Wedding Shoot: Hayley & Martin at St Huberts and Rhinefield House

April 26, 2010 | Posted Under: , , , , , | 7 Comments 

On a sunny Spring Friday (I think I’m safe in saying the warmest day of the year so far - down South at least) we photographed the wedding of Hayley and Martin.

The day was to take us across two county borders with the ceremony taking place at St Hubert’s Church in Corfe Mullen, Dorset and the reception being held at Rhinefield House within the New Forest in Hampshire.

Things kicked off at the very quaint St Hubert’s where we met up with Martin before the ceremony and awaited the arrival of Hayley. She arrived in a very special Rolls Royce (with a golden Flying Lady rather than the traditional silver). Hayley looked absolutely beautiful…

as did her bridesmaids.

Proud parents.

Unfortunately, we weren’t allowed to take any photographs during the ceremony, which was a shame - but we were allowed to keep our cameras out for the arrival of the bride.

The happy couple.

Introducing the Best Man, Will who was extremely helpful with rounding up the herds for the group shots.

The aforementioned Golden Flying Lady.

We had some time for some family shots at the Church before everyone made their way to Rhinefield House. It’s a 50 minute drive between venues but it was smooth running - we love our Sat Nav! The journey down Ornamental Drive is so beautiful and is a lovely introduction to Rhinefield House .

A bubbly welcome.

Guests entertained themselves on the lawn with Bucks Fizz and a spot of croquet and giant Jenga.

I love Hayley’s bouquet so much. Such beautiful pastel colours.

The lovely purple tones continued with tulip table settings.

Hayley and Martin had a mind-blowing alternative to a wedding cake - croquembouche. I think it’s actually more stable than it looks as the profiteroles are bound with spun caramel.

With everyone sat we left them in peace to enjoy their meal.

Keeping our ear out for the cutting (and the gentle prising) of the croquembouche,

and the start of the speeches.

With the day winding down and no evening reception for us to photograph, once everyone had finished their food we just had time for some shots in the garden whilst Hayley and Martin had some fresh air and then we said our goodbyes. It was a such a peaceful, warm evening. The end to a perfect Spring wedding.

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Wedding Preview: Hayley & Martin

April 24, 2010 | Posted Under: , | 3 Comments 

It was a glorious Spring day yesterday with unbroken sunshine for the wedding of Hayley and Martin, with the ceremony in Corfe Mullen and the reception at the grand Rhinefield House. Here’s a little preview from the day - such beautiful floral colours and very cute bridesmaids!

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Wedding Shoot: Kat and Matt

October 28, 2009 | Posted Under: , , | 7 Comments 

We’d never heard of the Lord Bute Hotel & Restaurant in Christchurch before Kat and Matt got in touch to enquire whether we’d be able to photograph their wedding. Which is very strange considering it’s only about a 15-minute drive from our house. With its sprawling suites and plenty of luxurious places to take bridal preps and run riot even if it rains it proved to be a fantastic location  and run exceptionally well by their wedding co-ordinator, the jovial and very helpful Chris. When we met up with Kat and Matt for this wedding prep on autumny Sunday morning we also got a whiff our their award-winning roast dinners and it smelt amazing!

We really had the run of the place when it came to the bridal preparations. Stretched out between three different suites including a mini two-floor house and the biggest honeymoon suite we’ve ever seen in our lives it offered up loads of lovely locations.

Kat had quite a troop helping her out with all the essential preps.

With Mum close at hand to help out…

Kat weirdly lost her original shoes which she was looking forward to showing off :( Those pesky wedding pixies must have been doing the rounds. However, these sparkly numbers looked the business, especially on Dairy Milk bed linen.

Kat and Matt’s friend, Zoe did a great job of the bouquets and table settings.

Getting the dress on…

The reaction to Kat’s new Pandora bracelet which Matt left for her that morning…

The lovely bridesmaids…

A proud Mum…

Our ‘Freemans Catalogue’ attempt may have just given us a new Big Bouquet cover girl!

Introducing Matt, the Groom who arrived in rather swish fashion in a Lambourghini.

A slightly more antique mode of transport for the Bride and her Dad.

The ceremony took place at St Saviour’s church in Brockenhurst. Other than the Bride’s entrance we weren’t allowed to take any photographs during the service. It was a lovely, emotional ceremony (but you’re just going to have to take our word for it). Skip to the confetti…

After some family shots we made our way back to the Lord Bute, stopping along the Burley Road in the New Forest for some sneaky location shots.

This next one may possibly be a bit too ‘Hello’ magazine, but we had to show off that lovely, light honeymoon suite.

The reception room had already been kitted up earlier in the day. Doesn’t it look lovely? (Kat presented us with one of these bowls when it was time to go home so it’s sitting pride of place on our living room table at the moment!)

The table plan had a cocktail theme!

There wasn’t a set menu. The guests got to choose from a number of mouth-watering dishes.

To help with the nerves, the speeches took place before the meal.

There was plenty of storytelling and teasing going on, much to the embarrassment of the Bride.

Or maybe not…

Food dishing out we left everyone to it to enjoy their meals.. We very much hope to go back to the Lord Bute soon. It was a brilliant venue with a very relaxed and stylish atmosphere. Thanks for letting us be part of your day, Mr and Mrs Warner!

- E

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Wedding Preview: Kat and Matt

October 23, 2009 | Posted Under: , , | 5 Comments 

We were happy to get back into the wedding shoots today after our little break and were pleased to say it was a real treat of a day. Not only were we blessed with far better weather than we were expecting, but we had the run of some brilliant locations and venues (The Lord Bute, Highcliffe) as well as the company of a lovely bride and groom and very welcoming guests.

Kat and Matt made our day very easy. Not only did they manage to organise a cracking wedding full of loads of lovely details, but they were up for trying out some different, fun shots which always makes me happy. Messing about with crazy mirrors is just one example. Lots more to follow soon…

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