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Rowton castle wedding – Nicole & Marc

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Combine a wonderful English summers day, A fantastic couple and a whole load of Australians and your in for a great wedding and thats exactly what we had last week for Nicole and Marc’s wedding at Rowton castle, Shrewsbury.

I started the day off with Nicole at her house to capture her preparations for the big day. Everything started off nice and calmly, in fact, Nicole was a picture of serenity as her bridesmaids had their makeup applied but the nearer we got to our deadline for leaving the more the excitement and nerves grew. Fortunately, Nicole had arranged for a lot of the guests to leave the house prior to her getting into her dress, partly so they wouldn’t see it until she walked down the isle and partly so the bridal party could return to the state of calm they were in when I arrived.

After collecting the wedding car we made our way to Rowton castle under fabulous blue skies. Nicole looked stunning as she walked down the isle, so stunning she made Marc get all emotional as he saw her for the first time that day. The ceremony was delightful and as soon as it was over the whole wedding party made there way out into the grounds of the castle where they enjoyed their Champagne as I photographed the group shots and Nicole and Marc’s portraits.

After the wedding breakfast and speeches were completed we had just enough time to get a few evening portraits as the sun set over the distant trees and then it was time for the party to get going. Nicole and Marc started of the dancing surrounded by a could of bubbles, I don’t think they could have looked more happy.

The wedding party danced long into the night, enjoying every minute of the party. I also enjoyed myself the whole day as everyone made it a joy for me to take photographs, I really do love my job!

Close up photograph of the Bride
Bride after getting into her wedding dressGroom relaxes at Rowton castle prior to his weddingBride and her parents getting into the wedding car in ShrewsburyFlower girls laughing prior to walking down the isle at Rowton castleGroom sheds a tear as his Bride walks down the isleBride and Groom during their wedding ceremony at Rowton castleBride and Groom portrait in ShrewsburyWedding party relax in the grounds of Rowton castleGrooms men walk outside Rowton castle, Shrewsbury
Wedding receiving line at Rowton castleBride and Groom cut their wedding cakeBride and groom evening portrait with sunsetBride and Groom evening portrait at Rowton castle

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Civil Partnership, Wales – Helen & Jenna

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Last weekend I made the journey across to Wales to capture Helen & Jenna’s civil partnership (hereafter known as their wedding) I was very concerned about the weather on Friday evening as I drove to Wales through torrential rain which didn’t stop until some time in the early hours of Saturday. Fortunately the only rain to be seen that day was during the drive to the wedding venue, The Bryn Howel hotel, Llangollen. On arrival I located both Helen and Jenna’s hotel rooms which were on different sides of the hotel! (I am normally busy enough with one Bride but having two on opposite sides of the hotel was going to keep me fit!) Both Brides were very nervous during the morning preparations although things did seem to calm the nearer we got to the ceremony.

With civil partnerships being so new there do not seem to be any set ways of doing things and because of this, Helen & Jenna walked down the isle together. This was a lovely moment and added a lot of importance to the fact they would enter and leave the room together but they would be leaving the room married. The main focus of the photographs was to document things as they happened so we only had a short time to cover the couple of groups and a few portraits before the Brides were back with their guests, enjoying the wedding.

Helen & Jenna make a lovely couple and I know they have a long and happy marriage ahead of them.

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Bast man looks nervously on at the preparations before the weddingBride and bridesmaids descend the stairs a the Bryn Howel hotel, walesCivil partnership ceremony at the Bryn Howel Hotel Llangollen walesbrides hug overlooking the Welsh valleysBrides kiss on bridge surrounded by trees in WalesBride makes final alterations to tables at her weddingBrides first dance surrounded by smoke at the Bryn Howel hotel, WalesBrides laugh during evening portrait session after their wedding in Wales

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Chillington Hall wedding – Anna & Rick

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Earlier in the month I photographed Anna and Rick’s wedding at Chillington Hall, Staffordshire.

From the moment I arrived the bridal party were in good spirits, laughing and joking. There seems to be something about this year, less nerves and more laughter, can’t be bad! The ceremony was held in Chillington’s Saloon, an amazing room with a high domed ceiling which helped the male voice choir captivate the wedding party as they sang.

After the ceremony the party moved outside to enjoy giant jenga, croquet and boules while Anna, Rick and myself toured the grounds to capture some portraits. It is great being the recommended photographer at Chillington as you really get to know the grounds but that could also lead to stale poses and backdrops but luckily, Chillington has a lot of hidden gems so there is plenty of opportunity to come up with new ideas for portraits.

After the Wedding breakfast and speeches the party got into full swing very quickly and the dance floor stayed full all evening led for most of it by Anna and Rick. In between all the dancing we did mange to capture a wonderful portrait in front of the illuminated house just after the sun went down.

Its pretty clear that Anna and Rick are made for each other and I wish them all the best for their marriage. As ever I have included a couple of my personal favourite images from the day.

Brides shoes at chillington hall, staffordshire
Bridesmaid looks through the photos she has captured at chillington hall, brewood.Stunning bride received the finishing touches to her dress before her wedding.wedding rings before the ceremonyBride and Groom walk through chillington halls grounds on their wedding dayBride during the speechesBride and grooms first dance as the wedding party look onBride and groom portrait outside Chillington hall at night

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Heath House, Tean, Wedding photography – Gemma & David

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I was at Heath House in Tean, Staffordshire on Saturday to cover Gemma and David wedding and what a lively wedding it was!

I was pretty much given free reign to cover the wedding as I saw it. It is always great to be able to complete the wedding photography in a documentary style as the images are always a true reflection of the day and Saturdays wedding was no exception.

I started at Chantilly in Stone, Staffordshire where the Bride and Bridesmaids we having their makeup done. From the moment I arrived Gemma, her sisters and mother were in great spirits, laughing and joking and really enjoying the build up to the wedding. After a quick stop at Gemma’s Mom’s to get dressed to headed to the church, again in Stone. Even the ceremony with filled with laughter and was thoroughly enjoyed by all of the wedding party.

The reception was held at The Heath house, Tean. A wonderful country house in the Staffordshire countryside just outside Stoke-on-Trent. The great British rain made a brief appearance just to make the few group photographs a little tricky but made a timely exit as we were starting the portraits. Working quickly is a prerequisite of wedding photojournalism but the rain meant we only had around 15 minutes to complete the portraits before the wedding breakfast. That was all we needed to create some stunning portraits of Gemma and David (a few are included below). I always try to reflect the feel of the day in my portraits so I injected a little more fun into the portraits to mirror the upbeat feel of the wedding.

As soon as the speeches were concluded and the bouquet had been thrown we were straight into the 1st dance and from that moment, the dance floor was never far from full as the guests partied the night away. We took a few moments at sunset to capture a couple more portraits with great results.

It is clear to see that Gemma and David are perfectly suited and I am sure they will have a long and very happy marriage together and I was lucky enough to be with them for their wedding, I wish them all the very best for the future.

bride getting ready for wedding in stone
bride dressed and ready for wedding, stone, staffordshiregroom looks on as bride walks down isle in churchbride and groom sign register at church in stone, staffordshirebride and groom relax at heath house teanbride and groom run towards camera at the heath house, tean, staffordshirebride and groom portrait in wooded area surrounded by treesbride portrait in front of orangery at heath house, teanbride and groom kiss as guests throw confettibride and grooms 1st dance after being married
bride and groom evening portrait with remote flash lighting in the countryside

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Wedding in Wolverhampton – Raman & Parminder

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I was fortunate enough to spend most of my weekend with Raman and Parminder in Wolverhampton for their wedding.

I started out with Parminder during her preparations at her parents house in Willenhall. It was an early start (7:30) and the house was a picture of calm as the bride was already dressed with hair and makeup almost complete and the bridesmaids were not far behind.

We then moved on to the Gurdwara Nanaksar temple in Wolverhampton where I was treated to breakfast! (I could get used to this) A wonderful ceremony filled with tradition followed breakfast and the light in the room was about as good as it gets, it really helped me show off the wonderful outfits worn by the Bride and Groom.

After Parminder’s sisters returned Raman’s shoes (another tradition) we headed to the Ramada Park Hall hotel and the partying and dancing started as soon as we arrived as all of the guests were set on enjoying themselves. Once again we were all treated to some traditional ceremonies before heading outside to make the most of the gardens where I captured some wonderful portraits of the Bride and Groom.

Finally we returned to Parminder’s parents house for final farewells as Raman and Parminder departed for London. I had a fantastic day and while very tiring, I enjoyed every minute. I wish both Raman and Parminder all the best for their married life and want to thank them for their and their families hospitality.

bride checks her dress before her wedding
bride arrives at the gurdwara nanaksar temple in wolverhamptonbride portrait prior to her weddinggroom is dressed prior to his weddingbride is led into the gurdwara nanaksar temple, wolverhamptonbride and groom during their weddingflowers decorating the top table at the ramada park hall, wolverhamptonguests dancing at wedding receptionbrides bother chatting to guestsbride and grooms first dance at the ramada park hall, wolverhampton
bride and groom listen and smile during speechesbride and groom portrait at ramada park hall, wolverhamptonbride and groom portrait at ramada park hall, wolverhamptonbride and groom leave after their wedding

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