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Wedding Photography at Gaynes Park

On Sunday I photographed Samantha and Stuart’s wedding which took place at a fantastic wedding venue, Gaynes Park (http://www.gaynespark.co.uk), near Epping in Essex where I have photographed a few times before and it was great to be reunited with the team.

I met up with the bride who was having her hair and makeup done at a local hotel.

We then took the short journey to Gaynes Park where the rest of the pre-wedding photographs were taking place. The flowers arrived and looked gorgeous, they were supplied by Lily & May Floral Design (http://www.lilyandmay.co.uk).

I also met up with the boys when they arrived.

It was soon time for the wedding ceremony and ofcourse the bride’s entrance. At Gaynes Park there is a lovely walk through for the bride to enter the ceremony in the orangery.

After the ceremony I took some casual photographs of the drinks reception and then the formal group shots. The couple had Ted Prior the toastmaster (http://www.toastmaster-tedprior.com) assisting them with their day and he was fantastic at organising the guests. I would always recommend the benefits of having a toastmaster to couples as they keep everything running smoothly.

After the confetti shot, I borrowed the couple for some romantic photographs utilising the wonderful grounds at Gaynes Park and luckily for us the weather stayed fair.

It was then time for the receiving line and the serving of the meal in the Gaynes Park Barn.

After the meal came the speeches.

Ted also kept everyone entertained too with some age old traditions.

As it was such a nice evening I took the couple for some more photographs and the view from the drive at Gaynes Park is amazing, you can just make out the Central London skyline in the background.

The evening party kicked off with the throwing of the bouquet and the cutting of the wedding cake.

It was then time to capture the first dance. I really enjoyed photographing Samantha and Stuart’s wedding and they were such a fun couple to work with.

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

Wedding Photography at Prested Hall in Essex

On Sunday last weekend I had the third of my bank holiday weddings, this was for Tammy and James and took place at the lovely Prested Hall, near Colchester in Essex.

I arrived at Prested Hall and the forecast was mixed, I popped across the carpark to the beauty salon where the bride and the bridesmaid were having their make up done.

We then went back to the bridal suite at Prested Hall where I continued the pre-wedding photographs.

The boys were also getting ready at Prested Hall.

It was then time for the brides arrival and the wedding ceremony.

After the ceremony was the drinks reception which took place outside as the weather was looking to stay fair. I took casual shots of the guests mingling and then did the traditional group photographs.

I then took the couple around the grounds for some romantic shots. I had to turn some of these into black and white’s as they looked so striking.

It was then time for the wedding meal and also the speeches.

The couple then cut their wedding cake.

The evening’s entertainment started with a guitar playing duo and they did some great covers including my particular favourite of “The Foo Fighters – Everlong”.

The couple then had their traditional first dance.

I captured a few more shots of the evening party and my story telling was complete. I really enjoyed my time with Tammy and James as it was a great occassion.

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

Wedding Photography in Riseley, Bedfordshire

The second wedding of the bank holiday weekend was for Clair and Matthew on Saturday in the village of Riseley in Bedfordshire.

I arrived on a very wet morning, but we weren’t going to let the weather dampen the mood. The family dog had given birth to her litter only a couple of days before the wedding, so I had to get a couple of shots.

I captured all the pre-wedding moments and all the accessories.

The boys were getting ready in the house next door and then popped to the village pub.

It was then time for the bride to leave for the church.

The reverend was very accommodating and I was able to take my usual spot upfront to capture the ceremony.

After the ceremony we returned to the family home for the reception and they had a fantastic marquee set up on the tennis courts. The rain had slightly eased off and we were able to capture some photographs outside.

After taking some traditional group photographs at the church, we finished with a couple more in the garden.

I then borrowed the couple for a few minutes to have some romantic shots around the garden.

It was then time for afternoon tea served in the marquee, which led on to the speeches. The catering was handled by The Wedding Catering Co. (www.wedding-catering.info) and the cakes were very nice.

Keeping with tradition, it was then time for the cutting of the cake.

I capture lots of casual shots throughout the day and finished with the first dance.

I really enjoyed my time photographing Clair and Matthew’s special day and there was just one last surprise to take place.

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