Laura and Mark had a Cambridge wedding a couple of weeks ago. They have just received their wedding pictures from us to select for their book…….
Hi David and Sandra
Just a quick message to say WOW the photos are amazing, we love them, thank you so much.
I hope that you both are well and I’ll be in touch soon.
Kind regards
Laura and Mark
Full blog post with more pictures to follow
It was nice to be asked to photograph Lucy and Steve’s Wedding at Spains Hall, Finchingfield. On arrival at Spains Hall, after saying ‘hello’ to Lucy who was getting ready in the Tapestry Room, David went off to find the men. Steve, his Best Man, Ushers and Parents were in Crest Lodge. Steve’s final preparations were going well as were Lucy’s. The Flowergirls, Rebecca and Amelia, Lucy and Steve’s daughter, were enjoying getting ready and giving a helping hand. When the men were ready, they had a few pictures taken in the garden before walking over to the House for the Ceremony. 
With Lucy dressed, looking lovely, and everybody else ready, Lucy’s Dad joined them for some pictures. After we had taken the Bridal portraits of Lucy, it was time to go down the stairs for Luct to meet with the Registrars. The Wedding Guests were seated in the Elizabethan Hall awaiting the Ceremony. The Flowergirls led the way into the Hall followed by Lianne, the Bridesmaid and finally Lucy and her Dad. After all the formalities were completed, Lucy and Steve exited the room had a few minutes to themselves whilst the Guests were handed confetti and went outside. 
Lucy and Steve were covered in confetti as they made their way into the grounds surrounding Spains Hall. The happy couple then greeted their Guests during the Drinks Reception before we got on with the requested family photos. It was a glorious day, so hot, but we managed to take some fun bridal party pictures in next to no time and take Lucy and Steve for a few minutes around the grounds for their pictures.
Just before the Wedding Breakfast there was time for the ‘everybody’ shot in front of the Hall before they made their way over to the Stables. The Speeches followed the meal. While the room was prepared for the evening, the Guests enjoyed the evening sunshine, relaxing and participating in the garden games. Amelia, Rebecca and the other children had fun running around as well. During the evening we took some informal pictures of the evening Guests. As it was now cooler we took Lucy and Steve for a few minutes along the driveway for some evening pictures before re-joining their Guests. With the turnaround complete everybody made their way back into the room for the evening celebrations to begin, starting with the First Dance, then it was the party! A beautiful day, a beautiful sunset to finish! 
After taking this picture we took our leave. It was nice working with Helga, the Wedding Co-ordinator, seeing Nina of Piana DJ. Thank you Lucy and Steve, you were brilliant, for being part of your Wedding, we enjoyed it!
We met Lucy and Richard for their pre-wedding photo shoot at Richard’s Parents home one evening recently. After talking about their forthcoming Wedding at Hedingham Castle, we went outside for a short walk in the lane and garden for their pictures.
We met Sarah and Rob one evening to talk about their forthcoming Wedding and for their pre-wedding Engagement session. ThePre-Wedding Engagement session gives us a chance to get to know our clients a little better before the ‘big day’, finalise the timings and any special requests. We work at so many venues with beautifully manicured lawns, it is always nice to find some wild flowers to add interest to our pictures when possible! Sarah and Rob are having a Church Wedding followed by a Wedding Reception at The White Hart, Great Yeldham.
Fennes is one of the most popular and also one of our favourite Wedding Venues. This was where Gemma and Dan chose to have their Wedding. When we arrived at Fennes, it was raining, so unfortunately the planned outside Ceremony looked highly unlikely! Gemma was getting ready upstairs and preparations were going well. Meanwhile, Dan was getting ready in the Bridal cottage with his Best Man and Ushers. For Dan’s pictures the rain had stopped so we went outside for their pictures. Excitement was building upstairs as the Bridesmaids were getting their dresses on, followed by Gemma getting dressed. Gemma looked lovely and once ready we took a few classic pictures.
After Gemma and Dan had seen the Registrars, with the Wedding Guests seated, it was time for the Ceremony in the Pavilion which looked perfect. Beautiful singing by Gemma’s Mum, Lynn, and sister, Charlotte, added to the celebration. Afterwards, Gemma and Dan left the Pavilion and made their way outside with their Guests following them. During the Drinks Reception we took the requested family pictures as well as some informal shots. The bridge and Gazebo provided the setting for some of Gemma and Dan’s ‘together’ pictures before the confetti pictures in the Gold Room.
We were hedging our bets for more pictures later together with the weather improving. The Wedding Breakfast was then served followed by the Speeches. The sun was now out so after taking some fun Bridal party pictures, there was time to go and take a walk around the grounds of Fennes, which Gemma and Dan wanted to do. 
The evening guests were starting to arrive and mingle with the day guests. The children were having fun on the Bouncy Castle and some of their Guests were relaxing in the evening sunshine. Later Gemma and Dan took to the dance floor for their First Dance, to be joined by their parents and Guests. As the sun was going, we couldn’t miss that!
A nice ending to a lovely day! Thank you to Nicola and all at Fennes as always.
It was a beautiful day for Sarah and Kevin’s Wedding at the stunning Gosfield Hall. Sarah was upstairs getting ready in the Rococco Suite when we arrived, whilst Kevin was arriving with his Groomsmen. Whilst Kevin made his way upstairs to get ready David took various pictures around Gosfield Hall and of the men getting ready, whilst I stayed with the girls. The Rococco Suite was a hive of activity, not just with the girls getting ready but with the Pageboys too. Kevin and his Groomsmen were getting ready at Gosfield Hall as well and once they were ready they had a few pictures taken. 
The Rococco Suite provides a wonderful setting for pictures, both formal and informal, and today was no exception. After Sarah’s Dad had seen her, it was time for the Registrars to see her before the Ceremony. Once the Wedding Guests were all seated in the Queen’s Gallery, it was time for Sarah to be escorted by her Dad along the corridor and into the Ceremony Room. Following the Ceremony Sarah and Kevin made their way down the staircase and into the Courtyard with their Guests behind them. 
Enjoying the Drinks Reception in the sunshine, Sarah and Kevin spent a little time with their Guests . We then took them for a quick walk around Gosfield Hall for a few of their ‘together’pictures.
Sarah and Kevin were showered in confetti upon their return as they walked under the Bell Tower and into the Courtyard. For the family group pictures everybody made their way to the lawn by the fountain. It was soon time for the Receiving Line, followed by the Wedding Breakfast. The Speeches followed, with Guests surprised at a Speech delivered by Callum, Sarah and Kevin’s son. Afterwards, everybody relaxed in the rooms and in the grounds of Gosfield Hall before the evening celebrations. Being such a lovely evening, the light was better and it wasn’t as hot, we were able to escape to take a few relaxed pictures of Sarah and Kevin. The cake cutting was before the First Dance . 
Finishing with a couple of night shots we than said our goodbyes and left them to continue with their celebrations.
We met Jaimey and Mehmet one morning in Hackney for their pre-wedding photos and to go over the details of their Wedding Day. Choosing a park near to them for their pictures, proved the right choice, not many people around and the weather was just perfect. Jaimey and Mehmet are getting married soon at The Fennes Estate, Bocking.
Our day started at Louise’s Parents’ house for the bridal preparations. We took a few pictures of Louise’s dress and accessories whilst capturing the ‘getting ready’ pictures. Once everybody was ready we took a few posed photos of them inside as it was drizzling outside. We left Louise to go and meet Stephen at The Holy Name Church, which they had chosen for their wedding. Guests were starting to arrive at the Church as we got there but we managed to take Stephen, his Best Man and Ushers for a few pictures in between the flow of guests! The rain had stopped and as Louise arrived the skies were brightening which was good timing! Louise took her Father’s arm and they made their way into the Church. This lovely light Church with a Balcony allowed us to get a variety of pictures during the service from different angles.
Louise and Stephen exited the Church and exchanged a few words with their Guests, before we arranged the requested family group pictures. The Guests threw confetti over Louise the happy couple as they left the churchyard heading to the Reception. The Reid Rooms was where the Reception was held and as always looked a picture. Whilst waiting for all their Guests to arrive at the Reid Rooms, we took Louise and Stephen for a few of their ‘together’ pictures. 
Louise and Stephen then joined their Guests in the Courtyard for the Drinks Reception. Being a warm afternoon, everyone enjoyed socialising outside whilst we took some informal pictures. 
During the afternoon we took a few fun pictures of the Bridal party. The Wedding Breakfast beckoned and everyone entered the Dining Room for this to commence. Speeches followed the Wedding Breakfast and then the cutting of the Wedding cake. Guests relaxed outside whilst waiting for the evening entertainment to begin. James of PianaDJ provided the music for the evening and when Louise and Stephen were ready they took to the dance floor for their First Dance. A little while later we rounded off our coverage of Louise and Stephen’s Wedding with a couple of evening pictures. 
A lovely day!
We are recommended by Crabbs Barn as wedding photographers and it is always fantastic to be able to justify that with a lovely testimonial:-
Dear David and Sandra ,
Wow !!! Thank you so Much for our beautiful wedding photo book. The quality is fantastic , we love the finish effect and how thick and solid each page is. The photos are perfect. We can’t believe how many brilliant photos you got , capturing not only wonderful shots and memories of us but also of our guests and our day . At times we didn’t even know where you were as you were so unobtrusive but you were always there getting everything and everyone. Perfect . Just what we had hoped for and more. We love that not only did we have amazing traditional photos , but also natural in the moment shots ( which are my favourite) everyone commentéd on how great you were and thought it was so Well organised but at thé same time easy going and in thé background. From day one when we first met you all the way through to now you have been everything you said you were and more.
Thank you again for being part of our special day and providing us with lasting photo memories .
All the best
Mr and Mrs Fitch
Crabbs Barn Feb 2015
Thank you Sam and Craig for being great clients – wedding photography is a two way street!
This Testimonial for us as Prested Hall Photographer is short and to the point! Although we are recommended Prested Hall Photographers it is always nice to have it confirmed by our clients that we are still living up to that recommendation. We love our Storybook albums and it’s great to hear our clients do as well!
“We love the book it’s perfect !
Rebecca”
