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Wedding Photography Crabbs Barn – Abi & Paul

Wedding Photography Crabbs Barn – It was a lovely day with a bit of a breeze, when we arrived at Abi’s Mum’s house for the final bridal preparation pictures. Whilst these were going on, David went to see Paul and the Groomsmen who were getting ready close by. Everything was running smoothly and by the time David returned the flower girls were ready and not long afterwards so was everybody else. With some family pictures taken it was time to leave for Plume Avenue United Reform Church. Paul, his Best Men and Ushers had a few pictures taken before the arrival of Abi. Making her entrance into the Church on her Mother’s arm we were able to get some nice pictures from the balcony as well as from the front of the church. After the service Abi and Paul requested an everybody shot before going outside for the confetti pictures. The Reception was held at the popular and superb Crabbs Barn in Kelvedon. As we were there with Abi and Paul before most of the Guests we all went for a quick walk around Crabbs Barn for a few of their pictures. During the Drinks Reception some family group pictures were taken, followed by some fun bridal party pictures. After photographing the Speeches ,which followed the Wedding Breakfast, the weather and evening light was good so we took Abi and Paul for a walk in the lane achieving some relaxed pictures ending with a sunset picture. The evening reception began, Evening Guests arrived, and once the Band was set up, Abi and Paul took to the floor for their First Dance. To finish our coverage of Abi and Paul’s Wedding Day we took a nightime picture of them outside the Barn.

April 14, 2014
Wedding Photography for Anne & Paul – Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon

The Crowne Plaza Resort, Five Lakes, was where Anne, and the girls were getting ready so it was there that we started our day. Knowing that time would be short, we still managed to capture the moments to tell the story. When we arrived at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon, Paul, his Best Man and Ushers were ready for their pictures, before they were required to be out of sight! Following the Ceremony, Anne and Paul went for a short ride in the car whilst their Guests enjoyed the Drinks reception. On their return and just as we had taken a couple of pictures by the car, the heavens opened! This was forecast but it was slightly earlier than expected, and took a longer time to go! After taking some informal pictures we decided to take some of the smaller family group pictures in the Pavilion followed by taking Anne and Paul into the Barn and other sheltered areas around Crabbs Barn for a few pictures of them. Although we work alot at Crabbs Barn and love it, we strive to give each couple different pictures and today was no exception, despite the weather! In between the courses of the Wedding Breakfast the sun came out and Anne and Paul wanted to have a couple of pictures taken in the grounds which we did. Once the Speeches had finished the larger family group pictures were taken before the evening Reception. With a sunset picture and a rainbow picture later, Anne and Paul’s Wedding Day certainly had variety!

August 7, 2013
Crabbs Barn Wedding Photography – Nicola & Kris

Crabbs Barn Wedding Photography

It was a a lovely day when we arrived at The Rivenhall Hotel, Kelvedon, for the getting ready pictures of Nicola. Nicola, her Mum and the Bridesmaids were busily getting ready but they were all relaxed, organised and enjoying themselves. Getting caught up in the emotions of the day comes with our job which we love, but the moment when Nikki’s Dad and Brother saw her for the first time, will be remembered by us for a long time to come. Moment over, we got on with the pictures! At Crabbs Barn Kris and the guys had a few pictures taken before Nicola arrived. With the Guests seated, Nicola made her entrance into the Barn for the Civil Ceremony. After the Ceremony, Nikki and Kris led their Guests outside for the Drinks Reception. A little while later we took a few family group pictures and fun bridal party pictures . Just before the Wedding Breakfast Nicola and Kris joined us for a short walk around Crabbs Barn. After covering the Speeches and in the gap before the evening celebrations, Nikki and Kris wanted a few more pictures of the two of them in the lane and around. Nikki and Kris’ First Dance was extra special as the song they danced to was sung superbly by Kris’s Dad. A wonderful day!

August 3, 2013
Wedding Photography for Alison & Mike – Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon

We first met Alison when she was a stable girl to the horse owned by Sam, whose Wedding we photographed a number of years ago. Such a lovely surprise when Alison contacted us to come and see us and book us to photograph her Wedding! Whilst on our way to the wedding we had an unexpected call from Mike to say that Alison was running late in getting to Crabbs Barn due to Mike having organised a car to pick Alison and her Family up from the family home and take them to Crabbs Barn. Once Alison arrived she went to the bridal suite to put the finishing touches to the hair and make up . Meanwhile, the men were ready so we took a few pictures of them before they greeted the arrival of the first Guests of the day. With Alison ready shortly afterwards we took a few pictures in the Bridal Suite and a few more outside in the warm sunshine. The Civil Ceremony was held in the Barn and after this Alison and Mike led their Guests outside to enjoy the Drinks Reception. Before the requested Group pictures we captured some nice images of the Guests enjoying the day. With the fun Bridal Party pictures and some Bride and Groom together pictures taken, it was time for the Receiving Line and Wedding Breakfast. Later on,with good evening light, some lovely images were taken of Alison and Mike around Crabbs Barn before the First Dance. Catching up finally with Sam, Martin and their Family was brilliant, it has been a few years since we last saw them. After some evening Guest pictures and a sunset picture, it was time for us to leave.

July 28, 2013
Wedding Photography for Carly & Gary – Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon

It was a pleasure to be asked to photograph Carly and Gary’s Wedding at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon, Essex. Our day started at Carly’s parents’ home where there was lots going on but everything was going to plan. Once all preparations were complete, we had plenty of time to take pictures inside the house as well as in the garden, before we left to go to Crabbs Barn. Arriving at Crabbs Barn, Gary, his Best Man and Usher were there and we had enough time to take some photographs of them before the Bridesmaids and Carly arrived. Following the Civil Ceremony Carly and Gary had a couple of pictures taken with the car before leaving for a short car ride. Once they returned and socialised with their Guests for a little while, we took a few requested family groups and then some relaxed pictures of the bridal party before we took Carly and Gary for a short stroll around the grounds for their pictures. After the Wedding Breakfast and Speeches and whilst the guests enjoyed their coffee, Carly and Gary had their caricatures drawn by the brilliant Caricature Artist Steve Hearn who we have met at numerous events. With the Guests then having their caricatures drawn, we took the opportunity of taking Carly and Gary for another walk around Crabbs Barn as the light was so good. Evening Guests arrived before the happy couple took to the dance floor for their First Dance. Later on, Carly, Gary and their Wedding Guests were entertained by a surprise firework display.

May 20, 2013
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!

September 3, 2012
Wedding Photography for Claire & Gavin at Crabbs Barn

For Claire and Gavin’s Wedding we travelled to St. Mary’s Church, Tollesbury, Essex, for the service, which looked very picturesque with the snow. Members of the Church had thoughtfully cleared an area of snow and ice outside the Church for us to do the family group pictures quickly before everybody got too cold! Following the Church service we went to Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon, Essex, for the Reception. The snowy gardens of Crabbs Barn provided a lovely backdrop for Claire and Gavin’s romantic pictures. The meal provided by JLS Catering was excellent as well as Steven & Tracey’s welcome.

December 23, 2010