Oct 14, 2019 | Clock Barn, October 2019
Saturday saw me back at my favourite wedding venue for Emily & Ben’s autumn barn wedding, and O my was it a treat! Clock Barn in Hampshire is a particularly wonderful wedding venue for autumn and winter weddings (or essentially weddings with less than ideal weather) because it’s as beautiful inside as it is outside. Some venues worry me a little when the weather is forecast to rain, but not Clock Barn. The top barn is ideal for photographing small family groups in front of, and the hanger barn just down the road makes for some really cool bridal party photos as the light is just scrummy down there.
Clock Barn looked particularly incredible on Saturday as Emily & Ben booked Owen from Little Lillies as their florist, who created a show stopping autumnal arch for them to get married in front. As usual he created something utterly astonishing, mixing textures and burnt orange roses…have a look, it’s all so beautiful!
Saturday was wonderful; nothing makes us photographers more happy than lovely couples who embrace the weather and just decide to go for it regardless. Emily & Ben – it’s been an absolute pleasure meeting and working with you both, thank you for treating Sharron and I like old friends, we loved every minute. Here’s a few photos to keep you going until they’re finished!
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Sep 30, 2019 | Clock Barn, September 2019
I’ve been a wedding photographer for nearly 15 years now and I can honestly say I don’t think I’ve seen two people more in love than Emma & Mike. Ever. For reals. These two wonderful human beings got married at the glorious Clock Barn in Hampshire on Friday in front of a crowd of extremely loving friends and family, and it was an absolute pleasure to witness.
I don’t think I’ve seen two people laugh quite so much all day either; in fact it was infectious. They say the sun shines on the righteous and despite heavy rain being forecast all day we had a dry spell in exactly the part of the day we needed it, so were able to take the couple photos they wanted and family photos outside. What luck! What a perfect day.
You’re both incredibly special people, thank you so much for having Holly and I along for the ride. Mwah!
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Sep 16, 2019 | Clock Barn, July 2019
Barn wedding in Hampshire.
O gosh my heart could burst for these two gorgeous beings who married at Clock Barn this weekend! Rachael & Steph – two incredibly kind and brilliant women, tied the knot in this fabulous Hampshire barn in front of their nearest and dearest. Their nearest and dearest AND an incredible flower wall by the lovely Lynz at The White Horse Flower co I might add!
The barn was laid out with a double aisle either side of the chairs to Rachael & Steph could both experience the special moment of their Dad’s walking them down the aisle, before both meeting each other in front the registrars. The barn was alive with flowers, Lynz did the most fantastic job as always and I can’t even describe how wonderful the whole venue smelled as a result. After the ceremony, Rach & Steph were welcomed outside by their guests to a sword and hockey arch before walking through a sea of confetti.
The weather was perfect so guests were able to enjoy canapes and games on the lawns whilst we wandered around the grounds taking couples shots. The sun gods smiled on us in the evening too with a beautiful golden sunset, so of course we took full advantage.
Rach & Steph; your wedding was a wonderful as you both are, thank you so, so much for having Emma and I along, we loved every minute.
If you’d like to chat to me about photographing your wedding at Clock Barn in Hampshire or anywhere else for that matter, feel free to get in touch via here.
Sep 16, 2019 | September 2019, The Domus
The Domus at Beaulieu is an absolute show stopper of a wedding venue – over 800 years old and originally the monks’ dormitory at Beaulieu Abbey. Old tapestries hang on the walls between candles in the windows, so the whole venue feels historic and that little bit magical.
Kerry & Pete’s wedding was simply perfect from start to finish. A unseasonably hot September day meant their guests could wander around the pretty gardens in the sunshine enjoying their drinks and canapes before moving inside for dinner and speeches. Because we had such a bright and sunny day, we were bless with the most incredible golden hour, so nipped outside again for a few minutes to make the most of the gorgeous light.
An absolutely beautiful day, thank you guys so much for having Holly and I along! Here are a few photos to keep you going before the whole set is ready.
If you’d like to speak to me about photographing your wedding at The Domas at Beaulieu or any other venue, please email me here.
Sep 11, 2019 | November 2019, The Old Mill
O what a wonderful wedding Rhea & Anthony had at The Old Mill in Reading Saturday! The Old Mill is a cute, pub-like venue with a light and airy conservatory attached to a big party room. It then has a wedding ceremony room in a separate building outside; ideal for Rhea & Anthony’s intimate wedding for close friends and family.
Although it poured with rain all day, the rain gods smiled upon us just when we needed them to and were able to grab a handful of couples shots outside in the fading November light. Rhea has decorated the party room so beautifully with gorgeous little touches everywhere, including an epic sweetie table to everyone’s delight.
An absolutely fabulous day and an even more fabulous party, thank you both so much for having me along to capture it all. Here’s a few photos to keep you going until I’ve edited the rest. Congratulations lovelies!
Sep 6, 2019 | August 2019, Clock Barn
O my! What an absolutely wonderful explosion of colour Anna & Jamie had at their fabulous Hampshire barn wedding at Clock Barn this month! As soon as I walked toward the barn and saw the pink and turquoise balloons outside the front I knew I was in for a colourful treat. Anna & Jamie has the hottest coloured flowers I’ve seen in a long time, by the super talented Garden Inn florist; packed with hot pinks and purples, plus they had jam-packed the barn with flowers in little jars on just about every surface you can find.
Anna & James had the most beautiful late summer’s day (well apart from that one rain shower but we won’t dwell on that!) so guests enjoyed the fabulous gardens and garden games whilst we strolled around the grounds taking their couples shots. One of my favourite things about Clock Barn is that we are always spoiled for choice with where to take these photos as there are so many gorgeous little places dotted around, and no matter the season or the weather it’s easy to find something that looks great.
Anna & Jamie’s wedding was so beautifully planned and styled out from start to finish, and I have absolutely loved getting to know you both. Congratulations lovelies, you nailed it! Thank you to Holly who shot alongside me, some of these photos are hers.
If you’d like to speak to me about photographing your Hampshire barn wedding or your wedding at Clock Barn, please contact me here.
Aug 26, 2019 | August 2019, Village Hall
Southwick D-Day Memorial Hall.
Village halls make for fantastic wedding reception venues, because you can absolutely put your own stamp on everything; it’s a total blank canvas which you can decorate any way you see fit with very few restrictions and you can have your pick of caterers. Sarah & Luke picked a gorgeous village hall – Southwick D-Day Memorial Hall in Fareham which not only had a decent size space inside but also a large garden out the front which was connected to a play park (much to the delight of the children there!)
They began their wedding at St Mary’s Church in Gosport, just a stones throw away from Sarah’s family home where she got ready with the special women in her life. After arriving at the Church in a super cute camper van, she met a very happy Luke at the alter and they were soon married in front of their nearest and dearest.
It was another gloriously hot Saturday, so everyone enjoyed the sunshine outside before going in for dinner and speeches. The inside of the hall looked incredible – Sarah had beautifully styled the tables with rose gold and navy blue decor and ceiling twinkled with hundreds of fairy lights.
We were gifted with the most glorious golden hour I think I’ve had this whole year, so we raced out to a nearly cornfield and flower meadow to make the most of the gorgeous light. Well done guys on pulling off a totally fabulous day! Thank you for having Holly and I along <3
If you’d like to speak to me about photographing your wedding at Southwick D-Day Memorial Hall or any other village hall, feel free to get in touch with me here.
Aug 12, 2019 | August 2019, Clock Barn
O my, where to even begin with how gorgeous Francesca & Tom’s country barn wedding was this weekend! Clock Barn in Hampshire is a barn I never tire of photographing…and good job too as I seem to be there every weekend at the moment! It has everything you could ever want for a country wedding – a big beautiful barn, gorgeous gardens and food that’s just out of this world.
Francesca & Tom hired an absolute dream team of suppliers so I was really excited to work with Eden Blooms again to see what they would come up with, and as usual they didn’t disappoint! Francesca’s bouquet was a mix of pinks and foliage, lightly hand-tied to give it the ‘I just picked these from the garden this morning’ look. It was also wonderful to see my friends from Vinnie’s Vehicles again as they brought Francesca and her bridesmaids and parents to the barn in style in their vintage VW camper van. Although it was a little on the windy side, guests enjoyed an afternoon of canapes and fizz in the gardens before moving inside for an evening or music and dancing.
An absolutely gorgeous day from start to finish, thank you so much for having Emma and I along! Congratulations lovelies, you totally smashed it!
If you’d like to chat to me about photographing your barn wedding in Hampshire or beyond, feel free to get in touch via here.
Jul 29, 2019 | Emery Down Village Hall, July 2019
I can’t even begin to tell you what a joy and privilege photographing James & Chris’ fabulous New Forest wedding at Emery Down Village Hall was! Well I could, but I’d literally be here all night. I LOVE these boys; they’re just so bloomin’ lovely. I knew they would be right from our first planning meeting when they invited me round for Tapas and wine. How could a girl resist?!
Chris & James got married at Salisbury registry office in front of their very best and closest family and friends before we all went into the pretty gardens round the back for some family photos and couple shots. On our way to Emery Down Village Hall, guests popped off to the pub whilst we made a fleeting stop in the New Forest opposite The Drift Inn for some New Foresty couple shots and to make the most of the gorgeous scenery.
Once back at Emery Down Village Hall, guests welcomed James & Chris into the garden under a shower of confetti before everyone went inside for a yummy picnic of meats, cheese and breads. Hilarious speeches were said in the great outdoors giving the lovely team of helpers time to turn the room around ready for the evening party where my favourite DJ Simon played a mix of non cheesy dance floor fillers. These guys also had the best sweety table I’ve ever seen – all garden themed to mark their love of their own garden. My son Ted would have lost his mind!
Thank you both SO much for pulling off the most fabulous day, I’m so happy I could share it with you and even happier I now get to call you both friends. Congratulations guys!
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