Oct 15, 2018 | Ashley Wood Farm, September 2018
This September I was so delighted to be back at my favourite wedding venue – Ashley Wood Farm in Salisbury. There’s something just so beautiful about the sandstone barn and duck egg blue doors; I’d shoot here every week if I could! So I was over the moon when Laura & Will booked me for their wedding which took place this late summer.
Laura & Will got married at their local church before exiting to a sea of confetti and jumping into their navy blue vintage car. As they only live a stones throw away from Ashley Wood Farm and regularly walk their dog near by, they knew of some gorgeous little hidden beauty spots around the grounds, so although I’ve been lucky enough to shoot many a wedding there over the years, they introduced me to some lovely new places! They ended the night with a fantastic ceilidh dance which always has wedding guests in stitches, and what a better way to work off that wedding dinner?!
Such a wonderful day, thank you so much for choosing me to capture it! Congratulations to you both.
If you’d like to speak to me about photographing your wedding at Ashley Wood Farm in Salisbury, drop me an email here.
Oct 1, 2018 | August 2018, Garden marquee
Of all the types of weddings I’m lucky enough to get to shoot, I have to say that garden marquee weddings come my absolute top. I think it’s the fact that you can do WHATEVER you like, WHENEVER you like, and aren’t in anyway restricted by a venue with their own rules and regs (as long as you have understanding neighbours, of course!) makes for a truly unique and relaxed wedding.
Gemma & Dave’s marquee reception in Gemma’s family home garden, has to be one of the best weddings I’ve ever been to, I just flippin’ LOVED this day. From the gorgeous styling with about a thousand jars of wild flowers, to the delicious paella to the abundance of sunflowers which they grew specially, and the fact that live music played for the majority of the day, made this wedding seriously awesome.
Thank you so much for having me along, I had sooooo much fun! Thank you too to Dan who shot along side me, some of these photos are his.
If you’d like to speak to me about photographing your garden marquee wedding, please feel free to email me here.
Sep 4, 2018 | August 2018, St Giles House
It’s so wonderful when I get to explore and shoot at a venue I’ve never been to before; it certainly gets the creative juices flowing and St Giles House is one that I will definitely be hoping to go back to! I adore the decor that runs throughout the stately house with the exposed brick mixed in with the antique paintings; it’s like a fabulous mix of the old and new. The gardens are huge and expanding, with 360 views all around and without doubt, the most beautiful bridal prep room I’ve ever seen.
Nilay & Andy’s day was beautiful – the house, the styling, the gardens…just a wonderful day of gorgeousness. The weather was perfect so guests got to enjoy the grounds and to sip champagne in the sunshine before going in for a wonderful 3 course meal. We even got a golden hour sunset which we were sure to take full advantage of.
Thank you for having Dan and I along, we loved every minute. Congratulations you lovely twosome!
Thanks to Dan too, some of these photos are his.
If you’d like to speak to me about photographing your wedding st St Giles House in Wimborne, drop me an email here.
Aug 22, 2018 | July 2018, Rhinefield House
I’ve been so lucky to book several weddings at the glorious Rhinefield House in The New Forest this year – it’s such a gorgeous house and one that holds very special memories for me (as a 14 year old bridesmaid to my Aunty many years ago).
On an absolutely beautifully hot July day, Richard & Lynsey tied the knot in a picturesque church just down the road from Rhinefield House in front of their nearest and dearest. Whilst their guests rode the vintage bus on to the hotel, Richard & Lynsey snuck off to the pub down the road, for a cheeky pint (of which I of course was there to capture!) before stopping off on the way to Rhinefield for some New Foresty photos.
A wedding day absolutely full to the brim of laughter – especially during their first dance (check out the photos!) and an utter pleasure to be part of. Thank you for making me feel so welcome.
Thank you to Emma too for second shooting this one with me, some of these photos are hers.
If you’d like to chat to me about photographing your wedding at Rhinefield House in The New Forest, feel free to email me here.
Aug 14, 2018 | Ashley Wood Farm, July 2018
Ahh I’m not sure there are any wedding venues quite as beautiful as Ashley Wood Farm in Salisbury. It’s my number 1, favourite wedding venue to photograph in the world, and absolutely where I’d get married now if I were to do it all again (I’d pick the same husband though…most days) 😉
So when Alyx & Dan booked me for their July wedding, I was over the moon to discover it would be at Ashley Wood Farm. On what turned out to be one of the hottest days of the year…ANY year, we fanned out way through the most incredible party. The festivities were sky rocketed by England winning the footie (Alyx & Dan were kind enough to play the match on a projector for their guests) and it was great fun photographing guest trying and failing at the bucking bronco!
Such a great day, I laughed HARD. Thank you for having Holly and I along to share it with you, we absolutely loved it.
If you’d like to speak to me about photographing your wedding at Ashley Wood Farm for your Salisbury wedding, please drop me a line here.
Aug 13, 2018 | July 2018, Rhinefield House
O my O my…you will not believe the feast for your eyes I have here for you today! Not only are Rachael & Dave one of the loveliest couples I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet, but they also had one of the best bunches of friends AND some of the BEST EVER styling I’ve ever seen. Rhinefield House in The New Forest has never looked so incredible!
Rachael & Dave had the very good sense to book one of the best and most inspired florists around – Owen from Little Lillies, who’s floristry worked perfectly with best friend and ‘bridesman’ Nick’s incredible styling. Nick – if you’re reading this, come and style my house please, take my money!! 🙂 Succulents and gold piping galore!
I’m going to let the photos do the talking and stop waffling – thank you Rachael & Dave for choosing me, I had SO much fun with you all! Wishing you all the love in the world. <3
Thank you to Holly too for being my wonderful shooting sista for this one, some of these photos are hers.
If you’d like to book me to photograph your wedding at Rhinefield House in Hampshire, please email me here.
Jul 31, 2018 | Garden Marquee Wedding, June 2018
One of my absolute favourite types of weddings to shoot in the world is garden marquee weddings on private land. They’re always so relaxed and so much fun – you can put your personality and stamp on the day with absolutely no restrictions from anyone else and you can decorate the wedding exactly how you choose. Lauren & Harry’s wedding was no exception – the wedding was held in the Church next door to Harry’s childhood home and then the reception in the family garden inside a huge marquee. They house attached to the garden is simply beautiful – we wandered around the grounds for their couple shots and used the fabulous front of the house as a backdrop.
Although they hid from my camera on the day, Harry’s family garden homes several beautiful peacocks, and so little peacock touches were dotted around in the decor and even on the cake. Harry & Lauren’s wedding had so much colour everywhere, from the bouquets to the ceiling of the marquee, to the handmade paper birds…all so wonderful.
I’m so delighted to have been a little part of this gorgeous wedding, thank you so much for having Emma and I along! Some of these photos are Emma’s.
If you’d like to speak to me about photographing your Hampshire garden marquee wedding, feel free to email me here.
Jul 23, 2018 | Dorney Court, June 2018
It’s not often these days I get to shoot at a new venue so I was delighted when Kim & Perry booked me for their wedding at Dorney Court in Windsor. Not only was it Kim & Perry’s wedding but also a special birthday for Kim, so basically – double party! Dorney Court is a really unique venue – based around a Tudor House the gardens are absolutely gorgeous and, being June, were in full bloom for us. The Church onsite meant that Kim & Perry could have their wedding ceremony in the barn but also have a private blessing, and when they left the church their guests welcomed them into the gardens through a snow storm of confetti.
A double party needs a double dress so after Kim & Perry said their vows and had drinks and canapes on the lawn, Kim changed into her second party dress of the day – a 1950’s style which was perfect for dancing. Kim is by far one of the most stylish women I’ve ever met in my life, doesn’t she look fabulous!
I had such a fantastic day with these two and their brilliant kids, thanks for having Julie and I along!
If you’d like to speak to me about photographing your wedding at Dorney Court, feel free to contact me here.
Jul 13, 2018 | June 2018
O my goodness, I don’t even know how to put into words just how FUN Sam & Lorna’s wedding at Sopley Mill was this summer, just.so.damn.fun. 99.9% of my photos of Lorna are of her cracking up laughing, which should tell you everything you need to know about how happy Sam makes her; it’s written all over her face.
Sam & Lorna have the most wonderful bunch or family and friends – everyone was extremely warm and friendly to Holly and I and we felt like part of the day. They wanted a party and that’s what they got – with pies for dinner (who doesn’t love a pie?!) and impromptu singing and dancing from guests. I’ve waffled enough, I’m going to let the photos do the talking on this one!
Thank you for everything, you gorgeous pair you!
If you’d like to speak to me about shooting your wedding at Sopley Mill, feel free to get in touch here.
