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  • 15/05

    Vintage Fifties Wedding Larmer Tree Gardens, Wiltshire Sarah & Adrian Part 2

    Here is Part II of Sarah & Adrian's 1950's style wedding at The Larmer Tree Gardens, following on from Part I. The Larmer Tree Gardens in Wiltshire was the perfect setting for Sarah & Adrian's wedding, with guests playing games in the gardens & relaxing on deck chairs with the sounds...
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  • 15/05

    British Bake Off Wedding Larmer Tree Gardens, Wiltshire Sarah & Adrian Part 1

    Sarah & Adrian are such a lovely couple; They live in London and met in Brighton and love all things retro.  They wanted to make their wedding day fun, full of the things they love and shared with all their family & friends. I was so pleased when Sarah told me...
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  • 15/05

    A 1920s outdoor wedding Larmer Tree Gardens Holly & Ian

    Holly & Ian celebrated their wedding at the Larmer Tree Gardens in Wiltshire. Holly & Ian had an outdoor ceremony, which took place in the Roman Temple. The weather was perfect, blue skies, sunny with a cool breeze. Holly looked stunning in her 1920's inspired wedding dress and the boys looked...
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  • 13/05

    St Nicholas Church, Studland Wedding Preview Lisa & Adrian

    Lisa & Adrian got married at St Nicholas Church in Studland; a beautiful church not far from the sea. Lisa & Adrian had a country wedding in the middle of Purbeck, with their reception at Kingston Country Courtyard.  On the way from Studland we took the coastal road towards Corfe...
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  • 10/05

    Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding of the year Vote for Karen & Dougie to win a romantic break The Aviator Hotel, Hampshire

    One of our lovely couples, Karen & Dougie have been entered into Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding of the Year Competition.   You can see their wedding at Stockbridge Farm Barn by clicking on their blog feature. Karen & Dougie had a rustic country wedding, full of personal touches.  One of the...
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  • 09/05

    A Rustic Country Wedding Selborne, Hampshire Anna & Johnny's Wedding Preview

    Here is a preview of Anna & Johnny's rustic country wedding in the village of Selborne, Hampshire. Anna & Johnny got married near where they both grew up and planned their wedding day filled with personal touches. Anna & Johnny love the countryside and knew they wanted to hold their...
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  • 09/05

    St Audries Park Engagement Photography Mandi & Steven

    We met with Mandi & Steven to take a look around their wedding venue in preparation for their upcoming wedding at St Audries Park in Somerset.  We travelled down the country lanes from Dorset on a particularly wet day.  St Audries is set in a deer park amongst the Quantock...
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  • 03/05

    A walk in The New Forest,Hampshire Engagement Photography Liz & Tom

    Liz & Tom are planning a very laid back wedding in The New Forest, Hampshire.  The couple are getting married at Southampton Art Gallery and are then having their reception at Emery Down Village Hall, which is in the heart of the forest.  We took a stroll down the country...
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  • 02/05

    A New Forest Engagement Hampshire Victoria & Thomas

    Victoria & Thomas are getting married at Stanwell House Hotel in Lymington this May.  We met up with them in The New Forest, Hampshire to catch up on their wedding plans and take a wonder through the woodland. This part of the forest has some of the largest trees.  The light...
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  • 01/05

    A fifties styled wedding Larmer Tree Gardens Sarah & Adrian's Preview

    Here is a preview from Sarah & Adrian's fifties styled wedding at the Larmer Tree Gardens on April 21st.  Sarah & Adrian found the Larmer Tree Gardens via our Blog and as soon as they visited the gardens they fell in love with the venue.  Sarah & Adrian had put...
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  • 01/05

    Amongst the yellow fields of Tollard Royal Larmer Tree Gardens, Wiltshire Kate & Jonathan

    We met with Kate & Jonathan at The King John Inn, Tollard Royal to find out more about their wedding plans for their upcoming wedding at The Larmer Tree Gardens.  The couple discovered the venue from The Larmer Tree Festival, which is held at the gardens every Summer. Kate & Jonathan...
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  • 26/04

    An Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Pennsylvania Castle, Portland Kelly & Matt

    Kelly & Matt had the first outdoor wedding of the year at Pennsylvania Castle since the venue has re-opened.  The Penn, as the locals call it is set on the cliff tops of the Isle of Portland, with expansive views of the sea.  A wonderful setting for Kelly & Matt's...
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  • 26/04

    An engagement shoot at Petersham Nurseries Richmond, Surrey Catherine & James

    We met with Catherine & James for their engagement shoot in Richmond Surrey, just a stone's throw away from the couple's house.  We had originally planned to go to Marble Hill Park, which is where James proposed to Catherine; a beautiful park by the river, with no less than four...
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  • 24/04

    An Outdoor Ceremony Kelly & Matt Wedding Preview

    Kelly & Matt had a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Pennsylvania Castle in Portland near Weymouth.  This was the first wedding of the year for the recently opened venue.  It was a real honour to photograph Kelly & Matt's ceremony.  Here is a preview of Kelly & Matt's wedding photographs, more...
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  • 24/04

    Win a free eco-friendly handcrafted wedding album The Natural Wedding Company Competition

    We are listed as a supplier on The Natural Wedding Company's Directory and to celebrate the company's recent 5th birthday there have been a number of suppliers who have contributed a freebie for Charlie's readers. We are pleased to announce that we are giving away a handcrafted eco-friendly wedding album to...
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  • 22/04

    A Theatrical Wedding The Victorian Barn, Blandford Fran & Chris

    From the moment Fran & Chris enquired about their wedding we loved the sound of their plans.  The enquiry read 'a theatrical wedding, anything but boring!'  You may remember Fran & Chris from their engagement session, which we shot at the Theatre Royal, Winchester.  We had access to the stage during...
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  • 20/04

    Hampshire Engagement Photography A walk in the park Jenny & Jon

    We met with Jenny & Jon at their local park in Hampshire.  A place where they often take an evening stroll or go for a jog together.  The skies were grey as we headed to the park, which is just a stone's throw away from where Jenny & Jon live...
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  • 12/04

    Beach Engagement Shoot Sandbanks, Poole Jenny & Sam

    We had a great time photographing Jenny & Sam on Sandbanks beach in Poole. This is a favourite spot for them and where Sam proposed to Jenny. We are much looking forward to photographing their relaxed country wedding in June, their reception is taking place at The Langton Arms in...
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  • 10/04

    Compton Acres Garden Engagement Sandbanks, Poole Abi & Matt

    We met with Abi & Matt for the first time at Compton Acres to take some photographs in the beautiful Japanese gardens. The gardens, which are full of colourful azaleas are just coming into flower.
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  • 04/04

    Fran & Chris' theatrical wedding The Victorian Barn, Blandford Sneak Peek

    Fran & Chris held their wedding at The Victorian Barn in Woolland on Saturday.  It really was an action packed day, complete with a cabaret, a choreographed first dance, board games & photo booth fun in the evening! Think theatre meets science.....Fran & Chris set up their own Twitter hashtag so...
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  • 27/03

    Cara & Steven's Alice in Wonderland Wedding Perfect Wedding Magazine Feature

    We are delighted that Cara & Steven's Alice in Wonderland inspired wedding at the Larmer Tree Gardens in Wiltshire has been featured in the latest issue of Perfect Wedding Magazine.
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  • 26/03

    A Family Photography Session by the sea Kerry, Jean-Pierre & family Swanage

    We met up with Kerry & Jean-Pierre and their two little boys for a Family Portrait Session in Swanage.  We will be photographing Kerry & Jean-Pierre's wedding at the Larmer Tree Gardens this Summer, so it was great to get to know the family before their wedding day and I...
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  • 21/03

    Cara & Steven's Outdoor Garden Wedding Love My Dress Feature

    Cara & Steven's outdoor garden wedding at the Larmer Tree Gardens in Wiltshire was featured on vintage wedding inspiration blog Love My Dress. Cara & Steven had a fun Tea Party Summer wedding. To see more of the beautiful details, including Cara's sequined wedding dress head over to Love My Dress!
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  • 21/03

    Cara & Steven's Retro Garden Tea Party Love My Dress Feature

    Cara & Steven's retro engagement shoot was featured on the glamorous vintage wedding inspiration blog Love My Dress.  Annabel fills her pages with stylish, vintage inspired wedding and fashion inspiration.   We shot Cara & Steven's engagement shoot at the beautiful Larmer Tree Gardens, which was the perfect venue for the...
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  • 21/03

    Elly & John's cosy Christmas Wedding Whimsical Wonderland Weddings Feature

    Elly & John held their cosy Winter wedding at Sherborne Castle in Sherborne.  The day was relaxed and full of personal touches.  We sand Christmas carols. The Bridesmaids wore mismatch black dresses with fur shrugs and to top it all off Elly wore a beautiful vintage inspired red dress! We had...
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  • 21/03

    Dawn & Alex's Wedding by the sea Rock My Wedding Feature

    Dawn & Alex held their wedding at the gorgeous Stanwell House Hotel in Lymington, The New Forest.  Dawn was an avid Rock My Wedding follower and so was delighted when her wedding was on the polka dot pages she spent time looking at whilst planning her own wedding! To find out...
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  • 21/03

    Gemma & David's New Forest Wedding A Pocketful of Dreams Feature

    Gemma & David planned a beautiful Winter wedding at Rhinefield House in the heart of The New Forest.  Michelle, event stylist and author of inspiration Blog A Pocketful of Dreams featured their wedding. I think Gemma's stunning Claire Pettibone dress caught her eye!   Gemma & David planned a chic and...
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  • 21/03

    Karen & Dougie's Rustic Barn Wedding A Pocketful of Dreams Feature

    Karen & Dougie's beautiful rustic wedding and reception at Lower Stockbridge Farm Barn was featured on a Pocketful of Dreams' blog as part of her 'Tango' Wedding Inspiration. Event planner, stylist and creator Michelle, is a girl with an eye for detail and a love of entertaining.  I love her...
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  • 01/03

    Brighton Seaside Engagement Photography East Sussex Sarah & Adrian

    Last weekend seemed like the first weekend of Spring. I was so pleased the sun shone for Sarah & Adrian's engagement shoot in Brighton!  I have been keeping in touch with Sarah via e-mail who has been sharing their plans for their wedding in April at The Larmer Tree Gardens....
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  • 22/02

    Gold Hill, Shaftesbury Engagement Photography Anna & Johnny

    At the weekend we met with Anna & Johnny for tea & coffee at The Salt Cellar in Shaftesbury to talk over their wedding plans & get to know them a little before their wedding day. Anna & Johnny are planning a relaxed day, full of personal touches in Selborne village,...
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  • 20/02

    Pennsylvania Castle, Portland Engagement Photography Kelly & Matt

    Kelly & Matt are getting married at Pennsylvania Castle in Portland. We met up with them both to explore the Castle also know as Penn and to take a look around the grounds. The view from the gardens is incredible and looks out to the sea and coastline of Portland. Kelly...
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  • 15/02

    Larmer Tree Gardens engagement photography Holly & Ian

    We met with Holly & Ian on a cold winters morning at The Larmer Tree Gardens. It was -3 degrees and it really was freezing! So I would like to thank Holly & Ian for putting up with the cold for their engagement photographs.  The Larmer Tree Gardens is one of...
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  • 13/02

    Orchardleigh House, Somerset Engagement Photography Andrea & Jon

    A couple of weeks ago we met up with Andrea & Jon to have a look around their venues in preparation for their wedding later this year.  We met at All Saints Church in Lullington, a beautiful village set in the Frome countryside. We were made to feel very welcome...
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  • 09/02

    Studland Beach Engagement Photography Isle of Purbeck Lisa & Adrian

    We met with Lisa & Adrian one chilly afternoon to take a look around their wedding venue, Kingston Country Courtyard near Swanage.  We then went on to St. Nicholas Church in Studland, set in the beautiful seaside village in walking distance of Studland beach. This area is one of the most beautiful...
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  • 08/02

    Wedding Day Venues Magazine Feature SS Great Britain Bristol

    We photographed Sam & Alex's wedding & reception aboard the SS Great Britain last Summer and were contacted by Wedding Day Venues Magazine and SS Great Britain for a feature.  This is our first national magazine feature so we were chuffed!  Sam & Alex were such a lovely couple to work with...
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  • 31/01

    Kranjska Gora, Slovenia Our first time on the slopes!

    The weekend before last we (Scott, my sister and I) woke up in the middle of the night and headed down the winding country lanes to Bristol Airport to catch our flight to Salzburg.  Unfortunately we didn't quite make it straight there as due to a technical fault with our...
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  • 03/01

    Looking Back at 2011 Wedding & Engagement Photography

    What a year 2011 has been! We would like to say a huge Thank You to all the couples we have had the pleasure of working with. We introduced our Engagement Sessions for the first time and got to spend more time with our clients before their wedding day.  Our couples...
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  • 21/12

    A bride in red A vintage winter castle wedding Elly & John

    Elly & John are such a fun, warm couple.  This was our last wedding of the year and it ended on a high! Elly and John's Christmas wedding was held at Sherborne Castle. We met Elly and the Bridesmaids in the morning at her parents house in the middle of the...
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  • 13/12

    A Vintage Christmas Winter Wedding Sherborne Castle Elly & John

    Elly and John are such a fun, warm and natural couple!  They had a Winter wedding at Sherborne Castle complete with carol singing and vintage fur coats! I love these two photographs. The first of the couple giggling during their wedding ceremony and the second of the couple with the lake...
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  • 13/12

    Cinderella Pantomime Engagement Winchester Royal Theatre Fran & Chris

    Fran is a Theatre production manager and Chris a laser physicist.  Once upon a time Chris got down on one knee and proposed to Fran on stage whist she was working. It was a complete suprise and to everyone's delight Fran said Yes! We met up with Fran & Chris at...
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  • 09/12

    Rhinefield House Wedding The New Forest Gemma & David Part II

    Following Part I of Gemma & David's wedding ceremony at St. Annes Roman Catholic Church in Brockenhurst here is Part II. Gemma & David's wedding reception was held at Rhinefield House Hotel, set in the middle of the New Forest, Hampshire.  It was the perfect setting for their Winter Wonderland wedding....
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  • 09/12

    New Forest Wedding Hampshire Gemma & David Part I

    Gemma & David had a Winter wedding in the middle of the New Forest, Hampshire.  The preparations began at Rhinefield House Hotel, which is set amongst huge fir trees.   Gemma & David's wedding ceremony took place at St Annes Roman Catholic Church in Brockenhurst, just down the road from Rhinefield...
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  • 06/12

    Gemma & David's Winter Wedding Hampshire Sneak peek

    Gemma & David had a Winter wedding at the beautiful Rhinefield House, set in The New Forest.  You may remember their Engagement shoot, which we shot back  in the Summer. Here are a couple of photographs from their wedding day.  More to follow soon!
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  • 22/11

    Our trip to Barcelona Summer Holiday

    Scott and I went to Barcelona at the end of August.  We have both always wanted to see Gaudi's architecture and of course try some authentic Tapas. It was good to have a break after the peak wedding season (we still have a couple of weddings left this year) and...
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  • 11/11

    Compton House Sherborne An Intimate Stately Home Wedding Justine & Ricky

    Justine & Ricky got married on the morning of the 18th October at Sherborne Registry Office. They then had their Wedding Blessing at St. Michaels church in Over Compton later that day.  We arrived at Compton House, a beautiful Stately Home just outside Sherborne for the preparations. Compton House is an...
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  • 07/11

    Compton House, Over Compton, Sherborne Justine & Ricky Wedding Preview

    Justine & Ricky got married on the 18th October with their wedding at Sherborne Registry Office.  They then held their wedding blessing at The Church of St Michaels with the rest of the celebration at Compton House in the village of Over Compton, just outside Sherborne. More photographs from Justine and...
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  • 04/11

    A Medieval Barn Banquet Lower Stockbridge Farm Barn Sherborne

    Following their wedding ceremony in Part I here's Part II of Karen & Dougie's rustic country wedding was held in the medieval barn at Lower Stockbridge Farm.  This venue was perfect for the knees up they had planned in the evening, which began with a drink receptionin the Autumn sun. We...
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  • 03/11

    Rustic-Country-Wedding Sherborne Karen & Dougie

    Karen and Dougie got married on the 15th October in Bradford Abbas, a village just outside Sherborne.  I joined the girls at Karen's parents Farmhouse for the bridal preparations whilst Scott headed over to the boys in Sherborne town centre. Karen and Dougie's wedding was full of rustic details perfect for...
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  • 27/10

    Karen & Dougie Wedding preview Lower Stockbridge Farm Barn

    Karen and Dougie got married on 15th October in the beautiful village church in Bradford Abbas.  They then had a banquet and a good old knees up at Lower Stockbridge Farm's medieval barn. Here is a preview from their wedding day as the sun set that evening. The rest of the...
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  • 09/10

    Joanne & Jason's Country Wedding Blandford Forum Dorset

    Joanne and Jason got married on 17th September in Shillingstone, a village just outside Blandford Forum. We met Joanne and her bridesmaids at her parents house as preparations got underway.  During the morning we had a visit from one of the ushers, who had come to deliver a gift from...
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  • 09/10

    Joanne & Jason's Village Hall Wedding Durweston Dorset

    Following Joanne & Jason's wedding ceremony in Part I their reception was held at Durweston Village Hall, which had been beautifully decorated with butterfly details and purple and white flowers.  We left the church in the rain and luckily the showers stopped as we arrived at the village hall.   We...
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  • 04/10

    Joanne & Jason Wedding Photography Preview Dorset

    Joanne & Jason got married on 17th September in Shillingstone, Blandford Forum.  Here is a preview from their wedding day, which we took in the early evening as the clouds broke and the sun shone through on the village green by Durweston Village Hall.
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  • 30/09

    Sherborne Castle Wedding Photography Rebecca & Giles Part II

    Following Rebecca & Giles' wedding ceremony in Part I at St Magdalene Church in Castleton we headed to Sherborne Castle for their reception. Sherborne Castle is an impressive building and is set in the most beautiful countryside.   Drinks reception was held in the Orangery, which is set in the formal gardens....
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  • 30/09

    Sherborne Wedding Photography St Mary Magdalene Dorset Rebecca & Giles

    Rebecca and Giles got married on 10th September at The Church of St Mary Magdalene in Castleton, Sherborne.  Castleton Church is nextdoor to the Sherborne Old Castle ruins just over the lake from the couples reception venue. We began the day in the village of East Coker at Giles parents house...
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  • 26/09

    Rebecca & Giles Sherborne Sneak Peek

    Rebecca and Giles were wed in Sherborne.  Their reception was held at the beautiful Sherborne Castle.  Here are a couple of our favourite photographs from their day to tide you over until the full blog post is up!
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  • 26/09

    SS Great Britain Wedding Photography Bristol Samantha & Alex

    Following Sam & Alex's wedding ceremony at the impressive Christ Church, Clifton in Part I we headed towards Clifton Suspension Bridge one of Sam & Alex's favourite spots in Bristol.  We then made our way through Clifton village on the hunt for one of the many Gorilla's from the 'Wow Gorilla' public...
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  • 23/09

    A Clifton Wedding Christ Church, Bristol Samantha & Alex

    Samantha & Alex got married on 20th August at the beautiful Christ Church in Clifton, Bristol.  The church is an impressive building with a tall steeple and is a short distance from the Clifton Suspension Bridge, which we headed to following the ceremony in Part II. We met up with Samantha...
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  • 21/09

    Our Favourite Photo! Jess & Alex featured Perfect Wedding Magazine

    Jess & Alex were asked to choose their favourite photograph from their day to be featured in the latest issue of Perfect Wedding Magazine. Alex and Jess Holt got married in August 2010 in Wimborne, Dorset "We have this as a canvas in our home.  It's the first moment alone that we...
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  • 19/09

    A Late Summer Wedding in Oxford Punting on the river Sally & Craig

    Sally & Craig had a Late Summer Wedding in Oxford on the 3rd September.  Sally is Scott's sister so it was an extra special wedding for us. Naturally we took our cameras! Sally and Craig invited close friends and family to join them for the celebrations, which began at Oxford Registry...
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  • 14/09

    Clifton Wedding Photography Alex & Samantha Sneak Peek

    Samantha & Alex got married on the 20th August in Christ Church Clifton and had their Reception aboard the SS Great Britain.  We had such a great day with these two and can't wait to share more of their photographs with you.  But until then hear is a little taster.
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  • 13/09

    Kingston Country Courtyard Barn Wedding Purbeck Melanie & Christopher

    Following Melanie & Chris' wedding ceremony in Part I the Reception was held at the Kingston Country Courtyard.  Melanie & Christopher really wanted to have their reception in a rustic barn as they both met whilst working on a Dairy Farm.  As soon as they looked around Kingston Country Courtyard...
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  • 13/09

    A Rustic Country Fayre Wedding Dorset Melanie & Chris

    Melanie & Chris got married on 6th August at St Marys Church in Iwerne Courtney, Blandford Forum. You may remember these two from their engagement session, which we shot at Corfe Castle. Melanie and Chris met whilst working on a Dairy Farm and so wanted to make their wedding personal and...
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  • 06/09

    A country engagement shoot Shillingstone Joanne and Jason

    Joanne & Jason love the countryside.  We met up with them to take a look around their wedding venues and have a chat about their plans for the day. The couple are getting married in the village of Shillingstone and are then heading to Durweston Village Hall for their reception.   Behind...
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  • 06/09

    Bradford Abbas engagement photography Karen & Dougie

    Karen & Dougie are getting married at Lower Stockbridge Farm Barn in October and are having a country rustic wedding with lots of handmade details!   We met up with the couple in Bradford Abbas, which is a beautiful English Country Village just outside Sherborne.  Mary The Virgin Church is reputed...
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  • 06/09

    A Sherborne Castle engagement Rebecca & Giles

    Rebecca & Giles are getting married this weekend in Sherborne and their reception is taking place in the grounds of Sherborne Castle in a beautiful marquee. We met up with the couple to take a look at the grounds and talk about the plans for their wedding day...
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  • 02/09

    Alyssa & James' country wedding photography Dorset Part II

    Following Part I of Alyssa & James ceremony at St. Johns Churh in Wimborne, guests made their way down the country lanes to The Langton Arms, a thatched pub in the typical Dorset village of Tarrant Monkton. We made our way with Alyssa & James down to the ford and to...
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  • 02/09

    Wimborne Wedding Photography Alyssa & James Part I

    Part I of Alyssa & James' country wedding: Alyssa & James got married on 30th July at St. Johns church in Wimborne. In the morning I met up with the girls in Colehill, while Scott met the guys at Taddlestones Cottage in Tarrant Monkton. Alyssa's Mum is American and family had made...
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  • 24/08

    Lymington Wedding Photography Hampshire Dawn & Alex's Vintage Chic Wedding

    Following their wedding ceremony in Part I here's Part II of Dawn & Alex's vintage chic wedding at Stanwell House Hotel. We walked down the cobbled high street to Lymington Quay to take some shots of the couple on the jetty.  The light was perfect down by the water and we...
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  • 24/08

    The New Forest Photography Stanwell House Dawn & Alex's wedding

    Part I: Dawn & Alex got married on 29th July at Stanwell House in Lymington. Lymington is on the edge of The New Forest right by the quay and has that relaxed seaside feel!  Dawn & Alex have always loved Stanwell House and the forest, so chose this setting for their...
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  • 17/08

    Winchester Guildhall Photographer Hampshire Susan & Harry

    Part II: Following their wedding ceremony at the Hospital of St. Cross in Winchester we wandered round the walled gardens with Susan & Harry to take some photographs of them whilst the rest of the wedding party made their way to Winchester Guildhall.  The gardens in the grounds of St....
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  • 17/08

    Winchester Wedding Photography The Hospital of St. Cross Church Harry & Susan

    Susan and Harry got married on the 23rd July at The Hospital of St. Cross Church in Winchester.  The Church itself is an impressive building and is right by the water meadows on the edge of the city.  From the walled gardens in the grounds you can also see the...
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  • 15/08

    Corfe Castle Wedding Photography Melanie & Chris Sneak peek

    You may remeber Melanie & Chris from their Engagement session at Corfe Castle Mel and Chris got married at St. Mary's Church on the 6th August in the village of Iwerne Courtney, Shroton.  Following their reception, country dancers performed on the village green, whilst guests watched and later joined in! Guests then...
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  • 15/08

    Dorset Country Wedding Photography Sneak Peek Alyssa & James

    We met up with Alyssa & James at Mudeford to take their Engagement photographs if you'd like to take a peek! Alyssa & James got married on 30th July at St. Johns chuch in Wimborne. They celebrated the rest of their wedding day at the beautiful thatched Inn, The Langton Arms. Here is...
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  • 12/08

    A Lymington Wedding Dawn & Alex Sneak Peek

    Dawn & Alex got married at the boutique hotel Stanwell House in Lymington on the 29th July. Here are a couple of our favourite photos from their day as the couple walked down the cobled lane to Lymington Quay (If you look closely you can just see Dawn's purple flip flops). Dawn looked...
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  • 10/08

    The New Forest Engagement Photography Rhinefield House Gemma & David

    We met Gemma & David one sunny Sunday afternoon at Rhinefield House, where the couple will be having their wedding later this year!   We took a walk amongst giant red firs in The New Forest, Hampshire for the couple's pre-wedding shoot. We can't wait for Gemma & David's winter wedding and...
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  • 09/08

    Wiltshire Wedding Photography English Country Barn Wedding Hannah & Luke

    Hannah & Luke got married on the 16th July in the deep Wiltshire Countryside.  Their wedding ceremony was held at the village church in Donhead St.Mary. We had all kinds of weather on the day and unfortunately just as Hannah arrived the heavens opened, so we all made a dash for...
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  • 02/08

    A Farm Wedding in Somerset Katrina & James' Wedding Photography Part II

    Following Katie & James' ceremony in Part I everyone made their way to the wedding reception, which was held at James' Grandparents farm in Wellington, Somerset.   As the sun was setting we took a walk with the couple around the Farmhouse gardens. It was the pefect Summer's evening.  Below you...
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  • 02/08

    English Country Wedding Photography Katrina & James Wellington, Somerset

    Katrina & James got married on the 9th July at All Saints Church in Culmstock, Somerset.  I met Katie and her bridesmaids at James' Grandparents farm in the village of Nicholashayne in the morning.  As I arrived Katie was still putting the finishing touches to the marquee ready for their...
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  • 22/07

    RNLI College wedding Helen & James' Nautical Wedding Poole

    Part II of Helen & James' nautical wedding took place at the RNLI College in Poole, which is a spectacular building.  Following the couples ceremony in Part I we followed Helen & James in their wedding Beetle down to the sea to take some shots on the beach.   We...
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  • 22/07

    RNLI College wedding photographer Helen & James' nautical wedding Westbourne

    Helen & James got married on the 2nd July on what was one of the sunniest days we have had (so far) this Summer. James is in the Navy and the couple both love the sea so their wedding had a nautical theme.  Following the wedding ceremony at Christ Church in...
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  • 18/07

    Chettle House Wedding Photography Kenna & Philip Blandford Forum

    Kenna & Philip actually got married in New York, where they both live, in what was described as a rather speedy ceremony.  They wanted to celebrate their day in England with friends and family from around the world at Chettle House.  Chettle House is special to the couple and has...
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  • 07/07

    Hotel Grosvenor Wedding Shaftesbury Cara & Steven's Alice in Wonderland Banquet Dorset

    Cara & Steven married in the Larmer Tree Gardens Temple (See part I and part II of their wedding celebrations).  Everyone then made their way back to Hotel Grosvenor for a sit down meal in the banqueting hall.  The tables were decorated with an Alice in Wonderland theme, carrying on...
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  • 07/07

    Larmer Tree Gardens Wedding Photography A Garden Tea Party Wedding Wiltshire

    Here's Part II of Cara & Steven's wedding following their ceremony (Part I) in the The Larmer Tree Gardens Temple.  The Larmer Tree Gardens is such a fantastic venue and it's great to have a venue on our doorstep that offers Outdoor wedding ceremonies.  Cara and Steven had a 'Secret...
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  • 06/07

    Larmer Tree Gardens Wedding Photography Cara & Steven's Retro Wedding Wiltshire

    Cara & Steven got married at the Larmer Tree Gardens on the 23rd June.  We had been looking forward to photographing this wedding for a long time.  When we met Cara & Steven they were so excited about their day and we hit it off right away. Cara told me she...
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  • 28/06

    Vintage Bridal and Eveningwear Fashion Show Wedding Dresses through the decades The Elm Tree, Ringwood

    Bridal Designer Frances Farmer is showing her latest collections at The Elm Tree on 28th July 2011 at 8pm.   This evening will showcase vintage styled wedding dresses through the decades as well as eveningwear for that special occasion! Tickets are £5 to include complimentary drink and canapes.  To book your ticket...
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  • 22/06

    A walk by the sea Beach Photography Canford Cliffs, Poole

    Last night Scott and I ventured to Canford Cliffs to have a play with a tilt and shift lens and hunt for some pretty beach huts for an upcoming wedding.  Love that we are able to head to the beach after work, watch the sun set over Poole Bay, whilst...
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  • 14/06

    A relaxed country wedding Corfe Mullen Wimborne

    Months ago an old friend from my College days got in touch to ask if I would photograph his wedding; I was delighted to hear his news and replied with a yes straight away! You may remember this couple from their Engagement shoot, which we shot in local Bluebell woods. Their...
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  • 13/06

    A year ago today... Anniversary Photography Old Wardour Castle

    A year ago today at 2:30pm Scott and I got married at Old Wardour Castle in Wiltshire. This weekend we took a picnic to the Castle, along with our camera and tripod to take some pictures a year on! Can't believe how the time has flown by since then, seems like...
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  • 11/06

    Retro Engagement Picnic The Larmer Tree Gardens Wiltshire

    At the weekend we met with Cara and Steven for their retro styled picnic shoot.  As soon as I met these two I knew a vintage styled shoot would suit their style and when Cara told me that Steven made a picnic to propose the idea for their engagement shoot...
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  • 02/06

    Corfe Castle Engagement Photography Mel & Chris Dorset

    Mel & Chris are getting married at their local church in Iwerne Courtney, Shroton and are having their reception in the barn at Kingston Country Courtyard in Corfe Castle. The venue has an amazing view over the Purbeck and Corfe Castle.  Mel & Chris love the Purbeck and so chose...
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  • 31/05

    Kim & Tim's Country Marquee Wedding Witchampton, Wimborne Part I

    Kim & Tim got married on the 14th May in the beautiful village church of Witchampton, Wimborne.  The wedding recption was held at Kimberley's parents garden in a marquee.   The day was so relaxing and Trisha, Kimberley's mum had poured hours of love and attention into making every detail perfect....
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  • 31/05

    Kim & Tim's Country Marquee Wedding Witchampton, Wimborne, Part II

    Following Part I. The guests arrived at Kim's parents house in the village of Witchampton, which is surrounded by beautiful countryside.  We explored the country lanes with Kim and Tim as we made our way on the search for a nearby field. Kim's father spent the morning of the wedding day...
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  • 26/05

    Chewton Glen Wedding Fashion Photography The New Forest Hampshire

    On the 21st May we photogprahed the Exquisite Bridal Couture Fashion Show at Chewton Glen, Hampshire.  The event showcased beautiful wedding gowns by leading bridal designers, Sarah Houston, Stephanie Allin, Mikaella and Monica Hadi. The Fashion Show included the launch of Sarah Houston's new wedding dress collection. Exquisite Bridal Couture is the...
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  • 12/05

    Helen & Darren's Dorset Country Wedding Gillingham

    Helen & Darren married on Saturday 7th May at St Simon and St Jude Church in Milton-on-Stour near Gillingham. The church is next door to Helen's old school so brings back lots if memories! The night before the wedding there was a thunderstorm and heavy downpour.  The thunder could still be heard...
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  • 27/04

    Chewton Glen Wedding Photography The New Forest Wedding Venue

    This week I had the pleasue of meeting Dahlia, the wedding co-ordinator at Chewton Glen to have a look around the luxury hotel and grounds in preparation for the Wedding Fashion Show, which we are shooting on the 21st May. The event showcases Sarah Houston's new wedding dress collection, which...
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  • 25/04

    Claire & Mark's Woodland Engagement Shoot Dorset

    Over the Easter Weekend we met up with Mark and Claire for their Engagement shoot around a Bluebell woods.  The weather was perfect and the dappled light in the woods just beautiful.       
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  • 23/04

    Alyssa & James' Beach Engagement Shoot Mudeford, Christchurch

    We met Alyssa & James at Mudeford Quay in Christchurch ready to take the ferry across to Mudeford Spit on the hunt for some pretty beach huts. The weather was sunny with a cool sea breeze and we enjoyed a lesuirely stroll through the sand dunes and along the seas edge....
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  • 15/04

    Sarah Houston's Wedding Dress Collection Launch at Chewton Glen 21st May 2011 The New Forest

    We are delighted to be shooting the UK exclusive launch for Sarah Houston's 2012 collection at Chewton Glen on Saturday 21st May. Scott and I will be on hand at the show to talk to Brides to be about our Wedding Photography service and will have our sample albums available to...
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  • 11/04

    Helen & Darren's Engagement Shoot Fontmell Down, Shaftesbury Dorset

    On Saturday we met with Helen & Darren for their engagement shoot.  Our meeting place was The Langton Arms a country pub in the tranquil village of Tarrant Monkton. Well know for it's delicious local food it seems we both had the same idea to have lunch there before catching...
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  • 06/04

    Becky & Matt's Pimperne Wedding Blandford Forum

    Last weekend Becky and Matt got married at Pimperne Church, Blandford Forum.  It was a beautiful Spring day-the flowers were out and there was a warm breeze in the air.   Pimperne Church is nestled in the heart of the village and it is here the day began with the Groomsmen...
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