Athelhampton House Dorset Wedding of Helen & Simon

Last Saturday on probably the hottest day of the year, saw me head off to the Fabulous Athelhampton House in Dorset for the wedding of Helen and Simon.

My first stop of the day however was the the lovely Greenwood Grange only a couple of miles down the road from Athelhampton, where most of the guests including the Bride and Groom were staying and readying for the big day. Very relaxed atmosphere in the gorgeous sunshine, I caught up with Helen first and then Simon before heading off to Athelhampton House for the rest of the days celebrations.

To the main house, Helen arrives and makes her way down the aisle to Simon, a lovely ceremony and back out into the now hot sunshine to welcome Pimms and canapes. Lazy daisy afternoon, relaxation in the wonderful surroundings that are the spectacular gardens of Athelhampton House. Just a couple of family photographs and then Helen, Simon and I slip away for some quiet time away from the rest of their guests. Eventually its time to head indoors, the wedding breakfast followed by the traditional speeches and cutting of the lovely wedding cake.

Time to hit the dance floor for Helen and Simon watched on by family and friends…let the party begin!

Another very lovely day :-)

 

Here are just a few of my favourite pictures from Helen and Simons Dorset Wedding….

 

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Credit where credit is due

Cars – Wedding Dress – Groomswear  – All Aspects Wedding Services

Flowers – Karen Evans Designs   Wedding Accomodation – Greenwood Grange

Dorset Wedding Photography by Courtenay Photographic Ltd

 

Pentille Castle Cornwall Wedding of Aimee & Luke

So a couple of weeks ago saw me pootle down to the fabulous Pentille Castle in Corwall for the wedding of Aimee and Luke. A lovely Autumnal day, warm with a trickle of yellow sunshine, perfect weather for a wedding :-)

Upstairs to find Aimee and her entourage first and some Bridal preaprations before heading downstairs to catch up with Luke and his best man. A wander with Luke through the grounds and down to the river Dart and the Bathing Hut (more like a large Stone built boat house, which I find out later was actually used as a school house in a previous life!) the scene for todays ceremony, lovely. Soon it was time for Aimee to arrive and make her grand entrance….a lovely and touching ceremony followed and the new Mr & Mrs Everitt exited into the Autumn sunshine. A lovely walk with Aimee and Luke up through the woods with fantastic views back over the river Dart and beyond back to Pentille Castle to be greeted by their family and friends and a shower of confetti!

Time to relax in the grounds now, champagne and canapes, croquet and boules, good conversation and laughter. Time to capture the few family formal photographs and then a liitle wander with Aimee and Luke around Pentille Castles fabulous and extensive grounds (although we didn’t cover the whole of the some 1900 acres! ;-) ) to capture a few romantic images for the album.

Almost time to head inside for the wedding breakfast, but first the traditional speeches but outside on the terrace, a very nice change. No cake to cut today, so after dinner and a little more socialising around the Castle before it was time for Aimee and Luke to take to the dance floor for the official first dance.

Another very lovely day :-)

 

Here are just a few of my favourite pictures from Luke and Aimee’s Cornwall wedding…..

 

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Credit where credit is due

Caterer – Theroundkitchen.com   Florist – Philip Taylor  Band – The Rythm Kings

Dress by Mori Lee  Mens attire – Taylormadelondon.com

Dorset Wedding Photographer – Courtenay Photographic Ltd

Harry Warren House Dorset Wedding of Rebecca & Alex Part 2…Jewish ceremony & Greek dancing

Oh what a day!!

So yesterday saw me attend Rebecca and Alex’s official legal ceremony in Poole! Today, another story all together.

A lovely day, despite the weather forecasters predictions of doom and gloom and off to Studland to a local B&B to catch up with Rebecca for the usual bridal preparations. Done, and a short trip down the road to the very fabulous Harry Warren House which sits in an enviable position atop the cliffs in Studland, with stunning views accross the sea and to Poole, Bournemouthy and the Isle of Wight. Today’s location for celebrations, and what a fabulous location too!

Meeting up with Alex, soon guests start to arrive and then its time to take their place in the natural ampitheatre the scene for the ceremony to come. Sandra from Heartfelt ceremonies our celebrant for today, is soon ready under the Chuppa with the waiting Alex and then all eyes turn to watch Rebecca on her fathers arm process through the lovely gardens to finaly meet up with her man.

A wonderful ceremony a mixture of the Jewish and Greek traditions, ending with the stamping of the wine goblet…MAZELTOV! :-)

Relaxation in the wonderful grounds of Harry warren House now, and then a cream tea for all whilst soaking up the wonderful sunshine and looking out over the beautiful blue sea.

Time to capture a few family photographs for me and then a few quieter ones with just Rebecca and Alex.

All too soon its time to head into the marquee for the wedding breakfast. First course done and everyone is back up and to the dance floor, Jewish and Greek dancing, Rebecca and Alex are lifted aloft in chairs and everyone cheers.

Back to the meal and then the official cutting of the wedding cake, speeches follow and again its time for everyone to take to the dance floor. This time though it is to watch Rebvecca and Alex take their first proper dance together as man and wife. Now everyone else can join them and dance the night away…what a fab day its been :-)

 

Here are just a few of my favourites from Rebecca and Alex’s wonderful clifftop wedding at the fab Harry Warren House in Studland Poole Dorset….

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Credit where credit is due

Marquee – Camelot Marquees  Caterers – Molly’s Catering  Ceremony Officiant – Heartfelt Ceremonies

Flowers & Decoration – Sue Stebbing – 01202 706100  Disco – Lex Industries 07729 437545

Brass Band – Ruth & Robert Eshelby – 01305 269949  Bar – Ray Raveney 01929 481005

Dorset Wedding Photography by Courtenay Photographic Ltd

Poole wedding of Rebecca & Alex Part 1…a boat a walk & a civil ceremony!

A sunny Friday afternoon saw me take a little trip down to the Quay side in Poole to wait for a boat! Well not just any boat of course, but the boat carrying Rebecca and Alex who who were getting married at the Guildhall later that day. As promised the said boat arrived at the quay on time greeted by a small number of family and friends and Rebecca and Alex disembarked to make their gentle walk through Poole Old Town, to marry at the Guildhall.

Today’s ceremony is the legal requirements that Rebecca and Alex must make, the next day’s ceremony and full day’s wedding celebrations at the lovely Harry Warren House in Studland will be of Rebecca and Alex’s personal making and quite a mixture too! ;-)

 

Here are just a few pictures from the first part of Rebecca and Alex’s wedding celebrations…

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Beaulieu Hampshire Wedding of Jenny & Adam

Saturday was another lovely sunny warm summers day and I was off to shoot the wedding of Jenny and Adam at The Domus at Beaulieu in Hampshire. But first to Jenny’s family home in Burley to capture the usual morning girls preparations… and then time to move on to Beaulieu for the rest of the day’s celebrations.

Upon arriving at Beaulieu I caught up with Adam and his family all who have all come over from the United States of America (yes Adam is from the USA!) and soon everyone was bustled inside to await the arrival of the Bride.

Jenny arrived at Beaulieu in a lovely vintage car made her declarations known to the registrars and soon began the procession down the aisle to her waiting Groom. A lovely ceremony and then Mr and Mrs Thomas-Dray exited into the Domas courtyard and summer sun, man and wife at last.

Laughter, champagne, canapes and fun on a lovely lazy summers afternoon, a few family formal and then some quiet time away from the madding crowd for Jenny and Adam to capture a few more romantic images for the album.

Time to head back into the Domus for the wedding breakfast followed by the cutting of the wedding cake and the official wedding speeches. Whilst the room upstairs was turned around for the evening Jenny Adam and I took the opportunity to make the most of the balmy summers evening and wander down to the estuary river for a few more romantic images and to catch a nice little welcome breeze!

Time to head back to the Domus again and Jenny and Adam took to the dance floor for their first official dance as man and wife.

Another lovely day :-)

 

Here are just a few of my favourite pictures from Jenny and Adams Beaulieu wedding….

 

 

 

 

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Maunsel House Somerset Wedding of Jayne & Paul

Last Thursday saw me heading back to the very lovely Maunsel House in Somerset for the wedding of Jayne and Paul. The sun was out a perfect warm sunny summers day, just right for an outdorrs wedding ceremony. On arrival I headed up to the Kings room to find Jayne and the girls, then off outside as Jayne was whisked away out the back door to arrive in style down  Maunsels fab front drive in a lovely Horse and carriage. A lovely ceremony in the bandstand and then Jayne and Paul headed off for a little perambulation in their Horse and Carriage…and why not.

Arriving back to their awaiting guests, canapes and Pimms on the lawn, a few family formal photo’s and some quiet ones just for Jayne and Paul. All too soon its time to head into Maunsel House itself for the wedding breakfast followed by the traditional speeches, cutting of the wedding cheesecake! and of course coffee and mints to follow.

Time now for Jayne and Paul to take their first dance as husband and wife and then for me to leave the proceedings and let them dance the night away.

 

A few images of Jayne and Pauls wedding at Maunsel House…

 

 

Credit where credit is due

Horser & Carriage – North Cadbury Carriages   Caterer  – Posh Nosh

Dress by Forever Yours  Mens attire – Appollo Mens Sunbridge

Dorset Wedding Photographer – Courtenay Photographic Ltd

Dartington Hall Devon Wedding of Jessica & Daniel

So last Saturday saw me heading down to a very sunny and hot Devon, to the fantastic Dartington Hall for the wedding of Jessica and Daniel.

Bridal preparations first and then a short walk to the lovely ceremony. Out into the warm early summer sunshine and into the fabulous gardens at Dartington Hall for Pimms and canapes all washed down with laughter and the sound of a Jazz band floating on the gentle summer breeze…perfect.

Time for some formal pictures, then Jess, Daniel and I went for a little wander in the beautiful gardens for some quiet time for them and some picture opportunities for me for their album. Back to the Hall for the wedding breakfast, speeches and the cutting of the wedding cake. The sun starting to set, painting a beautiful warm orange glow over proceedings, evening guests now starting to arrive and time for Jessica and Daniel to take to the dance floor for their official fist dance as Husband and wife.

 

Here are just a few of the many images from Jessica and Daniels wedding day….

 

 

Credit Where credit is due

Florist – Valerie Dean   DJ – Graham Leigh

Dress by Dizzie Lizzie     Shoes by Pure & Precious     Mens Attire – Rossetti Brides

 

 

 

Dorset Wedding Photographer – Courtenay Photographic Ltd