I have been looking forward to posting these photographs for a long time! Elise & Alistair had their wedding just 10 days before our own on the 3rd June 2010. We were all hoping for good weather as Elise and Alistair had booked their ceremony in the outdoor thatched summer house in the stunning Japanese Gardens at Compton Acres.

It was the first wedding of it's kind-Elise & Alistair were first on the list to be wed in the gardens and when the Thatched Summer house got a license they were thrilled. Their guests arrived at the Italian Villa, a gorgeous building with equally breathtaking formal gardens and awaited the arrival of Elise and Alistair who turned up together, along with their Bridesmaid.

Elise & Alistair love all things Japanese and they styled elements of their wedding with the orient in mind. I loved the choice of colours, black, white and the lime green and red really popped out. Elise didn't want too many flowers as for her no flowers could beat those that they would be surrounded by as they said their vows. The Acers and Aezelias were out in full bloom and the bright colours were such a great setting for this tranquil wedding, which over looked the gardens and ponds.

Bride and Groom, Elise and Alistair led their way through the Italian Gardens and into the Japanese Gardens with friends and family close behind. The thatched summer house was cool and the ceremony began.

Once the ceremony was complete we made the most of the backdrop for the group shots. We then had a wonder around the tiny paths which lead you around the gardens in amongst the flowers and over stepping stones across the ponds (watching our step!) with the newly weds. We had a lot of fun.....

The drinks reception took place in the Italian Gardens before we all made our way to The Haven Hotel, another great venue and this time we had the beach on our doorstep so naturally we all kicked our shoes off for some more photos before guests waited for the wedding breakfast to be served in the Brownsea Suite.

The flowers and cake were decorated with an Asian theme and again the colours really stood out against the black & white. The table was set outewith all the guests seated around to make for a cosy feel. We left the party to enjoy their meal. Elise and Alistair stayed at the Clavell Tower in Kimmeridge for their wedding night and were sure to take cake with them. I am sure they had a great time.

Photographs with thanks and congratulations to Mr & Mrs Macrae