Bradbourne House Wedding
We were delighted to be asked to photograph Kate and Mark’s Wedding at the stunning Bradbourne House, East Malling Kent. Kate was a Bridesmaid at her sister’s Emma’s Wedding which we photographed at Court Lodge Barn, Stansted, Kent, in the summer last year. Now it was role reversal time! We arrived at Kate’s Parents’ house on a beautiful early spring day. The girls were getting ready and everything was running smoothly. Capturing the moments as well as detail and accessory shots kept us busy and as always the last hour was going so quickly!
Kate was helped by her Mother, Yvonne, and her Bridesmaids, Jemma, Emma and Becky and once everything was completed we all stepped outside into the garden for a few portraits. With a slight wind blowing we were thankful the back garden was sheltered. After taking the pictures we then left to go to St Mary’s Church, Fawkham, for the church service. The sun was shining, some Guests were greeting Mark and his Groomsmen, whilst others were just arriving. It was a lovely setting for some informal guest arrival pictures before the start of the Wedding. After a couple of pictures of Mark, it was time for everybody to go inside the Church before Kate arrived. With all the guests seated in the Church, Kate was escorted by her Father, Paul, and her Bridesmaids, along the path and into the church.
After the service, Kate and Mark led their Guests outside for a few requested family pictures. Although reasonably sunny and warm the wind had got up causing a change to our spot for some of the pictures. Kate and Mark in between the pictures talked to their Guests before it was time to leave for the Reception. This was our first Bradbourne House Wedding and we were looking forward to taking pictures taken there, hoping we could find sufficient time! Luck was on our side, the journey was good so getting there at the same time as Kate and Mark allowed us to take the happy couple for a short walk around the stunning grounds for some pictures. 
As their Guests arrived they went into the House to enjoy the Drinks Reception and as ever we wanted the happy couple to spend time with their guests, not just us taking photos! Whilst Kate and Mark enjoyed this period we took some candid and documentary pictures of the guests. With it being so warm, several of their Guests spilled out onto the patio and steps at the back of the House to enjoy the sunshine, giving us extra opportunity for some different pictures. After a few requested small group pictures and some fun bridal pictures, it was time for the Wedding Breakfast. We were unsure whether there was going to be a sunset and if we would be able to see it due to the trees! Knowing it would be during the Wedding Breakfast we were on standby and we couldn’t have been more lucky, a brilliant sunset! 
After the Speeches the room was prepared for the evening entertainment. With the room transformation complete, Kate and Mark then performed a rehearsed First Dance to their Guests, followed by members of Kate’s family doing their ‘party’ piece, great fun!
We finishing our coverage of a wonderful Wedding with a couple of outside pictures. Thank you to Emma for helping us finding Guests so quickly for the pictures allowing us to get some extra pictures of Kate and Mark together. A wonderful Wedding! Thank you to Yvonne and Paul for making us so welcome. We look forward to doing another Bradbourne House wedding in the future.
After the Ceremony Kerry and Chris left the room and headed towards the front of the Hotel, followed by their Guests. Kerry and Chris wanted to make the most of the weather for their pictures. Although wet outside, it was not cold at all, and with the help of Guests, minimum fuss, good organisation, we took a few requested family pictures. On a roll, with the agreement of Kerry and Chris, we continued with other pictures especially as the weather was holding up and we had light! A couple of pictures with Kerry and Chris with the children walking in the grounds with afternoon sun was a bonus! With these pictures achieved, Kerry and Chris had a short time to enjoy the Drinks Reception, whilst we caught up on some informal pictures..
Then the Wedding Guests took their places for the speeches before the Wedding Breakfast. After coverage of the Speeches, we finally became ‘Guests’ as well! Later, once the Band were set up, the evening celebrations began. Kerrry and Chris’ evening Guests arrived, and soon it was time for the First Dance. A little while later the Ceilidh began, the dance floor was full! After capturing some dancing pictures, we put our cameras down and joined the party! A wonderful Ballathie House Wedding!