Parents’ home.The reason being they wanted some pictures later in the year with the cherry blossom. We were happy with that, so it was left with Louise and Gary getting in touch with us when the blossom was out. This they did! Louise’s Parents had such a lovely garden so we used the setting for some other pictures as well. We had a nice time taking the pictures and chatting about their Wedding. Louise and Gary’s Wedding at Crabbs Barn in the summer will be extra special to us as we have known Gary since he was 5 years old and is one of our son’s friends.

July 6, 2016
Handfasting Ceremony Photos Crabbs Barn

Handfasting Ceremony Photos Crabbs Barn

A first for us at Crabbs Barn, photographing Handfasting Ceremony Photos! Niki and Chris wanted their Pagan Handfasting Ceremony held outside, so our fingers were crossed for a fine day. Niki was getting ready at the Bridal Suite at Crabbs Barn but only wanted a few pictures when she was ready. This was good for us because as we were there in plenty of time we were able to meet with the Officiants for this Pagan Ceremony and watch the preparations, as well as photograph the details. It was a beautiful day, Chris was on hand to answer or questions and it was lovely to see it all come together. After taking a few pictures of Chris, looking very dapper, meeting with the Pentacle Drummers who looked splendid in their colourful clothes, Guests were arriving, so leaving Chris to greet them we went to meet with Niki. Niki looked amazing in her dress, with the detail on the dress so beautifully made. We took a few pictures of Niki just before the Pentacle Drummers joined us. All the Guests had arrived and stood around the circle for the arrival of Niki. Time for Niki to walk along the path to the front of Crabbs Barn. The Pentacle Drummers led the way, the noise of their drums was wonderful. Niki followed and after three laps of the circle Niki then joined Chris and they stepped into the circle,. The Officiants then performed the Ceremony. During the Ceremony, tying the knot after the binding of both pairs of hands of Niki and Chris happened, the exchange of rings followed. With all duties performed Niki and Chris then jumped over the broomstick together and exited the circle. Their Guests applauded and congratulated them as Niki and Chris greeted each of them in turn. Some nice images were captured of the Guests whilst this was happening. The Pentacle Drummers then entertained everybody with a mixture of superb drumming! During the afternoon we took some requested family pictures as well as managing to squeeze a little time with Niki and Chris for their pictures around Crabbs Barn. The Barn was nicely decorated and after a little while it was time for the meal. Speeches/Thanks then followed before the start of the evening entertainment. When the Band was set up Niki and Chris cut their Cake then took to the dance floor for their First Dance. A Sunset finished our coverage of Niki and Chris’ Handfasting Ceremony, sadly the moon pictures did not happen. Thank you for asking us, Niki and Chris, it was a pleasure, we thoroughly enjoyed it!

June 23, 2016
Pagan Handfasting Photography

Pagan Handfasting Photography

Not long before their Handfasting Ceremony at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon, we met Niki and Chris to confirm timings and details of their big day. As this is to be our first pagan hand fasting as photographers it was important to make sure we understood all the important points before the big day! Afterwards we went for a walk around the grounds for a few practice pictures of them. The nice grounds provided a nice backdrop for the photos and our fingers are crossed for a dry day for their Pagan Wedding being held outside at Crabbs Barn in a few weeks time.

June 16, 2016
Pre-Wedding Portrait photos – Vicki & Sam

Pre-Wedding Portrait Photos – Vicki & Sam

One evening recently we met Vicki and Sam for their pre-wedding portrait photos. With the longer evenings we get far more opportunities to meet couples in the evenings to discuss their weddings as well as take their Pre-Wedding Portrait photos. We are looking forward to Vicki and Sam’s Wedding at Crabbs Barn soon.

June 4, 2015
Crabbs Barn Wedding Photographer – Sam & Craig

Crabbs Barn Wedding Photographer

A blue sky and fluffy white clouds greeted us on arrival at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon, for the Wedding of Sam and Craig. Crabbs Barn looked a picture and Paul and the rest of the staff warmly welcomed us as always. Sam arrived at the Bridal Suite with her hair and make up done, leaving just the final touches to complete. Everyone was excited, rightly so! A little while later Craig arrived with his Best Man and Ushers and before they got underway with their duties they had a few pictures taken. Once Sam was ready we took a few pictures then assisted by her Bridesmaids and Flowergirl, they walked around to the Barn. After seeing the Registrars, it was time for the Civil Ceremony.

With the sun streaming in through the windows, Sam and Craig exchanged their Wedding vows. After the Ceremony. the Drinks Reception was held in Pavilion, where we took some informal pictures. Clouds were gathering so we decided to get on with some requested Group pictures during that time as well. Following these, keeping an eye on the weather and knowing Sam and Craig wanted their pictures around the splendid grounds of Crabbs Barn, we carried on with their ‘together’pictures.

In next to no time we completed these allowing a little more social time for Sam and Craig to enjoy. After the ‘everybody’ picture it was time for the Wedding Breakfast. Craig delivered his Speech prior to the meal being served as the rain arrived. Good timing! The sun came out again during the Wedding Breakfast and with everything running smoothly there was sufficient time before the rest of the Speeches for a couple of sunset pictures. Sam’s Mum’s Speech was followed by a Speech by the Best Man.

Afterwards Sam and Craig’s Guests enjoyed coffee in the Pavilion, followed by the arrival of their Evening Guests. As a surprise, Sam and Craig had arranged a firework display for their Guests’ enjoyment.

After cutting the wedding cake and coverage of Sam and Craig’s First Dance we took a few images capturing their evening Guests just before our our day ended. A lovely couple and a lovely day to be a Crabbs Barn Wedding Photographer !

April 5, 2015
Evening Wedding Photography Crabbs Barn for Victoria & Dale

Evening Wedding Photography Crabbs Barn – Victoria and Dale opted for an evening Wedding at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon. We arrived just before Dale arrived with his Best Men at Crabbs Barn. After taking a few pictures of them they joined the Wedding Guests inside the Barn before Victoria arrived. After taking a couple of pictures of Victoria and her Dad by the car and gate, they made their way into Crabbs Barn. The Flowergirls and the Pageboys were waiting for them and when they were all ready they made their way into the Barn for the Ceremony. After the Ceremony, Victoria and Dale spent a few minutes with their Guests before we took a few family pictures, which we took outside as it was a warm evening.

During the Reception we took some of pictures of Victoria and Dale together. Later on, after the Buffet, we took a few pictures of the Speeches before the First Dance. An evening picture of Victoria and Dale ended our coverage of their Wedding.

January 26, 2015