We met with Lucy and Joe at the end of last year for a chat about their Wedding this year and for their Engagement photo-shoot. After chatting and happy with all the details for their Wedding Day, we went out for a few pictures locally. Lucy and Joe are getting married soon at St Peter’s Church, Great Totham and then having their reception at Layer Marney Tower.
Layer Marney was the chosen Wedding Venue for Dana and Jim’s Wedding last year. Dana was getting ready at Crowne Plaza, Colchester and that’s where we started our day. Lots of preparations were going on in the rooms where they were getting ready but everybody was enjoying themselves and everything was going smoothly. We took some pictures of the girls as they were getting ready. Finishing touches applied Dana and the rest of the girls got ready, Dana being helped by her Mother. Time was on our side so we had time to take a few pictures of them all once they were ready. These completed we then travelled to Layer Marney Tower. 
Jim was there with his Groomsmen so before too many of the Guests arrived we took a few pictures of them in front of the Tower. As the Guests arrived on the Layer Marney Bus we had time to take a few arrival shots. Jim, his Groomsmen and the Guests made their way upto the Corsellis Room to take their seats for the Civil Ceremony. Meanwhile Dana arrived in the Layer Marney Rolls Royce and after a couple of pictures met with the Registrars. The Civil Ceremony followed and once this finished Dana and Jim were given Champagne and taken for a ride in the car. It was a lovely day so the Drinks Reception was held outside and Guests enjoyed this in the grounds of Layer Marney. Arriving at the gates we took a few pictures of Dana and Jim before they walked up the path to the Tower. Their Guests walked towards the steps to see and greet them as they reached the top. Dana and Jim spent a little while socialising with their Guests before we took the requested group pictures. These went well and gave the opportunity to Dana and Jim to mingle a bit more. During the afternoon we took a mixture of fun Bridal Party pictures and informal pictures. 
Molly and Evie, the younger Bridesmaids had fun around the grounds and we were on hand to capture the pictures. For Dana and Jim’s together pictures we went to the Lake and Barn. We ended up with a great selection of pictures, well done Dana and Jim! 
Just before the Wedding Breakfast Dana and Jim were covered with confetti and they then proceeded into the Long Gallery for the Wedding Breakfast. The Speeches were before the meal and there was a tear in everybody’s eyes when Molly’s Speech was read. Molly had written some beautiful words but didn’t want to read them out loud to a room full of people, so the Best Man did the honours. Well done Molly! The meal was served and afterwards there was a little time for everyone to relax outside as the Band set up for the evening celebrations. A sunset was on the cards and Dana and Jim wanted to do a few other pictures as well. Dana and Jim cut their Wedding Cake before their First Dance.
After the Tower night shot we left Dana and Jim to continue dancing to the superb Band Three Mile Hill. Thank you Dana and Jim for the ‘extra’ you put into your pictures on your Wedding Day.
It was a lovely day for the Wedding of Clare and Michael at Layer Marney Tower, Colchester. Clare was getting ready at her home so that is where we started our coverage. On our arrival we were met by Clare, her Mother and the Bridesmaids. Everybody was happy and relaxed with preparations well in hand. After taking a picture of the girls in their Dressing Gowns with the Champagne, it was time for them to get dressed. The Bridesmaids looked wonderful in their Poppy Red Bridesmaid dresses, with Clare looking amazing in her Wedding Dress. After taking a couple of pictures inside as it was dry and warm we all went outside for a few more. Leaving them we made our way to Layer Marney Tower, Layer de la Haye. Michael was there, looking very smart in his uniform, with his Best Man and Ushers. We had time to take some pictures before the Registrars needed Michael before the Ceremony. The Layer Marney Double Decker Bus arrived with some of the Guests so we took a few pictures as they arrived. The Guests made their way to the Corsellis Room and it wasn’t long before Clare arrived in the Layer Marney vintage Rolls Royce.
Clare took her Father’s arm and made her way into the Corsellis Room. After the Ceremony, Clare and Michael went for a ride in the car whilst their Guests enjoyed the Drinks Reception outside in the grounds of Layer Marney. Clare and Michael returned a little later and arrived at the bottom gate. They walked up the path towards the Tower as their Guests took pictures of them from the top of the steps. Following spending some time with their Guests during the Drinks Reception we got on with the requested family pictures. After a break we then took Clare and Michael for a quick walk around the Layer Marney grounds. This included going to the lake and the barn, ending up with some nice pictures. 
Clare and Michael were showered with confetti on the stairs before then going into the Long Gallery for the Wedding Breakfast. After the meal it was time for the Speeches. Some great reactions!
Afterwards, whilst the Long Gallery was being arranged for the evening celebrations, Guests socialised outside and during this time we took some informal pictures. Clare and her Bridesmaids wanted a couple of pictures on the bus, which we took before it was time to go back into the Long Gallery for the dancing. 
After the happy couple cut their Wedding Cake and they took to the dance floor for their First Dance. A couple of night pictures ended our coverage of Clare and Michael’s Wedding Day. A great day and a joy to work with such a lovely couple.
Layer Marney Wedding Fayre – We are looking forward to attending at Layer Marney Tower this Sunday 15 January for the Wedding Fayre. Come and visit this lovely Wedding Venue and meet with various suppliers to talk about your Wedding Day.
Come and join us at Layer Marney Tower Wedding Fayre Sunday 23 October 2016 from 11am-3.30pm. As well as choosing from a variety of Wedding Suppliers for your Wedding Day this wonderful Wedding Venue, Layer Marney Tower, is well worth viewing and booking. We will be exhibiting our Wedding Photography in the Long Gallery, so why not come and meet us and have a friendly chat about your special day. This very popular Wedding Fayre is organised by Sharon Donaldson of The Wedding Fayre.net and is not to be missed.
Claire and Mike were married recently at Layer Marney Tower (blog to be written!). We received this ‘Thank You’ before they had seen their Wedding pictures!
David & Sandra
“Just a little message to say a big thanks to you”
Thank you for all your professional help both leading unto and on our special day.
Love
Claire & Mike
xx
Layer Marney Tower Wedding Photography Album Testimonial
Teri & Robert were married in July 2016 at Layer Marney Tower – their comments on receiving their finished book:-
Hello David and Sandra,
We would just like to say we have looked through our album this afternoon using the white gloves, and we both agree that it is stunning. The quality of the book is very high and we are very happy with the way it was presented in the box. All the photos have come out really well and we cant thank you enough for capturing our day in such a perfect way, which we will remember for years to come.
Kind regards
Teri and Robert
What a lovely morning for a Pre-Wedding shoot for Dana and Jim! It was early one morning recently when we met Dana, Jim and Molly for some pictures at Danbury Lakes. Making the most of the weather and not any people around we went for a walk. After some nice pictures around we spent a little time with them talking about Dana and Jim’s Wedding at Layer Marney Tower, in a few months time.
Teri and Robert visited us one evening to talk about their Wedding and have a few pictures taken. Teri and Robert are getting married at Layer Marney Tower in the Summer.
Next Sunday 10th January 2016 we will be exhibiting at the Layer Marney Tower Wedding Fair. Further details are on the Wedding Fayre website.
Come and have a friendly chat about your wedding and a look at what we do! We have a range of Packages covering just the basics to our great value ‘All Inclusive Package’.
You don’t have to be getting married at this fabulous venue to attend the Layer Marney Tower Wedding Fair
This is one of our recent favourite photos from Layer Marney Tower and will be on the banner behind our stand. It is also in the complete album which will be available to view.
