Ansty Hall, Coventry Wedding Photos

As with a number of recent weddings, I first met Sarah and Iain at a previous wedding. It was Sarah Sisters Wedding at Monkey Island a couple of years ago. This time it was Ansty Hall near Coventry for their wedding. When I spoke to Sarah during the week, she was so excited. Having finished work a few days beforehand, she not only had all the last minute details to manage but also baked loads of cup cakes for everyone including Gluten Free ones for me and the other non wheat eaters. Its not unusual for best men to bring out embarrassing photos of the groom but I must say that this is the first vicar that has done it! She has known Iain all his life and it was very special for them that she conducted the ceremony. Her husband also played cello while the register was signed.

There are so many images of the guests looking happy. Especially Sarah and Iain who just seemed to love the day they were having. I have said that speeches are emotional before but its rare that I have tears in my eyes during the speeches. Sarah and Iain met just weeks before Sarah had her heart surgery and the anecdote he recalled of holding her gaze as she woke in the hospital and him knowing at that moment that she was the one had the whole room going!

Sarahs parents never had their own first dance so Iain found out what they would have had as their song and had it played just after their first dance which was a really nice touch. Here is just a selection of images from their day. Please leave a comment or a message for Sarah and Iain below.

 

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Cannizaro House Wedding Photos

I can’t believe that its nearly two and a half years since Jo & Bens wedding at the Bingham in Richmond. This is where I first met Amy & Dan so I was delighted when they contacted me and asked me to cover their intimate wedding at Cannizaro House. Despite it being November, it was sunny and warm enough for the guests to enjoy the grounds during the cocktail hour. Amy was so excited when I got to the hotel. She had a lot of her family with her to support her before the ceremony and the atmosphere was great.

The Cello player started the ceremony and all the children seemed super excited to walk down the aisle before Amy. Dan’s sister sung wonderfully during the service which was followed by a short Jewish prayer and the traditional breaking of a glass. The drinks reception on the mezzanine had a great atmosphere as got on really well. Amy’s father spoke before the meal and gave a very emotive and funny delivery. Throughout the meal Mark Williams the magician and mind reader kept everyone entertained. At the end of dinner and after the speeches, Amy, Dan and their guests broke away from the traditional first dance and evening entertainment and instead went to the Hurlingham Club for their fireworks evening.

Here is just a selection of images from their day. Feel free to comment or leave a message for Amy & Dan.

 

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Shendish Manor Wedding Photos

I first met Adam and Lisa almost 3 years ago at Amy & Richards fantastic wedding at Pembroke Lodge. Fast forward to this weekend and it was their turn. They were both so excited to be getting married! There were no nerves, just smiles. At one stage when getting ready, Lisa went and bounced on the bed a few times to use up some of her adrenaline! Adam and his 2 best men actually turned up early to get ready at Shendish. Adam was the only one that could tie the cravattes for all three of them.

Here is a selection of images from their day. I hope you like them. Feel free to leave a comment or message for Adam & Lisa below.

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Oaks Farm Wedding Photos

Organising a wedding is always a interesting challenge with lots of highs and lows. When I got a call from Hannah a few months ago to say that the venue she had originally booked me and all the other suppliers for had gone out of business, I thought she was going to postpone things for a while. Thankfully she didn’t and ended up with a fantastic Autumn wedding. From practising walking down the aisle when I first arrived to dancing when I left, both Hannah and Adam looks like they were having the best day. Their day was made all the more special as Hannah was walked down the aisle by their boys who later opened the speeches.

Not many couples would happily stay out in the rain for almost an hour to get a collection of couple images. I am sure her dress will recover and we have some unique images for them. Adam made a very brave move at the beginning of the speeches by having a ‘fake speech’ where he skipped through all the thank you’s and complimented the bridesmaids for being ‘hot’, etc. It was only as the best man stood up that he interrupted and delivered his real speech. This was a lovely, genuine thank you to Hannah, the boys, bridesmaids and family.

The casino after dinner was a real hit with everyone and kept everyone entertained until the first dance. I hope you like this sneak peek of Hannah and Adams wedding. Feel free to leave a comment below. Oaks Farm Wedding Photos

 

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Cain Manor in Farnham Wedding Photographer

From the moment I arrived at Jo’s parent house early on Friday morning, I knew this was going to be another great wedding. Her father was making bacon sandwiches and her mother was looking after everyone. Jo’s niece was super excited and her nephews were slightly less interested and playing computer games. The atmosphere was relaxed and Jo’s bridesmaids ensured the champagne was flowing. The church service was lovely and they even got to kiss! Jo and Dane managed to have some time together as they were whisked off in a Rolls Royce for the journey to Cain Manor.

Throughout the day you could see how close all the family and friends were. The wedding was full of smiles. With 5 speeches, everyone was entertained. Lots of emotion and laughter as well as embarrassing images of lots of the guests on the big screen.  The evening celebrations started with the first dance and from then on everyone relaxed. The band were great at keeping the dance floor busy.

Here is a sneak peek of their day. Feel free to leave any comments about the images or for Jo & Dane.

Cain Manor in Farnham Wedding Photographer

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Solsgirth House Scotland Wedding Photographer

A couple of years ago, I was asked to photograph a wedding in Inverness. It was a fantastic wedding and I now find myself with a number of weddings booked in Scotland. Jennifer and I had spoken but not met before her wedding, she is super organised so was very well prepared for the day. I couldn’t have been more welcomed by everyone from the moment I arrived. Something I didn’t know before I arrived is that Greig manages Stirling Albion a Scottish football team who happened to be playing Glasgow Rangers at the same time as his wedding! Greig even appeared in Sky Sports as Jennifer was having her make up done.

Solsgirth House is a beautiful wedding venue which really suits my style of photography. Jennifer was piped into the building by a full pipe band. Jennifer and Greig had a humanist ceremony which was one of the most entertaining services I have been to. Duncan, the celebrant had written a long and entertaining passage about the two of them which had everyone laughing and crying. After the cocktail hour everyone sat for the speeches. This was perfectly timed as word just came through that Greigs team had beaten Rangers! I can’t believe how he remained so calm and it wasn’t really mentioned again. I think he wanted to ensure that it was Jennifers day.

As you can see, the dance floor was packed all night. Everyone was in great spirits and danced the night away. I am really looking forward to returning to Scotland again next year for another wedding.

Here is a selection of photos from their wedding. I hope you like them. Please feel free to leave your comments below or a message for the bride and groom.

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