Archive for August, 2007
Three August weddings in a row
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August is always a traditionally busy month in our diary. Friday 24th we found ourselves in Hampshire at Lainston House Hotel near Winchester for Karen Williams and Mark Forrester’s wedding. This hotel boasts a number of celebrity regulars who literally fly in on an adhoc basis, popping their Jetrangers down on to the croquet lawn. Saturday’s wedding was closer to home at the Vineyard Hotel in Stockcross, Berkshire. This is a relatively compact, but exclusive top class venue, owned by Sir Peter Michael. The bridal couple, Tony and Clare are pictured above at the entrance to the hotel. Later on, I whisked Clare away from the party for fifteen minutes or so to produce some surprise photographs in low light.
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Finally on Sunday 26th, we were back in what I often refer to in ‘footie speak,’ as our home ground; Silchester House. Having enjoyed our own wedding reception at this venue, it feels very comfortable to return. Michala Alexander and Paul Wardell got wed at 2pm, and in the shade of Silchester’s tree lined rear gardens made their speeches prior to the wedding breakfast. A really relaxed and fantastic wedding, congratulations Mr and Mrs Wardell. Oh, and lest I forget, Paul had one surprise up his sleeve for the first dance, he joined the band! Some good drumming Sir!
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Beautiful day at Bodridis
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We travelled to North Wales for this wedding, the bride’s childhood hometown. Bodridis Hall was the venue. We haven’t exactly been blessed with the finest weather this year, so a day of sunshine and a balmy evening for the reception was very welcome. Congratulations Duncan and Vickie.
A real wedding party!
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You get out of life what you put in etc. That’s never more true than when you witness a fantastic party atmosphere building at a wedding. Today we photographed Neil and Emma’s wedding in Berkshire. The guests threw themselves into the day 100% and that’s when a reception can become a real celebration. Clearly a little of the ‘falling down juice’ goes a little way to assist. Neil being a Scot insisted on a kilted affair and all the groomsmen seemed happy to oblige. And the ’sans underwear’ rule? Well, see for yourself!
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