We met Helen and Matt early one evening at Furze Hill, Mistley, to take a few pre-wedding pictures and talk about their Wedding at Prested Hall, Feering. Furze Hill park proved to be a wonderful setting for the pictures with us achieving some nice images.
Tag: Kelvedon
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Pre-Wedding Pictures
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Prested Hall Wedding Photography – Marisa & Jamie
As we arrived at Prested Hall for the Wedding of Marisa & Jamie it was already a windy and chilly day. Whilst David went to find the Jamie and the Men, I went to find Marisa with the girls. Everything was running very smoothly with time for some lovely informal pictures together with the arranged portraits. Marisa had the company of her Parents and Sister as well as other family members who had come over from Canada for the Wedding. Unfortunately with the weather not being kind, the planned outdoor Ceremony had to be transferred inside, but that didn’t deter it from being a lovely Ceremony. Marisa and Jamie wanted their pictures outside and as the weather had improved slightly we were happy to oblige! Working quickly we managed not to keep anybody too long! During the Drinks Reception, we took the Bridal Party to the Bridge for some fun pictures before the Wedding Breakfast. The Marquee was where the Wedding Breakfast was held and after the Speeches everybody returned to the House. With the Casino being provided by Diamond Fun Casino and the Guests socialising we took a few relaxed pictures before the First Dance and dancing. Our day ended with finishing photographs of Marisa and Jamie relaxing in the oak beamed lounge at Prested Hall.
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Crabbs Barn Wedding Photography – Amy & George
Amy arrived at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon, for her Wedding with her hair and make-up done except for the finishing touches. Having the use of the Bridal Suite to complete her getting ready and the pictures worked well. With Accessories pictures and last minute getting ready pictures taken, there was time for a few family pictures. As the weather was good we stepped outside and had enough time to complete these pictures before it was time for the Civil Ceremony. Following the Ceremony Amy, George and their Guests enjoyed the Drinks Reception in the grounds of Crabbs Barn. Music was provided by Sister Sax. As Amy and George wanted Wedding Photography coverage of their Wedding up until the Wedding Breakfast, it wasn’t long before family groups were organised as well as the fun shots of the Bridal Party. After Amy and George had a little while with their Guests we took them for a short walk around the gardens of Crabbs Barn. They were also happy to venture into the lane and a visit to the Cornfield opposite, which achieved some nice pictures. Upon their return to the Barn, it was time for the Wedding Breakfast time for us to leave them to enjoy the rest of the day.
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Crabbs Barn Wedding Photography – Donna & Lee
Donna and Lee chose the popular Wedding Venue, Crabbs Barn, for their Wedding. A relaxed late afternoon Wedding was what they wanted, which they had with amazing weather as well! After taking a few pictures of Donna and Lee individually, it was time for the Civil Ceremony which was held in the barn. The Drinks Reception in the lovely grounds. We took a few requested family group pictures in between capturing the informal moments of their special day. Managing to squeeze a little time away from their Guests, Donna and Lee had their together pictures taken in the lane and field before returning. Not wanting the formal style of Wedding Breakfast, Donna and Lee chose to have a buffet, which worked well. It was lovely to see Rebecca, who is Lee’s sister, and Gavin again, as we took their Wedding Photographs in 2005 also at Crabbs Barn! When we were happy we had everything captured we left Donna and Lee to continue the celebrations.
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Wedding Photography for Jo and Lee – Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon
It was a glorious day when we arrived at Jo’s house for the final bridal preparations. Lots of excitement coupled with lots of things going on but it was all was running smoothly. A patch of shade in the garden allowed us to take the portraits pictures of Jo, her Parents and Bridesmaids before leaving to go to Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon. With a few pictures of Lee and his Groomsmen taken, it wasn’t long before Jo arrived. After the Civil Ceremony Jo and Lee went for a short car ride before returning to join their Guests who were enjoying the Drinks Reception. With the blue sky, warm sunshine, Crabbs Barn looked wonderful and was enjoyed by everybody. Making sure Jo and Lee had time to be with their Guests in between we took some family photographs, and fun bridal party shots.
Just before the Wedding Breakfast we whisked Jo and Lee away from everybody for a few pictures of just the two of them.
Following the Wedding Breakfast and coverage of the Speeches the happy couple and their guests relaxed in warm sunshine in the grounds. With lots of laughter, some relaxed informal pictures were taken before Jo and Lee’s pictures in the evening light. Good fun, nice images, taken prior to their First Dance. 
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Wedding Photography for Anne & Paul – Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon
The Crowne Plaza Resort, Five Lakes, was where Anne, and the girls were getting ready so it was there that we started our day. Knowing that time would be short, we still managed to capture the moments to tell the story. When we arrived at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon, Paul, his Best Man and Ushers were ready for their pictures, before they were required to be out of sight! Following the Ceremony, Anne and Paul went for a short ride in the car whilst their Guests enjoyed the Drinks reception. On their return and just as we had taken a couple of pictures by the car, the heavens opened! This was forecast but it was slightly earlier than expected, and took a longer time to go! After taking some informal pictures we decided to take some of the smaller family group pictures in the Pavilion followed by taking Anne and Paul into the Barn and other sheltered areas around Crabbs Barn for a few pictures of them.
Although we work alot at Crabbs Barn and love it, we strive to give each couple different pictures and today was no exception, despite the weather! In between the courses of the Wedding Breakfast the sun came out and Anne and Paul wanted to have a couple of pictures taken in the grounds which we did. Once the Speeches had finished the larger family group pictures were taken before the evening Reception.
With a sunset picture and a rainbow picture later, Anne and Paul’s Wedding Day certainly had variety!
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Crabbs Barn Wedding Photography – Nicola & Kris
Crabbs Barn Wedding Photography
It was a a lovely day when we arrived at The Rivenhall Hotel, Kelvedon, for the getting ready pictures of Nicola. Nicola, her Mum and the Bridesmaids were busily getting ready but they were all relaxed, organised and enjoying themselves. Getting caught up in the emotions of the day comes with our job which we love, but the moment when Nikki’s Dad and Brother saw her for the first time, will be remembered by us for a long time to come. Moment over, we got on with the pictures!
At Crabbs Barn Kris and the guys had a few pictures taken before Nicola arrived. With the Guests seated, Nicola made her entrance into the Barn for the Civil Ceremony. After the Ceremony, Nikki and Kris led their Guests outside for the Drinks Reception. A little while later we took a few family group pictures and fun bridal party pictures . Just before the Wedding Breakfast Nicola and Kris joined us for a short walk around Crabbs Barn. 
After covering the Speeches and in the gap before the evening celebrations, Nikki and Kris wanted a few more pictures of the two of them in the lane and around. 
Nikki and Kris’ First Dance was extra special as the song they danced to was sung superbly by Kris’s Dad. A wonderful day! -
Pre-Wedding Pictures
Marisa and Jamie are getting married soon at Prested Hall, Kelvedon, so it was nice to meet them again before their Wedding. After discussing their final plans, we went for a short walk in the early evening sun to take their pictures.
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Wedding Photography for Alison & Mike – Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon
We first met Alison when she was a stable girl to the horse owned by Sam, whose Wedding we photographed a number of years ago. Such a lovely surprise when Alison contacted us to come and see us and book us to photograph her Wedding! Whilst on our way to the wedding we had an unexpected call from Mike to say that Alison was running late in getting to Crabbs Barn due to Mike having organised a car to pick Alison and her Family up from the family home and take them to Crabbs Barn. Once Alison arrived she went to the bridal suite to put the finishing touches to the hair and make up . Meanwhile, the men were ready so we took a few pictures of them before they greeted the arrival of the first Guests of the day.
With Alison ready shortly afterwards we took a few pictures in the Bridal Suite and a few more outside in the warm sunshine. The Civil Ceremony was held in the Barn and after this Alison and Mike led their Guests outside to enjoy the Drinks Reception. Before the requested Group pictures we captured some nice images of the Guests enjoying the day. With the fun Bridal Party pictures and some Bride and Groom together pictures taken, it was time for the Receiving Line and Wedding Breakfast. Later on,with good evening light, some lovely images were taken of Alison and Mike around Crabbs Barn before the First Dance. 
Catching up finally with Sam, Martin and their Family was brilliant, it has been a few years since we last saw them. After some evening Guest pictures and a sunset picture, it was time for us to leave.
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Wedding Photography for Sarah & Paul – Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon
It was a dry but windy day when we arrived at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon, for the Wedding of Sarah and Paul. Sarah was getting ready in the Bridal Suite with Jo-Anne, her Bridesmaid and Ella, who was the Flowergirl. After capturing some getting ready pictures we took a few inside pictures of the three of them together with Sarah’s parents. We took some pictures of Paul and his Best Man, just before the Guests were arriving for the Civil Ceremony. Following the Ceremony, Sarah and Paul enjoyed the Drinks Reception in the grounds of Crabbs Barn, whilst we went looking for a sheltered corner to take the requested Family pictures, Mission achieved, Sarah and Paul spent some more time with their Guests before a few pictures with the Bridal Party and pictures of them together, as well as taking pictures of them with their son, Stanley.
The Receiving Line preceded the Wedding Breakfast which was followed by the Speeches. Later, everybody enjoyed the evening sunshine, Sarah and Paul ended up with some lovely evening pictures, before the First Dance and a while later it was time for us to leave.
