1st Wedding Anniversary Congratulations

September 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Happy first anniversary today to Adele and Larry Jarrett-Kerr.

Larry and Adele were married at St Andrews Church in Blagdon Somerset and then went back to Larry’s family home for a fantastic festival reception under a sail marquee. The reception was full of colour with fire juggling, face painting a great reggae band and wonderful Caribbean food, what a great day.

I hope your anniversary is equally as colourful and filled with fun.

Best wishes

Courtenay

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(Adele and Larry walking into marriage Blagdon Somerset 5th September 2009)

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1st Wedding Anniversary Congratulations

August 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Congratulations today to Anita & Jon Hebbes, who celebrate their first year of marriage. Anita and Jon got married a year ago today at The Mount Hotel in Somerset, it was a very beautiful lazy summers day just perfect for a wedding.

Have a great day, best wishes.

Courtenay

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(Anita & Jon enjoying the first moments of married life in the summer sunshine at the Mount Hotel Somerset 7th August 2009)

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Shearwater Longleat Wiltshire eshoot of Rebecca & James

July 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Met up with Rebecca and James at Shearwater near Longleat in Wiltshire the other day for their eshoot. We spent a lovely afternoon just wandering through the woods and along side the lakes catching up on the details of their wedding and getting to know each other better, oh and capturing some lovely pictures too of course. Rebecca and James are getting married in September in Cheddar Somerset and then going back to Rebecca’s family home in Axbridge for a large Marquee reception, if the weather stays the same as it was today it will be just perfect.

A few images from their eshoot…

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Wells Somerset Wedding of Sarah & Andrew

May 19, 2010 By 2 Comments

A beautiful sunny early summer’s day, and I’m off to Wells in Somerset to cover the wedding of Sarah and Andrew.

A little back story here: You may remember Sarah from the pictures on here and say I have seen her before somewhere! Well you have, and that’s not just because of her eshoot, but because Sarah with her Mum Sue, runs Enzo’s the hair and beauty Salon and is of course one of the professional weeding suppliers I have the pleasure of recommending (see their recent article on here)!  So of course when I was asked to actually cover Sarah’s wedding, I was absolutely delighted, and today’s the day its actually here at last…

I arrive in Wells and head to the White Hart Hotel, the main venue for today’s wedding. I head upstairs to find Sarah, Mum, nan, well pretty much everybody bustling with the usual morning preparations. I spend some time with the girls and capture the usual details and getting ready shots and then eventually head back downstairs to find Andrew the Groom already looking very smart in his suit.

Soon the registrars are on site and its time for the usual interviews. I head into the ceremony room and am soon joined by Andrew and all of their guests and family, all we need now is the beautiful Bride. And we are not disappointed for very soon, Sarah on the arm of her proud father is soon gliding down the aisle to her waiting groom. A touching ceremony, a lovely poem specially written for the occasion and soon the words, ‘I now pronounce you Man and Wife’ and Sarah and Andrew are Mr and Mrs Ford at last. Official legal documents to be signed and then we are off, out into the beautiful sunshine and across the road into the lovely grounds which also encompass the magnificent wells Cathedral.

Champagne all round then, relaxing conversation, laughter and fun, a beautiful backdrop and beautiful warm sunny day….perfect! Time for a few family formal photographs and then Sarah, Andrew and I slip away to give them some time alone away from the madding crowd, a time for them to catch their breath and spend a little bit of personal time together – my job, to work round them and capture some romantic images for their album.

Soon, its time to head back to their venue and time for the celebration which is the wedding breakfast. I have been invited to dine at one of the tables, which is very nice indeed, I know the food will be lovely but I’m looking forward to the wedding cake (more later!).

A lovely meal, time for the speeches funny and touching and some great football analogy from Dad! Now it’s time to cut that beautiful wedding cake, Ive been looking forward to this all day :-) Sarah and Andrew, like me don’t do heavy fruit cake, it’s just not our thing. So when Sarah told me she was having a ginormous three tiered sponge cake filled with raspberries and fresh cream no less!!!  I have to say I was almost as excited about the cake as I was about the rest of the day ;-) So cake cutting formalities done, its coffee and…well, cake time naturally! GOOD, and I mean REALLY GOOD – you can tell I like sponge cake can’ t you, well this one certainly lived up to its billing.

Well stuffed with lovely food and cake, I must get back into the swing and ready for the evening ahead. We have a little time now whilst the room is readied for the next round of festivities, so Sarah, Andrew and I head back out into the lovely evening sunshine and make the most of the beautiful surroundings to capture a few more special images for their album.

Back inside now and evening guests are arriving in number and soon the venue is bursting at the seams, laughter and good cheer to be had all round. The DJ comes to the mike and Sarah and Andrew are called to the dance floor amid large applause. A quiet hush, the music begins and Sarah and Andrew take their first dance steps as man and wife. Soon joined by other couples and then time for the music to step up a pace. Almost my time to leave, one  drink with Sarah and Andrew before I do though and then it’s goodbye. Another very lovely day, a very lovely couple, oh yes…and a very lovely cake too ;-)

Here are a few of my favourite images from the day…

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Plan Your Wedding: Insider Info – What’s Hot for 2010 by Jamie Wonnacott of Entwined Films

May 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Hi everyone, hope I find you all well? Sorry it’s been a few days since my last post on here I have been caught up doing what I love the most, shooting weddings! More details to come on those right here very soon:

In the meantime though, I would like to carry on with our current season of articles from top wedding suppliers that we recommend.

Today’s article come’s from the fab Jamie Wonnacott, creative director and master camera man of Entwined Films. Now I don’t readily recommend videographers when it come’s to weddings, and whilst I have worked with many over the years, the usual problem I find is that they simply haven’t evolved (now don’t shout at me if you are a videographer who feels quite the opposite – I’m not saying you don’t exist, I simply haven’t come across you as yet!), but in the case of Jamie this is quite the opposite. Jamie is a fantastic camera man, his skills are finely honed, he is unobtrusive in style (which is very important, especially when working with a photographer in that style) and not only does he produce fabulous work he is a really great guy to have around too!

Anyway, enough of that, simply to say that if you are looking for a videographer to cover your wedding, I couldn’t recommend Jamie highly enough, here’s Jamie…

Entwined Films… Don’t let the memories fade…
Historically speaking wedding videos have been pretty naff to say the least.  The combination of poor camera quality and limited editing capability has resulted in what amounts to an amateur video filmed by Uncle Bob (no offense intended Bob!).
Well it has taken a while for things to change, but I’m pleased to say wedding films are now the HOT addition to any wedding.
Think about it for a second…  You have been lucky enough to find the person you love and wish to spend the rest of your life with… You spend anywhere up to 2 years planning your wedding… you research and make decisions upon a thousand different issues to ensure the day runs perfectly…  you look better on the day than possibly ever before… you experience an emotional and fun filled wedding day that exceeds your expectations… and then at about 12 O’clock that evening, as the night begins to draw to an end, you begin to wonder ‘where has the day gone’!
But all is not lost, having booked Courtenay to take your wedding photos you return from your honeymoon to relive the whole day through a series of simply stunning (and I really do mean STUNNING!) images.
As time moves on our lives become full of new experiences. Little by little our memories begin to fade and sadly the emotion of the wedding day becomes faint.
Fortunately, a contemporary wedding film by Entwined Films means it doesn’t have to be this way. You can relive your whole day again; captured by an artistic eye. You can see your whole day from another person’s perspective. You can listen again to your vows and speeches and see all those small details you may have missed. But most importantly you can relive the ‘emotion’ of your wedding day and remind yourself of why you did it all in the first place. For this reason alone I can’t imagine anyone not wanting to have their wedding filmed.
But don’t take my word for it because there are a series of short Highlights Films on the website to show you a flavour of my work:
www.entwinedfilms.com.
And if you would like to see some full wedding DVD’s then feel free to get in touch. And don’t worry, there’s no obligation to book. I love what I do and hopefully you will feel the same way.
You can contact Jamie on Freephone 0808 225 0008 or email Jamie@entwinedfilms.com

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Summer Lodge Dorset Wedding of Marnie & Ben

May 5, 2010 By 3 Comments

You can now view Marnie & Ben’s Summer Lodge Wedding Album over on the main Wedding Photography site if you click here!

So Friday saw me heading off to Montacute just outside Yeovil to find the lovely Marnie who was getting ready for her big day at her mum’s house. The atmosphere was almost serene, which is not always the case in the preparation suite of the bride to be! But Marnie was very relaxed indeed, and the morning flowed gently by until it was my time to head off to Summer Lodge in Evershot Dorset the venue for the day’s events.

On arrival at Summer Lodge I caught up with Ben (the Groom) and Martin his best man already suited and booted looking very smart. Button holes soon firmly attached, guest were now all on the scene and the registrars had arrived, time for Ben and everyone to head inside to ready for the ceremony. Marnie soon arrived at Summer Lodge accompanied by her step father who was giving her away, she looked very elegant indeed and was eager to find her way to her husband to be.

Time at last for the ceremony: Marnie processed in, preceded by one of her children who was carrying the wedding bands on a floral cushion, and at last she was by Ben’s side. A beautiful touching ceremony followed, the formal legal documents signed and soon, Marnie and Ben exited into the sunlight Mr and Mrs Lavery at last.

Champagne in the lovely Summer Lodge gardens, mingling with close family and friends a very relaxed atmosphere indeed. A few family formal photographs and then Marnie, Ben and I slipped away for a few quiet moments to capture a few intimate romantic images for their album.

Time to head back indoors for the wedding breakfast, this was then followed by the traditional wedding speeches and of course the cutting of the wedding cake. After the formalities were over Marnie, Ben and I slipped away again just to capture a few more beautiful images before it was my time to leave. A very lovely day, a very lovely couple.

Here are a few of my favourite images…

Credit Where Credit is due

Car Hire – www.signaturecarhire.co.uk

Wedding Cake – Lisa Notley www.cakesbylisanotley.co.uk

Florist – Poppies Yeovil 01935 433149

Venue – Summer Lodge 01935 482000

Wedding Dress – Ronald Joyce www.ronaldjoyce.com

Wedding Shoes – Gina www.gina.com

Jewellery – Regina B www.reginab.com – Tiffany & Co www.uk.tiffany.com

Mens attire – suits from Frederick L Mabb 01935 478357 – Ties Thomas Pink www.thomaspink.com – shoes Russel & Bromley

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Plan Your Wedding: Insider Info – What’s Hot for 2010 by Maunsel House Somerset

April 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Hello everyone, hope you are all well and enjoying the latest round of articles from specialist wedding suppliers? Today’s piece comes from the lovely people at one of my favourite locations for a wedding, Maunsel House in Somerset.

Here is Kirsty, one of the lovely team at Maunsel House:

First a little background on Maunsel House itself -

Maunsel House is a magnificent 13th Century Manor set in 100 acres of stunning parkland at the heart of a sprawling 2,000 acre estate, comprising of farms, lakes, woodlands, walnut groves, orchards, Somerset wetlands, cottages and ancient barns.

(Maunsel House set up for the civil marriage ceremony of Michelle & Chris)

Currently the Ancestral seat of the Slade Family and home of Sir Benjamin Slade Bt. and Kirsty, the house can boast such visitors as Geoffrey Chaucer, who wrote part of the Canterbury Tales whilst staying here.

(The stunning King’s room – The Bridal Suite at Maunsel House – a fab place for the Bride to ready for her big day, and definite luxury for the wedding night! – from the wedding of Rachel & Chris)

The beautiful grounds and spacious rooms provide both privacy and a unique atmosphere for any event. Available for exclusive hire, we host weddings, house parties and corporate events with the house serving as a luxurious venue for groups of all sizes.

(Maunsel House at night – from the wedding of Rachel & Chris)

Our in-house wedding planners can organise every detail of your day – your ceremony and reception, catering and accommodation tailored to your specifications. Maunsel House serves equally well as a conference venue, with a range of facilities for corporate events and activity days.
In addition to the house’s 13 bedrooms, the estate includes three holiday cottages available for wedding guests and self-catering midweek breaks. Based near Taunton, Somerset, our estate is accessible from around the South West.

(The lovely bandstand available for outdoor ceremonies being used for garden entertainment at the wedding of Zena & Lee)

What’s Hot for 2010

A hot new trend for this year is the option of having as much of the wedding day as possible outside (weather permitting of couse )  At Maunsel House our civil ceremonies can take place under our romantic, garlanded, antique Bandstand.  The wisteria clad bandstand is situated on the front lawn with Maunsel House, our 13th century Manor house acting as a stunning backdrop along with our 100acre parkland setting and four lakes.

(Civil ceremony held in Maunsel House – The wedding of Michelle & Chris)

We always lay up for a civil ceremony inside the house as well,  just in case the weather takes a turn for the worse and this removes all the stress of having to make a decision as to where to have the ceremony.  Dinning al fresco is also hugely popular under our fully roofed Pergola.   The Pergola seats up to 200 for a wedding breakfast and is covered with deliciously scented climbing plants such as honeysuckle, jasmine and old roses and adds a very relaxed almost continental feel to the day.

(Wishes in the sky outside a floodlit Maunsel House, very atmospheric – from the wedding of Zena & Lee)

The evening can be rounded off with a scrumptious crackling covered hog roast which we can serve again from under the pergola.  As evening draws in we turn on our twinkling fairy lights and light the many chimneas and pretty lanterns in the fruit trees which surround the Pergola, all very romantic!

With all best wishes

Kirsty

Maunsel House

We say: If you are looking for a fab wedding venue with that something different, then give the team at Maunsel a call, you won’t be disappointed! (Courtenay)

Tel: 01278 661076

www.maunselhouse.co.uk

weddings@maunselhouse.co.uk

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