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Friday, November 11, 2011

Kelly and Dom’s wedding at Polhawn Fort

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Kelly and Dom were guests at Kat and James’s wedding we shot back last year. Since then, we have followed Kelly’s plans for her wedding day at the stunning setting of Polhawn Fort.

The day itself started off misty and grey, not ideal weather but gave a dramatic windswept feel to the fort and with the views over the English Channel from the bridal suite. The fort is very atmospheric on the inside and the arched brickwork in the ceremony room, drapes and fairy lights made it feel very cosy while the winds howled outside.

After the ceremony, the rain stopped, the fog cleared and best of all the sun came out briefly allowing for a few photos on the beach before the wedding breakfast and inevitable letting down of hair!

 - Henley

Wedding dress hanging in bridal suite at Polhawn FortBride getting ready looking in mirrorKelly applying makeup in Polhawn FortGroom and best men, ushersBrides earingsKelly looking at her jeweleryBride in thought before weddingBridal makeup at Polhawn FortWedding veilBridesmaids receiving gifts from brideGetting ready at Polhawn Fort

Kelly opens gift from her soon to be husband

Polhawn Fort Wedding necklaceLacing up wedding dressTop down view of dress lacing upAnxious brideBridesmaids preparingKelly and father walk down Polhawn Fort wedding aisleKelly looks at Dom during ceremonyPolhawn Fort wedding, Kelly and Dom walk down the aisle togetherPolhawn Fort walking to beachView from Polhawn FortBridesmaid splashing in the seaBride leaves her wedding shoes on the beachPolhawn Fort wedding pose for photosPolhawn Fort wedding speechesBride looks at husband whilst reading his speechEmbarrassing photo of groom shown during speechesPolhawn Fort, Cornish coast, Plymouth, South DevonFlowers on tablePhoto albumPolhawn Fort Wedding photo of couple

Wedding couple shadow projected on to Polhawn Fort

Couple under tree outside of Polhawn Fort

Polhawn Fort, first danceWedding guests dancing

 

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Tom and Laura’s wedding at Maunsel House, Somerset

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Laura and Tom are such a great couple, they wanted the day to be relaxed and allow their guests to relax, drink and be merry and the day had a real atmosphere of mutual love for the two of them. Lauras sister and bridesmaid Beth has to also get a mention for being so super organised, and a fantastic support for her sister.

Maunsel House really has to be seen to be appreciated – the owner Sir Benjamin Slade and his wife Kirsty have painstakingly filled each room with family heirlooms photos and portraits mixed in with guns (lots of guns!), stuffed animals and plenty of hats. Sounds bizarre, but it is excellent. In the hallway there is a stuffed bear with a pipe in his mouth, a lion wearing a police helmet in the drawing room, and a genuine stuffed Dodo in the bar!

- Henley

Here are a few photos to show their day.

Mansel House - The KingVeil hanging from bedMother of the bride adjusting brides dressBride and bridesmaids getting ready in the KingBenjamin Roberts wedding dress detailBridesmaids look at bride in The KingBridesmaids adjusting each others dressesMaunsel House, The Kingmother putting on makeupMaunsel House wedding car reflectionEmotional mother as daughter descends stairs as a brideBride exits Maunsel House to wedding carBride in car enroute to church ceremonyLaura walks up the AisleLaura and father walk up the aisleLaura looks at Tom during wedding ceremonyDress folds in churchBride puts ring on grooms fingerBride and groom kneel during church ceremonyBride and groom kneel below scriptureWedding guests watch ceremonyceremony speechBride and Groom at the altarBride and groom at the altarWedding guest laughs during ceremonyBride and Groom sign registerBride and Groom under confettiBride and groom with doves at Maunsel HouseDoves on the rooftopMother of the bride chatting with guestsguest with a glass of champagnebridesmaids adjust dresses in Maunsel HouseChild on swingChild on swing in front of wedding guestsMaunsel house corridorsMaunsel house stuffed bearBridesmaid laughs with guestsGeese at Maunsel House with wedding guestsLots of doves landing on roofPhotos of Venice in Maunsel HouseGuests at table during wedding breakfastNewly weds kissHusband and wife walk to head table during wedding breakfastLaura smilingHead table at Maunsel House, DevonLaughing wedding guestFather of the brideLaura and Tom during wedding speechesLauraLaura looks at her fatherLauraLauraMaunsel house dining room with wedding guestsLaura laughs with Tom during speechesWedding guests cheer during speechesEmotional bridesmaid.Bride and groom hold handsCoffee served at Maunsel House weddingLaura and Tom pose at Maunsel House LakeSilhouette of Laura and TomColourful sunset silhouette outside Maunsel HouseMaunsel House tiger with hat on!Champagne being servedBest Man SpeechBest man holding microphone for speechBest man speech in Maunsel HouseTom the Groom claps during best man speechBest man speechLaura and Tom kiss during their first dance at Maunsel HouseLaura gazes at TomTom smiles at Laura as they do their first dance at Maunsel HouseFriends and family watch bride and grooms first danceBride and Groom kiss during first danceDramatic dipDancing by wedding guestsTrumpets being played by band at Maunsel HouseAlcohol and dancing at Maunsel House

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emily @ weddings oxfordshire - October 28, 2011 - 2:05 pm

Beautiful photography of a beautiful day – have to say though, that location is a-ma-zing. So great!

Keep up the good work.

Kirsten Anderson - October 20, 2011 - 8:34 pm

Fantastic pictures! What a gorgeous couple they make. I was lucky enough to attend the wedding and reception and it was wonderful.

I wish Tom and Laura a happy life together. Love Kirsten. X

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Jenna and Phils wedding at Bickleigh Castle

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There was a lot of love at the picturesque Bickleigh Castle when Jenna and Phil got married. The love between the couple was obvious, and the love from their friends and family was evident by the emotions throughout the ceremony and the speeches. There was also lots of dancing, fun, laughter and did I mention dancing?!

Jenna had spent a year and half planning the wedding, so it was great to see everything come together on the day. They had also managed to keep the amazing fireworks at the end of the night as a surpirse from their guests who thought they were breaking off dancing to go and see Jenna throw her bouquet.

Jenna looked an absolute vision in her gorgeous custom made fishtail gown which appeared to be no problem to dance in as can be seen in the evening photos below!

We also had the pleasure of working with Life Video Productions who are producing Jenna and Phil’s wedding video.

Below are a few of our personal favourites from the day.

- Laura

A bride to be puts on her lip gloss as seen reflected in a hand mirrorA young boy sits fed up on a chair and waits impatiently for the bridal party to finish getting readyA bridesmaid laughs as she holds up the brides wedding garter for the cameraA bride can be seen finishing her lipstick with the light from a window falling on her faceAn abstract image of a bridesmaid holding a bouquet of flower and an image on the wall showing some flowers on the other sideA bridesmaid smiles as she stands next to a wall image of pebblesBride, brides mother and bridesmaid all laugh before the ceremony at Bickleigh Castle in DevonMusician plays the violin at the start of a wedding ceremonyA bride and her father ascend the stairs to The Great Hall at Bickleigh Castle for her wedding ceremonya bride, her bridesmaids, father and registrar all congregate in the entrance hall to the Great Hall at Bickleigh Castle before her wedding ceremonyA groom sees his bride enter the ceremony room for their wedding at Bickleigh CastleA bride and Groom say their marriage vows in the Great Hall at Bickleigh CastleBride and groom laugh while the bride looks lovingly at the groom during their marriage ceremonyWedding guests smile and applaud after a wedding reading has been doneA bride gets tearful as she makes her vows to her husbandA guest tries to intervene after a newly wed couple share a very long first kissthe groomsmenBride and Groom sign the wedding registerA suit of armour in the armour room at Bickleigh Castle in DevonFather of the bride does his wedding speech at Bickleigh CastleGroom kisses his bride during his wedding speechGroom holds back the tears during his wedding speech as his wife and the rest of the bridal party look on from the top tableBride hugs groom as he holds back tears during his wedding speechBride holds her face and smiles at the camera just before the best mans wedding speechThe bridal party smile and applaud the best mans speech from the top table

Bride and Groom have a private moment in the gardens of Bickleigh Castle in Devon on their wedding dayBride sits on the lap of her groom on a bench in the grounds of Bickleigh Castle smiling at each otherTwo best men have a romantic dance together A bride and Groom dance face to face during the first dance at their weddingA bride and groom laugh together as they do their first dance in front of guests at Bickleigh CastleBride, groom and wedding party dance in a circle at their wedding reception while one guest kicks his leg in the airBride and Groom sing along as they hold hands with wedding guests on the dancefloor at their wedding receptionOrange light silhouette of a wedding couple at Bickleigh Castle in DevonWedding guests including brides grandmother dance on the dance floor at the wedding receptionGuests pose for the camera through the disco lights on the dancefloor

Bride laughs as an usher dances holding her veil on the dance floor at the wedding receptionWedding guests dance on the dance floorGroom and two of his friends pull faces for the camera on the dancefloor at his wedding receptionA groom and friends dance on the dance floor after his weddingBride and bridesmaid dance on the dance floorphoto of a Bridesmaid takes a photo of wedding guests dancing just as the flash goes offbride and groom dance on the dancefloor with their guestsBride and groom doing funny dancing on the dancefloor at their wedding receptionGroom and bride pull funny expressions while dancingFireworks at the end of a wedding at Bickleigh castle in Devon

 

 

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emily @ weddings oxfordshire - October 28, 2011 - 2:14 pm

Again, lovely photography. Especially like the shot of the fireworks. Beautiful.

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