We met up with Stacie and Brett one morning to discuss their details of their forthcoming Wedding. The weather was not doing what was predicted however still we took a walk to take a few pre-wedding pictures, with some nice results. Stacie and Brett are getting married at All Manor of Events in March.
We were delighted to be asked to be the Wedding Photographers for Nicola and Aaron at Smeetham Hall Barn, Bulmer. We have met Nicola’s family before when we were the Wedding Photographers for Louise (Nicola’s sister) and Kieran’s Wedding in 2010 and at other Weddings where they have kindly recommended us. Arriving at Nicola’s Parents’ home everything was running smoothly and after taking a few photographs, it was time for us to make the journey to Smeetham Hall Barn. Meeting with Aaron straight away when we got there enabled us to take a few pictures of him before he was required elsewhere! The Civil Ceremony was held in the Barn. Afterwards as the weather was good, the Guests followed Nicola and Aaron outside and enjoyed an ice-cream! During the afternoon, allowing Nicola and Aaron time with their Guests, some fun Bridal Party pictures were taken by the Lake. Following the Wedding Breakfast and Speeches, everybody socialised in the Courtyard and around the Barn making for some nice relaxed images. It was as this time we spoke with Laura and Chris whose Wedding we photographed at Leez Priory and ask about all their family. With the sun going down, we took a couple of pictures of Nicola and Aaron before it was time for their First Dance and our time to leave.
It was nice to see Matt and again, although we had seen them at Nicola and Kris’s Wedding at Crabbs Barn in June. Katherine and Matt are getting married at Haughley Park Barn later in September.
It was an early arrival for the start of our Wedding Photography for Eilidh & Ben’s Wedding. Eilidh was staying at the Country Lodges at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club, with members of her family who had come down from Scotland for the Wedding. It was our first visit to the Lodges and we must say we were very impressed, contemporary, spacious and light inside with balcolnies to compliment. With final bridal preparations taking place, it was all systems go with us taking a few detail shots and just having time for a few portraits of Eilidh, Bridesmaids and Parents, before we left to go to St. George’s Church, Great Bromley, for the Service. As the Flowergirls had arrived at the Church, we took a couple of pictures of them as well as capturing Ben with his ‘Beetle’! 
With the beautiful colour scheme Eilidh and Ben had chosen, a glorious day, a Piper leading Eilidh and her Father from the Lych gate into the Church, lovely pictures! After a few family photographs, it was time for the confetti pictures and to make our way to Butley Priory, Woodbridge. The Priory looked a picture in the mid-afternoon sun especially decorated with bunting in the vintage theme the couple had chosen. Eilidh, Ben and the Bridal party arrived in Camper Vans which made for some fun shots.
Everybody enjoyed the cream tea and had a relaxing time socialising as David and I photographed the many accessories and details that Eilidh and Ben had made. Afterwards, we used the coolness of the Priory for a few pictures of Eilidh and Ben. Once the Wedding Breakfast had finished Eilidh and Ben wanted a couple of pictures in the Bridal Suite and in the early evening sun around the grounds before the evening Reception, which was held in the Marquee.
With Eilidh and Ben’s first dance completed and a few informal pictures of the evening guests we squeezed in a concluding evening picture of the happy couple before departing.
Dominique and Lea chose the picturesque setting of Butley Priory as the venue for their Wedding. When we entered the House, the first person we met happened to be Sarah, whose Wedding we photographed at The Fennes in 2011! Hearing lots of excitement from upstairs we followed the trail! Plenty of space helped our job of taking the details and accessories shots, as well as capturing the events of getting ready. Once Lea had arrived with his Best Man, Michael, we took a few shots of them outside. 
Once Dominque was ready we took the pictures of her in the room she was getting ready in before moving to the Bridal Suite and onto the landing for some family pictures. Before long it was time for Dominique to make her way down the wonderful staircase for the Ceremony. Domique and Lea wanted an intimate Ceremony surrounded by their Family and a few of their closest friends. After the Ceremony the Guests followed Dominique and Lee outside for a couple of confetti pictures, a few family pictures and a couple of fun Bridal Party pictures. Everybody then enjoyed tthe Drinks Reception back in the House as it was a little chilly outdoors, this gave us the opportunity to take some informal shots while the guests relaxed. A little while later, we took Dominque and Lea for a few pictures around Butley Priory, both inside and out, with some lovely results!
The Speeches were before the Wedding Breakfast and we captured some great images of everybody enjoying them. The sun’s first appearance of the day came in the early evening and grabbing the opportunity we took Dominique and Lea into the grounds around the back of Butley Priory.
Evening Guests arrived for the Evening celebrations which were held in the Marquee and where we eventually caught up with Emily and Chris, whose Wedding we photographed at Braxted Park in 2007. Later, following cake cutting and the First Dance, some pictures of their evening Guests, it was time for us to leave. A lovely day!
The first thing we both wanted to say was a massive thank you. The idea of people staring at me and then having pictures taken on top on that was something I dreaded! We wanted an easy going, relaxed and intimate ceremony and you helped us achieve that. Half the time it was like you weren’t there and then when we needed to have pictures take it was actually a welcome relief to have those moments together that actually seemed like it was just me and Lea!
So thank you. Obviously through Sarah and Emily you came recommended and we in turn would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone.
Can’t wait to see the final product!
Thanks again
Dom and Lea
We’ve just watched the DVD’s
WOW!!!! Thank you so much!
We don’t know where to start!
I didn’t get teary at all on the day but reliving it through your photos has made me cry about 4 times!!!!!
Thank you millions!!!!!!!
Dominique & Lea
It was nice to see Carly and Brian again one evening recently, to talk about their forthcoming Wedding in a few months time at The Bull, Long Melford. After having a chat about their final plans we took a short walk, it could have been longer but the weather was not too kind to us, and took a few pictures of them, as well as visiting the Church they are to be married at.
We were delighted to receive this ‘thank you’ from Susannah and Paul who got married in August 2012 at Smeetham Hall Barn, Bulmer:-
Dear David and Sandra
Paul and I would like to say a huge thank you to you both for our wonderful wedding photos. They really are very special and we will treasure them for a long time!
Everyone at the wedding has commented on your friendly and professional manner during the whole day, and on your superb photos.
It was a pleasure to share our special day with you both.
Best wishes
Susannah & Paul
With this being our first time photographing a Wedding at Hengrave Hall, David and I were particularly looking forward to Simone and Rory’s Winter Wedding. Having viewed this Venue a few weeks before on a dull day, we were delighted that this day was the opposite! Simone was getting ready with her Bridesmaids in the Bridal Room, which made for some nice pictures, whilst Rory was getting ready with his Groomsmen in the Boys Room along the corridor. Simone and Rory chose to get married in the Church within the grounds of Hengrave Hall. Just walking the short distance from the Hall to the Church made for some lovely images especially as the sun was breaking through, causing the ice to melt and fall from the trees. Following the service Simone and Rory led their Guests back to the Hall and quickly as not to keep everybody in the cold for too long we arranged the required family group pictures outside.
Whilst the everybody enjoyed the Drinks Reception inside we captured some informal pictures as well as a few small group pictures. With the splendid backdrops of this Venue, Simone and Rory took advantage of going back outside to capture the late afternoon sun. 
The Wedding Breakfast and Speeches followed and in between the time before the evening reception began we took some Guest pictures, groups and couples by the Christmas Tree in the Library whilst final touches were being made to the dance floor for the evening entertainment. 
A memorable winter wonderland Wedding and good to work with Rideout Productions again.
Karla and Richard chose the Suffolk Wedding Venue, Yaxley Hall for their Autumn Wedding. Our day started early being in plenty of time to capture all the happenings of the day. Whilst the girls were getting ready upstairs in the Bridal Room, the boys were downstairs relaxing and having a few pictures taken. Once the girls were dressed and their photographs taken, it was time for the Civil Ceremony. 
Karla, with her Uncle at her side, made her entrance into the Ceremony room to a song performed by the London Gospel Choir. After the Ceremony, Karla and Richard exited the House to be covered in confetti before a few quick family shots and the Drinks reception. With the lovely setting of Yaxley Hall and the late Autumn colours we managed to take the Bride and Groom portraits in a very short amount of time by staying close to the house.
Karla and Richard chose to celebrate their Wedding in the afternoon with a small number of close family and friends and we were able to take some lovely photographs of these guests after the meal and during the Speeches. There was a lovley relaxed break before the Evening Guests arrived, Karla, Richard and ourselves took the opportunity of using the beautiful inside of this Country House for a few stylish pictures. Blue Rhondo Jazz commenced the evening celebrations, in the Marquee, followed by cake cutting and First Dance. 
The Soprano Bella Singing, a surprise act , was excellent. As Karla and Richard departed in the VW camper van, we were not very far behind them! It was a lovely day and it was nice to see Emily and Claire again, after photographing their Weddings a few year ago.