So a lovely sunny late afternoon and I head down to Poole Quay and Old Town for Sam and Darren's eshoot. The light was absolutely fantastic and there were so many wonderful photo opportunities I could have stayed all night - well maybe not all night ;-)
Sam and Darren are getting married very soon at the wonderful Rhinefield House in the New Forest, I am really looking forward to it.
A few of my favourites from the shoot -
A cold slightly overcast but at least dry day, a shame because the sun has been shining so much recently, still I'm sure it won't dampen any spirits. Today is the wedding of Michele and Tom and I am lucky because Tom's family home (Plumber Manor) is right on my doorstep near Sturminster Newton in Dorset, no long journey's for me today. Michele and Tom actually met and fell in love some 13 years ago, and today at last they get to declare and seal their love by finally getting married.
So, its off to Plumber Manor first to find Michele and the other girls and to cover the usual morning preparations and to capture those important details such as the dress, flowers and shoes etc. Time flies and soon it's time for the short Journey back to Sturminster Newton itself and to St Mary's Church where the ceremony is to be held. I park up and wander back toward the town as I am well aware that the boys have been holed up in the local Inn the Swan, I round the corner and lo and behold Tom and his army of Best men and Ushers are already heading towards me and St Mary's. We walk back to the church together and soon more and more guests arrive and its time for Tom to go inside and take his place.
Michele soon arrives and its down the aisle to Tom to finally make their wedding vows. Outside again Mr and Mrs Prideaux-Brune at last! Tom and Michele climb into the family vintage Rolls and amid a torrid downpour of confetti head off back to Plumber Manor for their reception.
On arrival at Plumber manor guests are formally greeted and we then proceed from the marquee into the beautiful gardens to get those important family pictures. Group shots now over, the family and guests head back into the marquee, there is a definite chill in the air, Michele, Tom and I however take this opportunity to slip away for a few quiet moments and to capture a few more romantic images for their album.
Time for the wedding breakfast, in the beautifully decorated and lit marquee, followed by the traditional weeding speeches and of course the cutting of the wedding cake. Dark outside now, the gardens beautifully lit, its time for Michele and Tom to take to the dance floor for their first official dance as husband and wife. The DJ then steps up the tempo and the dance floor quickly fills and the real partying can begin. My time to leave, and in ten minutes, I will actually find my way to my own bed for a change! What a fantastic day.
A few of my favourite images from the day..
Today's Top Tips and favourite picture come from Emma & Ryan who were married on the 14th December last year at St Mary's Church at Orchardleigh House near Frome in Somerset. The rest of the day's festivities naturally took place in Orchardleigh House itself. It was a cold winters day, but we were very lucky and the weather held for us so we were able to get outside to capture those important moments for Emma and Ryan's album.
Here is what Emma and Ryan have to say...
Hi Courtenay,
Our Favourite picture is this one -
When i dreamed of my wedding pictures I always hoped and prayed I'd get a picture like this. It's a timeless, iconic image that I know I'll love looking at forever.
3 Top Tips:
1. Spend time on the marriage service. It is THE most important part of the day and the part that meant the most! Whether it be in a church or registry office (or anywhere in between) make it personal to you, with songs/music & readings and enjoy every moment!
2. Don't get swept up with all the things you could have. There is an endless amount of 'extras' you can have at weddings and it's easy to get obsessed by these. But what really makes a wedding are the people. Make sure you're surrounded by all the people you love and make sure that your suppliers are all people who will add something positive to your day. Then you can't help but have a fantastic day with all those people there for you!
3. Record the day well. Get a great photographer and get a great videographer as when the day is over, you'll want the perfect images to jog all those fantastic memories!!
Best wishes
Emma & Ryan
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Today's favourite picture and Top Tips come from Jon and Anita who got married on the 7th August last year at The Mount near Taunton in Somerset. We had another very lovely day, the sun shone and it was a really relaxed family affair, perfect!
This is what Jon and Anita had to say...
Hi Courtenay,
Our favourite picture of the day has got to be this one!
You may remember, that towards the end of last year I was asked to do a shoot in my natural style for At-Bristol in Bristol naturally! They wanted pictures of families enjoying themselves on the many wonderful interactive displays all very hands on and a science and techie heaven. In fact there are so many wonderful things to do at At-Bristol the whole family will be totally consumed and entertained for the duration of their stay. So much so you may want to come back again almost immediately to fit in all those things you couldn't the first time!
Anyway I digress.. as well as a few other families that I covered, I also took my family along with me, a great day out for them and maybe a few familiar faces for me. Anyway just recently At-Bristol sent me their new brochure and with other pictures of mine used, right on the front cover...yes you got it, my family :-)
Anyway here is the brochure, but I cant recommend At-Bristol highly enough, go visit soon as you can...and they are really nice people too, bonus!
Another of our last years couples provides us with their favourite pictures and their Top Tips for a successful wedding. Alison and Simon's wedding took place on the 29th August last year; They married in the lovely St Annes Church in Weymouth and then traveled to Lulworth Castle in Dorset for their reception. A beautiful sunny relaxed day and we were even treated to some fantastic jousting and knightly shenanigans which was great fun.
Here is what Alison and Simon (well mostly Alison!) had to say...
Hi Courtenay,
Sorry it's taken so long but I am always late with everything, as you know! (Except for turning up to my wedding...)
I am finding it really difficult to find just one photo that we love the most. Our big day was had so many different parts to it, which were all important for different reasons. So it's virtually impossible to pull just one photo out!
There are about four that stand out for me.
This one -
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