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Stock Brook Manor Wedding Photography – Jane & Geoff

Stock Brook Manor Wedding Photography

It was a windy but a bright dry day for Jane and Geoff’s Wedding at Stock Brook Manor. Jane’s final bridal preparations were taking place upstairs at Stock Brook, which is where we found her with her Daughter, Nicki, Son, Dan and Granddaughter, Mikayla. Whilst I was capturing a few informal pictures upstairs, Geoff was having his pictures taken downstairs by David. In between times Geoff was welcoming the Guests. We took a few pictures of Jane and her family, as Geoff and the Wedding Guests made their way into the Garden Room for the Ceremony. Jane took Dan’s arm,with Mikayla leading the way, they walked into the Ceremony Room. After the Ceremony, everybody enjoyed the Drinks Reception inside. We found the most sheltered spot from the wind to take Jane & Geoff’s requested groups pictures. The reactions they caused will be remembered! Good fun! Jane and Geoff then re-joined their Guests to continue the Drinks Reception, allowing us to capture some informal pictures. Jane and Geoff wanted to spend as much time as possible with their Guests but we did manage to steal them away for a few minutes for their ‘together’ pictures. Ted Prior the Toastmaster organised the Receiving Line before the start of the Wedding Breakfast in the Rosewood Suite. The Speeches provided us with some good images and after taking some informal pictures later, it was time for us to leave. A lovely day of Stock Brook Manor wedding photography.

May 10, 2015
Pictures Pre-Wedding – Zhanine & David

Pictures Pre-Wedding – Zhanine & David

We met Zhanine and David recently at Papermill Lock, Great Baddow. As we walked we stopped occasionally at a few spots for some pictures of the two of them. Over a cup of tea we chatted about their Church Wedding and their Wedding Reception at The Fennes Estate, Bocking.

May 6, 2015
Prested Hall Wedding Fair – 26 April 2015

Prested Hall Wedding Fair

Come and meet us at Prested Hall Wedding Fair, Feering, this Sunday 26 April 2015 from 12 mid-day until 4.0pm. We are looking forward to attending and showing our sample Albums. The Drawing Room is where you will find us. We have a new Prested Hall winter wedding album and a great new package on Special Offer! Drop in and say hello!

Prested Hall wedding photography

April 21, 2015
Bradbourne House Wedding – Kate & Mark

Bradbourne House Wedding

We were delighted to be asked to photograph Kate and Mark’s Wedding at the stunning Bradbourne House, East Malling Kent. Kate was a Bridesmaid at her sister’s Emma’s Wedding which we photographed at Court Lodge Barn, Stansted, Kent, in the summer last year. Now it was role reversal time! We arrived at Kate’s Parents’ house on a beautiful early spring day. The girls were getting ready and everything was running smoothly. Capturing the moments as well as detail and accessory shots kept us busy and as always the last hour was going so quickly!

Kate was helped by her Mother, Yvonne, and her Bridesmaids, Jemma, Emma and Becky and once everything was completed we all stepped outside into the garden for a few portraits. With a slight wind blowing we were thankful the back garden was sheltered. After taking the pictures we then left to go to St Mary’s Church, Fawkham, for the church service. The sun was shining, some Guests were greeting Mark and his Groomsmen, whilst others were just arriving. It was a lovely setting for some informal guest arrival pictures before the start of the Wedding. After a couple of pictures of Mark, it was time for everybody to go inside the Church before Kate arrived. With all the guests seated in the Church, Kate was escorted by her Father, Paul, and her Bridesmaids, along the path and into the church. After the service, Kate and Mark led their Guests outside for a few requested family pictures. Although reasonably sunny and warm the wind had got up causing a change to our spot for some of the pictures. Kate and Mark in between the pictures talked to their Guests before it was time to leave for the Reception. This was our first Bradbourne House Wedding and we were looking forward to taking pictures taken there, hoping we could find sufficient time! Luck was on our side, the journey was good so getting there at the same time as Kate and Mark allowed us to take the happy couple for a short walk around the stunning grounds for some pictures. As their Guests arrived they went into the House to enjoy the Drinks Reception and as ever we wanted the happy couple to spend time with their guests, not just us taking photos! Whilst Kate and Mark enjoyed this period we took some candid and documentary pictures of the guests. With it being so warm, several of their Guests spilled out onto the patio and steps at the back of the House to enjoy the sunshine, giving us extra opportunity for some different pictures. After a few requested small group pictures and some fun bridal pictures, it was time for the Wedding Breakfast. We were unsure whether there was going to be a sunset and if we would be able to see it due to the trees! Knowing it would be during the Wedding Breakfast we were on standby and we couldn’t have been more lucky, a brilliant sunset! After the Speeches the room was prepared for the evening entertainment. With the room transformation complete, Kate and Mark then performed a rehearsed First Dance to their Guests, followed by members of Kate’s family doing their ‘party’ piece, great fun! We finishing our coverage of a wonderful Wedding with a couple of outside pictures. Thank you to Emma for helping us finding Guests so quickly for the pictures allowing us to get some extra pictures of Kate and Mark together. A wonderful Wedding! Thank you to Yvonne and Paul for making us so welcome. We look forward to doing another Bradbourne House wedding in the future.

April 14, 2015
Pre-Wedding Pictures – Jane & Geoff

Pre-Wedding Pictures – Jane & Geoff

We met Jane and Geoff again, one afternoon shortly before their Wedding at Stockbrook Manor.
After discussing the details of their Wedding Day we took a few pre-wedding pictures of them.

April 9, 2015
Crabbs Barn Wedding Photographer – Sam & Craig

Crabbs Barn Wedding Photographer

A blue sky and fluffy white clouds greeted us on arrival at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon, for the Wedding of Sam and Craig. Crabbs Barn looked a picture and Paul and the rest of the staff warmly welcomed us as always. Sam arrived at the Bridal Suite with her hair and make up done, leaving just the final touches to complete. Everyone was excited, rightly so! A little while later Craig arrived with his Best Man and Ushers and before they got underway with their duties they had a few pictures taken. Once Sam was ready we took a few pictures then assisted by her Bridesmaids and Flowergirl, they walked around to the Barn. After seeing the Registrars, it was time for the Civil Ceremony.

With the sun streaming in through the windows, Sam and Craig exchanged their Wedding vows. After the Ceremony. the Drinks Reception was held in Pavilion, where we took some informal pictures. Clouds were gathering so we decided to get on with some requested Group pictures during that time as well. Following these, keeping an eye on the weather and knowing Sam and Craig wanted their pictures around the splendid grounds of Crabbs Barn, we carried on with their ‘together’pictures.

In next to no time we completed these allowing a little more social time for Sam and Craig to enjoy. After the ‘everybody’ picture it was time for the Wedding Breakfast. Craig delivered his Speech prior to the meal being served as the rain arrived. Good timing! The sun came out again during the Wedding Breakfast and with everything running smoothly there was sufficient time before the rest of the Speeches for a couple of sunset pictures. Sam’s Mum’s Speech was followed by a Speech by the Best Man.

Afterwards Sam and Craig’s Guests enjoyed coffee in the Pavilion, followed by the arrival of their Evening Guests. As a surprise, Sam and Craig had arranged a firework display for their Guests’ enjoyment.

After cutting the wedding cake and coverage of Sam and Craig’s First Dance we took a few images capturing their evening Guests just before our our day ended. A lovely couple and a lovely day to be a Crabbs Barn Wedding Photographer !

April 5, 2015
Non-Sharing Wedding Photography

Non-Sharing Wedding Photography

Occasionally and for a wide variety of reasons, we photograph Weddings where the couple request we keep their pictures private and not share them online or use them in anyway. Of course when requested to do this we will comply. Therefore, here is a lovely picture of the superb Wedding Venue from earlier in the year and as the couple have requested us not to use their pictures, that is all we can do do for this wedding!,

March 29, 2015
Wedding Photography Testimonial – The Old Rectory

Wedding Photography Testimonial – The Old Rectory

We were delighted to receive these kind words from Catherine and Jamie, who were married in December 2014 at The Old Rectory, Dunton:-

“Thank you to you and Sandra for all the fantastic photos, the album is perfect and you have captured every moment. We love the little books and calendars and have been giving them out to our Guests.

You both did a wonderful job on the day and we would happily recommend you to friends.”

March 10, 2015
Wedding Photography Smeetham Hall Barn – Sasha & Neil

Wedding Photography Smeetham Hall Barn

It was a beautiful day for Sasha and Neil’s Wedding at Smeetham Hall Barn, Bulmer, Suffolk. Sasha, her Bridesmaids and Parents were getting ready at The Mill Hotel, Sudbury and that’s where we met them early on the Wedding Day. After capturing some getting ready pictures, we took a few formal pictures when they were all dressed.

Sasha looked amazing and we took some lovely bridal images of her. Leaving them we made the journey to Smeetham Hall Barn for the Civil Ceremony. Neil was busy with last minute preparations when we got there but we managed to find some time for his pictures and some with his Groomsmen. Once these were completed Neil greeted a few of the Guests before moving out of sight into the Barn before Sasha arrived. After meeting with the Registrars, Sasha took her Father’s arm and joined the Bridesmaids in the Marquee, before they made their way into the Barn for the Ceremony. Sasha and Neil exchanged their vows with the sun streaming in through the windows. After the Ceremony, Sasha and Neil led the way into the Marquee where they spent a little while talking with their Guests. During the Drinks Reception, the requested family pictures were taken outside as it was dry and bright. The grounds of Smeetham Hall Barn looked lovely bathed in winter sunshine and Sasha and Neil as well as ourselves wanted to make the most of the opportunity. Later the Speeches took place followed by the Wedding Breakfast. Whilst the Barn was arranged for the evening Reception and the Band was setting up, it was nice to take some shots of Sasha and Neil by the Christmas Tree. Sasha and Neil’s evening Guests arrived and a short while later it was time for the cake cutting and the First Dance. Smeetham Hall Barn at night looks beautiful and before we left we took a couple of pictures of Sasha and Neil outside. A lovely end to our Wedding photography coverage of a wonderful couple and a fantastic day.

March 2, 2015
Crabbs Barn Evening Wedding Photography for Charlotte & Mark

Crabbs Barn Evening Wedding Photography for Charlotte & Mark

Charlotte and Mark wanted an evening winter Wedding at the poplar Wedding Venue, Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon. Before going to Crabbs Barn we called in briefly to see all the girls who were getting ready at the Riverhall Hotel. After taking a couple pictures of Charlotte’s Dress, some accessories and a few getting ready pictures we left them to finish their preparations. Arrriving at Crabbs Barn we met Mark his Parents and Best Man. The wedding guests started to arrive soon after we had finished the Men’s photos. When the Bridesmaids and Charlotte and Mark’s daughter arrived there was time for some pictures of them before the arrival of Charlotte.

Charlotte, looked lovely as entered the Barn escorted by her Grandparents for the Civil Ceremony. Following the Ceremony everybody went over to the Garden Room for the Drinks Reception. After Charlotte and Mark spent a little time wth their Guests, we got on with the family group photos. For a few together pictures of Charlotte and Mark we went back into the Barn.

Crabbs Barn evening wedding

Later whilst some informal Speeches were taking place in the Garden Room we were able to capture some images of the Guests before everybody returned to the Barn to eat. The cutting of the Wedding Cake preceded the First Dance and after taking a nightime picture we left them. It was nice to see Irene of Blushing Brides and we can now add her Grandaughter’s Wedding as well as covering both her Daughter’s Weddings!

February 25, 2015