Fennes Wedding Photos – Here is a message from a couple who have just received their pictures from us.
Thank you to you and Sandra from the bottom of our hearts!! The photos are amazing and everything we could of hoped for! Will be in touch when we decide but just wanted to say a quick thank you!
Kind regards
Zarah & Glenn
Commercial Photography is not something we cover a great deal, as we are so busy photographing weddings that we really do not get much time! This job was to capture finished rooms for a local Interior Design and Decoration business run by Paul Walden. Unfortunately, we did not meet Paul in time to do the ‘before’ as well at the ‘finished’ pictures but here’s looking forward to his next project.
It was nice to be see Jodie and Adam for some family portraits. We took some family portraits of Jodie, Adam and Isla, a couple of years ago and they now wanted some pictures of the new addition to their family, Freddie. Freddie and Isla were great and we achieved some nice family portraits.
Wedding Photography Fennes – It was a beautiful day when we arrived at The Fennes Estate for Jenna and Peter’s Wedding. Jenna was getting ready upstairs in the House, assisted by her Mum and the Bridemaids. All plans were going well and it wasn’t long before Jenna was ready to get dressed. As this was happening, David was photographing the men who were ready for their pictures. The grounds at Fennes looked splendid in the brilliant sunshine and provided a nice backdrop for Peter’s and his Groomsmen’s pictures. After Peter had met with some of the Guests and with the Registrars, he moved down into the Pavilion. 
Once Jenna had seen the Registrars, it was time for the Civil Ceremony. With her Bridesmaids leading the way, Jenna and her Dad entered the Pavilion. After the Ceremony the Drinks Reception was held at the front of Fennes where Jenna and Peter mingled with their Guests for a little while. Jenna wanted a ‘heart’ everybody shot which were were happy to do, thank you to Nicola of Fennes for helping us! Following a few requested family group pictures and a break for Jenna and Peter, we took them over to the Bridge and around the grounds for their pictures, using the daffodils and blossom. 
Looking for some different pictures at our Weddings is our aim and it was nice to achieve this today. Jenna and Pete were then showered in confetti in the Gold Room before the Wedding Breakfast. 
We covered the Speeches which were before the evening reception. Whilst the Guests were arriving we managed to steal Jenna and Peter away for a very short time for a couple of evening pictures, finishing with a sunset picture or so we thought! This evening we had a full moon! Right time, right place, brilliant! Jenna and Peter’s First Dance followed and we took a few informal pictures of their evening guests. During the evening it was nice to see some familiar faces, and thank you to Katie and Gavin again for recommending us! A brilliant day and thank you to the staff and Fennes for looking after us as always. 
It was nice to be back at The Reid Rooms, Margaret Roding, as it has been a while since we have photographed there. Lucy and Richard chose to have their Wedding Ceremony as well as their Wedding Reception at this popular Venue. Lucy with her family and Bridesmaid, were getting ready in the superb Marks Hall Farmhouse. Meeting Lucy upstairs we were greeted with excitement, calmness and plenty of time! We captured some lovely ‘moment’ images during the getting ready stages as well the accessory shots especially the beautiful bouquets, which Lucy had made. Richard was having a few pictures with his Best Man and Ushers in the Courtyard before Richard went for his Registrars interview. After a couple of pictures in the room, Lucy’s Dad greeted her at the bottom of the stairs and then made her way into the Lounge, for her bridal portraits. It was a glorious Spring day and Lucy looked a picture as she then made her way to the Ceremony Room. Following the Civil Ceremony, Lucy and Richard led their Guests into the Courtyard for the Drinks Reception.
To prevent too many people squinting, we took advantage of the sun disappearing behind a cloud for a few minutes to start the group pictures before everybody enjoyed socialising in the sun again. We took Lucy, Richard and the Bridal Party for some fun pictures followed by a stroll around the grounds for Lucy and Richard’s pictures.
We arranged the confetti throwing just prior to the Wedding Breakfast. Thank you to Lucy and Richard for inviting us to join them for the meal which was excellent! The Speeches followed and we captured some brilliant moments. Afterwards Guests enjoyed the evening sunshine outside in the Courtyard and we took the opportunity of whisking Lucy and Richard away for a few minutes for a couple of evening pictures. With their Evening Guests arriving, the Band ready, it wasn’t long before Lucy and Richard took to the dance floor for their First Dance. After capturing this and a few evening Guest pictures it was time for us to leave. A lovely couple and a wonderful day!
We work regularly at Fennes but are always looking for something new. Last year we created the heart shot on the stairs (which is now regularly copied by others!). This year we have been trying to find something a little different particularly with the Fennes bridge. A couple of weeks ago we were about to finish for the night when I noticed the moon rising behind the bridge – a opportunity not to be missed! Not perfect but we like the result. Always something new to see….. and yes the moon was actually rising at that point it is not a Photoshop invention!
The popular Wedding Venue, Crabbs Barn was the chosen venue where Deborah and Nick held their Wedding Reception. Our day started at Deborah’s Parents’ home for some pictures, inside the house as well as outside. Deborah’s Parents had a lovely garden and as the weather was good we took advantage.
Shortly afterwards we left to go to St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Black Notley. Nick was there with his Groomsmen, so when they were ready we took a few pictures of them in the Church grounds. Deborah arrived not long after and the church service began. A few family group pictures were taken afterwards before the Guests lined the path for the confetti shots before it was time to leave. Crabbs Barn looked wonderful as always and the guests enjoyed the Drinks Reception outside in the sunshine. After a while we took Deborah and Nick for a quick walk around the grounds for their pictures.
Deborah and Nick had arranged a surprise air display, so we had to have perfect timing to finish the ‘everybody’ shot just as the plane arrived! What a superb air display!
Guests were then invited to be seated for the speeches followed by the Wedding Breakfast. Whilst the Band were setting up for the evening entertainment we managed to take Deborah and Nick for a few minutes for a few evening pictures. Their Evening Guests arrived followed by the cutting of the cake and the First Dance. A night shot outside Crabbs Barn finished our coverage of Deborah and Nick’s special day.
We met Stacey and Ollie again recently to chat about their Wedding and to take a few pre-wedding pictures. Stacey and Ollie are getting married soon at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon.
Wedding Photography Crabbs Barn – It was a lovely day with a bit of a breeze, when we arrived at Abi’s Mum’s house for the final bridal preparation pictures. Whilst these were going on, David went to see Paul and the Groomsmen who were getting ready close by. Everything was running smoothly and by the time David returned the flower girls were ready and not long afterwards so was everybody else. With some family pictures taken it was time to leave for Plume Avenue United Reform Church. Paul, his Best Men and Ushers had a few pictures taken before the arrival of Abi. Making her entrance into the Church on her Mother’s arm we were able to get some nice pictures from the balcony as well as from the front of the church. After the service Abi and Paul requested an everybody shot before going outside for the confetti pictures. The Reception was held at the popular and superb Crabbs Barn in Kelvedon. As we were there with Abi and Paul before most of the Guests we all went for a quick walk around Crabbs Barn for a few of their pictures. During the Drinks Reception some family group pictures were taken, followed by some fun bridal party pictures. After photographing the Speeches ,which followed the Wedding Breakfast, the weather and evening light was good so we took Abi and Paul for a walk in the lane achieving some relaxed pictures ending with a sunset picture. The evening reception began, Evening Guests arrived, and once the Band was set up, Abi and Paul took to the floor for their First Dance. To finish our coverage of Abi and Paul’s Wedding Day we took a nightime picture of them outside the Barn.
David and I are looking forward to exhibiting our Wedding Photography at Prested Hall‘s Spring Wedding Fair this Sunday. Why not come along, view this popular Wedding Venue, and have a chat with the various suppliers. From the amount of people we have been talking to it sounds like it is going to be busy!