Leez Priory is a beautiful Tudor Manor House, in the heart of Essex.
In our opinion, Leez is one of the few venues where it is essential that your photographer is pretty au fait with the layout of the venue.
Leez is full of beautiful little spots great for photography and video, shots by the lake, in front of the house, by the tower, near the cottage, the list goes on!
Prior to the service, shots of the bride, her shoes and flowers can be taken in the hall, near the Brides changing room.
The Groom and Ushers can be photographed walking down to the house 'reservoir dogs style' and close ups can be taken in the doorway in the courtyard.
The light in the Tower and Coach house are perfect during the ceremony for some natural light shots.
After the ceremony, we suggest that The Bride and Groom go for a walk, taking in the grounds, while we stop at strategic points for photographs.
A group shot of everybody can be taken from the gatehouse window, with everyone looking up.
If you are getting married in the gatehouse or great hall, and want video, careful planning and preferably a pre wedding meet at Leez Priory will result in a superior finish. Both these spots are strongly backlit, which means either careful placing (a big cross on the floor where you need to stand!) or a video light.
If it rains or it's too cold then beautiful groups and close ups can be taken in the Piano room.
If it is especially sunny, then it can be difficult to take photographs at the front of the house, as it gets the full force of the sun.
If you're having a summer wedding, we suggest you have a package where the photographer and videographer stay on until later in the day, so we can take you to the front just before the sun sets, for some fabulous photographs...
You can see their website here: http://www.brideshead.co.uk/leez_main.html