Grace and Tom could not have wished for a more beautiful day for their Houchins Wedding. When we arrived at Houchins we went to find Grace who was getting ready in the house with her Parents, Bridesmaids and Flowergirls. We just followed the sounds of fun and laughter! They were all relaxed and preparations were well underway. The Flowergirls were very excited and couldn’t wait to put their dresses on. Before that happened we got on with taking a few pictures of Grace’s Wedding Dress and Accessories. Tom, his Groomsmen and Parents were getting ready and once they were ready they had a few pictures taken.
Leaving them to get on with their jobs David returned to the girls. The Flowergirls were dressed and it was all go with everybody else getting dressed. We took a couple of pictures upstairs of them all but left the bigger group picture until we went downstairs. We had time to take some Bridal pictures of Grace, she looked lovely! After Grace saw the Registrar we had a few moments to take the Group picture in the room downstairs.
Houchins Wedding Ceremony
The Guests had taken their seats in the Marquee for the outdoor Houchins Wedding Ceremony. The Flowergirls led the way from the house towards the Marquee with Grace and her Father following them. A lovely sight as they made their way to the front of the Marquee. Emotions were high, especially for Tom, seeing Grace, coming towards him. When it came to the vows, it was Grace’s turn! This set us all off! Formalities completed, Grace and Tom followed the path out from the Marquee and through the gate.
Confetti & Drinks
The Guests mingled for a few minutes before lining the pathway ready to shower Grace and Tom as they returned. This was followed by the Drinks Reception in the grounds. During the afternoon we took a few requested family pictures. Later we took some formal and informal Bridal Party pictures. The informal pictures were different for an unexpected reason! The Bridal Party were having fun as would be usual but as they were walking, Grace fell over! Well, what a shock! This resulted in concern, help and laughter! Some lovely capture the moment pictures! At least it was on the grass and Grace was not in heels! Grace was fine and relaxed about the whole thing. Giving Grace and Tom time to recover and enjoy more of the Drinks Reception happened next.
Before the Wedding Breakfast we did take Grace and Tom for a few together pictures around the grounds.
Speeches & Wedding Breakfast
Grace and Tom chose to have their Speeches before the meal so once everyone was seated in the Barn, they began. Afte the meal, everyone went outside and enjoyed the early evening sunshine. Grace tossed her bouquet to the group who were waiting. We also made use of the early evening sunshine taking Grace and Tom for a few minutes around Houchins. The sunset was brilliant!
A great picture to end the time for Grace and Tom’s pictures. On our return evening Guests had arrived and before long it was time for the cutting of the cake and Grace and Tom’s First Dance. Afterwards we took a few informal pictures around to capture the evening celebrations. Sparklers pictures and some fun relaxed pictures to end Grace and Tom’s Wedding Day completed our coverage.
It was nice to see and catch up with Tori and Greg again, we were their Wedding Photographers at Prested Hall in 2017. Thank you also you two for this recommendation. Congratulations, Grace and Tom, you are a lovely couple, we thoroughly enjoyed your Houchins Wedding Day.