So over lockdown I had a long list of jobs I wanted to get stuck into. I had every intention of working my way through them all and being super up-to-date with my admin. Turns out it’s now September and I’ve not made much headway, as looking after a toddler is pretty time consuming!
Blogging was top of the list, something I hardly ever find time to do due the editing backlog. I’m going to try to and start as I mean to go on; try….
What a wedding
I’d thought I’d start with one of my favourite venues Irnham Hall and one of the loveliest couples I’ve had the pleasure of working with; Jade & Rob.
We clicked instantly at their engagement shoot, which was so much fun. They told me all about their plans for the wedding day and with the amount of meticulous planning going into it, I just knew it was going to be a cracker.
Love & friendship
Straight from the get go the vibe was perfect. Smiles and banter in the morning with the bridal party, beautiful light and surroundings to play with in and around the Irnhall Hall bridal suite. A church service like no other, you could just feel the love and friendship of the families coming together. A venue beautifully dressed with a unique feel.
It was clear to see Jade and Rob have a special bond and this shone through in their images. Everything was effortless; the romance, the fun, just an all round superb wedding.
It’s always a highlight of mine but seeing the look of excitement on their faces as they raced through the fields at dusk is what I do this job for… In that moment they were totally carefree and just being a couple in love.
Wow this wedding had everything; two ceremonies, two dresses and two of the nicest clients I’ve had the pleasure of working with.
Lisa and Chris unwittingly forgot to book their registrar for their main 14.00 ceremony so this meant an intimate 10.30 ceremony for close family and friends then the main event a bit later on in the afternoon.
So an early start for bridal prep but I didn’t mind, I love this time in the morning capturing all the little details and emotions as they unfold. Bassmead manor barns is a great wedding venue to hold your ceremony, everything you need is on site and you’re well looked after by all the staff.
Lisa was full nervous excitement and I really enjoyed capturing all that emotion, especially as I had an extra cute flower girl to keep my camera busy.
It was time for the first intimate ceremony, it was strange seeing Bassmead set up for around 20 people. But as expected it was a beautiful service, really touching and personal.
We had about 30 minutes of time to capture some couples portraits, so I made good use of the grounds, it was a real treat to photograph the bride and groom at this time in the morning, making use of the different light and backdrops.
Back for the second round of bridal prep, leading up to the main event. All the guests began to arrive and filled up the Rickety Barn to the rim. The second service seemed even more emotional as the tears rolled down all the bridal parties faces.
After the service the bride and groom came out to a shower of confetti and after a quick group photo it was time for a welcome drink and canapés.
It seemed all of Lisa and Chris friends and family liked a good party as there were plenty of candid moments to capture, everyone was really enjoying the occasion.
Shooting the bridal party was so much fun, I’d say something to trigger off a reaction then the laughter just ran through them all.
After the speeches and food it was time for a good old knees-up, the celebrations ran long into the night and every now and then someone literally got thrown in the air.
Before I left I made sure I captured some after-dark images, these always go down well with the bride and groom.
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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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