Occasionally and for a wide variety of reasons, we photograph Weddings where the couple request we keep their pictures private and not share them online or use them in anyway. Of course when requested to do this we will comply. Therefore, here is a lovely picture of the superb Wedding Venue from earlier in the year and as the couple have requested us not to use their pictures, that is all we can do do for this wedding!,
It was a bright but cold day when we arrived at Fennes to cover Kirstie and Jason’s Wedding Day. Kirstie was getting ready upstairs and Jason was getting ready in the cottage, so there was plenty of action going on to keep us busy! After a few pictures of Jason, his Best Man and Ushers they left to go to the Church. When Kirstie, her Parents and Bridesmaids were ready we took a few pictures before it was time for us to leave for the Church, St Mary’s, Bocking. 
Guests were beginning to arrive by a Wedding Bus and Coach, but we had time to take a few pictures of Jason outside the Church, before he resumed his duties. The path leading up to St Mary’s Church makes for one of our favourite places for Guest arrival pictures which we took and captured some nice images. It wasn’t long before Kirstie arrived. Although it was still bright the temperature wasn’t increasing, so Kirstie, her Dad and the Bridesmaids didn’t waste any time getting from the car to the porch! With the music playing Kirstie walked into the Church for the service to begin. After the service Kirstie and Jason came down the aisle but didn’t go outside the door! As a few pictures family pictures were requested, being extremely cold i,t was decided to do these pictures in the warmth of the Church! Afterwards the Guests lined the path for Kirstie and Jason to walk down, showering them in confetti. Kirstie and Jason returned to Fennes in the Coach with their Guests following them.
After Kirstie and Jason had a short time with their Guests before Kirstie put her boots on for going over to the Bridge for a few of their together pictures. During the afternoon we took pictures inside and outside Fennes as the weather held before it was time for the Wedding Breakfast. Whilst the Wedding Guests were being seated we made the most of a few moments with Kirstie and Jason in the Gold Room and Red Room resulting in some nice images. 
The Pavilion looked wonderful for the Wedding Breakfast. After the Speeches, their Evening Guests arrived. A couple of night shots and a couple of special group pictures ended our day. 
A beautiful Christmas Wedding, a wonderful couple!
Wedding Photographer The Fennes
Our Wedding Photography coverage of Caroline and Simon’s Wedding started at The Fennes Estate, Bocking on a bright and dry but chilly day. Caroline was in the final stages of having her hair done with the Bridesmaids, Flowergirls and Pageboys getting dressed. Simon was having a few pictures taken with his Groomsmen outside, with the ‘Back to the Future’ Delorean, which was going to take him to St Mary’s Church, Bocking, for the Wedding. It wasn’t long before Caroline got dressed with the help of her Mum and her Bridesmaids and she was ready for a few pictures.
David and I then left them to go to the Church. Many of Caroline and Simon’s Guests came on the Routemaster bus and as they arrived at the Church we took some arrival pictures as they made their way into the Church. Caroline arrived at the Church and as it was quite cold made her way quickly into Church for some warmth! After the Church service we quickly took a couple of family pictures before Caroline and Simon walked down the path and were showered in confetti. Once back at Fennes, the car took centre stage for a little while, making for some different pictures. With Caroline and Simon’s Guests enjoying the Drinks Reception inside as well, we managed to find a few minutes to take Caroline and Simon around Fennes for a few pictures of them together. 
Later we used the Gold Room inside the House for a few requested family pictures before the Wedding Breakfast commenced. The Speeches followed the Wedding Breakfast and then it was time for the evening celebrations to begin. Caroline and Simon’s evening Guests started to arrive, so we took a few informal pictures of them before the cutting of the Wedding Cake and the First Dance. Happy to have been the wedding photographer The Fennes for another day and happy with the pictures that we had taken throughout the day we said our goodbyes.
Wedding photos Fennes for the wedding of Tracey & Robert. It was a nice day and on arrival at Fennes we made our way upstairs to find the girls. There was great excitement and laughter which we caught on camera! With Tracey’s details and accessories photographed the girls continued their preparations.
Robert was having a few pictures taken outside Fennes before greeting the Wedding Guests. After taking a few portraits of all the girls once they were ready, it was time for Tracey to meet with the Registrars before the Ceremony.
Tracey’s son was giving her away so after taking his arm they made their way into the Pavilion. Following the Ceremony, Tracy and Robert led their Guests outside for the Drinks Reception. There were a few requested pictures, including some fun pictures. Some nice informal pictures of the Guests were taken whilst everybody socialised in the sunshine.
Later we took Tracey and Robert for a short time around the grounds for their together pictures. Not only are the grounds lovely at Fennes, so are the rooms in the house! Tracey and Robert wanted a few pictures inside and we managed to squeeze them in before it was time for confetti and the Receiving Line. The Wedding Breakfast followed and that is where we took our leave. A lovely time!
We met Kristen and Andrew again for theirPre-Wedding Pictures, just a few weeks before doing their their Wedding photography at Fennes. With final details discussed we finished our meeting with a few pre-wedding pictures née again making use of the lovely River Walk in Witham.
Wedding Photography Fennes – Zarah and Glenn chose to have their Wedding at the popular Wedding Venue, Fennes. It was a warm and dry day when we arrived at Fennes, with the chairs set out for an outdoor Ceremony. We went upstairs to find Zarah and the girls who were busy getting ready. Whilst the girls were getting ready, we took pictures of the dresses and accessories, in the Fennes Suite.
Glenn with his Best Man and Ushers had arrived and were soon ready for their pictures. As their pictures were being taken it started to rain. This was not on the cards! The shower of rain continued for a while, so the Ceremony was transferred to inside. Upstairs Zarah and Glenn’s two sons, Jack & Teddy were looking very smart when they joined the girls upstairs. Once the girls were finished dressing we took a few pictures before it was time for Zarah to make her way to the Pavilion for the Ceremony. After the Ceremony the rain had stopped and it had dried up, so everybody went outside. The children enjoyed playing during the Drinks Reception and after taking the family pictures some fun time with the Bridal Party, resulted in some great images. A quick walk around the grounds for Zarah and Glenn’s pictures was followed by the confetti pictures in the Gold Room. 
After the Wedding Breakfast and coverage of the Speeches, before the evening Guests arrived, we took Zarah and Glenn for a few evening pictures around Fennes, including of course our signature Heart shot. 
Zarah and Glenn’s took to the Dancefloor for their First Dance after cutting their Wedding Cake. A short time later we left them to continue the celebrations. It was a pleasure to work with David of Rideout Productions again.
Wedding Photography Fennes – Paula and David chose the splendid Wedding Venue, Fennes, for their Wedding Ceremony and Reception. It was a glorious day and preparations were underway for an outdoor Ceremony. Paula’s Bridal preparations were going well upstairs, David was downstairs greeting their Guests. Once we had used a few minutes capturing a few pictures of him we left him to return to the guests. Paula was not too keen having her picture taken, but she was fine, we worked quickly and took a couple of pictures of her, then it was time for her to go downstairs. The Guests were seated and it was time for Paula to take her son’s arm and walk over to the Gazebo for the Ceremony. Following the Ceremony we took a picture of everybody then they enjoyed the Drinks Reception whilst we took a few informal pictures. Paula and David’s dog Bert, was part of the Wedding and joined them in their pictures around the grounds of Fennes as well as in the group pictures later on.
After the confetti pictures we took Paula and David into the Pavilion to take a couple of pictures with the cake before the start of the Wedding Breakfast. 
Once all the guests were seated for the Wedding Breakfast, we left them to enjoy the Wedding Breakfast and their celebrations.
Wedding photographer Testimonial – It was lovely to receive this Wedding Testimonial from Lauren and Terry who were married at Fennes a couple of months ago:-
To David & Sandra
We wanted to thank you again for all your hard work. We are so happy with everything. The Photos are absolutely beautiful. We are over the moon!
Fennes Wedding photography Testimonial – Lauren & Terry were married at Fennes in May this year. This is what they had to say:-
“we wanted to say thank you again and we absolutely LOVE the book. It’s beautiful and we are so pleased with everything.”
“from beginning to end we’ve had a great experience and working with you both. From the engagement shoot to the final book – it’s all been perfect.
Thank you so much 🙂
Lauren & Terry
The Fennes Estate was the chosen Wedding Venue for Lauren and Terry’s Wedding. This lovely Venue is a joy to work at and fantastic for a wedding photographer! An early start was required for Lauren and her Bridesmaids with lots of preparations going on. When we arrived we just followed the sound of laughter and excitement which led us upstairs into the Bridal Room. In between taking the details and accessory pictures, we captured some lovely informal moments of the preparations. At the same time we were keeping our ears open for the sound of a McLaren Sports Car which had been a surprise for Terry, he was being picked up and driven to Fennes by his Best Man. We wanted to make sure we were in the right place so we did not miss the big arrival. Once Terry with his Best Man and Ushers were all there, they quickly finished their preparations in the Library before any of the Guests arrived and we took a few portraits.
Back upstairs the girls were almost ready. Lauren, six Bridesmaids and family members, and ourselves all moved to The Fennes Suite where there was more room for the finishing off and pictures. As usual, the time was rapidly disappearing so we had to work quickly to get the pictures needed for Laura’s Storybook album. Lauren’s Dad was waiting at the bottom of the stairs and greeted her before she saw the Registrars.
Once the Guests were seated in the Pavilion, Lauren and her Bridesmaids made their entrance looking beautiful. Everybody enjoyed the Drinks Reception outside whilst we arranged the requested family pictures. Trying to keep the wonderful relaxed atmosphere going we took some fun pictures of the Bridal Party and some car shots. Leaving their Guests temporarily for a few minutes to take Lauren and Terry for their bridge shots resulted in some nice images.
After the confetti shots it was time for the Speeches prior to the Wedding Breakfast in the delightfully decorated Pavilion. Lauren and Terry wanted some pictures in the Red Room and Gold Room together with other evening pictures. To make the most of their Venue in the pictures we took these in the relaxed time after the meal.
Going here, there and everywhere capturing images of the day, kept us busy!
Following the First Dance and some informal pictures of the evening Guests it was time for us to say goodbye. A superb day! A couple of notes we must add, it is always great to work with David of Rideout Films as we keep each other informed of what is happening that either of us could miss, and thanks to the staff at Fennes for making us welcome as usual.