Coombe Lodge Somerset Wedding of Joanna & Lee

Last Saturday I set off to Midsomer Norton to Joanna’s family home to meet up with the girls for the morning fun and usual Bridal preparations. A bit grey to start, but the sun soon poked its head through, a fine day ahead assured :-)

Next it was a trundle to St Michaels Church in Compton Martin, a beautiful Church indeed (if you ever get the chance to visit I thoroughly recommend it) and there I met up with Lee and the boys. Soon Joanna made her arrival and it was down the aisle to marry her man. A very lovely service and Mr and Mrs Cornwall exited into the summer sun, showered with a plethera of confetti and then happy couple escaped into the peacefulness of their wedding car and headed off to the reception.

On to Combe Lodge in Blagdon Somerset for the reception, a beautiful country house. Summer sunshine, Pimms, canapes, good company good humour, relaxation for all and a time to catch up and wish congratulations. A few family photographs achieved, some more mingling and then some quiet itme for Joanna and Lee and an opportunity for me to photograph them on their own.

Insside now and a wonderful wedding breakfast followed by some hilarious speeches, (I felt like I was back at school!) and of course the traditional cutting of the wedding cake. The room cleared, band set up and time for the first dance…not the end though as proceedings are interupted and we are asked to evacuate the building for safety reasons!! Actually its a ploy to fool the lovely Joanna who has no idea her new husband has planned a suprise firework display…fabulous!

What a wonderful day indeed :-)

 

Here are just a few of my favourites from Joanna and Lees Somerset wedding….

 

 

 

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Inspiration Board from Maunsel House Somerset wedding of Jayne & Paul

Some of the very lovely details from Jayne and Pauls Somerset wedding at Maunsel House…

 

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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

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Inspiration Board from North Wales Wedding of Claire & Paul

Her are some of the lovely details from Claire and Pauls wedding at Brynkinalt Hall North Wales…..

Bryn Kinalt Hall wedding wales

 

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Brynkinalt Hall North Wales Wedding of Claire & Paul

Last weekend saw me haul up the motor way to lovely North Wales to the fabulous Brynkinalt Hall for the wedding of Claire and Paul.

The day itself, sunny warm and bright, started with the girls preparations at a local hotel, and then it was time to head over to Llangollen and St Collens Church to catch up with Paul and the boys and wait for Claire’s arrival.

A lovely ceremony and out into the summer sunshine and a short drive to the fabulous Brynkinalt Hall and Paul and Claire’s terrific marquee. What a welcome in the gardens awaited us, the fab Denbigh Male Voice Choir, a real treat to be seranaded by such fine voices whilst drinks and canapes sevrved.

A little quiet wander with Claire and Paul to capture some more romantic images and then back to the eager crowd for a few family formals. Time to head into the marquee now, lovely meal followed by very funny speeches and cutting of the the wedding cake.

A little delay, waiting for parents to change ;-) and then it’s time for Claire and Paul to hit the dance floor for the first time as man and wife.

Another great day with fabulous people…love my job :-)

 

Here are just a few of my favourite images from Claire and Paul’s Welsh wedding…..

 

 

Credit where credit is due

Marquee – Tents & Marquees   Catering – Heathcotes Outside ltd   Florist – Felicity Morgan

Cake – Anne Holmes   Pianist – Richard Millington   DJ – Peter Hartigan

Wedding Cars – David Anthony Chaffeurs ltd  Choir – Denbigh & District Male Voice Choir

Mens Grooming – Gozo Men        Coach – JD Travel      Mens Attire – Walterers ~Tailors

Bar Hire – Tipples   Event Planner/onsite planer – BlueleafHire

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Maunsel House Somerset Wedding of Mel & Crispin

Last Monday saw me head back to the fabulous Maunsel House in Somerset for the wedding of Mel and Crispin.

A lovely sunny day, perfect for an outdoors ceremony. First upstairs to the Kings room for Bridal preparations and then back out into the gardens to the bandstand to join Crispin in waiting for his bride to arrive. A lovely ceremony, followed by pimms and canapes, the formal photographs and a quiet wander with Mel and Crispin for some romantic shots.

Back inside now for the wedding breakfast followed by the tradtional speeches, cutting of the cake and of course coffee and mints. All too soon its time for Mel and Crispin to take to the dance floor for their official first dance before the DJ can then step up the tempo for everyone to dance the night away.

 

Here are just a few images from Mel and Crispins big day….

 

 

Credit Where Credit is due

Cake – Alison Spiller  Caterer – Posh Nosh  Flowers – Marshmallow Flowers

Dress by Provonais  Headpiece – Sheena Holland  Shoes -Rachael Simpson

 

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Maunsel House Somerset Wedding of Nicola & Andrew

Saturday saw me heading back to the lovely Maunsel House in Somerset for the wedding of Nicola and Andrew, not quite so sunny but hopefully we would miss the showers!

First I joined the boys on the traditional Maunsel House Clay Pigeon shoot and then it was time to head to the King’s room to cover the Bridal preparations. A short journey to St Peters Church for the lovely ceremony and then back to Maunsel for the celebrations. A Saxophone and singer combo kept us entertained as we supped on fresh ice-cream from a vintage seller upon his bike and the sun came out in all the right places. A few formal photographs and a quiet wander with Nicola and Andrew to capture a few personal shots for their album.

Time to head inside for dinner and speeches followed by coffee and the cutting of the wedding cake and then to the dance floor for Nicola and Andrews first dance s man and wife.

Another great day full of wonderful little surprises and the weather behaved as well, choosing only to rain a little when we were indoors, perfect! :-)

 

Here are just a few of the pictures from Nicola and Andrews wedding day at Maunsel House….

 

 

Credit where credit is due

 

Cake made by Brides Grandmother  Catering – Posh Nosh Florist – Marshmallow

Band – Sax & Honey through Wessex Entertainment Ice-Cream Tricycle – Cafe Bon Bon Silhoutte Artist – Alison Russell – 07986 293292

Dress by Provonais – Jewellery by Glitzy Secrets – Shoes by Benjamin Adams

 

 

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