Showing posts with label Pimms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pimms. Show all posts

Friday, 14 September 2007

Kirsty & Luke, The Barn and Norton Park Hotel

Luke and Kirsty are a fab couple, I actually did Luke's twin brothers wedding last year, so it was lovely to catch up with some familiar faces. Different venue from last year though - this time the venue was the fantastic thatched Barn at Norton Park Hotel. Kirsty had put an enormous amount of time and thought into the colours and decorations for her wedding, yellow Gerbera's and green apples, a brilliant and vibrant combination that worked so well on just so many levels.

Kirsty looked stunning in her dress, the ceremony itself, actually taken by one of Kirsty's relateives who is a registrar, was emotional but a relaxed affair. After the ceremony the couple and their guests retired to the beautiful gardens down by the picturesque lake for Pimms and Strawberries. The weather that had threatened to spoil the events had had a change of heart and the afternoon was mellow and warm, making it a perfect day.
The wedding breakfast was a wonderful affair and the speeches hilarious. The evening saw a mix of entertainment including a Caricaturist, Roulette and Blackjack Tables and a DJ that made sure the guests danced well into the night.





Friday, 7 September 2007

Rachel & Darren, Chewton Glen & Harbour Heights

Rachel and Darren's ceremony and wedding breakfast took place at the fantastic Chewton Glen Hotel. This part of the day was a small family affair with just 30 people attending. Rachel and Darren have been together for a while and have a couple of lovely daughters who acted as Rachel's bridesmaids (they looked just beautiful in their pink dresses!). Rachel was very nervous before the ceremony but the nerves soon vanished as the couple exchanged their vows. After the ceremony itself, the whole family relaxed on the terrace overlooking the lovely gardens and enjoyed Pimms, canapes and Champagne - a beautiful Summers day. Rachel and Darren took a little quiet time out to accompany me for some romantic shots in the fabulous grounds, and then returned to join their families for a lovely relaxed meal. The speeches followed which were emotional and hilarious alike.

It was then off to the Harbour Heights Hotel (a venue I attend regularly) for the evening reception and time to catch up with Darren and Rachel's friends; all 150 of them! A fantastic evening barbecue on the terraces with the stunning views over Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island, and a brilliant covers band that kept the wedding rocking until the late hours.
All in all a fantastic day was had by all.


 

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