Dean Robson LBIPP – RT Weddings – Wedding Photographer Blog

Wedding Photography at Gaynes Park in Essex

On Saturday I photographed Laura and James’ wedding day where the ceremony took place at St. Mary-at-Latton Church in Harlow and the wedding reception at Gaynes Park (www.gaynespark.co.uk) near Epping in Essex. It was a beautiful sunny day, blue skies and a slight breeze too!

I arrived at the brides home in time to catch some shots of the hair and make-up. The flowers were arranged by Stacey – Designer Flowers (www.staceystevens.co.uk)

After taking a few formal shots of the bridal party in the garden I moved on to catch up with the guys at the church.

It was then time for the wedding ceremony and the brides entrance. The Vicar at St. Mary-at-Latton Church (www.stmary-at-latton.net) was very accomodating and I had the perfect position for photographs throughout.

After the signing I took some formal group shots outside the church and of course the confetti before we all headed to Gaynes Park for the wedding reception.

Gaynes Park is an amazing wedding venue and each time I photograph a wedding there I find something new as a backdrop – see further down this page for photos of an area they call “long walk”. I took lots of casual shots of the drinks reception and then took the large family group photographs.

As time had been quite short before the ceremony I took some shots with the boys.

A little later I took the couple around the grounds for a romantic shoot.

We then headed back for the wedding meal which I must say was fantastic!

After the speeches I headed back outside and took lots of portraits as it was a gorgeous evening.

I then remembered seeing an article a couple of weeks ago on Gaynes Park facebook page which mentioned an area known as “long walk” and asked the couple if they would like to take a look. We didn’t have to go far at all to find some really great backdrops and even a pond. (Since speaking with Liselle at Gaynes Park it turns out that I found a different location, farmers lane… so Long walk will be my quest next time I return to Gaynes Park – I was very happy with the farmers lane)

It was then time for the cutting of the cake and the first dance.

There was a corner of the venue which seemed very popular with the ladies…

Just before it was time to leave I notice a lovely sunset and asked the couple if they would like one last picture.

I had a really fun day with Laura and James, and it was lovely to return to Gaynes Park again.

By Dean Robson – RT Weddings (June 2010) Professional Wedding Photographer for Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent

Hindu Wedding Photography at the Reid Rooms

Last week I photographed Emma and Dharmendra’s wedding day at the Reid Rooms in Margaret Roding near Hatfield Heath and took my good friend Steve along as second photographer.

We arrived at the Reid Rooms quite early as the day was going to consist of two wedding ceremonies, the civil ceremony and the Hindu ceremony. We also captured some shots of the blessing of the mandap. We captured the pre-wedding and getting ready shots.

It was then time for the civil ceremony.

After the ceremony we captured some casual shots as well as the formal group photographs.

During the buffet lunch we borrowed the bride and groom for a couple of romantic photographs and the Reid Rooms has some stunning locations in the grounds.

It was time for the couple to go and get changed for the Hindu ceremony and the groom entered the courtyard first playing a flute.

The brides family greeted the groom and the priest performed some blessings, meanwhile the bride was getting ready.

It was time for the brides entrance and the ceremony began.

The groom had to pay to get his shoes back.

After the ceremony we took some more group shots as everyone had changed into Indian dress, and then took the couple for a couple of special photographs as well as lots of portraits of the guests.

It was then time for the main wedding meal. All the catering on the day was provided by Indus Catering (www.induscatering.co.uk) and I must say the food was very good!

We then covered the speeches, the cutting of the cake and ofcourse the first dance.

We had an amazing day photographing Emma and Dharmendra’s day. If you are planning your Hindu wedding and would like a photographer please get in touch. I do have to insist on having two photographers at events like this as there is so much going on and it is a much longer shoot due to the two ceremonies.

By Dean Robson – RT Weddings (June 2010) Professional Wedding Photographer for Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent

Wedding Photography in Hatfield Broadoak

A couple of weeks ago I photographed Katy and Gary’s wedding which took place in Hatfield Broadoak.

The wedding took place late afternoon, so arrived a couple of hours before the ceremony time and took some pre-wedding photos of the bride, bridesmaids, family and all the accessories.

The groom and the guests were all waiting at the near by pub so I popped along for a couple of candid shots.

It was nearly time for the ceremony so I headed back to the house to capture the brides arrival as she was walking to the church, St Mary the Virgin, Hatfield Broadoak.

Reverend Naomi Wormell was very accomodating and I took my position near the front to capture the expression of the service.

It was then time to take some casual shots and also the formal group photographs.

I was very pleased to be working alongside Tony Smith, Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies (www.essexweddingtoastmaster.co.uk) as he was extremely helpful with the group photographs and people organisation which meant I could take the photographs nice and quickly. He was also looking after the guests and making sure they made it back to the reception.

The reception took place back at the parents house in a marquee which did look great!

If you are planning your wedding I would definitely recommend having a toastmaster as they really do ensure the day runs smoothly and to time. Tony is a member of The English Toastmasters Association (www.englishtoastmasters.co.uk). We then took the couple for a short walk to the church gardens to take some romantic shots as the lighting was amazing.

We got back in plenty of time for the receiving line and wedding breakfast. Tony announced each guest to the couple and certainly kept everyone smiling.

My day was nearly complete but there were a couple more shots I wanted to take, and they were worth the wait. I had an awesome day photographing Katy and Gary’s wedding and her smile was infectious!

By Dean Robson – RT Weddings (June 2010) Professional Wedding Photographer for Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent