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Hedingham Castle Wedding Photography For Laura & Jonathan

It was a glorious day for Laura and Jon’s Hedingham Castle Wedding photography. We couldn’t believe how hot the day was going to be though!

An early start for us for Laura and Jon’s Wedding Day. Our day began at Laura and Jon’s home where the girls were getting ready. Preparations were going well and plans were going well. The girls were ready in next to no time allowing for travelling to Hedingham Castle for the midday Wedding Ceremony. After taking a few pictures we were on our way.

Hedingham Castle looked splendid! A beautiful setting for a summer Wedding.

Taking Guest arrival pictures on the way upto the Castle and making their way into the Castle is nice to capture, which is what we did. Jon, his Best Man and Ushers had a few pictures taken before they entered the Castle. It wasn’t long before Laura and the Bridesmaids arrived.

When it was time the girls made their way along the path to the castle. A lovely Wedding Ceremony followed. Wonderful opportunities for some lovely pictures.

Laura and Jon exited the castle and made their way down the steps to grounds. the sun was everywhere, unfortunately not a lot of shade anywhere. Withe everyone’s help, many thanks, we got on with the requested pictures and this didn’t take very long at all. It was just as well as the sun was at it’s strongest then. Once finished we all made our way to the bridge for the confetti.

Time to end the Hedingham Castle wedding photography section and off to the Reception at the Rivenhall Oaks Golf Club, Witham.

Laura and Jon spent a nice time socialising with their Guests their whilst we took some informal pictures of everyone. It was lovely to catch up with Jacqueline and her family, we have known them for many years and have photographed the children several times. We couldn’t believe the children were adults now! A ride in the golf buggy beckoned for Laura and Jon and we joined them of course to take a couple of pictures.

Speeches were before the Wedding Breakfast. Following the meal Guests enjoyed sitting inside or going outside and sitting at the tables and enjoyed the evening sunshine. Later the evening celebrations started. Laura and Jon’s cutting of their amazing Wedding cake was followed by their First Dance.

During the evening we took Laura and Jon for a short stroll in the evening sunlight. This was the end of our Wedding coverage for Laura and Jon. What a lovely Wedding Day!

April 14, 2023
Parklands Wedding Photography for Laura & Glen

Parklands Wedding Venue was the setting for Laura and Glen’s Spring Wedding. It was a dry day, slightly cool with the outlook becoming better as the day went on.

Going off to find Laura was the first thing we did when we arrived at Parklands. Preparations were well underway . Once Glen was ready, a couple of pictures of him were taken, not forgetting some with his ‘best woman’, his sister, Cassie and Usher, Josh. Getting ready pictures had been taken of the girls , the next step ‘ready’ pictures. Moving to the red room for Laura’s pictures gave us more room for this to happen.

The Ceremony took place in The Tabor Room which overlooks the gardens and deer park. After the Ceremony everyone went outside. We didn’t spend too long taking the pictures in the gardens, it was a bit cool. After taking the required pictures we spent our time capturing moments of the Guests socialising. A quick five minute session for pictures of Laura and Glen before the time of the Wedding Breakfast worked well.

After the meal and capturing pictures of the Speeches, Ruben, Laura and Glen’s son were having fun so we were took some nice pictures of the three of them.

We then had a lovely time with Laura and Glen around Parklands. The sun was out and Laura and Glen wanted to make good use of Parklands for their pictures, inside and outside. Fine by us!

Later after the cake cutting Laura and Glen had their First Dance and were then joined by their Guests on the dance floor.

To finish our day off the sunset was superb and not to be missed! Thank you Laura and Glen for a lovely day.

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February 16, 2023
Wivenhoe House Wedding Photography for Maeann & Mike

A visit for Wivenhoe House Wedding Photography was the last Wedding we covered in September. This was just before before number restrictions were brought in. Maeann and Mike as well as David and I were so happy that the Wedding could go ahead with 30 being the number of Guests allowed.

It was a beautifully hot Autumnal day for Maeann and Mike’s Wedding. When we first arrived at Wivenhoe House, we spotted Mike’s pride and joy, his Harley Davidson motorbike! Looking spick and span for this wonderful day we took a few pictures of it. Maeann was getting ready upstairs in Wivenhoe House with her close family. After saying ‘hello’ I got on with taking a few various picures.

Meanwhile David went off to find Mike who was getting ready in another room in the Hotel. A few pictures of Mike’s preparations were taken before going outside for a few pictures. Meanwhile, Maeann was getting dressed being assisted by her sister. Once Maeann was ready, we took a few arranged pictures.

The Wedding Guests were waiting to take their places for the Wedding Ceremony. It was a glorious day for an outside Wedding and the setting was perfect. When the Guests were seated, Maeann took her Son’s arm and made her way out of Wivenhoe House into the lovely grounds. The Gazebo looked wonderful, enhanced by the beautiful flowers provided by Jo of Browns Blooms & Balloons.

The Wedding Ceremony

After the Wedding Ceremony everyone enjoyed a relaxed afternoon in the grounds. There was plenty of space for people to social distance and room to take pictures everywhere. Informal pictures were great to take. Whilst the Guests were enjoying the afternoon we took Mike and Maeann for a short walk in Wivenhoe Park. It was lovely! Nice to have the lake as a backdrop.

Walking back and before we rejoined the Guests Maeann and Mike wanted some pictures on the bike! Great!

Returning to the Guests petals were provided and after showering Maeann and Mike with them, we used them in other pictures.

Evening Time

Later on, it was time for the Wedding Breakfast and Speeches. Afterwards, Guests went outside, enyoyed the early evening sunshine. We stayed a while so we could get a sunset picture, Mike and Maeann with the sparklers and a few evening pictures around Wivenhoe House.

After completing these, we then said our ‘goodbyes’. Maeann and Mike, you are a lovely couple, thank you for asking us to be your Wivenhoe House Wedding Photographers. It was a fabulous day!

January 10, 2021
Stock Street Farm Barn Wedding Photography for Kerri-Anne & Wayne

Stock Street Farm Barn Wedding Photography for Kerri-Anne and Wayn. Their Wedding Day started at St Albrights Church, Stanway. We started our coverage of their Wedding at the Church meeting Wayne and his Best Man there.They were busy greeting Guests as they arrived so we captured a few of these pictures.

Finding a gap we took a couple of pictures of Wayne. The weather was holding up, it was a windy bright day, we were just hoping the storm clouds would not come our way! It was soon time for Wayne and the Wedding Guests to go into the Church as Kerri-Anne arrived. Her Father’s American Pick Up Truck was the mode of transport for her arrival. There was a little time to take a few pictures of Kerri-Anne and her Bridesmaids before they entered the Church.

After the Church Service, Kerri-Anne and Wayne exited the Church followed by the Guests. They showered them with confetti on the pathway before we got on with taking a few requested family pictures. After Kerri-Anne and Wayne talked for a short time with their Guests we all made our way to Stock Street Barn.

Stock Street Farm Barn Reception

Once there everyone enjoyed the Drinks Reception. There were garden games for everyone to play and these kept them all entertained. Some nice informal pictures were taken during the afternoon in the sunshine. Whilst this was going on we managed to take Kerri-Anne and Wayne for a short walk around to take a few pictures of them.

A BBQ was held for everyone in the Barn shortly after. After the meal, it was time for a couple of Speeches. Once these were completed, the dancing started, around the tables, making for some nice pictures.

Fun and Games!

Afterwards, before the evening celebrations started, Michael, the Owner of Stock Street Farm Barn invited those into the field, who wanted to have some extra fun. Children and Adults participating in Sack races, very funny! When they changed to the Space Hoppers, that was even funnier! Trying to take pictures with a camera in our hands in between our bouts of laughter was hard! With these finished Kerri-Anne and Wayne went back into the Barn and cut their Wedding Cake before their First Dance. The Rock and Roll Band was set up and the evening was in full swing. Our last picture of Kerri-Anne and Wayne’s Wedding Day was as the sun was setting.

April 9, 2020
Colchester Castle Wedding Photography for Kim & Mike

Kim and Mike got in touch with us last year to see if we could take their Colchester Castle Wedding Photography. They wanted a short coverage to capture their Wedding Day.

A Walk through the park

On the day of their Wedding Kim and Mike walked up through Colchester Park to Colchester Castle with their children, meeting some of the Wedding Guests on the way. Inside the Castle other Guests had arrived and Kim and Mike had a little time with them before they had to go and see the Registrars. After this as the Guests were seated for the Ceremony, Kim and Mike made their entrance into The Chapel. After the Ceremony, Kim and Mike had time to talk to their Guests before we all went outside. Some requested family pictures were taken around the Castle.

Kim and Mike wanted their Colchester Castle wedding photography to include some of the grounds around Castle Park while the Guests walked up to the Colchester Town Hall for the Reception.

Fun through the High Street

Following taking Kim and Mike’s pictures we walked with them up the High Street to the Town Hall. There were some great reactions from passers by as they made their way there.

Colchester Town Hall

A few pictures in the Town Hall were taken as well as a few informal pictures around. Later, after taking a couple of pictures of Kim and Mike with their Wedding Cake we said our goodbyes. A nice relaxed Wedding for Kim and Mike.

February 27, 2020
Wedding Photography Town Hall Braintree for Jenny & Sam

Wedding Photography Town Hall Braintree for Jenny & Sam

Jenny & Sam booked us for their Wedding Photography Town Hall Braintree.

When we arrived at the Town Hall we met with Sam who had just arrived with his Best Man, Alex. We made the most of the peaceful time taking a few pictures of them.

Sam was a bit worried as the Guests were not arriving as early as he expected! As is often the case they had arrived but as they waited outside for more of them to arrive and then make their entrance! Sam then mingled in the Foyer for a little while.

It wasn’t long before Jenny arrived out at the back of the Town Hall escorted by her Dad. They were showed into a room out of sight of everyone else. Jenny and her Mother and Father were joined by the Bridesmaids, and Pageboys. This gave us the opportunity of taking a few pictures before the Ceremony.

The Guests took their seats and Jenny, her Mum, Dad and Bridesmaids went upstairs into the connecting room. Jenny and her Dad followed the Bridesmaids and Pageboys into the ceremony room.

Afterwards everyone socialised in the rooms enjoying the Drinks Reception as well. Braintree Town Hall is a wonderful building and we certainly made use of everywhere we were allowed to go for pictures. Jenny and Sam wanted a few family group pictures and some other photos and we were happy to do those. For Jenny and Sam’s pictures we photographed them on the stairs and around. A little while later it was time to leave the Town Hall and go to Jardins for the Reception.

Reception at Jardins

At Jardins, more Guests arrived, so we went around and took some informal pictures. After a little while everyone helped themselves to the Buffet and then Jenny and Sam cut their Wedding Cake.

To start the dancing for the evening Jenny and Sam took to the dance floor for their First Dance. We stayed for a while until we were happy with our pictures. Our last pictures of the evening were of Jenny and Sam outside as the sun was going down. A lovely day for Jenny and Sam’s Wedding.

June 25, 2019
Layer Marney Tower Wedding Photography for Tara & Jordan

Layer Marney Tower Wedding Photography for Tara & Jordan

Tara and Jordan’s Layer Marney Tower Wedding Photography included a visit to St Mary’s Church, Layer Marney.

Our first port of call on the morning of the Wedding was at Tara and Jordan’s house. Tara, her Mother and Bridesmaids were getting ready. When we arrived hair and and make up was going on so after capturing a few shots of this happening we went upstairs to photograph Tara’s dress, shoes etc.

Once Tara was ready we took a couple of pictures of her before she walked downstairs to where the Bridesmaids were waiting for her. After a few pictures outside we left to go to the church.

At the Church

Tara and Jordan’s ceremony was to be in the lovely St Mary the Virgin Church in Layer Marney. Jordan and his Groomsmen were carrying out their duties when we arrived so in between we took their pictures. We captured a few documentary guest arrival pictures before Tara arrived.

Tara was escorted by her Mother and they walked up the path and into the Church. After exchanging vows Tara and Jordan signed the Register. It was nice to capture some informal pictures during this time.

After all the formalities and the end of the service, Tara and Jordan exited the Church. Their Guests had lined the path and as Tara and Jordan came down the path they were showered in confetti.

Layer Marney Tower Reception

Tara and Jordan then went for a short ride in the Layer Marney Rolls Royce car. Meanwhile the Wedding Guests slowly walked from the Church to Layer Marney Tower. It was a wonderful sight capturing all the people, colours, the weather of the day, merriment as they made their through the gates towards the tower.

Tara and Jordan returned shortly from their car ride and made their way through the gates and to the Tower.The Drinks Reception was in full swing. During the afternoon we took the requested family pictures together with a variety of other pictures. The Speeches took place outside on the steps and the Guests congregated on the lawn. It was a lovely idea and worked very well, relaxed and some nice pictures were taken. Time for the Hog Roast! The evening was superb, soft evening light, warm, everyone enjoying the wonderful grounds around Layer Marney. Whilst Tara and Jordan’s Guests were socialising we took the happy couple around the grounds for a few more pictures. The heat had gone out of the day and the sun was beginning to set. Some lovely pictures captured on the bridge finishing with a superb sunset.

Tara and Jordan then cut their Wedding Cake in the Long Gallery and then it was time for their First Dance. We finished coverage of Tara and Gordon’s Wedding Day with a nightime picture of the Tower.

A wonderful day of Layer Marney Tower Wedding Photography.

June 13, 2019
Pontlands Park Wedding Photography – Nicola & Glenn

Pontlands Park Wedding Photography – Nicola & Glenn

Pontlands Park Wedding Photography – Nicola and Glenn booked us for coverage of their Evening Wedding Celebrations.

Nicola and Glenn were married abroad a week prior so this was for the UK evening party!

When we arrived at Pontlands Park, Nicola and Glenn were putting the finishing touches to the room layout. Leaving them to it for a little while we went to refamiliarise ourselves with the grounds, having been a couple of yeears since our last wedding there.

When the room was all set up Nicola and Glenn then changed into their Wedding attire. As they came down the stairs we took a few pictures. Nicola and Glenn wanted some pictures outside of the two of them and as the weather was lovely that is where we went. We took a variety of pictures before their Guests arrived. Nicola and Glenn then had time to greet their Guests before we took a few requested family group pictures outside the Hotel. As the weather had been wonderful all day, there was a sunset.

These pictures were a great way to end the outside photos. Inside Guests were socialising and the Band was ready for Nicola and Glenn’s First Dance. After this everyone took to the dance floor or just chatted with friends and family. During this time we took some informal pictures of the dancing, mini relaxed groups and overall pictures to show what was going on. Later, happy with our coverage of Nicola and Glenn’s Wedding Celebrations we said ‘goodbye’ to everyone. A lovely evening!

May 1, 2019
Essex Barn Wedding – Sarah & Bob

Essex Barn Wedding Photography – Sarah & Bob

Sarah and Bob had an Essex Barn wedding at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon.

It was beautiful weather at a wonderful Venue. As we arrived we were joined by some of the Wedding Guests. Meeting and greeting happened so we captured these moments. Some Guests had arrived early and made the most of the setting enjoying the weather.

After Bob had spoken to some of the Guests we took him, together with his Ushers and Best Man for a few pictures.

It was soon time for them all to go into the Barn and take their seats for the Ceremony. Sarah travelled to the venue with her two sons and Bridesmaids. Matthew and Adam,Jayne and Sophie had done a good job in calming the nerves that Sarah felt! After a few pictures and seeing the Registrars, Sarah escorted by Matthew and Adam entered the Barn.

It’s Now or Never!

Sarah’s nerves were on hold but as Sarah walked up the aisle they made an appearance! As Sarah arrived at the front the nervous tears went, these were replaced with laughter and tears of joy! Bob had arranged to change the music to ‘It’s now or never” as Sarah arrived. Everyone fell about laughing, this was very apt as Sarah and Bob have been together for 30 years and only now decided to get married! Wonderful moments, lovely pictures. Once the formalities were over Sarah and Bob went out of the Barn and went off for a short ride in the car. Their Guests enjoyed Drinks and Canapies during this time. When Sarah and Bob returned they had a little time to socialise before we got on with taking some requested pictures. A few fun/informal pictures followed. Later following the confetti pictures it was time for the Wedding Breakfast.

The Speeches

The Speeches took place after the meal, some great reactions. Evening Guests arrived to join in the celebrations. During the evening we went for a short walk with Sarah and Bob around Crabbs Barn finishing in the field for a sunset. Cutting of the Wedding Cake was then followed by the their First Dance and dancing. Sarah and Bob wanted a beautiful relaxed, jovial Wedding which is certainly what they had. Thank you Sarah and Bob for asking us to photograph your Wedding, we really enjoyed it!

February 24, 2019
Wedding Photography for Sophia & Glen – St Mary Magdalene Church & Prested Hall

Wedding Photography for Sophia & Glen –

St Mary Magdalene Church & Prested Hall

It was a beautiful day for Sophia and Glen’s Wedding photography. Our day started arriving at Orsett Hall where Sophia and her Family were staying.

Sophia was getting ready with her Bridesmaids when we went to see her. Preparations were well under way and the girls were enjoying every minute. As they carried on with their preparations David and I got on with taking the pictures of Sophia’s Wedding Dress and her lovely range of accessories. Once the pictures were taken, Sophia then got into her Wedding Dress, assisted by her Bridesmaids. Sophia looked lovely and before we got on with taking some pictures, her Father came into the room to see her. After taking pictures of all of them, as everyone was ready we had time to go out the front of Orsett Hall for some pictures with the cars. We then left to go to St Mary Magdalene Church at Great Burstead.

St Mary Magdalene Church

Arriving at the Church we went to find Glen and his Groomsmen. When they were all together we took a few pictures of them outside the Church before they greeted the Wedding Guests and went into the Church. The Church looked lovely decorated inside and outside by Jo of Brown’s Blooms and Balloons. Sophia arrived a short time later and after we took a couple of pictures, she then took her Father’s arm and entered the Church. After the Church service the Wedding Guests came out first with their confetti and waited for Sophia and Glen. As they exited the Church they were covered in confetti, some nice pictures. A few family group shots were taken in the grounds and of course a few with Sophia and Glen with their dog!

Sophia and Glen wanted a few pictures of the two of them in the Church and we happy to go back inside and take these before we all left the Church. Prested Hall was the setting for Sophia and Glen’s Wedding Reception.

Prested Hall

Everyone enjoyed the Drinks Reception and during this time we took some informal pictures and a few other requested ones as well. We had a little time to go over to the Gazebo with Sophia and Glen for a few pictures of them before returning to the Guests and getting everyone together for a big ‘everybody’ picture.

The Wedding Breakfast followed and afterwards it was time for the Speeches. Once these were finished Sophia and Glen had a few relaxed pictures taken with their Bridal Party and we took some relaxed evening pictures around Prested Hall of the two of them. Later Sophia and Glen cut their Wedding Cake and took to the dance floor for their First Dance. Evening Guests had joined the party so we took some informal pictures of them during the evening. Later as a surprise for their Guests Sophia and Glen provided Sparklers. The weather, which had been lovely all day, decided not to play ball! Fortunately it was only light rain and Sophia and Glen ended up with some lovely Sparklers pictures. After this event we said our ‘goodbyes’. A wonderful day and a lovely couple!

January 22, 2019