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Wedding Photography at The White Hart , Great Yeldham – Stephanie & Jamie

An early start for us at the White Hart, Great Yeldham for the wedding photography of Stephanie & Jamie on a windy but dry day in March.

Preparations

On arrival, we went off to find Stephanie, her family, bridesmaids etc who were getting ready. Preparations were going well. The Bridesmaids and Flowergirls soon got dressed, followed by Steph. Soon it was time for the big reveal to Steph’s Dad. A nice captured moment before we then moved on take pictures of them all. Steph looked beautiful! Bridal pictures of her followed.

The car was waiting to take Steph and her Father to St Peter’s Church, Braintree. Guests travelled by the family owned Flagfinders coaches. Jamie’s pictures were taken when we arrived at the Church, St Peter’s in Bocking. The sun was shining which was nice to see.

Ceremony

It wasn’t long before Steph arrived at the Church. The Guests took their places and Steph taking her Dad’s arm made her entrance into the Church.

Following the service Steph and Jamie came out of the Church, a few pictures were taken before they got into the car to go to the Reception at the White Hart, Great Yeldham.

Reception at the White Hart

A lovely setting at The White Hart, lovely colours on a Spring day. Steph and Jamie greeted their some of their Guests before having a few pictures with the car.

Following that everybody went off towards the Barn for Reception Drinks. During the afternoon, a few family pictures were taken and later some fun pictures. Luckily it was dry underfoot and we were able to make use of the grounds for Steph and Jamie’s pictures. Casual pictures were taken during the afternoon as well and pictures of Steph and Jamie.

The Speeches took place before the meal at the Wedding Breakfast so everyone could relax and enjoy their meal.

Evening

Once the Wedding Breakfast had ended the weather was still good so people could go outside if they wanted to. Whilst waiting for the band to set up for the evening’s entertainment a few pictures were taken of the happy couple resulting in a nice sunset picture.

Steph and Jamie took to the dance floor for their First Dance and were joined shortly by their Guests. Once we were happy with our coverage we said our goodbyes. A lovely Wedding for a lovely couple!

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April 20, 2024
Gosfield Hall Wedding Photography – Brenda & Richard

Brenda and Richard wanted their Gosfield Hall Wedding to be a relaxing day, which we were more than happy to oblige.

When we arrived on the morning of the Wedding at Gosfield Hall it was a cool and cloudy day. Upstairs at Gosfield Hall Richard was getting ready in one of the rooms whilst Brenda was getting ready in the Rococo Suite. Richard was with his Best Man, Graham and his wife, chatting away whilst finishing their preparations. Once they were ready a few pictures were taken. Brenda was in the final stages of getting ready, having a lovely time. Harry and Kate joined Brenda when they were ready as they were going to walk her down the aisle. Lovely moments in the Rococo Suite. Absolutely a wonderful colour scheme, well done Brenda and Richard!

Meanwhile, downstairs, as the Guests were arriving, we managed to capture some nice pictures of them.

Brenda was soon ready, a few pictures, then as the Guests had taken their seats in the Grand Salon, it was time for Brenda, Harry and Kate to go downstairs for the Ceremony. Emotions were high, many dry eyes at the end of the vows! To end the Ceremony, Brenda and Richard were covered in petals. A lovely spectacle! Some pictures of Brenda and Richard with Gosfield Hall in the background, daffodils and the stag shot afterwards before going back to the inside of Gosfield Hall for the warmth. Everybody had a nice time enjoying the Drinks Reception. Informal pictures of the Guests were great in this setting.

During the afternoon an everybody picture was taken in the Courtyard with a few family group pictures.

The Wedding Breakfast was followed by the Speeches. The evening Guests arrived shortly after just before the cutting of the Wedding Cake. Brenda and Richard’s First Dance was brilliant. They took to the dance floor, a slow dance for under a minute, then a change of rhythm! A brilliant choreographed dance took place to much cheering and clapping! Outstanding! Well done! The Guests then joined them for dancing. Afterwards, the Bride and Groom surprised their Guests again with Sparklers! What a nice way to end our coverage of Brenda and Richard’s wonderful Winter Wedding at Gosfield. Thank you for asking us to be your Wedding Photographers, it was a pleasure.

March 15, 2024
Maidens Barn Wedding Photography for Alice & Billy

Maidens Barn Wedding Photography for Alice and Billy, what a pleasure it was!

It was a crisp, bright, very cold frosty, winter’s morning in December, when we turned up at St Mary’s Church, Dunmow before the Wedding. A lovely setting.

Preparations

Alice’s family home was where we went to next. Alice was getting ready there with her Bridesmaids. Everyone was chilled and preparations were going well. It wasn’t long before it was time for Alice to put on her Wedding Dress. The Bridesmaids were dressed and waiting for her to join them in the Conservatory. The big reveal took place! Alice looked amazing!

Once the girls had composed themselves we took some pictures.

We had time to take a few pictures of Alice before we left to go to St Mary’s Church, Dunmow.

The Church

Billy and his Best Man and Ushers arrived just after us, so once they were ready we took a few pictures of them.

They then returned to their duties. Guests started to arrive. The Flowergirls and Pageboys congregated at the back of the Church waiting for Alice to arrive. All ready. The flowergirls and Pageboys led the way. Billy was watching and waiting for Alice.

Alice took her Father’s arm and walked toward the front of the Church.

After the service, as it was very cold outside we arranged a few requested family pictures inside the Church. This worked very well.

Happy with the pictures, Alice and Billy then left the Church and were covered in confetti as they made their way from the Church.

Maidens Barn

Off to Maidens Barn we went. A couple of pictures to catch up on when we arrived but that didn’t take too long.

Alice and Billy enjoyed socialising with their Guests during the Drinks Reception. Before the Wedding Breakfast, as the sun was going down we took Alice and Billy for a very short walk, it was getting very cold, for a few pictures.

The Wedding Breakfast was soon after and that was followed by the Speeches and the cutting of the Wedding Cake. The evening celebrations then began.

A wonderful Maidens Barn Wedding and a wonderful couple! Congratulations Alice and Billy!

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February 13, 2024
Bruisyard Country Estate wedding – Sandie & Jim

Bruisyard Country Estate, was a new Wedding Venue for us, located near Saxmundham, Suffolk. Sandie and Jim have been together for many years and wanted to ‘tie the knot’ at Wedding Venue not too far from them, without too much fuss. They chose the Bruisyard Country Estate to celebrate with their friends and family.

The weather was lovely when we arrived, on the morning of their Wedding, so we had a good look around before anyone was about and took some pictures of the setting.

Preparations were going on in the House so we went off to find them. Sandie and Jim didn’t want getting ready pictures taken so we left them to finish getting ready. It was just as well really as Jim was feeling under the weather.

As the Guests started to arrive, they congregated in the Courtyard at outside the Barn, which was very relaxed and enabled us to get some informal pictures. Jim, his sons, Bob and Sonny, welcomed the Guests. Just before leaving the house, we took a couple of pictures of Sandie with her bridesmaids and flowergirls.

Guests took their seats for the Ceremony, just before Sandie arrived at the Barn in a camper van with her sister.

Exchanged of vows

The ceremony and exchange of vows was followed by their Drinks Reception.

The weather turned!

Unfortunately the weather had turned and it was raining, so socialising took place inside the barn, until we could go outside. We did go outside and take some pictures which was good during the afternoon.

Later it was time for the meal and as the sky was good we were able to go out and take a couple of pictures on the bridge.
The evening party started and we are pleased to say Jim felt much better in time for the dancing.

Sandie and Jim wanted their Bruisyard Country Estate wedding to be relaxed and casual and more about their friends and family than them. Happy with our coverage of what they wanted for their special day we said our goodbyes.

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November 2, 2023
Wedding Photography at Vaulty Manor for Emma & Amit

Wedding Photography at Vaulty Manor and what a day it was! Finally Emma and Amit’s Wedding Day was here! Long overdue, this day was due to take place when Covid hit! An early start for us and Kieran, who we asked to help out, on Emma and Amit’s Wedding. The weather was good from the moment we arrived and continued the whole day.

Emma and her Bridesmaids were getting ready in the Farmhouse and it was a hive of activity! All was going well, with lots going on and they were having a lovely time. Rian, Emma and Amit’s son slept through it al! Great to be there capturing lots of casual pictures as well as pictures of Emma’s Dress and accessories.

Not forgetting the men!

Meanwhile, Amit and his Groomsmen were getting ready in the rooms, their preparations were going well. It wasn’t long before the Guests started to arrive. By then Amit and his Groomsmen were ready so just before they greeted the Guests, a few pictures were taken.

Once the girls were ready, Emma’s Dad looked proud as he saw his daughter, a few pictures were taken upstair before we went downstairs. The men had moved away so we were able to congregate outside on the patio area.

The Ceremony

Time for the Wedding Ceremony! The Guests were seated, Emma and the girls had walked across from the Farmhouse and were setting themselves up for their entrance. Lovely! Amit was beaming as Emma walked towards him. They exchanged their Wedding vows.

When all was complete, they walked back down the aisle and stepped into the Baronial Hall for a few minutes. Guests made their way out the front armed with confetti! Emma and Amit then walked down the steps and were covered with it!

Everyone was outside so we got on with the requested family pictures. These went well and before long everyone went to the terrace and inside to enjoy the Drinks Reception. Emma and Amit’s together pictures were taken a little while later around Vaulty Manor.

Before the Wedding Breakfast, time for the Speeches. Some great moments.

Nice fun wedding pictures

After this, time for everyone to spend the time as they wished. Emma and the Bridesmaids had fun together outside, resulting in some nice relaxed pictures.

Later Emma and Amit cut their Wedding cake before taking to the dance floor for their First Dance.

A beautiful day resulted in a nice sunset for Emma and Amit’s country Wedding.

A nice sunset

Our final picture was of the two of them under the fairy lights.

Thank you Emma and Amit was choosing us to be your Wedding Photographers, it was a pleasure. Our thanks go to Kieran for helping us out, you did a wonderful job. Not forgetting, Jo of Browns Blooms and Balloons, as always, the flowers were wonderful.

August 29, 2023
Prested Hall Short Coverage Wedding Photography for Jo & Karl

Prested Hall Short Coverage Wedding Photography is always nice to do and being there with Jo and Karl for their Wedding Ceremony was a pleasure.

It was a beautiful late afternoon Wedding at the end of the Summer for Jo and Karl’s Wedding. When we arrived at Prested Hall we met up with Karl, who was socialising with some of the Guests. There was time to take a few pictures of Karl and his Best Man, then we left Karl to continue talking with his Guests.

Before it was time for Jo to arrive, the Guests and Karl walked over to the Gazebo. Jo arrived with her sister vey soon after. After a couple of pictures of Jo as she arrived with her sister. After Jo had seen the Registrars, it was time her Jo’s Mother to escort her to the Gazebo for the Wedding Ceremony.

The Wedding Ceremony took place in the Gazebo and then afterwards everyone enjoyed the Reception Drinks in the grounds of Prested Hall. Nice informal pictures of the Guests having an enjoyable time were taken. Jo and Karl went for a ride in the Wedding car during this time. A few requested group pictures were taken when Jo and Karl returned. We spent a few minutes with Jo and Karl walking around Prested Hall for a few pictures of them together.

The relaxed afternoon continued outside, until it was time to go inside.

We took a couple of pictures of Jo and Karl with their Wedding cake, before they did their speeches.

With Jo and Karl’s Prested Hall Short Coverage Wedding Photography completed we said our goodbyes. Thank you Jo and Karl for asking us to be your Wedding Photographers, it was a lovely day.

August 16, 2023
Houchins Wedding Photography – Gemma & Scott

Houchins Wedding Photography, it was a pleasure to take Wedding pictures at this lovely Wedding Venue. We had been looking forward to this date for a while. Knowing Gemma for many years, it was lovely to be asked to do the photography Gemma and Scott’s Houchins Wedding.

As forecast the weather was not at all kind to us when we arrived on the morning of the Wedding. First of all we went off to find Gemma who was getting ready in the Bridal room with her family and Bridesmaids.

Preparations were going well, lots of chatting and laughter as well. We got on with taking pictures of Gemma’s Wedding Dress and accessories. Scott and his Groomsmen were getting ready in the Farmhouse. Once they were ready we were able to take them through to the Drawing Room for a few pictures.

Meanwhile the girls were progressing nicely upstairs. Gemma was being helped by her Mum and Bridesmaids. When Gemma was ready we took couple of pictures upstairs before going downstairs.

The rain stopped in time

After some pictures it was time to go across the way to the Wedding Ceremony. Wonderfully, the rain had stopped at just the right time! As the ground was very wet when Gemma came out of the Farmhouse, holding onto the back of her dress was no problem, stopping it from getting wet. Gemma looked lovely coming along the path with her Dad towards the Gazebo where Scott and the Guests were waiting.

The Wedding Ceremony commenced and aftewards the Guests lined the path so they could throw confetti.

The Confetti

Afterwards everyone enjoyed canapies and the drinks Reception. The requested family pictures were taken a little later on. During the afternoon a surprise for everyone. The arrival of Gemma’s horse with Adele’s, her twin sister’s horse, as well. Lovely pictures.

After various Guests had enjoyed watching, that left us with Gemma and Scott. Great pictures!

After this we took Gemma and Scott for a couple of pictures, we now had sun! We knew we would do more later.

The Wedding Breakfast

The Wedding Breakfast was held in the barn followed by the Speeches.

Afterwards everyone enjoyed socialising on the terrace or wandering around the Wedding Garden. While the evening entertainment was being organised a few more pictures of Gemma and Scott before capturing the bouquet toss.

A walk in the nearby field gave us a few more pictures of the happy couple before they took to the dance floor for their First Dance.

A splendid day! It was lovely to see some familar faces, Adele and Danny, Sam and Paul, Claire and Sam, and several more couples, who we know very well. Thank you Gemma and Scott for letting us be there on your special day. Congratulations!

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July 16, 2023
Tuffon Hall Wedding Photography – Claire & Sam

Tuffon Hall Wedding Photography for Claire and Sam was amazing! Claire and Sam’s Wedding Day was on a glorious hot summer’s day.

Tuffon Hall was a new Wedding Venue for us so this added to the excitement of this special Wedding Day. We have known Claire since she was very young, so it was a great pleasure to see her get married, invited as Guests as well as photographing the event.

Arriving at Tuffon Hall, the Farmhouse was our first port of call. Following the sound of voices and laughter we found Claire with her Bridesmaids in the throws of preparations. These were going well.

Matt and his Groomsmen were getting ready at Tuffon Hall. Once they were ready they had some pictures taken.

As always time was evaporating but we still had time to take informal and formal pictures. After taking several pre wedding pictures of the Bridesmaids and Claire, it was time for Claire to go downstairs where her Dad was waiting. A magical moment, we loved it!

As it was a very hot day we were very aware that the Guests were sitting in the sun, so with a minumum of fuss, after a couple of family pictures we went outside. The Ceremony was held in the Gazebo in the Vineyard, a lovely.

Following the Wedding Ceremony, Claire and Sam had a few family and friends pictures taken. We were able to find a couple of spots in the shade for these without going too far. Claire and Sam’s together pictures in the afternoon were very few as it was so bright and hot. We knew we could return later on to do these so it was fine.

The Wedding Breakfast was held in the converted Barn.

Before the start of the meal the Speeches took place. The look on Claire’s face when her Dad produced his guitar was priceless!

After the meal everybody was able to go for a stroll or stay in the barn while the evening celebrations were set up. Whilst this was going on we returned to the vines for some pictures of Claire and Sam. The light was better and it was not as hot!

The brilliant Jonnybgoode Band was the musical entertainment for the evening. Great to see them again. The band was ready to start and Claire and Sam took to the floor for their First Dance. Following that, the dancing began. Time for us to relax and join in after we captured a flavour of the evening and the sunset.

A wonderful day of Tuffon Hall Wedding photography! Congratulations Claire and Sam! Kai looked great, so smart, we loved the pictures of him too. Well done Claire, expecting as well, it can’t have been easy at times being a long hot day, you were perfect though!

It was great to catch up with friends, other people we know, previous Bride and Grooms. Lovely to see Gemma and Scott, your Wedding very soon! A very memorable day!

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June 4, 2023
Hedingham Castle Wedding Photography For Laura & Jonathan

It was a glorious day for Laura and Jon’s Hedingham Castle Wedding photography. We couldn’t believe how hot the day was going to be though!

An early start for us for Laura and Jon’s Wedding Day. Our day began at Laura and Jon’s home where the girls were getting ready. Preparations were going well and plans were going well. The girls were ready in next to no time allowing for travelling to Hedingham Castle for the midday Wedding Ceremony. After taking a few pictures we were on our way.

Hedingham Castle looked splendid! A beautiful setting for a summer Wedding.

Taking Guest arrival pictures on the way upto the Castle and making their way into the Castle is nice to capture, which is what we did. Jon, his Best Man and Ushers had a few pictures taken before they entered the Castle. It wasn’t long before Laura and the Bridesmaids arrived.

When it was time the girls made their way along the path to the castle. A lovely Wedding Ceremony followed. Wonderful opportunities for some lovely pictures.

Laura and Jon exited the castle and made their way down the steps to grounds. the sun was everywhere, unfortunately not a lot of shade anywhere. Withe everyone’s help, many thanks, we got on with the requested pictures and this didn’t take very long at all. It was just as well as the sun was at it’s strongest then. Once finished we all made our way to the bridge for the confetti.

Time to end the Hedingham Castle wedding photography section and off to the Reception at the Rivenhall Oaks Golf Club, Witham.

Laura and Jon spent a nice time socialising with their Guests their whilst we took some informal pictures of everyone. It was lovely to catch up with Jacqueline and her family, we have known them for many years and have photographed the children several times. We couldn’t believe the children were adults now! A ride in the golf buggy beckoned for Laura and Jon and we joined them of course to take a couple of pictures.

Speeches were before the Wedding Breakfast. Following the meal Guests enjoyed sitting inside or going outside and sitting at the tables and enjoyed the evening sunshine. Later the evening celebrations started. Laura and Jon’s cutting of their amazing Wedding cake was followed by their First Dance.

During the evening we took Laura and Jon for a short stroll in the evening sunlight. This was the end of our Wedding coverage for Laura and Jon. What a lovely Wedding Day!

April 14, 2023
Fennes Wedding Photography – Dona & Gavin

What a glorious day for Dona and Gavin’s Fennes Wedding!

Fennes looked beautiful as always. Meeting Dona upstairs in Fennes, Dona, her daughter, sister, Mum and Bridesmaid were very relaxed. Hair and make up preparations were taking place and going very well.

Gavin was getting ready in the Cottage with his Best Men. All was well there too. When the men were ready, time for a few pictures in front of Fennes.

Pictures of Dona followed when she was ready.

Dona and Gavin’s Wedding Ceremony was held in the Pavilion. Lovely moments happened.

Following this everyone went outside. Enjoying the sunshine the Guests socialised and spent a lovely relaxed afternoon. Dona and Gavin wanted a few family group pictures taken which we took with other pictures during the afternoon.

A few together shots of Dona and Gavin on the Bridge and around the grounds took place before the Wedding Breakfast.

After the meal, it was time for the Speeches, nice words from the children. Afterwards time to walk around Fennes in the evening sunshine.

Dona and Gavin’s evening Guests arrived for the evening celebrations. Later Dona and Gavin cut their Wedding cake before their First Dance.

A sunset picture to end our coverage of a wonderful day. Thank you Dona and Gavin for asking us to be your Wedding Photographers. Good to work today with Red Carpet Video again.

April 2, 2023