Hedingham Castle Wedding Photography For Laura & Jonathan

It was a glorious day for Laura and Jon’s Hedingham Castle Wedding photography. We couldn’t believe how hot the day was going to be though!

An early start for us for Laura and Jon’s Wedding Day. Our day began at Laura and Jon’s home where the girls were getting ready. Preparations were going well and plans were going well. The girls were ready in next to no time allowing for travelling to Hedingham Castle for the midday Wedding Ceremony. After taking a few pictures we were on our way.

Hedingham Castle looked splendid! A beautiful setting for a summer Wedding.

Hedingham Castle photo

Taking Guest arrival pictures on the way upto the Castle and making their way into the Castle is nice to capture, which is what we did. Jon, his Best Man and Ushers had a few pictures taken before they entered the Castle. It wasn’t long before Laura and the Bridesmaids arrived.

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When it was time the girls made their way along the path to the castle. A lovely Wedding Ceremony followed. Wonderful opportunities for some lovely pictures.

HEDINGHAM CASTLE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
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Laura and Jon exited the castle and made their way down the steps to grounds. the sun was everywhere, unfortunately not a lot of shade anywhere. Withe everyone’s help, many thanks, we got on with the requested pictures and this didn’t take very long at all. It was just as well as the sun was at it’s strongest then. Once finished we all made our way to the bridge for the confetti.

hedingham castle wedding photography confetti photo

Time to end the Hedingham Castle wedding photography section and off to the Reception at the Rivenhall Oaks Golf Club, Witham.

Laura and Jon spent a nice time socialising with their Guests their whilst we took some informal pictures of everyone. It was lovely to catch up with Jacqueline and her family, we have known them for many years and have photographed the children several times. We couldn’t believe the children were adults now! A ride in the golf buggy beckoned for Laura and Jon and we joined them of course to take a couple of pictures.

Speeches were before the Wedding Breakfast. Following the meal Guests enjoyed sitting inside or going outside and sitting at the tables and enjoyed the evening sunshine. Later the evening celebrations started. Laura and Jon’s cutting of their amazing Wedding cake was followed by their First Dance.

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During the evening we took Laura and Jon for a short stroll in the evening sunlight. This was the end of our Wedding coverage for Laura and Jon. What a lovely Wedding Day!

Rivenhall Oaks sunset wedding photo

 
 
 

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.

Pre-Wedding Picture session  Essex

 
 
 

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.

Pre-Wedding photo shoot Essex

 
 
 

Wedding Photography for Gemma & Neil – Thaxted Parish Church & Hedingham Castle

Gemma’s Parents home was the starting point of our photography coverage for Gemma and Neil’s Wedding Day.  After photographing various details and getting ready pictures we took Gemma into the lovely garden for some pictures before leaving for Thaxted Parish Church. With a lovely Church and friendly Vicar, and fine weather, we took some photographs of Neil and his Attendants, Guests, before Gemma and her Dad arrived.  The Church being large and light allowed us to take some beautiful photogaphs of Gemma and Neil as they were married. wedding-photographer-essex-thaxted parish church Following the Church service, Gemma and Neil mingled with their Guests in between a few family photographs the couple requested.  Gemma and Neil wanted a couple of pictures in Finchingfield, where we had taken their pre-wedding pictures, so the four of us made a short stop there before progressing to Hedingham Castle.  The grounds of Hedingham Castle and House made for some wonderful informal as well as formal pictures which we captured before the Wedding Breakfast commenced. wedding-photographer-essex-hedingham castle We took Gemma and Neil for a few early evening Bride and Groom portraits after the Wedding Breakfast, followed by the First Dance and a few pictures of their Evening Guests before leaving.wedding-photographer-essex-hedingham castle

 
 
 

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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