This Testimonial for us as Prested Hall Photographer is short and to the point! Although we are recommended Prested Hall Photographers it is always nice to have it confirmed by our clients that we are still living up to that recommendation. We love our Storybook albums and it’s great to hear our clients do as well!
“We love the book it’s perfect !
Rebecca”
A Fennes Approved Photographers Testimonial for us from Gemma and Dan who just collected their pictures upon return from Honeymoon
“Hello again to you both!
Thankyou so much for the pictures, they are amazing!
Thanks again we have loved looking at them, I’ve watched the slide 3 times already!
Gemma and Dan 🙂 ”
Our day started early with a visit to Zhanine and David’s home for Zhanine’s bridal preparation shots for her Wedding. With David downstairs taking some images of the hair and make-up, I went upstairs to photograph Zhanine’s dress and accessories. When Zhanine’s hair and most of her make-up were finished it was time for her to get dressed. Zhanine’s sister and Bridesmaid helped her get ready whilst I got a few action shots. The time had run out so we quickly took a couple of bridal portraits of Zhanine before we left to go to the Church.
Our Lady Immaculate Roman Catholic Church, Chelmsford, was where Zhanine and David were to be married. Once we had finished our brief chat with Father Hugh, taken some detail shots and met with the Videographer who was shooting his first wedding. David, his Best Man and Ushers arrived and and quickly disappeared into the Church to take up their duties. We found time between the guest arrivals to take a few arranged pictures of them.
It wasn’t long before Zhanine, accompanied by her Father arrived. We took a couple of pictures before the music began and Zhanine took her Father’s arm and they made their way into the Church.
After the service as Zhanine and David left the Church with their Parents and the Bridal Party, we took a couple of quick group pictures of them all, before the rest of the Guests joined them outside. After greeting their Guests for a little while, Zhanine and David were showered in confetti just before getting into the car to go to the Reception. The Fennes Estate was the chosen Reception Venue and a particular favourite of ours. It was a beautiful day and Fennes looked wonderful. Zhanine and David’s Wedding Guests arrived at various intervals and were entertained by the Piper. We got on and took some relaxed and informal pictures during the Drinks Reception. Once we believed everybody had arrived we took the family group pictures. During the afternoon we managed to achieve the pictures that were required as well as taking Zhanine and David onto the bridge for the their pictures. 
A patch of Bluebells provided a lovely backdrop for a few bride and groom pictures but as always at Fennes there are so many opportunities for pictures that we are spoilt for choice! Later the Piper piped Zhanine and David into the Pavilion for the Wedding Breakfast. The Speeches provided some amusing images before people went outside to enjoy the nice evening. Able to find a little time to take some evening pictures of Zhanine and David later we were pleased with the results. Zhanine and David cut their Wedding cake before their First Dance, which was followed by a Ceilidh. Nice to work with www.debbielloyd.co.uk for and www.bridalpromhairdesign.com. A great day!
Charlotte and David’s pre-wedding photo session was at Hylands Park, Chelmsford recently. A very heavy shower shortly before was a little concerning however it worked out really well as most of the usual park visitors had stayed away making our job easier, if a little damp for the low angle shots! Hylands Park is a convenient meeting place with many opportunities for some nice pictures and a great place to walk and chat about wedding plans. Charlotte and David are getting married at the Reid Rooms next year.
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.
We were looking forward to Kate & Lorna’s marriage, this being our first same-sex Wedding Photography. It was a bright, dry but windy day when we arrived at the Hotel for some preparation shots of Kate and Lorna. With lots going on together with lots of people, David and I had our work cut out capturing the key moments as they happened! TDH Media were on hand as well videoing and putting together the Marryoke. Kate was the first to be ready to leave the Hotel with some of the Bridesmaids and head off to Stock Brook Manor, Essex. Time was getting short so we took our final preparation images of Lorna and made our way to Stock Brook. Whilst waiting for Lorna to arrive we had time to catch up with Kate for a few pictures. Once Lorna arrived and after taking a few pictures of her it was time for the Ceremony. With the Guests seated for the Ceremony, the girls took their Dads’ arm and made their separate way to the Rosewood Suite. Kate was the first to enter the room from the side door and made her way to the front of the room. Then Lorna made her entrance from the back of the room to join Kate.
After exchanging their vows and now married, Kate and Lorna led their Guests outside onto the patio behind Stock Brook Manor for the Drinks Reception. 
Whilst everybody was socialising we captured some informal pictures before the requested family photos. We found a sheltered spot for these and despite the wind playing havoc we took a variety of pictures elsewhere during the afternoon. 
The Wedding Breakfast was upstairs in the Banqueting Suite. Wow! It looked amazing! Once all the wedding guests were seated, Kate and Lorna took their places on the top table for the start of the Wedding Breakfast. Soon it was time for the Speeches and as they finished it was a quick dash to get the sunset. Well worth it! Nice pictures as well as good fun!
Returning to their Guests, Kate and Lorna then cut the Wedding cake before their First Dance. After capturing a flavour of the evening entertainment, it was time for us to leave and let them continue with the celebrations. A great day!
It was nice to meet Vicki and Sam recently to talk about their Wedding at Crabbs Barn in a few weeks time. After a nice chat off we went for a walk for their pictures.
We met Helen and Jamie again one morning recently at Jamie’s Parents’ home. With their Marquee Wedding Reception taking place there we acquainted ourselves with the surroundings where the Helen and Jamie wish their pictures to be taken. After discussing their Wedding Day details we went for a short walk for their pictures in the woods around Assington for their Engagement session. Our first photo was with the wild flowers growing along the path and then deeper into the wood. Hopefully in summer we’ll have a few more leaves to fill the background. Should be a great wedding.
A beautifully, extremely warm spring day for Jessica and George’s Wedding Day at Parklands, Quendon Ha,ll in the north of Essex. Our coverage started upstairs in the Bride’s changing room where it was all happening! Sam, www.beautiful-you.biz, was doing the make up and Tina, www.beautifulhair4weddings.co.uk was doing the hair, so some nice images were captured.
With pictures of other details and accessories taken it was soon time to move to Room l. Whilst this was happening, George, his Best Man and Ushers were having their pictures taken in front of the House out of sight. Some of the Guests as they arrived enjoyed mingling in the sunshine in the grounds of Parklands. When Jessica was ready we took a few pictures of her and her with her Mother and Bridesmaids. It was soon time for the outside Ceremony. Jessica, looking so elegant, made her way down the stairs with the Bridesmaids leading the way. With the Guests seated it was time for the Ceremony. It was at this point, the wind decided to play havoc with Jessica’s veil! 
After the Ceremony the Wedding Guests followed Jessica and George to the Drinks Reception in the grounds. For a little while Jessica and George socialised with their Guests whilst we captured some less formal images. Some requested family pictures followed, and we were assisted by Glen Mayes, the Toastmaster. We managed to take Jessica and George for a short time around the grounds of Parklands and to the lake for their pictures and do some bridal part fun shots before the Receiving Line.
The Wedding Breakfast was held in the Banqueting Suite followed by the Speeches. Once these were finished, many of the Guests retreated outside to enjoy the warmth of the evening sunshine. Whilst the evening’s entertainment was being set up, the result of a beautiful day provided a nice sky.
Later after the First Dance we finished our coverage of Jess and George’s Wedding with a couple of night pictures. A wonderful day!
Hylands Park was the meeting place for Sarah and Kevin’s pre-wedding pictures. Sarah and Kevin’s children, Callum and Sienna joined in with the pictures in between running around playing. Sarah and Kevin are getting married at Gosfield Hall.
