Suffolk wedding at Belchamp Hall | Virginia and Oli
Deep in rural west Suffolk, is the fabulous wedding venue, Belchamp Hall. Virginia and Oli had a large wedding party coming from across Europe to accomodate, so a marquee in the grounds of Belchamp Hall was the ideal solution.
It was quite possibly the hottest, and brightest day of the year and you can see how scorched the ground had become over those few weeks in the early summer.
The girls got ready in the gorgeous bridal suite in a cottage in the grounds of the Hall
Although some of the local residents are voyeurs!
Virginia looked so beautiful – she reminded me of a European princess you’d see in Hello magazine
Virginia and Oli were married at Wickhambrooke Church, over the border in Cambridgeshire
Viginia’s father gave his speech in English, Spanish, French and Flemish, which was rather impressive!
After the meal as the day cooled a little, people took the opportunity to explore the grounds
Virginia and Oli’s first dance
Wedding Photography | Dedham, Essex | Cherie and Eric
Cherie and Eric were married at Maison Talbooth, Dedham, Essex on one of the hottest days of the year. Just right for a poolside reception, garden party and evening barbecue!
The couple had asked me to become their wedding photographer as they wanted to feel relaxed on the day. The documentary style is just right for allowing the day to progress without direction from the photographer.
Here is a small selection from the day:
The bridal preparations took place in one of the suites at Maison Talbooth. Here the mother of the bride and mother of the groom share their excitement.
Beautiful hair and make up by Gail Gardner
The girls were actually getting changed in a different room, so with Eric already at the hotel it was a quick dash upstairs with lookouts posted at every turn!
It was a glorious day for the short walk down to the pool house where champagne was served and where the speeches took place.
Although most of the day was covered in reportage style, I always suggest that we spend some time taking informal portraits of the bride and groom. Rather than it feeling like a disruption to the day, most couples enjoy having a little time away from the throng.
After some delicious food served out on the lawn, it was time for the dancing to begin. I love this shot of Cherie and her dad.
And of course the bride and groom’s first dance.
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Vintage wedding at Hintlesham Hall Suffolk | Rachel and Kevin
I was back at Hintlesham Hall twice in April, and these are some of my favourite images from Rachel and Kevin’s vintage feel wedding.
It was a glorious spring day, just right for a wedding.
It was the car’s first wedding of the season and it had been a little reluctant to come out of the garage, but fortunately it decided to play ball and Rachel was able to arrive in her dream car.
Lisa and Alasdair | Henley Manor Farm | Ipswich | Suffolk
What a lovely day this was! A perfect late October day in sunny Suffolk. Here are some of my favourites from the wedding.
The dress
Bridal preparations at home
I think the word is ‘resplendent!’
Bridal portrait before the ceremony
The lighting conditions inside the barn are pretty tricky but using available light rather than flash has kept the images very natural and was much less intrusive
The muted autumnal colours made a lovely backdrop
After the ceremony Lisa and Alasdair went for a short drive
And came back ready for the party!
I love moments like this
This little lad was great. I asked him if he’d like to stand where I was to take a group shot and he said “No thanks, I’m fine here.”
I don’t like the ‘formals’ to be too formal. I think they mean more when there is a bit of life to them, even if they don’t look like the traditional line ups
Lisa’s gorgeous daughters – fabulous bridesmaids!
A bit of bridal tickling
The bouquet posing for its own photo
This one breaks just about every rule, but I like it
Beautiful mother of the groom
The ushers. No not really, just a bunch of characters hanging around outside
