Becky and Chris got married at cool boutique hotel Stanwell House in Lymington. Becky was an absolute star, having spent the morning in A&E for a scratched eye, she stayed chilled and cheery as she got ready. She wore one of my favourite dresses ever (why did noone tell me about these when I got married!), a stunning sequinned dress by designer Jenny Packham. It was lovely civil ceremony at Stanwell, I loved Chris’ mum reading ‘Dizzy, my head is spinning’ and they wrote their own vows which was really special. The reception was a like a big reunion, with friends and family coming together from across the world (Becky is Australian) The setting, food and styling was very elegant but the day was relaxed and friendly.  Becky & Chris are great fun together, and clearly very much in love. Congratulations Mr & Mrs Angus!

The full gallery is online for friends and family here.

You are welcome to leave your comments and congratulations for the happy couple below…

Here’s a little preview, more photos in a few weeks…

Stanwell House Wedding Photographer- amy@amywass.co.uk

I met up with Rachel and Andrew a week or so ago for their pre-wedding portraits in the New Forest. Rhinefield Ornamental Driveway is such an amazing part of the Forest, with the tall Sequoia trees, and there was some lovely warm sunlight glinting through the trees. They are getting married at Beaulieu in the summer…

Lymington Wedding Photographer- Amy Wass: amy@amywass.co.uk

]]> http://amywass.co.uk/lymington-engagement-photos-becky-chris/feed 2 http://amywass.co.uk/rhinefield-house-wedding-photography-a-look-at-one-of-my-favourite-wedding-venues http://amywass.co.uk/rhinefield-house-wedding-photography-a-look-at-one-of-my-favourite-wedding-venues#comments Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:11:56 +0000 Amy http://amywass.co.uk/?p=7793 Rhinefield House in the New Forest is one of the most beautiful wedding venues in the South, set in the heart of the Forest with stunning ornamental gardens and a variety of rooms for your wedding ceremony and reception, whether you are planning a grand affair or an intimate celebration. It’s one of my best wedding venues to work at as a wedding photographer in the New Forest. I just love the variety of locations in the grounds, which offer a gorgeous backdrop for your wedding photography. I find the interiors of Rhinefield House are fantastic especially for Autumn and Winter weddings, with log fires, cosy wood panelling and those huge chandeliers.

If you are considering Rhinefield House for your wedding, here are some photographs to show you around, all shot during real weddings at Rhinefield.

There are various rooms for you to have your civil ceremony at Rhinefield House. For large weddings you can get married in the aptly named Grand Hall or the Hurst Suite. It is also surprising for such a grand venue, that Rhinefield is also well suited to a more intimate wedding and smaller weddings can be held in the Keepers Room.

Rhinefield House has some great spots for your wedding portraits, and if you are willing to dedicate some time to your portraits a nice stroll around the grounds can make your bride and groom photo session seem very relaxed. There are lots of steps, trees, benches, fountains, an archway of trees, the blue gates to nowhere and the ornamental pond. Being in the forest, Rhinefield changes dramatically through the seasons, from spring blossom to the reds and orange of autumn.

The Grand Hall looks amazing when all made up for your wedding reception, and as darkness falls it always feels very cosy despite the size. I think Rhinefield is my favourite Christmas wedding venue, it just feels very festive with the tree in the corner, and wreaths and fairylights. The Kings room which leads off from the Grand Hall is great for a disco or band and there are also lots of other rooms for guests to split off for a quiet chat.

The Alhambra room is a hidden gem at Rhinefield House, an intimate private dining room designed in a Moroccan style. It is a spectacular setting for a very special intimate celebration.

You can also see some real weddings I have photographed at Rhinefield House linked below.

Penelope and Daniel’s Autumnal Wedding

Belinda & Paul’s Wedding in the Alhambra Room

Kerrie and Rod’s Intimate Rhinefield House wedding in the Keepers Room

Gemma & Jon’s Autumnal Wedding in the Grand Hall

Carrie & Terry’s Christmas Wedding

If you are looking for a photographer for your Rhinefield House wedding- drop me an email on amy@amywass.co.uk