Collette and Mark renewed their Wedding Vows at Prested Hall earlier this year. Collette and Mark’s daughter-in-law April, got in touch with us about capturing the Renewal of Vows Ceremony for Collette and Mark. When we arrived at Prested Hall early afternoon on the day of the Ceremony we went upstairs to see Collette. Collette was getting ready with her daughters and Granddaughters who were the Flowergirls . Preparations were going well. David went off to find Mark and his Groomsmen and take some pictures of them.
After this Guests were arriving so they socialised with them for a short while. Collette was soon ready and we got on with taking a few pictures of her and with her grandchildren when they were ready. The Guests made their way into the Oak Room for the Ceremony but Mark came upstairs. Collette and Mark wanted to come down the stairs and go into the Ceremony Room together. A nice Ceremony with Collette and Mark exchanging rings to mark the occasion.
After the Ceremony we went outside to take a few requested family pictures and any other pictures that were required. Everyone then enjoyed a Drinks Reception.
During the afternoon we took some informal pictures of everyone before taking Collette and Mark over to the Bridge for their pictures.
The Orangery looked lovely, as did the long table for everyone to sit at for their meal after we returned. A nice arrangement to a wonderful event. Leaving them to enjoy their meal and the rest of the celebrations we said our goodbyes.
Prested Hall Wedding Photography for Anna and Michael. The couple chose the lovely Prested Hall for their Wedding at the end of last year.
Sunny but flooded!
Weather wise it was not the day that Anna and Michael thought it would be. Although sunny on the day the previous 3 days were heavy rain. Prior to the day access to Prested Hall had been pretty limited. Having photographed many Weddings at Prested Hall, we thought we had seen everything. Usually the lake is the other side of the house but what we first saw as we arrived surprised us! The rain had ceased in the morning and the water was slowly draining away, with a little help from a pump!
Preparations
Once inside Prested Hall we went upstairs to find Anna and her Bridesmaids. Preparations were going well. Michael was in the later stages of getting ready so when he was ready we went outside for a few pictures.
Afterwards Michael, with his Best Woman, Nikki, went back inside to see the Guests. When Anna was ready with the Bridesmaids. we took some pictures of them all. Anna’s sons, James and Harry, came into to see her before proceeding downstairs.
Wedding Ceremony
Anna took James’ arm and went into the room for the Wedding Ceremony. Harry proudly played his part in being the Ring Bearer. Following the Ceremony we went outside. There was just enough room to stand on the drier hard standing to take some requested family pictures. David’s feet got a little wet! Once these pictures were completed everybody went back inside Prested Hall for the Drinks Reception.
Dry Feet
We captured a variety of informal pictures during the time upto the Wedding Breakfast. Before that though, we took Anna and Michael outside for their pictures. Out the back we were really lucky, we used the decking, so Anna and Michael did not get wet feet! A beautiful sunset for Anna and Michael as well.
Evening Photos
After the meal it was time for the Speeches. James and Nikki did Anna and Michael proud. The Evening Guests arrived a little while later and Anna and Michael cut their Wedding Cake and took to the dance floor for their First Dance.
A couple of final pictures by the Christmas Tree of the happy couple finished our photography coverage. An interesting day of Prested Hall Wedding Photography for Anna and Michael!
Here is a lovely Wedding Photographer Testimonial email we received. The wedding was at Leez Priory just before the Lockdown :-
“Dear David & Sandra, thank you for our beautiful wedding photo book which we received this week. We will cherish it for the rest of our days and love that it tells the story of our special day from the beginning to end. I’m also amazed we received our photo book as soon as we did given the current global situation.
We feel certain we made the right choice of photographers. You both worked incredibly hard all day and did so in a way which was unobtrusive to us and our guests. Somehow you even managed to get photos of our 4 year old smiling… Not easy given he hates having his photo taken… I think David pretending he was going to fall off his ladder helped! Plus Sandra’s skills with little people.
We will always feel incredibly grateful we got to get married at all and know that had our wedding, which was on 7th March 2020, been 1 or 2 weeks later, it would’ve been cancelled.
Thank you David & Sandra, from Anna, Leon, Theo & our growing baby bump.x”
Wishing the happy family all the best for the future especially for the arrival of “bump”.
We look forward to working at Leez Priory (and other venues!) once the wedding world starts again!
This was our first job of Wedding Photography The Compasses Pattiswick. We have turned away all previous enquires due to other bookings! Nice to finally work there!
Late Afternoon Winter Wedding
Zoe and Rob wanted coverage of their late afternoon Wedding up until the Wedding Breakfast. We arrived at the Compasses in the early afternoon. It was a cold but a bright dry day. It was great to see Paul, the Manager, who we know very well from his time at Crabbs Barn.
Zoe and Rob were there together with their family in the Bridal Room when we arrived. We captured a few informal pictures. Rob and George, their son, were ready so we took a some portraits of them. Delilah, their Daughter joined them for some as well. Once Zoe was dressed we were able to take a few Bridal shots of her. With the guests now arriving it was time to capture a few pictures of them for Zoe & Rob to see what they missed.
Wedding Ceremony at The Compasses
The Ceremony Room looked lovely with the sun streaming in through the windows. It was soon time for the Ceremony. The Guests took their seats. Rob and Delilah were the first to lead the way into the room, followed by Zoe and George. This was such a lovely entrance. A nice Ceremony, very emotional.
Shortly after the ceremony we persuaded all he guests to go outside for a large group picture. Done in double quick time due to the cold. A big thank you to everyone!
The Guests went back inside to warm up but Zoe and Rob wanted a couple of pictures outside. It was beginning to get dark and the sun was going down and we managed to get a few lovely pictures of the happy couple.
Zoe and Rob had time to socialise with their Guests during the rest of the afternoon.
Candid Wedding Photography
A few small group pictures were taken as well as informal pictures during the Drinks Reception, together with a couple more pictures of Zoe and Rob.
The informal pictures showed how this was a very relaxed Wedding with many families coming together to celebrate Zoe and Rob’s Wedding. Zoe and Rob posed for a cake picture before it was time for the Wedding Breakfast. We said our ‘goodbyes’ when Zoe and Rob were seated at the table for the meal. A great day of Wedding Photography The Compasses Pattiswick for Zoe & Rob.
Our next job was Wedding Photography at Fennes for Jennifer & Joe’s Civil Ceremony in the Autumn last year.
Wedding Preparations
The girls were getting ready upstairs at Fennes when we arrived so after saying ‘hello’ we got on with taking some accessory pictures including Jen’s Wedding Dress.
The guys were downstairs just finishing off their preparations. Once they were ready they went outside for some pictures. Following these pictures, Wedding Guests were arriving so the men went off to greet them.
One of the great things about Fennes is having the all the rooms available. Today as the Guests arrived they made use of them all. The Bridesmaids were dressed and Jennifer was getting into her dress. Some nice moments when the Bridesmaids saw Jen in her Wedding dress.
As the Guests were making their way into the Pavilion for the Ceremony we got on with taking some Bridal portraits of Jen and some pictures with the Bridesmaids. Wedding Ceremony
Fennes Wedding Ceremony
Jen’s Father was waiting at the bottom of the stairs so when the time was right, Jen went downstairs. Nice moments. The Bridesmaids led the way into the Pavilion for the Ceremony.
Following the Ceremony the Guests followed Jen and Joe to the front of Fennes.
As the weather was ok, dry and a little windy, the Guests went outside whilst Jen and Joe had a few minutes to themselves in the Gold Room. This allowed us time arrange the ‘everybody’ group. Everyone was outside so it was decided to get on and take the requested family pictures.
Guests then enjoyed the Drinks Reception whilst we carried on with other pictures around. A little while later we took Jen and Joe onto Fennes Bridge for some pictures followed by a short walk around the grounds.
Before the Wedding Breakfast it was time for ‘bubbles’ in the Gold Room. Everybody enjoyed this with us capturing some nice reaction pictures.
Wedding Breakfast
The Wedding Breakfast took place in the Pavilion and this was followed by the Speeches.
There is generally time after the Wedding Breakfast for some evening pictures and today was no exception. It was dark so we took a few pictures inside Fennes including the ‘heart’ shot.
The Band was setting up in the Fennes Pavilion for the evening’s entertainment as we were doing this. The Evening Guests arrived and joined in the celebrations. After cutting their Wedding Cake, Jen and Joe took to the dance floor for their First Dance.
During the evening we took a few pictures and waited for Jen’s Dad to join the Band for his part. Capturing this and a couple of other bits, we finished our coverage of Jen and Joe’s Wedding. Another good Day of Wedding Photography at Fennes. Congratulations Jen and Joe!
The next job was Wedding Photography at Fennes for Joan & Mark. The wonderful Fennes was the venue for this early Autumn Wedding.
Bride’s Prep
We arrived at Fennes and made our way up to the Bridal Room where Joan was getting ready. There was a lot going on! Joan and Mark’s daughters were there with their children. Joan is a very relaxed lady and was just enjoying the merriment and lively atmosphere. Joan had said to us at the pre-wedding meeting, what will be will be! Making sure we took a few pictures of Joan’s Wedding Dress and accessories, we captured lots of informal and fun pictures.
Groom’s Prep
David went off to find Mark, who was with his Best Man, Martin. It was a greyish day outside with rain in the air so David took a couple of pictures of them on the steps outside the House. Mark and Martin then greeted the Wedding Guests who were arriving and socialising in the House. Upstairs, Joan was in the final stages of getting dressed. Joan’s Grandsons were in their suits and looked very handsome! Once Joan was ready, it was nice to take pictures of them altogether.
Ceremony in the Pavilion
Meanwhile, the Guests made their way to the Pavilion for the Ceremony. Joan and Mark’s two dogs were going to be putting in a surprise appearance today! So, when all was quiet in the House, David went into the Red Room to take a couple of pictures of them before their task of the day! Everyone came downstairs, Mark was waiting for Joan at the bottom of the stairs and they saw the Registrars together. After this it was all ready to go, the Pageboys were the first entering the Pavilion full of smiles. Lauren, who was Bridesmaid followed, with the little ones, before Joan and Mark followed.
Special Ring Delivery
When the time came for the exchanging of rings the doors opened and the dogs made their entrance! Would this work! It sure did! The dogs were so excited, but they delivered the rings, had their pictures taken, they were brilliant!
Once the Ceremony was completed, Joan and Mark danced down the aisle before towards the front of Fennes. Unfortunately it was raining outside so everybody had to stay in. Plenty of space though so no problem! We used the Gold Room later for some requested family pictures, always keeping an eye on the weather. It did break, the children were first out, followed by others. We took this break to take some pictures of Joan and Mark on the Bridge but kept to the hard standing for a variety of pictures. Joan and Mark had lots of time to spend with their Guests during the rest of the afternoon.
Meal Time
Whilst the Guests later were taking their seats for the Wedding Breakfast, Joan and Mark provided us with fun and laughter in the corridor, which of course we captured.Joan and Mark chose to have the Speeches before the serving of the meal. Some great reactions.
The Three Waiters sing at Fennes
As a surprise to their Guests, Joan and Mark had arranged for the Singing Waiters to make an appearance during the Wedding Breakfast. This went down a treat! So much laughter and fun, making great pictures. After the Wedding Breakfast there was time to take a few more pictures of Joan and Mark around Fennes.
Later they cut their Wedding Cake and took to the dance floor for their First Dance. After capturing a flavour of the evening, it was time for us to depart. A lovely Wedding Day of Wedding Photography at Fennes! A great relaxed couple to work with, thank you Joan and Mark.
It was great to be back for Fennes Wedding Photography for Lynne and Gerry. The sun was shining when we arrived at Fennes on the morning of their Wedding.
Lynne and Gerry chose to have a Church Ceremony at the lovely St Mary’s Church, Bocking, Both Lynne and Gerry were getting ready at Fennes before the Ceremony so we were there to capture the goings on. All preparations were running smoothly. This allowed us time to take a few formal pictures as well of Gerry with his Groomsmen and some Bridal portraits of Lynne later on.
Gerry left for the Church immediately after we had taken his pictures and the Horse and Carriage arrived at the front of Fennes. Gerry had no idea this was the mode of transport for Lynne to get to the Church and for their return to Fennes later. Once we had taken Lynne’s pictures, off she went in the Horse and Carriage accompanied by her Mother and Father. We had time at the Church for a few informal pictures before Lynne arrived.
The Ceremony
Walking up the path, Lynne took her Father’s arm and after speaking with the Vicar went into the Church. Gerry’s three daughters delivered some nice readings during the service. Once the formalities of the Ceremony were over, Lynne and Gerry walked down the aisle and out of the Church.
It was a bright, dry day but slightly windy day for the pictures taken at the Church. After a few requested pictures the Guests lined the path towards the gate. Usually, the Guests throw confetti over the happy couple as they leave but today it was not so. The confetti had been left at Fennes, so instead they just cheered and clapped Lynne and Gerry as they exited the Church. A surprise to everyone was the Horse and Carriage!
Fennes Wedding Reception
It was a lovely relaxed afternoon spent at Fennes with the Drinks Reception being held outside and lots of socialising going on.
Occasionally in the afternoon this was interrupted by us taking a few other pictures including pictures of Lynee and Gerry on the bridge.Before the start of the Wedding Breakfast petals were thrown over Lynne and Gerry in the corridor before entering the Pavilion. Speeches were after the meal.
Sunset!
There was a nice sunset so very quickly we were able to take Lynne and Gerry for this. The evening celebrations then began.
Evening Guests arrived and joined in with the other Guests as Lynne and Gerry cut their Wedding cake. They then took to the dance floor for their First Dance. Dancing continued during the evening but it was soon time for us to say our goodbyes. A wonderful day of Fennes Wedding Photography. Congratulations to Lynne and Gerry.
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.
Trinity Hall Cambridge Wedding Photographer for Bronwen & Oliver. Trinity Hall is a wonderful venue if you are fortunate enough to have studied and able to have your Wedding there.
It was a glorious day for their Summer Wedding and Trinity Hall and the grounds looked splendid. When we arrived Bronwen, her Parents and Bridesmaids had not arrived. This allowed us to have a good look around in the gardens and capture the images of this setting. They all arrived and made their way to a room in a nearby building where they could finish their preparations. Leaving them to get settled, there was plenty to go and see.
The Groomsmen
It was not long before we met up with Oliver and his Groomsmen. In fact we spotted them relaxing, playing croquet! Guests had not started arrive only family members so they continued playing their game. Afterwards we took some pictures of Oliver, his Parents and Groomsmen. Timing was just right. We left them and went up to see the girls as the Guests started to arrive.
The girls were doing fine,preparations were going well, they were enjoying themselves. Once everyone was ready, Bronwen’s Mother and Father joined us for some pictures. With Bronwen’s Bridal portraits completed, Bronwen looked amazing, and once the Guests had made their way to the Chapel for the Ceremony we went outside. It was a short walk to the Chapel for the Ceremony and when it was time Bronwen took her Father’s arm and walked into the Chapel. A beautiful setting with the sun streaming in.
The Chapel
After the Ceremony, Bronwen and Oliver greeted some of their Guests in the Courtyard before leaving them for a stroll towards the River Terrace.
Time for Themselves
We followed but with a big area to move around in they had plenty of space to have time to themselves.
The String Quartet played
The String Quartet were playing and within a short time Guests joined them. Everyone mingled whilst the Drinks Reception took place and we took some nice informal pictures. During the afternoon we took some requested family pictures and the Bridal Party pictures. Later we took Bronwen and Oliver for a stroll around the gardens, wonderful opportunities for some nice pictures.
This worked well as when we had finished the Guests had made their way upto the Medieval Hall for the Wedding Breakfast. Before the meal everyone congregated on the grass outside for an ‘everybody’ shot. Following this they walked into the Hall for the Wedding Breakfast. Whilst this was happening we took advantage to take of a few more pictures of Bronwen and Oliver. Our coverage of Bronwen and Oliver’s Wedding Day ended as they sat down for the meal. Bronwen and Oliver wanted a relaxed feel to their Wedding Day and they definitely had that! Congratulations Bronwen and Oliver on your Wedding! A wonderful day to be a Trinity Hall Cambridge Wedding Photographer.
In the summer last year we provided Wivenhoe House Wedding Photography for Sarah and Ben. It was a lovely warm day when we arrived at Wivenhoe House. We went up to see Sarah, who was getting ready with her daughter, Mia, and her Bridesmaids. All the girls were relaxed and enjoying the time they had in the beautiful room they were getting ready in, before it was time to get dressed. Finishing touches were being applied whilst we got on with taking a few pictures of Sarah’s Wedding Dress and Accessories.
It was nice seeing Sam being Sarah’s Matron of Honour. A few years ago, Sarah was Bridesmaid at Sam’s Wedding at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon, in 2015. David went off to find Ben who was with his son, Jacob and his Best Man, Liam. Their pictures were taken outside in the grounds. Guests were starting to arrive and enjoyed socialising in the sunshine. Meanwhile Sarah and the girls were getting dressed and Mum and Dad joined us once everyone was ready. We got on with taking some pictures, then it was time for to go outside for the Ceremony.
Outdoor Ceremony
As we got downstairs, the clouds had gathered and suddenly spots of rain appeared! Thankfully as Sarah taking her Father’s Arm walked towards the Gazebo, by the time she reached it no spots! The sun reappeared and all was well! Phew! The Gazebo looked wonderful and the colour scheme chosen by Sarah and Ben looked lovely.
Drinks and Pictures
After the Ceremony the Drinks Reception took place. When we took the requested family pictures, it was so nice to have the space to do these not far from everyone. Garden games kept everyone entertained, especially the children, during the afternoon. We took Sarah and Ben for a short walk to the lake for their pictures later.
On our return the Guests threw confetti over Sarah and Ben before it was time for the Wedding Breakfast. Sarah and Ben chose to have a BBQ and this went down very well with everyone. The Speeches were after the meal. The evening light was wonderful so after the Speeches we took Sarah and Ben for a few minutes around Wivenhoe House for a few pictures. Sarah and Ben cut their Wedding Cake a little later followed by their First Dance. We captured a flavour of the evening with some informal pictures before Sarah and Ben’s sunset pictures. Thank you Sarah and Ben for asking us to be your Wedding Photographers. It was a wonderful day of Wivenhoe House Wedding Photography! Nice to catch up with Craig as well as Sam at the Wedding.
