Somerset Wedding Photographer: Victoria & Dave’s wedding at the Longhouse, Bruton
Wedding photography is a pretty solitary occupation, so sometimes it’s good to go and work with other photographers and see how someone else does things. I worked with David McNeil at Victoria & Dave’s colourful wedding at the Longhouse in Bruton Somerset. Set looking across the village and countryside, the venue was decorated with fantastic summer fete style details in a mix of purples, oranges and greens, with an amazing croquembouche profiterole cake, and a tiered cheese ‘cake’.
The couple chose to see each other in the morning and did a ‘first look’ before going off around Bruton for a good long portrait session before the wedding. I really love David’s contemporary fashion style portraiture, and Victoria and Dave really gave us the time to visit lots of different locations and get creative.
Then it was time for the main event. They did things a little differently, with the groom walking down the aisle on his mothers arm, then the bridesmaids and other parents, and finally Victoria and her brother. After the ceremony everyone enjoyed a selection of drinks and nibbles in the sunshine before finding their bag of sweets denoting their table number and sitting down for the meal. I just loved the way they served the main course. A carver was selected on each table and given a chefs hat and apron and a large hunk of roast beef to serve to their table. A great way to make an event during the meal. After the speeches and a few silly pics in the photobooth everyone partied into the night to the band.
Here are a selection of my shots from the day. Thanks to David and of course Victoria & Dave for having me along!
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Sneak Peek: Caroline & Graham’s Wedding at New Place
Bank holiday weekend, it was bound to rain wasn’t it. I thought we were going to be hidden indoors all day when I arrived in a downpour at New Place for Caroline and Graham’s wedding on Saturday. It was beginning to look really bad when there was no sign of the bride an hour after I had got there. There was a big white dress, so I decided to stick with it and hope someone arrived soon to claim it. (and what a gorgeous dress!) Caroline did make it with plenty of time to spare, the dress looking even more gorgeous on. She brought the fine (ish) weather with her and things all panned out rather well from there.
Here’s a little sneak peek from the day. More to follow in a few weeks when Caroline and Graham are back from their travels (so jealous)
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Angela & Stephen’s Stanwell House Wedding
Angela and Stephen got married at Stanwell House in April. The Lymington hotel is a perfect setting for a smaller wedding, with funky boutique interiors, elegant dining and sunny gardens. After a relaxed morning Angela still managed to be a good 10 minutes late coming downstairs, but Stephen managed to hold his nerves. The beautiful ceremony was held in the conservatory, Angela was given away by her sister Amy (not a confusing day for me at all!) After the ceremony everyone enjoyed pimms in the garden before sitting down for some of that awesome Stanwell House food. Angela had the most gorgeous pink David Austin Roses in her bouquet and the single long table was laid with pink and cream roses and candlesticks. Angela and Stephen did their first dance to Jet ‘Are you going to be my girl’ so none of that embarrassed shuffling round the dancefloor to kick off the evenings disco. A fun, light hearted and relaxed day, I think exactly what they wanted, and I know I always say it, but great couple! Congratulations to you both x
Their full gallery is now online for friends and family here
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Jess & Billy’s Wedding at Headley Park Hotel
Billy and Jessica got married on a glorious April afternoon at Headley Park hotel in Bordon. It was the first hot weekend of the year with bright blue, contrail-free skies, and a lovely setting for drinks out on the lawn, and photos by the lake. Love Jess and Bill, such a fun couple, and I wish them all the happiness for the future!
Here’s a selection of highlights from their wedding photos. The full gallery is now online for friends and family here.
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Sneak Peek: Lesley & Sam’s Wedding at Highcliffe Castle
Its late but I had to share one sneak preview from Sam and Lesley’s wedding at Highcliffe Castle today. So pleased the rain held off and we were able to get down to the beach for some photos, its gorgeous there! A full selection of highlights will be on the blog when the happy couple are back from honeymoon.
Off to wash the sand off my feet…
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Helen and Nick’s Winslowe House Wedding
I’ve got a bit behind with blogging recently, so its about time I shared some more photos from Nick and Helen’s wedding at Winslowe House in Southampton. The full gallery is now online for friends and family here, and for everyone else here’s a selection of highlights from their springtime wedding.
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