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Janet and Steve’s Christmas wedding at Clearwell Castle

January 13, 2012 By sarahc View Comments

Just before Christmas and on a lovely crisp morning, I drove over the bridge and up to the Forest of Dean for the lovely Jan and Steve’s wedding. By the time I arrived, the air was heavy with snow and, in contrast to Bristol, it looked like there had been some already – very Christmassy!

Jan was upstairs getting ready with some of her girlfriends, who were all wearing tiaras from her hen do! The getting ready time before a wedding is always so special and particularly nice to share it with some girly friends and of course a glass of Champagne or two! Janet’s dress was a really stunning asymatrical gown with a gorgeous bow and she looked amazing in it. Her little flower girl Darcey also looked very cute in her little dress and she looked like she was enjoying playing with her fairy wand!

Downstairs, guests were enjoying a drink next to the crackling fire – very welcome at this time of year! Steve was checking the rings, getting sorted with his button hole and chatting to his sons Joe and Ru.

Everyone took their seats for the ceremony and little Darcey made her entrance followed by Jan. Both Jan and Steve looked very happy throughout the ceremony – particularly during one of Steve’s best mate Rick’s reading, which he said was his first forray into public speaking and had everyone laughing!

Afterwards, as it was getting dark quite quickly, we did some pictures outside – despite it being December there was a beautiful red rose in flower which looked lovely against the snow. We then came back in to enjoy the fire and the lovely atmosphere with the Christmas tree and all the decorations.

Here are a few of my favourite images:

Rani and James’ wedding in the Wye Valley

December 16, 2011 By sarahc View Comments

I haven’t been over the bridge for a wedding since earlier in the summer so I was looking forward to Rani and James’ wedding last weekend in the beautiful setting of Llandogo – just up the river from Tintern Abbey.

It was a crisp bright morning and looked almost like a Monet painting as I drove over to Lindors Country House, set up on the hill above Llandogo village and a really stunning setting for a wedding. I thought the house itself looked a bit like it was made out of gingerbread with the white edges to the roof!

Rani and bridesmaids Claudia and Amber were getting ready with Rani’s friend Kate. It was all go with hairdrying and make up and we were soon joined by Rani’s mum Elaine who decided to get back into bed after a while!

I then headed down to Llandogo to meet James and the boys. The light in the valley was just lovely and I was admiring the views when the bright red London bus Rani and James had organised for guests turned up to drop everyone off.

The vicar was great and pretty much let me shoot what I wanted to during the service which was so nice and made for some great shots. Afterwards everyone completely covered Rani and James in confetti and they headed off in a sports car to Lindors for some couple shots while their guests had a scenie bus trip. As the light faded we came inside and everyone enjoyed mulled wine and canapes before sitting down to dinner. Part way through the meal in a break between courses, I took Rani and James outside for some night time shots which I love doing as they are so atmospheric!

Here are some favourite images from their day:

Sam and Les’ wedding in Bath

November 22, 2011 By sarahc View Comments

Last friday I photographed Sam and Les’ wedding at Bailbrook House in Bath. It is such a nice wedding venue up on the hill above Bath and has lovely views across the valley. I got there a bit early to wander around the grounds and find which trees still had some leaves on them for Sam and Les’ couple shots – luckily there were quite a few and it was a mild, dry day which was great.

Upstairs, Sam was having her hair done with daughter Katherine – who decided to get back into bed after she had had her hair and make up done! The girls then shared that classic pre-wedding snack – chips and spicey potato wedges (well there’s nothing like carbs to calm a nervous stomach!).
Luckily for Sam, a close friend of hers is none other than silk wedding dress specialist Catherine Miller (http://www.silkspecialistcatherinemiller.co.uk/) so she arrived to help Sam into her dress.

Meanwhile, downstairs, Les was chatting to guests in the bar and looking quite relaxed. Everyone then sat down for the ceremony during which Isla, another of Sam’s close friends, did a lovely reading and Sam and Les seemd to really enjoy themselves!

Afterwards, guests enjoyed Champagne and we even managed to take their family photos and some shots of Sam and Les outside in the grounds – not bad for mid November!

Here are some pictures from their day:

Bristol Wedding photographer – Beckie and Jon’s wedding in Bibury

October 28, 2011 By sarahc View Comments

What an amazing day Saturday was for an Autumn wedding – a clear blue sky, sunshine and all the Autumn colour. Even my drive up to Bibury for Jon and Beckie’s wedding was absolutely stunning!

When I arrived at Bibury Court, Beckie was chilling out with her bridesmaid Jo and having her hair and make up done. Soon on the scene were her sister Sarah and her other bridesmaid Jo to do last minute nails and get dressed. Just along the corridor were flowergirls Isabella and Olivia who loved getting into their dresses and playing at being princesses!

A great thing about Bibury is that the Church is just through a little wooden door in the grounds of the house so it’s so easy to pop next door! I caught up with Jon and his best men Nev and Duncan and ushers Simon and Jeremy. Duncan and his wife Joanne are portrait clients and I have got to know them photographing their lovely daughters so it was really nice to see both of them.

Beckie arrived fashionably late (just enough to keep Jon on his toes!) and the ceremony got underway with readings by Luby and Sarah. Afterwards, everyone congratulated the (very!) happy looking couple before drowning them in confetti and heading next door for drinks and canapes. It was such a beautiful afternoon that most of the guests stayed outside to enjoy the sunshine and we didn’t really even need the patio heaters! I took Jon and Beckie off for a wander along the river for their couple shots and then everyone sat for dinner.

Here are a few of my favourite images from their day: