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The Wedding of Louise & Gary at Hertford Register Office and The Feathers, Wadesmill

Friday the 2nd December and we're staying local for the wedding of Louise and Gary at Hertford Register Office and The Feathers, Wadesmill. They were recommended to us by a couple who they chatted to at their venue (we never did work out who it was!) After some prep shots at The Feathers we headed to Hertford for their ceremony. Despite the cold the day was lovely and bright, we made use of the good weather and did most of the shots outside including a trip to the County Hall Cloisters. We stayed for an hour at their reception before leaving them to it - have a lovely honeymoon.

The Wedding of Selina & Dan at The Fennes

The last wedding of November and we're at the Fennes for the wedding of Selina & Dan. They and their children were a delight to work with as were their friends and family, we had a great time photographing them from prep shots through to their 1st dance. Lots of little touches such as a pictureblast photo booth, a covent garden style living sculpture, a brilliant wedding singer Cassie & some lovely personalised cup cakes all made their day wonderful to be a part of.

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The Wedding of Jacki & Guy at The Barns Hotel, Bedford

Friday the 11th November and we're in Biggleswade for the wedding of Jacki & Guy. We met them through a friend of ours (who married 3 years ago) and there's several familiar faces at this wedding! Alex made them a  surprise cake topper - you can buy her creations here. After their Bedford Register Office ceremony we all headed to the Barns Hotel for some family and friend photos. We stayed and ate their lovely wedding breakfast with them in the Tithe Barn before heading off home to start the editing. Special mention has to go to the florist who made some amazing bouquets using the national flower of South Africa, stunning!

The Wedding of Ami & Daniel at Weeley Church & Frinton Tennis Club

The Wedding of Ami & Daniel at Weeley Church & Frinton Tennis Club. Saturday the 5th of November and we're off to the Essex coast for the wedding of Ami & Dan. The day looked a little misty at first but stayed dry long enough for us to get all the shots we needed including some overlooking the beach at Frinton. Their reception was at Frinton Tennis Club - the wedding breakfast room looked amazing. Ami & Dan had made some Guy Fawkes-like effigies of themselves to celebrate their special day which sat on their chairs until it was time for dinner. Ami's Dad also created some some brilliant wooden vintage style signs for her big day, you can buy them on Ebay, search for his username  steptoe_59

The Wedding of Jaime & Neil at Fanhams Hall Hotel

The 29th October is another beautiful autumn day - we're at Fanhams Hall for the wedding of Jaime and Neil. They married in the Oak Room and went straight outside from some lovely photos in the (blustery) sunshine. We took the bride and groom into the grounds for some fabulous portraits arriving back just in time to cut the cake before we left them to enjoy their wedding breakfast. Happy honeymoon!

The Wedding of Felicity & Jack at Gatton Hall

Saturday the 22nd October we're in Surrey for the wedding of Felicity and Jack. Another bright, sunny day - we arrived nice and early to take a look at their reception venue, Gatton Hall; Wow! What a beautiful place with an amazing view. We started with a little prep before their ceremony at Hooley Church. - after some shots there we went to Gatton Hall. Set in the Royal Alexandra and Albert School it is stunning. We finished our group shots and took some lovely bride and groom portraits before everyone went in for the wedding breakfast. We left just after the speeches.

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Family portrait in Rothamsted Park. Harpenden

Sunday was a lovely day for a stroll in the park and that's what happened when we met up with 18 members of this family. Alex and Anthony were a couple whose wedding we'd photographed and we'd also done a large family portrait for them & their family a couple of years ago so we were on familiar (sorry) ground! There are a couple of new additions whom we hadn't met but it all added to the fun and we got some great shots of everyone in the shade of the Lime Trees.

The Wedding of Donna & Daniel at Charlton House, Greenwich

Friday the 7th October and we're in London for the wedding of Donna & Daniel. Firstly a little prep at The Dutch House in Eltham, then a beautiful service at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Blackheath Village before heading to Charlton House in Greenwich. Some impressive buildings! Charlton House is a grand Jacobean Mansion - the reception was in their Old Library which has stunning high ceilings and dark panelled walls. We took Donna & Daniel into their secret garden for some final photos as the sun came out. Brilliant day all round.

The Wedding of Carly & Anthony at The Oatlands Park Hotel, Weybridge

Saturday the 1st of October is the hottest October day ever! We're spending it in Weybridge with Carly and Anthony. We'd never been to the Oatlands Park Hotel before so we arrived super early to see the rooms and grounds we'd be using on the day. Carly, although emotional, had been very efficient and was ready to get into her dress when we started our preparation photos, so after a few shots of the details, the dress, the flowers, the jewellery and the beautiful roses Anthony had sent that morning she got into that dress and swished downstairs to get married! We stayed the whole day and got to photograph their speeches, their cake cutting and their 1st dance. Happy honeymoon!

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Pre booking or pre-ceremony meeting

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FREE 12 month web gallery with ordering facility
FREE low res teaser images (12) sent next day
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What else can we offer?

We have an ongoing monthly promotion for anyone who makes a booking

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We offer a 10% discount for couples who choose to pay in full at the time of booking.

We have an exclusive Ebay Package (inc a disc) that is unbeatable value at £495

And a 'coverage only' Mini Package for Mon - Thurs weddings priced at £300

Local Venues - See some of our favourites

Priory Barn, Hitchin 
The George Hotel, Buckden
Fanhams Hall
Ponsbourne Park Hotel
Manor of Groves
Theobalds Park
Hatfield House, Riding School 
Quendon Hall, Parklands
Brocket Hall Golf Club
The Noke Thistle Hotel
Coltsfoot Country Retreat
Ware Priory
Down Hall Hotel 
The Reid Rooms
South Farm
Tewin Bury Farm

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The Wedding of Aisha & Chris at The Rochford Hotel

Saturday the 24th we're in Rochford at The Rochford Hotel for the wedding of Aisha & Chris. They had a late ceremony and a chilled out garden drinks reception, as the light faded we finished the photos in time for everyone to retire to the bar for the start of their informal speeches, cake cutting, a bouquet throw and a 1st dance.

The Wedding of Sarah & Richard at Manor of Groves

Friday the 23rd September - we start the day at Theobalds Park where our Bride Sarah is getting ready, she looked amazing in her silver Maggie Sottero wedding dress and uber-sparkly shoes. Many former colleagues of the couple watched as she left the hotel for the church. After a lovely ceremony everyone headed outside into the sunshine for confetti and a few photos. Moving on to Manor of Groves we captured some great shots of the bride and groom and then their receiving line before we left them to enjoy their wedding breakfast.

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The Wedding of Gaynor & Erkan at The George Hotel, Buckden

Wednesday the 14th September - we at The George Hotel & Brasserie in Buckden, Cambridgeshire for the wedding of Gaynor and Erkan. We love working at The George and yesterday was no exception. There were a few tears during the ceremony (not least from baby Zeren & his mum)! After a few group shots and some wonderfully natural portraits we headed back to the little garden for a fun confetti shot. We left just before the staff at The George brought out afternoon tea.

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We’ve been to 1000’s of big days.

Here are our Top 12 Tips to help your day go smoothly.

1.        Hired Suits – Try them on! So many guys leave this until the wedding day & find they’ve been given the wrong size trousers or shirt or both and/or they’ve got no cravats or ties either.

2.       Bridal Suite – Consider getting ready in another room maybe of a bridesmaid or parent. You’ll be grateful for a clean tidy room at the end of the day and there's the option of having some lovely portraits in an uncluttered Bridal suite. 

3.       Needle, Cotton, Crochet hook, Scissors & Tape – For sewing on loose buttons. Cutting loose threads & price tags. Buttoning or securing the dress.

4.      Price tags & stickers – Check the bottom of shoes. remove as many as possible before the day - before you have your nails manicured.

5.       Jewellery – Check for breakages, knots, missing ear rings, have alternatives.

6.      Buttonholes - Have Dad’s buttonhole delivered to the Bride, make sure you ask for spare pins. If you have magnets ask for some extras and/or some extra pins especially for top heavy lady’s corsages. Gents buttonholes pinned to the left-hand lapel, ladies on the right – upside down if they are top heavy. 

7.       Bouquets – Keep them cool but not refrigerated. Leave them in water until 30 mins before you leave, dry stems with tissue & stand/lean upright on towels to remove all drips this will avoid water marks on the dress/es.

8.      Engagement ring – Remove before leaving for the ceremony, either have someone wear it or put it on your other hand. Moisturise your ring finger to ensure the wedding ring goes on smoothly.

9.      Timings – Morning prep [and throughout the day] factor in some down-time, aim to be ready 30 mins before you leave for ceremony. Savour every moment!

10.   Confetti – Many guests don’t bring confetti as they know some venues don’t allow it. Supply it or ask certain key guests to bring some.

11.     Children – Keep them entertained, keep them hydrated & have snacks ready for them. Have any photos with kids done first so they can go off & play. Happy children = happy parents.

12.    Delegate – Let other people take the strain – enjoy it!

The Wedding of Sandra & Neil at St Mary's Church, Apsley

Saturday the 10th and we're in Apsley, nr Hemel Hempstead for the wedding of Sandra and Neil at St Mary's Church. We started off with some detail shots at Sandra's mums hours before heading to the Church. Unfortunately we weren't allowed to take any photographs during the service but we were able to capture the register signing and the bride and groom's exit from the Church. Even though we had some drizzle everyone was was co-operative which helped us get everything done quickly. We photographed some family group shots and some lovely portraits before they headed off to their reception. Happy honeymoon guys!

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The Wedding of Emma & Adam at Fanhams Hall Hotel, Ware

Saturday the 3rd September and we're in Ware for the 7th wedding we've covered in 16 days! It's at the beautiful Fanhams Hall. We're joined by David Ruddock (videographer) from Humble Productions who we've worked with a few times and comes highly recommended. We had a glorious day both warm and sunny. Once again Fanhams was an amazing backdrop for the photos and we got some lovely shots in and around the gardens before everyone went into their wedding breakfast. We photographed the whole day from preparations right through until after the first dance.

The Wedding of Emma & David at Down Hall Country House Hotel

Thursday the 1st September and we're on wedding number 6 of the last fortnight! Emma & David booked us 18 months ago and when they decided on their date they managed to choose a lovely sunny day which bodes well for the rest of September. After an emotional ceremony everyone headed outside into the sun for some drinks, canapes and photos. We're spoilt for choice at Down Hall when it comes to taking photos it's such a versatile venue. We ended our time there with an indoor confetti shot before the bride and groom, their family and friends went off to enjoy the wedding breakfast.

The Wedding of Lauren & Nathan at The Riding School, Hatfield House

Tuesday the 30th August and we're starting the day in Ware for the wedding of Lauren & Nathan at St Mary the Virgin Church. Nathan & all the guys met in the pub before having a few photos taken outside the Church.  Meanwhile Lauren and her bridesmaids and pageboy were having some prep and detail shots at home. We weren't allowed to take many shots during the ceremony but we captured their confetti and group photos at the Church before leaving for Hatfield House - Lauren & Nathan in a VW Camper Van! Everyone gathered in the beautiful gardens of the Old Palace for a few drinks before moving into the Riding School for their wedding breakfast. With many personal & hand-made touches, the room looked amazing.

The Wedding of Lindsay & James at The Reid Rooms, Margaret Roding

Sunday the 28th August and we're back at The Reid Rooms for the wedding of Lindsay & James. Such a fun couple with lots of great family and friends - we had a wonderful time photographing their wedding. The weather was kind to us; warm sunshine for most of the day which meant everyone could chat, mingle & enjoy the brilliant Reid Rooms courtyard. We left just after the speeches. Happy honeymoon.

The Wedding of Sharon & Paul at The Old Rectory, Lower Dunton

For yesterday's wedding we're back at The Old Rectory near Brentwood for the wedding of Sharon & Paul. We'd already covered Paul's daughters wedding last year so we knew a lot of the people. After a half hearted start the weather picked up and became all blue sky cloudless and warm in time for the photos in the Old Rectory gardens after the ceremony. Happy honeymoon!

Look what we got ....

The lovely Evans family sent us a present of flowers, wine and chocolates as a thank you for photographing Rebekah & Mark's wedding last Thursday, aren't they amazing? So great to receive gifts from happy customers! Thank you xxx

The Wedding of Lucy & Phil at Brocket Hall Golf Club

Lucy & Phil's Saturday's wedding started dry but overcast then turned into persistent rain but ended with lovely warm blue cloudless skies. After some prep photos and a beautiful church service with a rainy, damp confetti run afterwards we headed for Brocket Hall Golf Club for more photos and a champagne reception in the sunshine! We left just before the wedding breakfast.

The Wedding of Rebekah & Mark at Quendon Park, Parklands

We had a brilliant time at the wedding of Rebekah & Mark on Thursday the 18th at Quendon Hall, Parklands. We'd previously photographed Rebekah's sister and three of her colleagues (with other siblings and colleagues booked for 2011/12!) so we felt so at home with tons of people we knew and recognised. Despite the rain everyone had a fantastic time. the venue was scattered with personal touches including family photos & delicious home made cake pops. There was lots of fun & laughter through the speeches which continued into the evening with a hugely popular Rentabooth and an amazing band Souled Out.

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The Wedding of Rebecca & Jeremy at Northaw Church & Ponsbourne Park Hotel

Our first wedding after getting back from holiday and we're local at Northaw Church and Ponsbourne Park Hotel in Newgate Street Village. Despite a rainy start to the day it got better and better, by the time we got to the Church the sun was out and it stayed out for much of the day. After a lovely service and a few pictures we headed to Ponsbourne for Rebecca & Jeremy's champagne reception. Many creative touches made the wedding very personal to the couple - this, and along with some marvelous suppliers, meant the the day went without a hitch! Video, Chair Covers & Co-Ordination

A few pics from our holiday in Crete

Some of my favorite pics from our last few weddings