Amy & Jamie at Queodon Hall, Parklands, Photography
Photography at one of my favourite venues, Quendon Hall, in North Essex.
I’d been looking forward to this wedding for some time. Amy is a really fun girl, full of life and very bubbly!
Photography started at Quendon Hall, a few hours prior to the ceremony. Amy was, of course in great spirits, and even in rollers and without any makeup, looked fabulous! Amy’s dress was fantastic and totally different to anything I’d seen in along time, totally stunning. It’s always refreshing to see something different.
Amy’s flowers were a simple affair, cream roses in a standard bouquet. and looked very pretty.
It took Amy a surprisingly short time to get ready! (I was expecting hours!) and we were soon at the point that she was popping on the dress. Now, that last statement was not entirely accurate... more like 15 minutes of gently teasing the dress into place, ruffling, fluffing, tugging and placing. However, from my personal perspective, we walk out of the room and the Bride isn’t wearing a dress, we walk back 15 minute minutes later and tadah... It’s all done.
Amy and Jamie had hired a magnificent horse and carriage from the Ostler Carriage company. Magnificent is the right word, the horses were huge and incredibly well presented.
At this point, St. Mary’s was calling, so it was time to head on to the groom... Had I known what was coming next, I would have spent more time with the horses...
So, did you know there’s a St. Mary’s Church, Newport, Saffron Walden and a St. Mary’s Church, Saffron Walden? Actually, I did, however, the coach company bringing, alllll of the guests apparently didn’t. To make matters worse, Jamie’s father had followed the coach, and then got totally lost.
I guess there is a lesson to be learned, but I’m not sure what it is! Jamie had spoken at length with the coach company, and they had assured him that they knew exactly where they were going, when Jamie offered to draw them a map...
Anyway, in the end, we were 45 minutes down. No problem, we had plenty of time at Quendon, I knew, so it was time to get on with the ceremony and cracking on with the photo’s! I gave Vince, the front of house at Parklands a quick text to let him know we’d be late and got on with it!
The ceremony was nice, an American Vicar who gave a very pleasant service, we came to an agreement, that I would be allowed to quietly walk around the church and get some shots during the ceremony, and that suits me down to the ground
I do love a good confetti shot and today was fab! Lots and lots of confetti and loads of people keen to throw it. I am Really happy with this photograph... Because of the time constraints, we had to move on quickly, Quendon was calling. The group shot was first, and then some smaller family shots, which we had to do indoors.
The great thing about photography at Quendon Hall is that it just doesn’t matter what the weather’s doing. The rooms inside are stunning with lots of natural light, which really lend themselves to photography.
The dining room was decorated beautifully, with roses matching Amy’s bouquet. Absolutely stunning.
The meal was pretty much the norm, however, all of the guests were in a real party mood, and there was dancing between the courses! Well, I just had to get some photographs! It’s things like this that really makes a day. People can make a day great, they really can. Amy’s guests were determined that she was going to have the BEST day.
After the meal, I managed to grab Amy & JAmie for a couple of quick photographs outside. Quendon Hall looks stunning lit up at night and I love to take advantage of it.
All that was left then, was the first dance and we’re done. Well, I was anyway, I imagine the party was ... memorable, to say the least... It’s day’s like these, that I wish I could stay, just a little bit longer!
Louise & Neil, Boreham House, Chelmsford, Essex.
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The wedding photography of Neil and Louise at Boreham House, Chelmsford, Essex
My first wedding yesterday at Chelmsfords newest wedding venue Boreham House.
What can I say, it was absolutely fantastic!!! The building is sublime, the setting perfect, I don’t have a single bad thing to say about it. The great thing is, I think it’s probably going to get a lot better too!
Louise was really relaxed, which I always find a little un-nerving, it’s so rare! I expect to walk into a room full of nervous people, not peace and calm!
Anyway, I got some lovely shots of the exterior and interiors, along with some photography of the lovely flowers in the brand spanking new (bloody expensive) pavilion.
Neil arrived on time, fetched by Steve at Boreham House, in his Bentley. I asked Steve if he’d mind if I borrowed his car, he gave me a funny look and politely refused.
Please note the ‘Starsky and Hutch’ pose…
The service went without a hitch, the lovely Sonia of Chelmsford Registry office, who I haven’t seen in ages, took the ceremony. Lovely to see you again Sonia!
The ceremony room is gorgeous, the carved fire surrounds work well with the colour of the room and the chandelier is lovely too. The Bride and Groom stood opposite the French doors, which meant we had some lovely natural light.
After the wedding service, I managed to get some great photographs of the Bride and Groom in the interiors of the house. I love the Henry VIII staircase, the colour of the wood is just beautiful and there are a lot of opportunities for some great photos.
Obviously we had to get some photographs of the Bride and Groom in the front of the house, the pillars are magnificent.
After these we moved to the rear of Boreham House, and got some great formal photographs of the family and some fun candid photography of the guests.
Everyone seemed to be in good spirits, the bridesmaids were well behaved, Neil’s Dad was lovely. A really pleasant afternoon, all in all.
Boreham House is going to be the most sought after venue in the Chelmsford area, I have absolutely no doubt about it, I feel privileged to be their recommended photographer! I know that sounds cheesy, but there are some places that you actually feel honoured to be, and this one of them.
Alright, I’ll stop gushing now, before I make you sick! I’ll keep you up to date with more weddings in the future…
Anna & James, Vaulty Manor, Essex
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Anna & Chris were married at Vaulty Manor, in Goldhanger in Essex on Saturday 27th February! The weather was fairly kind to us, but unfortunately it was COLD... All in all, I think that everything went exceptionally well, and I bet you couldn’t tell that Anna is 5 months pregnant either.... Doesn’t she look amazing?
Paula & Lee, Wedding photography at Boreham House
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Paula & Lee, Wedding at Boreham Church and reception at Boreham House, Chelmsford, wedding photography. 6th November 2009
Lots of different places today, but thankfully they were all very close together! We started at beautiful Boreham House, to get some candid photography of Paula getting ready, along with some photographs of ‘the girls’.
Boreham has a lovely changing room, loads of natural light, which is all very soft. There’s also most importantly, load of space, so we can move about and get the best position.
Paula was pretty calm, and just got on with getting ready, highlight of the morning were these Bride and Bridesmaid slippers, which everybody seemed to comment on.. well, I just had to get a photograph!
It didn’t take long for Paula to be ready (we won’t talk about the bridesmaids) and we headed out onto the landing to get some shots of Paula in all her finery... The landing is lovely, it has some nice natural light from the window, which is fantastic for some natural photographs...
The light really brought out the blue in Paula’s eyes. Lovely...
It was soon time to head on to the church. Lee was actually there before us and raring to go, so we got a few photographs of him, his best man (Dad) and the Ushers.
I have to say they were all really well behaved, which is virtually unheard of! Normally when we’re trying to get this shot, everyone is larking about and pulling faces, but everyone was very restrained!
I love the covered walkway at St. Andrew church, It softens the light and gives a really interesting backdrop. Not to mention that I’m sure it’s a godsend if it’s raining!
The vicar was great and let us photograph from the front of the church, which meant we were able to get some great shots of the actual ceremony, followed by the ubiquitous signing the register shot. I have never really found a cool way to do this shot, it is pretty much what it is. A bit cheesy, but also a very necessary photograph.
As soon as the register had been signed we headed out for some shots in the grounds. of the church. I generally suggest to our couples that we head back to the reception venue fairly quickly. At the end of the day, that’s where the drinks are, and ultimately, where everyone will relax and chill out.
However, having said that, I don’t like to move from the church too quickly either! A few minutes to get some shots of the Bride and Groom at the Church means that we can have a break in the album, so it doesn’t look like the couple have walked straight up the aisle and into the grounds of their reception venue...
St. Andrews is particularly pretty, we got a few photographs in the covered walkway and then to one side, where there were still a few Autumnal leaves. These just added a splash of colour on a very blue Winters day!
Back to Boreham and just time to stop for a few photographs with the car. You’ll note Lee is particularly relaxed! I don’t think anything really fazed him all day, he just seemed to take it all in his stride, with a big grin on his face.
We got back to Boreham House in plenty of time for the light, but unfortunately it was just too cold for the guests to be outside. Thankfully, the interior is very, very pretty! So, we cleared (thanks Thiery) the ceremony room and photographed our formal shots in here, under the stunning oak arch. 
This room really lends itself to photography the warmth of the colours really help, especially when it’s bitterly cold outside. 
Nothing would stop the intrepid Paula getting the photograph that she had asked for all day, her being lifted up by Lee, at the back of Boreham House. I have to be honest, this shot isn’t a norm, but I think it worked well!
Next stop, speeches and of course, first dance. I do like the fact that Boreham House has such a large dance area. it gives you plenty of room to get photographs of the Bride & Groom, with all of their guests in the background.
Thanks for a nice day guys, I think we all enjoyed it as much as you did! Sorry about the cold, but there are limits as to what we can do!
Siobhan & David, Brocket Hall, Herts, Photo & Video.
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Hello Pete
I'm so glad you both had a great time - It's lovely to know!
We are both so looking forward to seeing the DVD!
I can say with honesty that any big party we have and would like captured on film, you will be the first people we come to! Also when any friends get married I will point them in your direction as you were fantastic!
Kerri-Anne
Jacqui & Richard, Manor of Groves
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Just received the following email from another satisfied customer Thanks guys, it was a real pleasure!
Hi Pete
We have received the albums safe and well and they are absolutely fab!!! Thank you so much for all your work in helping to create such wonderful memories of our special day. My Mum is thrilled with her album too.
Many thanks once again!
Jacqui and Richard
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