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Reed Hall Wedding Photography – Abby & Mike

caroline — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:23:03 +0000

Abby & Mike’s wedding at Reed Hall in Exeter was a lovely family affair with people travelling from all over the world to attend it. The morning started off with everyone crowded into Abby’s parents house and all the hustle and bustle that comes with numerous bridesmaids, a bride, parents and other family members all trying to get ready at the same time!

After the church service everyone surrounded the couple to offer up their congratulations whilst enjoying some rare sunshine. And then it was off to Reed Hall for the wedding reception where the guests enjoyed canapes and drinks whilst Abby, Mike and myself stole away for some lovely relaxed portraits.

If you’re having a wedding at Reed Hall or elsewhere in the Exeter area, please do get in touch with me as I’d love to be a part of your day. Here are some pictures from Abby & Mike’s wedding:

Guyers House Wedding Photography – Amy & James

caroline — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:01:36 +0000

Amy & James’ big day was the first time I’ve photographed a wedding at Guyers House Hotel in Corsham and what a delightful venue it was to work at! With stunning gardens and a cosy interior – it really was a lovely location to get married. The cosy interior was very useful given that it was such a chilly day – but Amy & James were good sports about braving the cold and heading out side for some pictures.

If you’re in need of a photographer for your wedding at Guyers House, or elsewhere in the South West, then please make contact to see if I’m available for your day! Here are a few of the pictures I took during Amy & James’ lovely wedding:

Harveys Cellars Bristol Wedding – Becci & Phil

caroline — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:11:13 +0000

I started photographing the day of Becci & Phil’s wedding at the Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel, where Becci and her bridesmaids were getting ready. It was a lovely relaxed morning with lots of laughs and then it was on to the Bristol Register Office in the city centre for the wedding ceremony. The couple had chosen to have their wedding reception at Harveys Cellars which has recently re-opened as a fantastic tapas bar and restaurant. The guests were entertained by some traditional Spanish guitar music whilst they waited to congratulate the newlyweds, before being tempted by a flaming sherry…Harveys Bristol Cream of course!

If you’re looking for a photographer for your wedding in Bristol then do get in touch to discuss your plans and photography requirements. And here are a few pictures from Becci & Phil’s wonderful day:

Wedding at Tunnels Beaches – Caroline & David

caroline — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:04:47 +0000

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to photograph a wedding at Tunnels Beaches in Ilfracombe. Tunnels Beaches weddings are something special – it’s an amazing location built into the cliff face overlooking the sea and to reach it you have to go through tunnels cut through the cliffs! Performing wedding photography at Tunnels Beaches was so much fun for me as it was very different from my usual wedding locations – and especially great to be able to photograph a wedding outdoors overlooking the sea.

If you’re planning a Tunnels Beaches wedding and need a photographer please do get in touch to chat about your plans!

Here are some pictures from Caroline & David’s amazing day!

Wedding at Orchardleigh House – Hannah & Brendon

caroline — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:26:19 +0000

I started off 2013 with another wedding at Orchardleigh House! As a Somerset wedding photographer it is a venue that I am fortunate enough to work at regularly – in fact I have at least another two weddings there this year. Weddings at Orchardleigh are always different and this time I was there to photograph the wedding of Hannah and Brendon who were married in the church at Lullington in early January.

If you’re looking for a wedding photographer for your wedding at Orchardleigh House and Estate then please get in touch. It would be lovely to hear from you and have a chat about your day.

Here are a few images from Hannah & Brendon’s day:

Wedding Photography at Orchardleigh House – Lindsey & Chris

caroline — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 14:45:00 +0000

My final wedding of 2012 took place at one of my favourite local venues and a fantastic place for wedding photography – at Orchardleigh House in Somerset. Lindsey & Chris’s family and friends took over the house and the place was bustling with activity when I arrived in the morning to photograph the preparations. The Bonita Suite where the bride traditionally gets ready was pretty chaotic – full of bridesmaids and small children in various stages of readiness – and poor Lindsey trying to remain in a state of zen-like calmness as the time of the ceremony due ever closer!

Fortunately for Lindsey and Chris their wedding at Orchardleigh was a civil ceremony in the main hall of the house so she didn’t need to worry about going very far once she was ready – just a short walk along the first floor corridor and down the grand sweeping staircase and through the aisle with smiling faces looking on either side – and Chris eagerly waiting her arrival at the front.

With the weather being fairly mild for November everyone made their way outside immediately after the ceremony to make the most of the last of the daylight and enjoy views across the open countryside beyond the house. I stole Lindsey and Chris away for a few portraits before quickly doing the formal group pictures they wanted so that people could get back inside to warm up.

Congratulations Lindsey & Chris!

Lindsey & Chris full gallery is now online and can be viewed here - please contact the couple directly for the password. Here are a few images from their day:

Wedding Photography at Hestercombe Gardens – Kate & Michael’s Wedding

caroline — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:37:03 +0000

I love photographing weddings at Hestercombe Gardens as the grounds are just beautiful and each season brings a new feel to the gardens. And of all the seasons to photograph a wedding there my favourite is always autumn, where the colours in the trees make for an amazing backdrop to the portraits. Lucky Michael actually works at Hestercombe Gardens and so it wasn’t by accident that he chose this time of year to have his and Kate’s wedding there.

The wedding ceremony took place in the wonderful orangery in the centre of the gardens and Kate made her way through their, helped by her two brothers who were on hand to give her away to Michael. Once the official bit was over and done with the couple relaxed outside in the grounds with their family and friends – enjoying the canapes and drinks laid on by Hestercombe’s caterers.

Congratulations Kate & Michael!

Kate & Michael’s full gallery is now online and can be viewed here - please contact the couple directly for the password. Here are a few of my favourite images from their day:

Wedding Photography Taunton Somerset – Ganine & Steve’s Wedding

caroline — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:33:09 +0000

Ganine and Steve’s wedding was a fairly last minute booking for me…only a few weeks before their big day. Like many couples juggling a tight wedding budget they had planned to save money by not booking a professional photographer, intending instead to get their friends to take pictures. Fortunately for me (and for them!) they changed their mind and booked me to photograph their wonderful wedding in Taunton, Somerset. Here is what the couple had to say about it:

“Hi Caroline, Just wanted to say a huge “Thank You” for the amazing collection of photographs. We are really pleased with the end result. We are so glad that we took the decision to use your services as originally we said we would just let friends take photos and use those. So glad we didn’t! You really captured our personalities and sense of fun and the ones of our children are lovely too. We chuckled when we saw how big you made our tiny local church look! Our family and friends are all coming back with very positive comments after viewing the gallery and several have said they shed a tear! So once again thank you so much. Nin and Steve x”

Congratulations Ganine & Steve!

Ganine & Steve’s full gallery is now online and can be viewed here - please contact the couple directly for the password. Here are a few of my favourite images from their day:

Bath Wedding Photography – Laura & Andrew’s Wedding at Cumberwell Park

caroline — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 14:20:40 +0000

Laura & Andrew booked me to photograph their wedding after seeing the album I did for their friend’s Katie & Paul’s wedding back in 2009. Laura & Andrew’s ceremony took place in the same church as Katie & Paul had theirs so it was nice to be back somewhere familiar. It’s a lovely, bright church that obviously has a very strong and close community and it was apparent how popular the couple were.

I did the rest of the wedding photographs at Cumberwell Park Golf Club, where the reception took place. This was a new venue for me and it was great to be inspired by the location and find some wonderful spots for taking relaxed portraits of the newly married couple.

Congratulations Laura & Andrew!

Laura & Andrew’s full gallery is now online and can be viewed here - please contact the couple directly for the password. Here are a few of my favourite images from their day:

Wedding Photography Wiltshire – Castle Combe Manor Hotel – Jen & Calvin

caroline — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:51:42 +0000

Jen and Calvin’s wedding took place at the fabulous Castle Combe Manor Hotel in Wiltshire – a new venue for me! I always enjoy working somewhere new as it’s very inspiring to explore and seek out new locations for the portrait pictures and Castle Combe Manor Hotel had some lovely spots to choose from.

The Hotel is in the Cotswolds village of Castle Combe which is simply gorgeous and it feels like you’ve stepped back in time (or into a Harry Potter movie). The Hotel owns part of the village and Jen was getting ready in one of their quaint cottages with her two bridesmaids. Make sure you check out the picture of the bouquets – hand crocheted by the bride herself and very unique!

The ceremony took place in the main hotel and afterwards the guests were able to relax in the lounge area and outside whilst I whisked Jen and Calvin off for some pictures.

Congratulations Jen & Calvin!

Jen & Calvin’s full gallery is now online and can be viewed here - please contact the couple directly for the password. Here are a few of my favourite images from their day: