I remember this wedding day for all the right reasons – an awesome bride and groom, gorgeous weather and a fantastic venue.
I arrived at Irnham Hall bright and early on a beautiful spring day. Niki was full of excitement and she had a beaming smile on her face throughout her bridal prep. Niki and her bridesmaids all looked stunning in their dresses and within no time they were wedding ready. Just before we were due to leave for church the heavens opened which added to the drama. Thankfully, just as we turned up at ….. church the rain had passed and Niki, after a quick snack on some Pringles, was ready to get married. It was a lovely service with some really heartfelt moments. Andrew was in fine form and really looked the part.
Back at Irnham hall everyone mingled in the supurb walled garden grounds, this venue really does lend itself to a relaxed informal setting. The forecast was sunshine and showers, which created some dramatic lighting. I was keen to capture as much as I could for Niki and Andrew and they happily obliged to nip out for more photos. After some great speeches and fantastic food, the evening entertainment was underway; everyone got involved in right old sing-song. The light on many occasions was just perfect but none more so than around sunset time. We took a short drive up the hill so I could get a nice backdrop across Corby glen. It was magic, we spent 15 minutes with a glorious sunset before we headed back to continue the party long into the night.
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After getting to know Emma and Ross at their engagement shoot I had the feeling was going to be a lovely day, they were such an easy going couple and both had great personalities.
I’d photographed some of their friends weddings in the past and all of them had been so much fun, such a lively crowd, so I had high hopes and I wasn’t disappointed.
It was good to be back shooting at one of my favourite wedding venues, Bassmead Manor Barns. The bride and groom can guarantee being well looked after here. The staff at Bassmead are a pleasure to work with.
I met Emma on site nice and early, with enough time to let the girls get ready in peace whilst I went about photographing the wedding dress and all her special details; I love focusing on all the finer details especially in this rustic setting.
As the preparations progressed, it was lovely to witness the excitement starting to build amongst the bridal party.
At Bassmead Manor barns the groom can also get ready on site; this gives the photographer a great opportunity to nip in between the bride and groom.
Ross and the boys were setting out the lawn games whilst enjoying an ice cold beer or two. I made sure I was in the vicinity whilst Ross was opening his presents from his wife to be, it was plain to see how much thought and effort had gone into the gifts.
I arrived back in time to capture the final stage of Emma putting on her wedding gown; she looked stunning. I also loved the pastel tones of the bridesmaid dresses; everything looked perfect together.
Emma’s father was patiently waiting to get his first glimpse of his daughter, and once he did the emotion spilled over once more.
The time had soon come around to enter the Rickety Barn for the wedding ceremony. This must have been one of the most heartfelt and emotional ceremonies I’ve ever photographed, it was a pleasure to be a part of.
From there on in, the day was all about having fun. I was kept busy capturing candid moments along with all the necessary group photos. I particularly enjoyed taking Emma and Ross out alone around the grounds of Bassmead, this was the perfect time for them to reflect on their stunning day. The fields out the back are a real highlight for me and offer some great photography backdrops.
After a delicious meal it was time for the speeches, and as anticipated, they were emotional. It’s amazing how fast the wedding day goes when you’re enjoying yourself and before I knew it I was setting up for the first dance.
From past experience I knew this crowd loved to throw a few shapes on the dance floor, I wasn’t disappointed; they tore up the dance floor, especially Rosie with her legendary Gangnam style routine, pure gold!
As the night was drawing in I managed to sneak them off once more for few creative images in the dark, what an ace bride and groom, Emma & Ross it was a pleasure.
Elegantlee Captured Photography is a Peterborough based Wedding and Portrait Photography business.
As a wedding photographer, my biggest priority is making the client feel at ease; the best moments are captured when the bride and groom are just being themselves.
I spontaneously feed off the moment, people and surroundings. This allows for maximum creativity and unique buy antibiotics in thailand imagery throughout your day. I particularly enjoy combining natural landscapes and couples, to create stunning, timeless images.
I’m a Cambridgeshire based photographer but travel regularly to other parts of the UK and occasionally overseas. Please browse through my galleries for examples of recent weddings, portraiture, events and commissioned assignments.
