Dorset Wedding Photographers Courtenay Photographic Ltd

Once upon a time a little girl arrived in England from the far flung shores of Australia searching for adventure. Little did she know what was in store, for her adventures were to lead her to the feet of her Prince Charming… and they lived happily ever after. The End

Last Thursday night I battled the wind and rain and traveled up to Northamptonshire. The next morning I awoke to find the weather in a much better frame of mind, breakfasted I traveled the last 10 or so miles to Highgate House near the village of Creaton. Today was the wedding of Adrianna and Roy, I had been looking forward to this for some time as AD as she affectionately known is definitely a Bride who is up for a great time. As soon as I arrived at Highgate house I made my way up to the honeymoon suite and was  greeted by a very excited Adrianna, I definitely know we are going to have a blast! Usual preps done and a little assisting with helping Adrianna get in her dress I then headed back downstairs into the gardens (the scene for today’s ceremony) to find Roy and the boys setting up the last details arranging chairs, casting rose petals on the ground  and the important music – all a  little challenging as the wind had decidedly got up!

Soon guest were arriving on the Lawn and the sun had also made an appearance although still very windy indeed. Registrar and Roy also now in place and Adrianna arrived to process down her rose petal garden aisle. A very lovely ceremony, full of laughter and love and then Mr and Mrs Stainwright led the procession away to Pimms and relaxation with family and friends.

Time to head indoors, a Tea Party.. a proper Tea Party, Bone China in a mixture of wonderful patterns, triangular cut  sandwiches and lovely cream and chocolate cakes all washed down with Tea or coffee and to top it off, Strawberries and Cream mmmm. Adrianna and her maid of honor made their speeches and then, Adrianna Roy and I slipped away for a little quite time for them to catch their breath and for me to capture some more romantic images for their album.

Back to the main house, and this time to the Baronial Hall, the wedding Breakfast. Roy made his speech first and then a wonderful course of roast beef and all the trimmings, then it was the turn of the Best Man to get to his feet after which pudding and coffee was served.

Evening guests, now arriving and its time to head to the drawing room, the cellar bar is doing a fine trade and everyone is enjoying themselves in a very relaxed atmosphere. The DJ then calls Adrianna and Roy to the dance floor and Fields of Gold sweeps them into their own world for 2 or 3 minutes, soon they are joined by other couples and the tempo is stepped up. Now Adrianna announces its time to throw the bouquet so we head to the lawn accompanied by all single and unmarried young ladies, the bouquet is tossed high and caught deftly by one of Adrianna’s Bridesmaids. Last official duty of the day for the married couple now, we head back into the Baronial Hall and Adrianna and Roy cut their wedding cake to much applause.

My time to head into the night now I have a long journey ahead of me, but I’ve had a great day a really great day, congratulations Adrianna and Roy I wish you all the happiness for the future.

A few images from the day…

Credit Where credit is due

Cake/Decorations/Jewelery – All the Bride

& DJ Bridesmaids family

Florist – Perkins Duston Northamptonshire 01604 751455

Dress by Sottero & Midgley – Dion for Brides Australia

String Trio – Ariella Strings www.ariellastrings.co.uk

Make-up – M.A.C. Cosmetics Milton Keynes – Hair Designer – Mel B Hair Wellingborough

Courtenay Photographic – Wedding Photographer Dorset