autumn weddings

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Camilla & Paul: Autumn Oxfordshire Wedding at The Great Barn, Aynho

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Oxfordshire made the perfect backdrop for Camilla & Paul’s countryside wedding, set on a crisp late September day which we loved capturing from start to finish.

My day started as I met Camilla and her bridesmaids as they got ready at a local AirBNB. It was such a fantastic idea and made for a chilled out morning with plenty of space for everyone to prepare for the day.

Camilla chose a backless Charlie Brear dress with a flowing tulle skirt which looked fantastic paired with her Tilly Thomas Lux headpiece and greenery bouquet, and it was such a joy capturing everyone’s reaction as they saw her in her dress for the first time! Meanwhile, Paul and the groomsmen got dressed at the Great Barn, with the groomsmen in ecru linen suits and Paul looking sharp in navy.

They had chosen St Mary’s Church in Adderbury for their ceremony, a beautiful church filled with light which made for fantastic photos. Camilla walked down the aisle accompanied by both her mother and father and I think the way they beamed at each other when she met Paul at the end of the aisle says it all!

As they left the church, they were showered with so much confetti that a fellow photographer asked me later if it was Photoshop - absolutely not - there really was that much of it in the air! The celebrations continued back at the Great Barn in Aynho, where the newlyweds were greeted with hugs and congratulations from their nearest and dearest.

The venue kindly took us out in a golf buggy to really make the most of the beautiful grounds for photos, including a nearby lake and woodland which were such a joy to shoot in. It was lovely to not only capture the two of them but also give them a moment to themselves in the middle of the wedding madness!

Everyone sat down for dinner and the speeches had everyone laughing and crying (sometimes both at the same time!) And we can’t forget the dance floor - it had to be one of the best I’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing with serious moves going on in every direction.

Thank you Camilla & Paul for having us along for the ride! We loved your fantastic day and wish you every happiness.

“We are absolutely over the moon with these photos. I was in tears looking through them. We’re with my family in Ireland for Christmas so it’s been lovely to share the pictures with everyone here too!”
— Camilla & Paul

featured suppliers

Venue: The Great Barn
Florist: Floriology
Suit: Cad & The Dandy
Dress: Charlie Brear
Headpiece: Tilly Thomas Lux
Hair & make up: Beauty With Inn
Band: The Breakaways

Guests in St Mary’s Church, Adderbury, watch Camilla and Paul exchange vows.
Camilla and Paul sing a hymn during their wedding ceremony at St Mary’s Church in Adderbury.
Paul carries Camilla's train strolling through the churchyard after their wedding ceremony at St Mary’s Church in Adderbury.
The Great Barn in Oxfordshire decorated for Camilla and Paul's wedding reception with tall white floral centrepeices and fairly lit wooden beams.
Two wedding guests laugh with bride during drinks reception at The Great Barn wedding venue in Oxfordshire.
Four bridesmaids in teal dresses smile beside beautiful bride holding white bouquets with lots of greenery.
Wedding guests raise their glasses to toast the newlyweds in the Great Barn in Aynho, Oxfordshire.
Newlyweds Paul and Camilla cut their five-tier naked wedding cake decorated with white flowers.
Guests dance to live wedding band at Great Barn, Oxfordshire wedding reception, in black and white.

Are you getting married at The Great Barn in Aynho and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.

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Marc & Ben: Heartfelt Autumn Wedding at Plum Park

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On a sunny September day, Marc and Ben’s wedding took us to Plum Park, a beautiful Victorian Manor House nestled in the Northamptonshire countryside. Their wedding holds a special place in my heart, as Marc had been a close friend of my sister during their school days and it meant so much to see him marry the man of his dreams.

Their day was filled with love from start to finish, with a particularly touching moment as Ben was gifted his late father’s watch which Marc had lovingly restored for him as a surprise wedding present. It was one of the most thoughtful presents I’ve ever seen being opened and such a joy to capture.

As Marc and Ben exchanged their vows in front of family and friends there wasn’t a dry eye in the room! It’s so clear they are just made for each other and that they are surrounded by so much love and support. They started their married life to what can only be described as an explosion of confetti, streamers and bubbles - pure fun!

The newlyweds looked dapper in their matching navy suits, complemented perfectly by their buttonholes of roses, eucalyptus and gypsophila. It was lovely to steal them away for photos, first during their drinks reception and later during an incredible golden hour which made for my favourite shots of the day.

Of course, we couldn’t resist getting photos on the bouncy castle before the evening celebrations kicked off! It was such a joy capturing this exciting milestone in their lives together and we wish Marc and Ben a lifetime of happiness. Congratulations you two!

featured suppliers

Venue: Plum Park Manor
Florist: The Flower Boutique MK
Cake: Seventh Heaven Cakes
Favours: The Little Brownie Company
Suits: Hawes and Curtis
Videographer: Visions of Grace

Plum Park Manor under blue sky with an open top wedding carriage parked outside.
Marc, with his best man and two bridesmaids, hold champagne flutes as their laughter fills the room.
Ben looks at his outfit in the mirror before his wedding ceremony at Plum Park Manor.
Ben in navy suit, with copper pocket square and tie, stands laughing with his three bridesmaids in sparkly dresses.
Ben and Marc gaze lovingly into each other's eyes during their wedding ceremony at Plum Park in Northamptonshire.
Ben and Marc walk hand in hand through an eruption of confetti, streamers and bubbles after their wedding ceremony.
A tender touch of hands showing Marc and Ben's gold wedding rings and Ben's late father's watch.
Marc and Ben walk hand in hand along Plum Park's glass-roofed walkway.
Marc and Ben steal a quiet moment together to stroll Plum Park's grounds as the setting sun glows all around them.
Marc and Ben share their first dance in the Marquee at Plum Park as guests watch on with their camera phones in hand.

Are you getting married at Plum Park Manor and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.

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Harriet & Will: Rustic Autumn Wedding at Dodmoor House

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September is always a wonderful time of year to get married, and Harriet and Will’s sunny wedding day at Dodmoor House in Northamptonshire was a perfect example of why.

My day began in the honeymoon suite where Harriet, her bridesmaids and mum were getting ready. One of the things I love the most about Dodmoor is how the honeymoon suite overlooks the courtyard, allowing you to catch glimpses of the arriving guests through the net curtains, adding to the excitement!

This wedding was particularly special as I’d previously met Harriet’s mum Charlotte, a talented artist, when she had hired me to capture photos of her working. It was so touching to see her again on such a special day in her family’s lives and it was lovely to see her creative touches in all of the decorations.

With Harriet in her flowing tulle dress paired with a bouquet of dried gypsophila, and Will in a grey three-piece tweed suit, they were perfectly dressed for the relaxed countryside day they had planned.

The ceremony took place in the Courtyard Barn which had been set up in a unique landscape layout that made for truly lovely photos. Harriet walked arm in arm with her dad across the sunny courtyard, and I loved capturing Will’s beaming smile as she entered the barn. Their ceremony was so emotional and filled with touching readings from their friends and lots of happy tears.

Afterward, everyone gathered on the steps for a group photo, followed by petal confetti showering down on the newlyweds to kick off the celebrations. Guests enjoyed canapés and drinks in the courtyard whilst we headed off to the orchard for family photos, and it was nothing short of magical when a butterfly landed in Harriet’s hands!

The Catesby Barn was adorned with thoughtful, rustic details including jars of dried flowers, screenprinted table decorations and a hand-made paper cut featuring the couple’s names and wedding date.

With perfect timing we were treated to a fantastic golden hour as the speeches finished, and we whisked the newlyweds off for couples portraits not only to make the most of the beautiful light but to give them a quiet moment together too.

It was such a joy to capture your day, Harriet and Will! Thank you so much for having us and we hope you love your photos just as much as we loved taking them.

“Thank you so much! Receiving these was the best Christmas present ever! They are beautiful!! We are so happy with them and you were so amazing on the day. ”
— Harriet & Will

featured suppliers

Venue: Dodmoor House
Dress: Monsoon
Suit: Vintage Suit Hire
Hair: Hair by Dani
Make up: Anne McGulgan Hair & Beauty
DJ: Apex Sounds

The Courtyard Barn at Dodmoor House in a unique landscape layout for Harriet & Will's ceremony.
Harriet and her bridesmaids in floral robes, sit together in the honeymoon suite at Dodmoor House.
Harriet's father hugs her tightly as he sees her in her wedding dress for the first time, in black and white.
Harriet and Will stand close smiling during their wedding ceremony in the Courtyard Barn at Dodmoor House.
Will, in his grey three-piece tweed suit, lovingly places wedding ring onto Harriet's finger during their ceremony.
Wedding guests shower Will and Harriet with confetti on Dodmoor House's courtyard steps.
Lavender wedding place setting with white napkin and gold cutlery.
Three bridesmaids in pale blue dresses stand beside bride in a white lace gown, holding a bouquets of dried gypsophila.
Harriet and Will embrace during a quiet moment, lit by golden sunlight, at Dodmoor House wedding venue in Northamptonshire.

Are you getting married at Dodmoor House and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.

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Amy & Ed: Autumn Seaside Wedding at Polhawn Fort, Cornwall

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When it comes to a unique wedding venue, you’d find it hard to do much better than Polhawn Fort. It’s a Napoleonic fort perched on the Cornish coast with fantastic views of the sea, and I was so thrilled to have the opportunity to shoot there again for Amy and Ed’s wedding day.

I was particularly honoured to capture their wedding as Ed’s sister Gemma is one of the most talented venue stylists I know. I’ve had the joy of working with her business The White Emporium on many weddings but I knew this one would be extra special!

November surprised us with unusually warm weather which meant Amy and Ed were able to have their ceremony on the lawn surrounded by a sweeping view of the sea. It was like we were back in summer! Amy looked fabulous in her lace Justin Alexander dress, embellished with delicate white beading and carrying a bouquet of white flowers and greenery. Ed rocked a navy suit with a bow tie, and he looked so proud as Amy walked down the aisle toward him.

After their joyful outdoor ceremony, drinks and mini pasty canapes awaited everyone on the lawn along with cuddles from the family dogs too!

Inside the fort Gemma had transformed it with her beautiful decor: candles and greenery running down the tables, sparklers as wedding favours and handmade signage of some of their favourite song lyrics. A wall of polaroids told their love story across the past decade alongside photos of family and friends they wish had been able to attend. All these personal touches really made their day unique to them and it was such a joy to capture every detail.

The highlight of the day for us had to be heading down to the beach for couple photos. Amy and Ed slipped into matching “Mr & Mrs Lloyd” wellingtons and we captured them enjoying a quiet moment together as the waves lapped on the rocks below.

After heartfelt speeches and a barbecue wedding breakfast, the seaside vibe continued with an ice cream cart serving dessert which was very well received by all! A lively dancefloor continued the celebrations into the evening, and before we left we snuck out with Amy and Ed to finish their photos with a dramatic backlit portrait as the rain came down.

Huge love and congratulations to you both and thank you for having us capture your fantastic day!

“We love them all so much and continuously look through them fondly and will do for years to come. You did an amazing job on the day and went the extra mile to continuously reassure us that everything we had imagined would be captured and taken care of.

We cannot thank you enough for everything and ensuring that the best day of our lives yet is fully captured so we can reflect back on it with the biggest smiles on our faces.”
— Amy & Ed
Ed and his groomsmen in navy suits and brown shoes stand at Polhawn Fort, with the sea and cliffs in the background.
A guest in a green dress catches the bouquet at Amy and Ed's Cornwall wedding, gleefully holding it in the air.
Grand Napoleonic Hall at Porthawn Fort set for Amy and Ed's wedding breakfast.
Amy and Ed don their personalised wedding wellies on the cornish cliffs at Porthawn Fort.
Amy and Ed, in their wedding attire, embrace on the cornish cliffs at Porthawn Fort.
The newly weds smile as the waves crash on the cornish rocks in the background.
Ed smiles in his navy waistcoat as he delivers his groom's speech in the Grand Napoleonic Hall at Porthawn Fort.
Ed and Amy party with their wedding guests in the Grand Napoleonic Hall at Porthawn Fort.
Amy and Ed embrace in the rain as the festoon lighting on the steps at Porthawn Fort comes alive.

Are you getting married at Polhawn Fort and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.

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Balinda & Ashley: Rainy Autumn Wedding at Dodmoor House, Northamptonshire

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On a rainy September day, we returned to the lovely Dodmoor House for Balinda and Ashley’s wedding. Set in the Northamptonshire countryside, I’m sure you’ll agree that this rustic barn made for a gorgeous setting for their day despite what the weather had in store for us!

Balinda and her bridesmaids spent the morning getting ready in the venue’s honeymoon suite, dressed in matching floral gowns as they had their hair and makeup done. The suite was filled with excitement and it was lovely being able to watch guests arriving as the girls did their final preparations! Balinda stunned us all in her beaded tulle dress, her hair in a chic updo and carrying a pretty bouquet of roses and greenery.

Ashley looked smart in his navy suit as he waited with the guests in the Courtyard Barn for the ceremony to start. Balinda walked down the aisle with the biggest smile on her face, escorted by her proud brother. The ceremony was filled with love and it was such a joy for us to capture every moment of it.

Following their heartfelt vows, the umbrellas were momentarily set aside as guests showered the newlyweds with petal confetti before everyone ran back inside for drinks and canapes. The drinks reception is one of our favourite parts of a wedding day to capture: so many hugs, kisses and congratulations as a couple do the rounds saying hello to their guests.

Meanwhile, Dodmoor’s fantastic staff had set up the Catesby Barn next door for the wedding breakfast. It looked gorgeous with tables adorned with elegant pink rose and eucalyptus centrepieces under twinkling fairy lights.

A little break in the rain meant sneaking off with Balinda and Ashley to capture their couple portraits in front of the Dodmoor cottage, giving them a quiet moment to catch up and enjoy each others’ company amongst the wedding madness!

After dinner and speeches, their evening celebrations started in style with a tunnel of sparklers in the courtyard, followed by their first dance. As always we made sure to capture everyone pulling shapes on the dance floor before leaving them to dance the night away.

Thank you guys for asking us to capture your day! It was so special and we loved every moment.

featured suppliers

Venue: Dodmoor House
Florist: Julie Anna Flowers
Dress: Watters
Suit: Moss Bros Hire
Bride’s shoes: Charlotte by Rachel Simpson
Hair: Bianca L’Erario
Make up: Anita Chand
DJ: DJ Wreckdown

Balinda & Ashley, in their wedding attire, share a romantic kiss on the tree-lined drive at Dodmoor House.
Rustic courtyard at Dodmoor House, with it's lush greenery, looks stunning even in the rain!
Courtyard Barn at Dodmoor House decorated with pale roses and greenery, ready for Balinda and Ashley's wedding ceremony.
Ashley and his groomsmen in royal blue suits raise whiskey glasses in a toast before the wedding ceremony.
Balinda smiles ear to ear as her joyful brother walks her down the aisle, with fairy lights glowing overhead.
Guests smile and wipe away happy tears during a beautiful wedding ceremony at Dodmoor House in Northamptonshire.
Balinda and her bridesmaids in pale blue dresses hold their lovely pale rose and greenery bouquets.
Wedding guests gather around the newlyweds, as sparklers and fairy lights create a magical glow.
Balinda and Ashley share their first dance in Catesby Barn at Dodmoor House in Northamptonshire.
Guests throw shapes on the dancefloor during the evening reception in the Catesby Barn at Dodmoor House.

Are you getting married at Dodmoor House and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.

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