Wedding Photographer Testimonial

Here is a lovely Wedding Photographer Testimonial email we received. The wedding was at Leez Priory just before the Lockdown :-

“Dear David & Sandra, thank you for our beautiful wedding photo book which we received this week. We will cherish it for the rest of our days and love that it tells the story of our special day from the beginning to end. I’m also amazed we received our photo book as soon as we did given the current global situation. 

We feel certain we made the right choice of photographers. You both worked incredibly hard all day and did so in a way which was unobtrusive to us and our guests. Somehow you even managed to get photos of our 4 year old smiling… Not easy given he hates having his photo taken… I think David pretending he was going to fall off his ladder helped! Plus Sandra’s skills with little people. 

We will always feel incredibly grateful we got to get married at all and know that had our wedding, which was on 7th March 2020, been 1 or 2 weeks later, it would’ve been cancelled.

Thank you David & Sandra, from Anna, Leon, Theo & our growing baby bump.x”

Wedding Photographer Testimonial Leez Priory

Wishing the happy family all the best for the future especially for the arrival of “bump”.

We look forward to working at Leez Priory (and other venues!) once the wedding world starts again!

 
 
 

Leez Priory Wedding Photography for Nicola & Gary

Leez Priory Wedding Photography for Nicola & Gary. The Wedding was held at Leez Priory, Chelmsford in March 2019. It was a beautiful day, cool, bright but windy.

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Nicola was getting ready with her Bridesmaids when we arrived. Off we went to see her.

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Nicola and the girls were having a lovely time with plenty of laughter about. Gary was in the cottage getting ready with his Groomsmen and equally having a great time with their preparations.

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After reading his card from Nicola and once Gary was suited and booted, his pictures as well as pictures with him and the Groomsmen were taken outside the house.

Nicola had read her card from Gary and was soon getting dressed assisted by her Mother and the Bridesmaids were nearly ready.

bride getting ready at leez priory

Guests were arriving and they socialised in the Bar area. Soon it was time for all the Guests to make their way to the Great Hall and take their seats. Upstairs we were getting on with Nicola’s Pictures. Nicola looked amazing!

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The Proud Father

Nicola’s Father was downstairs and looked totally proud and extremely happy to be Father of the Bride! As the Guests were all seated in the Great Hall it was soon time for the Ceremony. Following the Ceremony, the Drinks Reception was held inside Leez Priory, although dry it was quite cold outside.

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The Formal Pictures

Later everybody assembled outside for a group picture before returning inside for the remainder of the pictures. Using the Light Oak Room as a backdrop for some of the family pictures was fine.

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Taking a break afterwards allowed us some time for cathcing up with taking some informal pictures around. Before it was time for the Wedding Breakfast we whisked Nicola and Gary off for a short while for their pictures around the grounds. We kept the time short as possible as it was rather cold and windy. I could not believe what a stunning job Nicola’s friend, who is a hairdresser, achieved. Nicola’s hair looked wonderful early on and remained so for the remainder of the afternoon, despite the strength of the wind!

The Wedding Portraits

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The Evening Celebrations

With a variety of pictures taken in a short space of time we returned to the House. It wasn’t very long before the Guests made their way up from the House to the Coach House followed by Nicola and Gary, for the Wedding Breakfast. A Singer entertained them until the meal was over and the Speeches began. After these, everyone returned to the House for the evening celebrations. A band was part of the evening and they had set up in the Carriageway.

Leez Priory night time wedding pictures

Nicola and Gary had a few night shots taken before the next event. The cake cutting took place later followed by Nicola and Gary’s First Dance. Some time later everybody went outside for Fireworks. A lovely ending to the day for us. Time for us to leave. Thank you Nicola and Gary for asking us to photograph your wonderful Leez Priory Wedding Wedding, it was a pleasure working with such a lovely couple!

 
 
 

Pre-Wedding Pictures for Nicola & Gary

We met Nicola and Gary early one morning ahead of their upcoming Leez Priory wedding, for their Pre-Wedding pictures. Danbury Lakes, Chelmsford, was the location. The weather was good and as we know there is plenty of opportunity for some nice pictures in a lovely setting. It was an enjoyable time, very relaxed, which is how we like it to be. They ended up with some nice pictures and us looking forward to photographing their wedding.

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Wedding Photography at Leez Priory for Lucy & Adam

It was a beautiful late Autumn Wedding Day for the Wedding Photography at Leez Priory of Lucy and Adam. Our day started at Lucy’s Parents’ home as that was where Lucy was getting ready. We took a few preparation pictures but as space was a little limited we decided to leave the arranged pictures until later.

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St Martins, Little Waltham

The ceremony was at St Martins Church, Little Waltham and what a beautiful setting it was in. The sun was shining, the leaves from the trees had fallen and added to the wonderful colour. Adam was at the Church with his Groomsmen carrying out their duties when we arrived. A short interruption was all that was needed to create their pictures. They then resumed their duties greeting the Guests.

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It was not long before it was time for the everyone to take their seats in the Church. The Bridesmaids arrived followed shortly afterwards by Lucy and and her Father. A lovely arrival in an old police car!

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After the ceremony everyone went outside and we got on with the requested pictures. This was also our opportunity to quickly catch up with the pictures we had missed at Lucy’s parents house.

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The Guests lined the path leading out of the Church and as Lucy and Adam walked down they threw confetti over them, before waving them off.

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Wedding Photography at Leez Priory

Arriving at Leez Priory Lucy, Adam and their Guests enjoyed the Reception Drinks. The Police car was very important at Lucy and Adam’s Wedding as Adam, his Father and Grandfather have been or are Policeman. The car made for some nice pictures. A few pictures of Lucy and Adam in front of Leez Priory were taken as well.

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The picture of everybody happened a little later just before sunset. Lucy and Adam greeted their Guests in the Receiving Line before they sat down for the Wedding Breakfast in the Coach House. The Speeches followed, there were a few!

The Wedding Breakfast

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Leez Priory night photos alway look good, Lucy and Adam were happy to brave the evening chill for a few moments.

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Later the happy couple cut their Wedding Cake and had their First Dance. Not long after that it was time for us to leave. A wonderful Day of Wedding Photography at Leez Priory! Thank you Lucy and Adam for asking us to be your Wedding Photographers.

 
 
 

Leez Priory Winter Wedding Photography for Robyn & Alan

Leez Priory Winter Wedding Photography for Robyn & Alan

It was a pleasure to provide Leez Priory Winter Wedding Photography for Robyn & AlanRobyn and Alan. When we arrived at Leez Priory we went to see Robyn who was getting ready with her Mother, Bridesmaids and Flowergirls in the Main House. Robyn’s Gran joined them and enjoyed watching all the preparations. David then went off to find Alan and his Best Men who were getting ready at Leez Priory as well. Alan is his uniform looked very smart and when all of them were ready they had a few pictures taken in front of Leez Priory. Leez Priory Wedding PhotographerMeanwhile the girls were in the final stages of their preparations. Once ready, we got on with taking a few pictures of Robyn and her party in the wonderful atmosphere of Leez Priory.

The Ceremony

Whilst this was happening the Guests were arriving with the Piper playing them in as they made their way into the Great Hall for the Ceremony. Soon it was time for Robyn to take her Father’s arm to go to the Great Hall. The winter sun was shining through the windows as Robyn and Alan exchanged their vows. Leez Priory Wedding PhotographerAfter the Ceremony, although it was a chilly, it was dry and sunny so we went outside to take some requested pictures. Finishing with the confetti pictures Robyn and Alan had time to mingle with their Guests inside the House while we  captured some informal pictures.  We took Robyn and Alan for a short walk around the grounds for their pictures together. Leez Priory Winter Wedding Photography

The Wedding Breakfast & Evening Celebratins

Not long after we returned it was time for the Guests and Robyn and Alan to make their way unto the Coach House for the Wedding Breakfast. We just love capturing these natural pictures. Following the Wedding Breakfast it was time for the Speeches. Emotion and laughter captured! Wedding Photographer Leez Priory ChelmsfordOnce these were over, everyone made their way back to the House for the evening celebrations. As the lights were on Leez Priory we took a couple of pictures of Robyn and Alan with Leez Priory in the background before the First Dance.  Robyn and Alan performed a rehearsed First Dance which was brilliant. After capturing a few images of the evening we then said our ‘goodbyes’.  A wonderful day!

 
 
 

Leez Priory Wedding Photography for Charlotte & Kevin

Leez Priory Wedding Photography for Charlotte & Kevin

Charlotte and Kevin chose the stunning Leez Priory for their Autumn Wedding last year. It was a warm sunny day when we arrived at Leez Priory on the morning of the Wedding. Charlotte was getting ready with her Bridesmaids and all preparations were going smoothly and the girls were enjoying the time.Wedding Photographer Leez Priory I stayed with the girls whilst David went off to find Kevin and his Groomsmen. Using the grounds of Leez Priory they had a few pictures taken before they carried out their various duties. Charlotte was assisted by her sister, Jessica, as she was getting dressed. The Guests arrived on the bus and they made their way into Leez Priory. Once Charlotte was ready we had time to take a few arranged pictures of her and with her Bridesmaids and parents. The Ceremony was held in the Great Hall  Kevin and his Best Men, Chris and Tim stood at the front waiting for Charlotte to come into the room. Charlotte looked lovely! Leez Priory Wedding Photography

The Drinks & Photos

A little while after the finish of the Ceremony we got on with taking a few requested pictures outside. Whilst we were outside the Guests threw rose petals over Charlotte and Kevin. Making the most of the weather and in the sunshine we then took Charlotte and Kevin for a short time to take their pictures.  A walk around the grounds provided opportunities for some nice pictures. Charlotte and Kevin still had time to talk to their Guests for the remainder of the Drinks Reception.  Charlotte and Kevin greeted their Guests during the Greeting Line before they walked unto the Coach House for the Wedding  Breakfast. There was a fantastic sunset at this time so we took the opportunity to take Charlotte and Kevin outside,  some great shots!Wedding sunset picture Leez Priory / wedding speeches

Wedding Speeches and First Dance

The Speeches followed the meal and afterwards everybody made their way back to Leez Priory for the evening celebrations. Charlotte and Kevin’s evening Guests then joined them. A couple of evening shots with Charlotte and Kevin outside Leez Priory took place before the cutting of the Wedding Cake. Just before the First Dance, Charlotte tossed her bouquet. Leez Priory cake cutting first dance photos What an amazing First Dance! Wonderfully choreographed and superbly performed! After capturing a flavour of the evening it was time for us to leave. It was nice to see Nerys and Chris again, we photographed their Wedding at Parklands in 2012. Thank you Charlotte and Kevin for asking us to be your Wedding Photographers, it was a pleasure!

 
 
 
 
 
 

Pre-Wedding Picture shoot for Charlotte & Kevin

Pre-Wedding Picture shoot for Charlotte & Kevin

We met Charlotte and Kevin for their Pre-Wedding picture shoot at Hylands House, Chelmsford. This was one afternoon in the summer a few weeks ago.  We went for a walk around Hylands gardens chatting about the details of their forthcoming Wedding.  The grounds and gardens provide many photo opportunities for some nice relaxed pictures so every now and then we stopped to take some. It was an enjoyable time, very relaxed, which is how we like it and we ended up with some nice images. We are looking forward to Charlotte and Kevin’s Wedding at Leez Priory, Chelmsford, Essex  in the Autumn.

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Pre-Wedding Shoot for Robyn and Alan

Pre-Wedding Shoot for Robyn and Alan

It was lovely to meet Robyn and Alan again this time for catching up on details for their Wedding and a pre-wedding shoot. After our chat we went to take some pictures of them in the sunshine ending up with nice relaxed results.  We are looking forward to Robyn and Alan’s Wedding later in the year at Leez Priory.

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Leez Priory Wedding Photographer

Leez Priory Wedding Photographer

Stacey and Jonathan chose the wonderful Wedding Venue Leez Priory for their Wedding. Our day started at Leez Priory with Stacey and the girls getting ready at the Fisherman’s Cottage. Preparations were going well and once the make-up and hair were finished we were on the move! Stacey was going to put on her Wedding Dress and do the final preparations upstairs in the main house.Leez Priory Wedding Photographer Whilst this was going on, David went off to find Jonathan and his Groomsmen to capture a few final preparation and ready shots. Once Stacey and the Bridesmaids were dressed, they were joined by Bob, the Bridesman for a few pictures. Guests were making their way over to the Tower where the Ceremony was going to take place.  Being such a lovely day, the Ceremony was going to be outside. With the meeting with the Registrars over, the Bridesmaids led the way followed by Stacey and her Father to the Ceremony. Wedding Photographer Leez PrioryFollowing the Ceremony, Stacey, Jonathan and their Wedding Guests enjoyed the Drinks Reception. After a little while, we took the requested family pictures. Giant garden games kept the guests entertained during the afternoon. We took some Bridal Party pictures in front of Leez Priory later on and then had some time to take Stacey and Jonathan’s together pictures around the grounds.Leez Priory Wedding Photographer After the ‘everybody’ picture it was time to move to the Coach House. The Speeches followed their Wedding Breakfast. It was a glorious evening so the Guests enjoyed walking around the grounds, playing the games or just generally socialised in the grounds.   They cut their cake and moved onto the  dance floor which was set up outside for Stacy and Jonathan’s First Dance. Wedding Photographer Leez Priory There was a lovely ambience together with a lovely setting for their First Dance. Just before we left we took a coupe of evening pictures in front of Leez Priory to finish our coverage of their Wedding.  A great day!

 
 
 

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