Well a beautiful misty crisp Autumnal day, the day of Rachel and Chris’s wedding. I arrive with the boys at a friends house just down the road to Maunsel House in Somerset to start off the day. All the guys were in good humour and soon suits were being adorned and sandwiches consumed all with the usual good banter and I have to add with extreme calm.
Off to Maunsel house to join the girls and their preparations. Rachel and the girls were very busy with hair and makeup and again everyone in great humour. Afer capturing much of the usual preparations I wander off around the house to capture some of the little details and general ambiance.
Guests now arriving and then the Groom and his merry men, back upstairs to capture a few last images with the girls and then Rachel’s Dad arrives – time to go downstairs to be married!
The ceremony itself was a very beautiful and touching affair and I have to say many a tear was shed. At last married Rachel and Chris exited triumphantly man and wife.
Everyone spilled out into the gardens (although a few did elect to stay by some of the big beautiful roaring fires) to socialise with a glass of Pimms. At last the mists began to lift and the beautiful Autumnal sunshine filtered through. Three formal pictures to done and dusted and Rachel Chris and I wandered off for a few quite romantic shots and a little catch up time for the two of them.
Time for the reception and speeches were first order of the day – hilarious and touching all and again many a tear was shed. After the wonderful meal Rachel Chris and their guests meandered through the beautiful estate grounds to its own lovely small chapel (and when I say small it was a real squeeze to get everyone in – but this just added to the sense of togetherness this touching occasion was truly all about) where Rachel and Chris were to have their marriage blessed.
Back from the ceremony and darkness was beginning to descend, evening guests were arriving and now the moment to cut the cake. This done the happy couple proceeded next door to find the band all set and the first dance commenced. The band kicked in and the dance floor was full within seconds.Just before half past ten the call came for everyone to make their way outside into the crisp starlit night…Fireworks, fantastic.
My time to bid farewell, what a great day!
Wedding Photography Dorset – Courtenay Photographic
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