Rachel and Garry chose the popular Crabbs Barn for their Summer Wedding. Rachel was getting ready in the Bridal Suite whilst Garry arrived at the front of Crabbs Barn in his classic Fiat 500. Following a few pictures of Garry with his Best Men, being such a humid day, a heavy shower interrupted proceedings but was soon over. 
A few photographs of Rachel were taken outside the Bridal Suite before the Civil Ceremony in the Barn with their close family and friends. During the afternoon Rachel and Garry were joined by the rest of their Guests creating a Garden party atmosphere in the warm sunshine. We took Rachel and Garry for a few minutes during the afternoon Reception for some pictures, making sure we got a picture with their classic cars.
Following a BBQ, a short walk with Rachel and Garry in the soft evening light achieved some relaxed pictures, before the Speeches and Cake Cutting, which were going to take place in the grounds of Crabbs Barn. 
Dancing and evening celebrations followed in the Barn. Rachel and Garry had a really relaxed Wedding, just as they wanted.
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Wedding Photography for Vanessa & Geoff – Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon
It was a pleasure to be able to photograph Vanessa and Geoff ‘s Wedding Day. Our day started at The Marks Tey Hotel where both Vanessa and Geoff were getting ready. David went to take some pictures with the Boys with the Vintage American Car, whilst I went off to the Girls. Vanessa and Geoff’s two children, Keira and Lauren, who were the Flowergirls, were enjoying getting dressed into their posh dresses, together withVanessa and the rest of the party who were getting themselves ready as well. After a few pictures at the Hotel we left to get to Crabbs Barn, just after Geoff’s departure , making sure we were at Crabbs Barn with time to spare before the arrival of Vanessa. Following the Civil Ceremony, everybody enjoyed the Drinks Reception in the warm sunshine, in between some group photographs. We took Vanessa and Geoff for a short while for a pictures of them together around the lovely grounds of Crabbs Barn.
Following the Wedding Breakfast and coverage of the Speeches and with it being such a lovely evening, Vanessa and Geoff wanted a few more pictures. The Cornfield down the road was where we wanted to take a few images, a quick trip in our car was needed! It was well worth the effort! 
Sunset pictures together with evening Guest pictures and coverage of the First Dance ended our day.
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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!
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Wedding Photography for Lisa & Nicholas – Holy Family Roman Catholic Church & Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon
We arrived at Lisa and Nicholas’ home to a hive of activity, with Bridesmaids, Flowergirls and Pageboys getting dressed for the big day! All was going well, although as always the last hour of preparations goes twice as quick. Whilst Lisa was getting ready we were able to take some pictures of all the attendants outside, followed by a few pictures of Lisa. Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Witham was Lisa and Nick’s choice of where to be married and what a lovely Church it is! Nick and his Groomsmen were at the Church greeting Guests, so after a couple of pictures, Lisa arrived ready for the service.
After the service with clouds threatening we took a few requested family photographs outside the Church and left to go to Crabbs Barn for the Reception. Despite a rain shower we were able to go outside at Crabbs Barn for their pictures. Brandon and Isabelle, Lisa and Nick’s children, enjoyed being outside and provided us with some relaxed shots, as did the Wedding Guests. After covering the Speeches after the Wedding Breakfast we were able to take Lisa and Nick for some bridal portraits, finishing with some evening photographs. 
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Wedding Photography for Claire & Matthew – St. Mary The Virgin Church, Peldon & Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon
Our day started with David going to see Matt and his Groomsmen whilst I stayed with Claire and her Bridesmaids who were enjoying the final bridal preparations with a glass of champagne. Claire and Matt chose to be married at St. Mary The Virgin, Peldon, so Claire was able to walk to the Church with her Dad and Bridesmaids, which made for some nice pictures.
Following the Church service and a few family groups outside the Church and confetti pictures, we all left to go to Crabbs Barn,Kelvedon, Guests arrived and enjoyed a Drinks Reception in the grounds of Crabbs Barn. 
Allowing time for Claire and Matt to talk to their Guests when they arrived, we took some informal pictures. After a while we took Claire and Matt for a stroll around the lovely grounds of Crabbs Barn, capturing some lovely images. 
The Wedding Breakfast and Speeches followed, and as the soft evening light was brilliant for photographing in, and not to be missed, for a very short time, Claire, Matt, and ourselves used different areas of Crabbs Barn, including the Bridal Suite, for some relaxed pictures, wonderful! A sunset picture for Claire and Matt added the final touch to our pictures! -
Pre-Wedding Pictures
- Nerys & Chris
Reena & Steve 
Lisa & Nicholas 
Lauren & Greg 
Natalie & Richard 
Vanessa & Geoff We have been very busy recently with meetings and pre-wedding pictures for a number of our Brides and Grooms who are getting married (or are just married – we are behind with our blogs as we have been photographing Weddings!). Some of the resulting pictures are shown above.
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Pre-Wedding Pictures
We met Rachel and Garry one evening at Highwoods Country Park, Colchester, to take a few relaxed pictures of them ahead of their Wedding at Crabbs Barn in August.
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Pre-Wedding Pictures
The weather stayed dry for us one evening recently when we met Claire and Matt for some pre-wedding pictures. We had an enjoyable time taking some relaxed pictures of them and going over their Wedding plans. Claire and Matt are getting married shortly at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon, Essex.
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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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London & Essex Photographers Group – Sandra is Runner Up!
Our entry comprised nine prints from David & two prints from Sandra.
Sandra's Runner-Up image Sandra was awarded overall second place in Classical weddings for BIPP members. A fantastic result considering the competitors included Kevin Pengelly FBIPP FMPA who is one of the best UK wedding photographers and Jacqui Mathews who is the current WPPI Grand Award winner! Well done Sandra!!
David achieved four Accolades of Excellence.
Accolade of Excellance – Classical Wedding 
Accolade of Excellance – Contemporary Wedding 
Accolade of Excellance – Classical Portrait 
Accolade of Excellance – Contemporary Wedding