We recently photographed a Smeetham Hall Barn Wedding for Sasha & Neil – this is their first comment!
“We LOVE the photos, what an amazing job you have done!! Still can’t believe the great weather we had as well. Looking forward to showing our friends and family!!”
Full wedding blog and more pictures coming soon!
Vaulty Manor Wedding Photographer – Arriving at Katie’s Parents’ house, preparations were going well. Timings were spot on, giving us time to photograph everything we needed to. Predicted weather for the weather later on was not brilliant so we took the opportunity of going outside for the pictures of Katie, Bridesmaids and Parents. This worked well as one of the Flowergirls and the Pageboy were unwell and disappointed that they could not come to the Wedding, but were well enough to have a couple of pictures of taken in the garden with Katie. We then left to go to Vaulty Manor, Hebridge. With the weather still holding we managed to take pictures of Howard and his Groomsmen outside before they were needed. As Katie approached the driveway into Vaulty Manor, the heavens opened! After seeing the Registrars and inside Vaulty Manor, Katie took her Father’s arm and walked into the Ceremony Room.
After the Ceremony everybody enjoyed the Drinks Reception whilst we arranged space in the Room for the requested family group pictures. During the Reception we took some informal pictures before going outside for a couple of pictures of Katie and Howard. Bearing in mind it was pouring, Katie and Howard wanted to go outside. With minimum fuss and organisation we captured some nice pictures. 
The Wedding Breakfast took place in the Barn and towards the end the rain stopped and the sun came out. A short while later Katie, Howard and ourselves made the most of a nice evening, achieving some wonderful results. 
We even managed to do the confetti shots and the ‘everybody’ picture outside as well. 
With the Barn ready for the evening celebrations, Katie and Howard took to the floor for their First Dance, then joined by their Guests for the dancing. After capturing a few of their Evening Guests enjoying the celebrations, and catching up with talking to familiar faces, especially Melissa, Howard’s sister and her husband Dave, whose Wedding we photographed at Marks Hall, Coggeshall, a couple of years ago. A wonderfully rewarding day and a lovely couple!
Wedding Photography Layer Marney Tower – It was a beautiful day for Melissa and Graham’s Wedding. Our day started at Melissa’s Parents’ home where Melissa and the girls were making their final preparations. When Melissa was ready we took a few pictures inside and outside, before leaving for the Church. At St Mary’s Church, Fairstead Guests were starting to arrive but we managed to fit in a few pictures of Graham and his Groomsmen. As the Guests made their way into the Church we captured some nice natural candid images. Melissa arrived at the Church in the Layer Marney Rolls Royce for the Church service. 
After the service the Wedding Guests followed Melissa and Graham outside for some traditional family pictures. Once finished, the Guests lined the pathway and threw confetti over Melissa and Graham as they walked to the car to go to the Reception at Layer Marney. On arrival at Layer Marney, Melissa and Graham were dropped in the Courtyard as they wanted to view The Long Galley and have a couple of pictures taken before their Guests arrived. Layer Marney’s Chaffeur, Graham, then took them for a short ride before arriving at the gate at the bottom of Tower. As the Guests arrived they enjoyed the Drinks Reception and congregated on the top step by the Tower. Friends of Melissa and Graham had arranged to bring Melissa’s horse to the Reception, which was a surprise to the Guests. 
With some nice images captured and Melissa’s horse back in the horse box, Melissa and Graham joined their Guests. In between socialising with their Guests, we took Melissa and Graham for a few pictures of them together before the start of the Wedding Breakfast and Speeches. In the interval before the start of the evening celebrations, everybody was entertained by the fabulous singer Joe Frydd. After such a very warm sunny day we thought a sunset was likely. Melissa and Graham are dancers which really made a special ‘Wow’ picture for them! This of course extended to their fantastic First Dance which was very well choreographed.
Afterwards they cut their Wedding cake and just before we left a nightime picture ended our coverage of a wonderful day.
Wedding Photography Vaulty Manor – It was a beautiful day for Gemma and Ben’s Wedding at Vaulty Manor, Heybridge, Maldon. When we arrived the Gemma and the girls were getting ready in the Bridal Cottage. Everything was well organised and going to plan, which enabled us to capture the special moments. During this time the Ben and his Groomsmen had arrived so they had a few pictures taken in the grounds before they carried out their various duties. Once Gemma was ready, she looked amazing, we took a few pictures of her and the girls just before they made the short walk to the Barn. With the Guests seated, it was time for the Civil Ceremony.
After the Ceremony, Gemma and Ben led their Guests outside for the Drinks Reception. Gemma and Ben’s children, Braiden and Maisey-Rose, enjoyed the open space to go and play with the other children at the wedding. We took some informal pictures during the drinks followed by a few requested family groups and some brilliant fun Bridal Party pictures.
With fantastic weather and a nice setting, together with a lovely Bride and Groom, we knew Gemma and Ben’s together pictures were going to look great during the short walk around Vaulty Manor. 
With time evaporating fast the everybody picture and confetti pictures happened just before the speeches and Wedding Breakfast. The lovely weather continued through to the evening which helped generate a few lovely evening pictures for Gemma and Ben.
When the Barn was set up for the evening entertainment, everybody made their way through accompanied by the Evening Guests. After Gemma and Ben had cut their Wedding Cake, they took to the dancefloor for their First Dance. With the dancing underway, we took a few pictures of the guests enjoying the evening around the venue before saying our goodbyes.
Wedding Photography Crabbs Barn – Crabbs Barn was the chosen Venue for Victoria and Antony’s Wedding. With the amount of rain we had in the morning we were so pleased it had all disappeared before we arrived at Crabbs Barn later on in the day. At the Bridal Suite preparations were going well. The Bridesmaids, Flowergirl and Pageboys stepped outside the room for a moment so we could photograph Vickies dress which they were not allowed to see until it was on! Afterwards they finished getting ready and when Vicky was ready we captured some lovely moments when they saw her dressed.
Whilst this was going on Antony, his Best Man and Ushers were having their pictures taken by David before they resumed their duties. Stepping outside of the Bridal Suite we took a few pictures of Vicky, her Parents and Bridesmaids.
It was soon time for Vicky to make the short walk into the Barn for the Civil Ceremony. Following the Ceremony Vicky and Antony led their Guests outside for the Drinks Reception. During the afternoon, there was time for Vicky and Antony to enjoy talking to their Guests as well as having the requested photographs taken. After a few pictures of the two of them around the grounds of Crabbs Barn it was time for the Wedding Breakfast. Following the Speeches the Guests went to The Garden Room for coffee whilst the Barn was prepared for the evening celebrations. When most of Vicky and Antony’s evening Guests had arrived the happy couple then took to the dance floor for their First Dance. Before we left a little while later we took a couple of nightime pictures of Vicky and Antony which completed a wonderful day.
Wedding Photography Fennes – Zarah and Glenn chose to have their Wedding at the popular Wedding Venue, Fennes. It was a warm and dry day when we arrived at Fennes, with the chairs set out for an outdoor Ceremony. We went upstairs to find Zarah and the girls who were busy getting ready. Whilst the girls were getting ready, we took pictures of the dresses and accessories, in the Fennes Suite.
Glenn with his Best Man and Ushers had arrived and were soon ready for their pictures. As their pictures were being taken it started to rain. This was not on the cards! The shower of rain continued for a while, so the Ceremony was transferred to inside. Upstairs Zarah and Glenn’s two sons, Jack & Teddy were looking very smart when they joined the girls upstairs. Once the girls were finished dressing we took a few pictures before it was time for Zarah to make her way to the Pavilion for the Ceremony. After the Ceremony the rain had stopped and it had dried up, so everybody went outside. The children enjoyed playing during the Drinks Reception and after taking the family pictures some fun time with the Bridal Party, resulted in some great images. A quick walk around the grounds for Zarah and Glenn’s pictures was followed by the confetti pictures in the Gold Room. 
After the Wedding Breakfast and coverage of the Speeches, before the evening Guests arrived, we took Zarah and Glenn for a few evening pictures around Fennes, including of course our signature Heart shot. 
Zarah and Glenn’s took to the Dancefloor for their First Dance after cutting their Wedding Cake. A short time later we left them to continue the celebrations. It was a pleasure to work with David of Rideout Productions again.
Pre-Wedding Photo shoot – We met Gemma and Ben a few weeks prior to their Wedding at Vaulty Manor, Hebridge. After a chat about their Wedding Day we went for a short walk to take a few pictures of them. After these pictures we just knew what a great Wedding it was going to be!
Layer Marney Tower Wedding Photos – Layer Marney Tower was the chosen Wedding Venue for Alison and Steven’s Wedding. Both Alison & Steve were starting from Five Lakes, Crowne Plaza Resort, Colchester and we we went to see Alison. Preparations were going well and it was busy, busy, busy! With lots to photograph we quickly got on with the job. Steven and his Groomsmen were downstairs, so we were able to get a couple of pictures of them before they had to leave for Layer Marney. We had a little time left for a few pictures of the girls once they were all dressed, before we also left for Layer Marney.
After a few pictures of Steven and his Groomsmen they sat disappeared into the Corsellis Room out of sight before Alison arrived. After seeing the Registrars, Alison took her Father’s arm and followed the Bridesmaids and Flowergirls into the Ceremony room. Following the Ceremony the Alison and Steven led their Guests outside and after a few minutes they went off for a short ride whilst their Guests were served Reception drinks.
On their return and after a few pictures with the car and the Tower, Alison and Steven walked up the path to where they were greeted by their Guests. 
AfterAlison and Steven had enjoyed some social time with their Guests and we had taken a few requested family photographs, we took them for a short walk around the grounds. It was soon time for the Wedding Breakfast in the Long Gallery. Before the Speeches began Spencer Wood provided the entertainment as a surprise. Following the Speeches everybody enjoyed the warm evening sunshine. Alison and Steven’s evening Guests arrived and we took some informal pictures of them. Alison and Steven then cut their Wedding Cake prior to their First Dance. Adam of ‘Your Wedding Disco’ provided the light shoe, pyrotechnics and the disco for the evening. A couple of night shots ended our coverage of a lovely day! 
It was nice to work again with Clive Maynard Toastmaster and Andrew of Crystal Clear Video.
Pre-Wedding Portraits – With a few weeks to go before their Wedding we met Sarah-Jayne and Michael for a chat about their Wedding and took a few pictures of them. Sarah-Jayne and Michael are getting married at Braxted Park in the near future.
