Hedingham Castle Wedding – James & Ben

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We were happy to be asked to be the photographers for James and Ben’s Hedingham Castle Wedding. They had waited a long time for their special day and what a day it was!

The Morning

The morning of the Wedding proved to be rather wet but we had our fingers crossed that later it would be fine. James and Ben were getting ready in the Cottage so we joined them there as the preparations were taking place. Happy and chilled everyone was and we captured some of those moments. When James and Ben were ready just a few pictures were taken of them before they made their way over to the Castle.

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Heddingham Castle Wedding

The Wedding Guests had taken their seats and once James and Ben arrived it was time for the Ceremony. James and Ben walked in together and the Ceremony began.

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Afterwards, following a few pictures inside we went outside as it had stopped raining. Guests enjoyed the drinks Reception in the Castle and came out if they were required for pictures. James and Ben were able to spend time with their Guests before taking a short time out for pictures of the two of them. The lake looked a picture especially as it was late afternoon. Although it had been raining, therefore wet underfoot, James and Ben were happy to go over to the lake. Good timing, lovely pictures.

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Heddingham Castle is not one of the easiest to get sunset pictures due to the trees. This day was great as the sunset showed high into the sky!

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The Wedding Breakfast

Returning to the Castle it was time for the Wedding Breakfast which was in the held in the wonderful Tapestry Room in the Castle. The Speeches took place after the meal as did the cake cutting.

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Afterwards everyone enjoyed the evening celebrations, dancing and socialising in the Garrison Room. This was the end of our coverage for James and Ben’s Heddingham Castle Wedding, a really enjoyable day, thank you both for asking us to be a part of it.

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Wedding Photographer Hedingham Castle for Chloe & Joe

Wedding Photographer Hedingham Castle for Chloe & Joe

It was great to be asked to be Wedding Photographer Hedingham Castle by Chloe and Joe for their Summer Wedding. Hedingham Castle is the only active Norman Keep in Essex making it unique!

Preparations

At the Lodge by the entrance of the Hedingham Estate is where the girls’ preparations were taking place and where our day commenced. Chloe, had eight Bridesmaids, four Flowergirls and family members in the Lodge. There was a lot going on! Despite the  numbers the preparations were going well.Wedding Photographer Hedingham Castle Joe, his Groomsmen, Pageboys and family members were getting ready in the Cottage. We captured a variety of pictures of Chloe and Joe as the preparations stepped up a gear. David was with the men whilst I stayed with the girls. Once the girls all had their make up, hair finished and a couple of pictures taken they then got changed. Joe had a couple of pictures taken of himself and the men before they went up the drive to the Castle.

The previous wedding at the Castle had overrun increasing the pressure on us to get the times back on track which we did! We managed to take the pictures Chloe requested as well as the more usual ones. As the Bridesmaids and Flowergirls were on their way unto the Castle there was a little time to take a few Bridal pictures of Chloe and some with her Parents. Time now for us to go to the Castle too! Soon Chloe and her Father arrived and went up the steps and into the Castle.

Candlelight Ceremony

The Guests were all seated in the Great Hall waiting for Chloe to make her entrance for the Candlelit Ceremony. A beautiful setting! Wedding Photographer Hedingham CastleAfterwards the Guests made their way out of the Castle, down the steps and onto the lawn. Whilst this was happening Chloe and Joe had some pictures of them taken in the wonderful Minstrels’ Gallery.Hedingham Castle Wedding Photographer After a few minutes they joined their Guests for some requested family pictures. Once these were completed the Guests lined the path over the Bridge and waited  for Chloe and Joe to join them. As Chloe and Joe walked across the Bridge they covered them in confetti.  Just as they reached the end of the bridge confetti cannons were let off, making for some fun pictures.Essex Wedding Photographer

The Drinks Reception

The Guests made their way over to the House and Gardens for the Drinks Reception whilst we kept the Bridal Party back for a few pictures. They then joined the rest of the Guests after a few minutes. The weather was still holding and as usual we let the couple spend some time socialising before we we carried on with the arranged pictures. Chloe and Joe wanted a balloon ‘release’ in the garden so whilst the Groomsmen were collecting the balloons, Guests congregated by the lake.

We were lucky with the weather, just as we were returning to the House, it started to rain! It didn’t matter as it was nearly time for the Wedding  Breakfast.

The Wedding Breakfast

Chloe and Joe greeted their Guests before they took their places at the tables in the Marquee. After the meal, it was time for the Speeches. The rain had not been too bad at all, so when the Speeches had finished, it was nice for everyone if they wanted to, to go outside.  Garden games provided entertainment for both the adults and children. During the time before the cutting of the Cake we took some informal pictures. Hedingham Castle Wedding PhotographerChloe wanted a picture with her Bridesmaids and  ‘love’ sign on the dance floor which made a nice relaxed shot. After their First Dance, we took Chloe and Joe outside for a couple of night pictures with the Keep. This ended our day as Wedding Photographer Hedingham Castle . Thank you Chloe and Joe for the extra effort you put in to achieve your pictures. A lovely day! So nice to see Olivia and Jon again, we photographed their Wedding at Fennes a few years ago.

 
 
 

Pre-Wedding Picture session for Chloe & Joe

Pre-Wedding Picture session for Chloe & Joe

Chloe and Joe came to see us one morning recently for their Pre-Wedding picture session. We enjoy seeing our couples who have booked with us before their Wedding Day so that we can find out more about them and of course talk about their forthcoming Wedding. After a coffee and a chat we went to an area local to us for a few pictures.  This didn’t take very long,  and we ended up with some nice pictures. We are looking forward to Chloe and Joe’s Wedding at Hedingham Castle in the Summer.

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Hedingham Castle Wedding Photography for Lucy & Richard

Hedingham Castle Wedding Photography

It was a beautiful day for the wedding of Lucy and Richard who were married at the wonderful Hedingham Castle. We started at the Garden Cottage which was a hive of activity with everybody getting ready but all was going well. Wedding Photographer Hedingham CastleOnce the Pageboys and Flowergirls were ready they went downstairs freeing up space for the Bridesmaids and Lucy to finish their preparations. Whilst this was going on, David went to meet Richard with his Best Man and Ushers who were arriving at the House. After taking some pictures he returned to the Cottage.  The girls were ready, looking beautiful, so just having enough time for a few shots of them all we set to work.  The Bridesmaids, Flowergirls and Pageboys then went in the car for the short drive to the House.  This allowed us time to take a few Bridal portraits of Lucy before the car returned to transport her to the House.  All together they then walked over the Bridge towards the Castle for the Ceremony. After they exchanged their vows they signed the Register in front of their Guests.  Whilst the Guests left the Castle to go outside, we took Lucy and Richard into the Minstrels Gallery for a few pictures before joining them all outside.Hedingham Castle Wedding Photography Moving swiftly on with taking the requested family group pictures, it wasn’t long before the Guests lined the Bridge for the confetti.  The Reception Drinks were served in the Great Hall and as the sun was still out everybody went into the gardens. The children enjoyed the freedom of the gardens to play whilst we captured the moments. During the afternoon we took a few other pictures together with a few ‘together’pictures of Lucy and Richard.  The Receiving Line preceded the Wedding Breakfast, which was held in the Marquee. Essex Wedding Photographer Hedingham Castle The Speeches followed before the beginning of the evening celebrations. After taking a few pictures of the Evening Guests and a few evening pictures of Lucy and Richard, the Band was set up ready for Lucy and Richard’s First Dance. Wedding Photographer Hedingham CastleA short time afterwards we left them them to continue their celebrations.  It was lovely to see Ross, Richard’s Brother with this wife Katie this time with their two children and other members of the family. We photographed Ross and Katie’s Wedding at Layer Marney Tower in 2007.  A lovely day!

 
 
 

Pre-Wedding photo shoot – Lucy & Richard

Pre-Wedding photo shoot – Lucy & Richard

We met Lucy and Richard for their pre-wedding photo shoot at Richard’s Parents home one evening recently.  After talking about their forthcoming Wedding at Hedingham Castle, we went outside for a short walk in the lane and garden for their pictures.

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Pre-Wedding Pictures

Although it was chilly, the weather held out for our meeting with Gemma and Neil in Finchingfield. The sun and cloud provided us with some lovely pictures whilst we were in the village.  Gemma and Neil are getting married later in the year at Hedingham Castle.essex-wedding-photographer-finchingfield-pre-wedding

 
 
 

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