Paul & Sara – Essex Wedding Photography – Church & Reception

Sara and Paul were married earlier this year at St Vincent de Paul RC Church, Dagenham and their Reception followed at Crondon Park.

The weather unfortunately was not the best for the day, Following the Church service, off we went to Crondon Park.

Something different, a Chinese Tea party, which was enjoyed by everyone took place during the afternoon. After the Chinese Tea Party and the Wedding Breakfast, we caught up with a few group pictures and a few pictures of Paul and Sara.

Throughout the day lots of great informal pictures.

 
 
 

Wedding Photography at Crondon Park for Dawn & Cam

Wedding Photography at Crondon Park for Dawn & Cam’s summer wedding

Wedding Preparations

Before we arrived at Crondon Park, our first port of call was at the home of Dawn and Cam. This was where Dawn was getting ready for her Wedding with her Bridesmaids and friends. Preparations were going very well. All the girls were relaxed, enjoying themselves and in the middle of very many preparations. Plenty of details and accessories to photograph so we got on with taking those pictures.

Once the girls had their hair and make up nearly finished we took a couple of pictures of them in their Dressing Gowns. The Bridesmaids then went upstairs to get their dresses on and Dawn followed a bit later.

It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining and we had a nice garden to take the photographs in when everyone was ready. Dawn had some pictures taken of her as well as a few with her Bridesmaids. The car had arrived just after we had finished taking the pictures so just before we took the a couple of car photos too.

Crondon Park

Arriving at Crondon Park we met up with Cam who was with his Sons and got on with their pictures.

As the Guests started to arrive we took some informal pictures. Dawn and her Bridesmaids soon arrived at Crondon Park where they went into the Bridal Suite in the Cottage away from everyone. Dawn’s Father was waiting for her there and we had some time to take a few pictures with the two of them. Meanwhile the Guests were making their way through to the Ceremony Room to take their seats. When it was time Dawn and the Bridesmaids walked over to the Barn and through the Baronial Hall to the Ceremony Room. The Bridesmaids entered the room, followed by Dawn who took her Father’s arm as they came into the room.

After The Ceremony

After the Ceremony everyone went outside for the Reception Drinks. Dawn and Cam talked to their Guests for a little while. The requested family pictures were taken in the grounds as well as the ‘everybody’ shot and confetti pictures.

Wedding Photography at Crondon Park

During the afternoon there was time for Dawn and Cam to socialise before we took them for a few pictures over by the lake. It was so sunny! Moving around we took a few more ‘together’ pictures before returning to their Guests.

The Speeches

The Wedding Breakfast was in the Baronial Hall and afterwards it was time for the Speeches.

Once these were completed and to allow the room to be set up for the evening celebrations everyone stepped outside. The Evening Guests joined them. Capturing informal pictures individual and of small groups took place for a little while. Before long the Room was ready and Guests followed Dawn and Cam inside. Dawn and Cam cut their Wedding Cake before taking to the dance floor for their First Dance.

The First Dance and Sunset

There was a sunset after a glorious day so that was an opportunity not to be missed. That worked well because after that Dawn and Cam disappeared for a very short time so that Dawn could change out of her Wedding Dress into another dress! Dawn and Cam are excellent dancers! As a surprise to the Wedding Guests Dawn and Cam then took to the dance floor again for a choreographed dance. It was superb!

frist dance at crondon park

A lovely way to end our Wedding Photography at Crondon Park for Dawn & Cam.

 
 
 

Crondon Park Wedding Photographer for Stephanie and Will

Crondon Park Wedding Photographer for Stephanie and Will

Brentwood Cathedral and Crondon Park Wedding Reception. It was a dry start to the day for Stephanie and Will’s Wedding. Stephanie and her family were getting ready at The Harvard Inn, Stock, so we made our way there on the morning of the Wedding. Final Bridal preparations were going well so we got on with taking some pictures of the dresses and accessories. Once Stephanie was looking lovely in her Wedding Dress, her Father came into the room to see her, some nice moments. We took a few groups pictures and a couple of Bridal portraits of Stephanie before we left.  Our destination for the Wedding Ceremony was the splendid Brentwood Cathedral. We had our fingers crossed that the weather would hold out for the pictures of Will and his Groomsmen before the Ceremony.  The forecast for the day was not too good! Will was at Brentwood Cathedral with his Groomsmen when we got there, so we got on straight away with a few pictures of them. Wedding Photographer Essex The men then greeted the Wedding Guests whilst we took some arrival pictures of them.  The rain started to fall a few minutes later, phew! It wasn’t long before Stephanie, her Parents, Bridesmaids and Flowergirls arrived, fortunately they didn’t have far to walk from the car to the entrance of the Cathedral. Using the cover we took a few pictures before Stephanie took her Father’s arm, the doors of the Cathedral opened and the Bridesmaids led the way into the Cathedral. We so love Brentwood Cathedral! Such space and a beautiful ambience.Essex WeddingPhotographer After the service, Stephane and Will made their way to the exit and paused just outside the doors for a couple of pictures as it was still raining.  The Guests remained inside as Stephanie and Will turned back to join them. Having the area to take the large family pictures inside we got on with arranging these requested pictures. Wanting just a window of opportunity to go outside we thought was not on the cards but just as we finished the family shots pictures inside the rain stopped! It was so nice as Stephanie and Will’s Guests blew bubbles over them after we did an ‘everybody’ picture. We worked quickly taking the pictures whilst the weather was on our side.  As we left Brentwood Cathedral the rain started again, great timing! Wedding Photographer Crondon ParkCrondon Park, Stock was the Venue for the Reception and after Stephanie and Will and their Guests arrived, they had time to socialise during the Drinks Reception. Finding time a little later we took Stephanie and Will for a few pictures outside before the Receiving Line and Wedding Breakfast.Crondon Park Wedding Photographer Afterwards it was time for the Speeches. The Barn was then set up for the evening’s entertainment.  Stephanie and Will had their First Dance soon after which was followed by a Ceilidh. As always these are great fun and after capturing some pictures, it was time for us to leave. It was such a pleasure to work with Stephanie and Will, such a lovely couple! A Crondon Park Wedding always seems to make nice pictures!

 
 
 

Pre-Wedding Picture

It was nice to see Katie and Michael again for their pre-wedding picture and  to go over their plans for their Spring Wedding at Crondon Park, Stock.

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