Cat Lane

20 February 2019

Laura & Ryan: Marquee Wedding at Chiddingstone Castle, Kent

Cat Lane

20 February 2019

I’m always so honoured when someone recommends me to a future bride & groom.. but when that someone is a photographer even more so! Bride Laura’s sister Jodie is a photographer, so to have her recommend me meant a great deal.

First things first, how gorgeous is Laura’s Jenny Packham dress?! I’m just obsessed with the elegant embellishment on the shoulders and waist, and she looked like a Grecian goddess. She arrived at the ceremony in her dad’s teal hot rod - one of the most unique wedding cars I’ve ever seen in it’s stunning bright turquoise colour!

Although rain moved their ceremony from outside by the orangery to inside the castle, it didn’t stop them from having a wonderful ceremony (with a few tears from friends and family thrown in for good measure!)

Luckily the rain held off long enough for the all-important confetti shot. Laura asked me what they needed to do to get a great confetti shot and my advice is always the same.. buy lots and lots of it and we'll organise the rest! I always recommend you just get a big basket of it so your guests can grab big handfuls.

The décor for their wedding breakfast was gold and olive green, with succulent terrariums and trailing greenery everywhere you looked. I just loved the place settings: leaves with the guests’ names written on in beautiful calligraphy.

Their evening began not with a cake cut but something a little different.. bespoke cocktails and a donut wall! I love this modern alternative to a wedding cake and the guests loved it too. We left them to dance the night away to a fantastic band back in the stunning setting of the castle, a fantastic way to end their day.

Venue: Chiddingstone Castle
Dress: Jenny Packham
Suits: Moss Bros
Flowers: Johnny’s Little Sister Florist
Hair & makeup: Making Up The Bride
Band: Soulshine

“Thank you so much, we both absolutely love these and it made me cry with happiness looking through them just now! Reliving all the lovely memories from the day, you’ve captured these beautifully. We’ve sent some on to close family and friends already and they love them too, and I’ve already updated my Facebook pic!”

— Laura & Ryan

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Cat Lane

6 February 2019

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Sammie & Matthew: Summer Wedding at Tofte Manor, Sharnbrook

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6 February 2019

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Sammie & Matthew were married on a gorgeous July day, first with their ceremony at their local church followed by celebrations on the grounds of the beautiful Tofte Manor. There was a real close family feel to their day and I always smile looking back on their day – their excitement was just infectious with huge smiles and lots of laughter!

Sammie looked stunning in a Grace Kelly inspired dress with retro red lipstick and a Juliet cap veil. A vintage bride after my own heart! They opted for something a bit different for their bridesmaids with the girls all in white with satin gloves.

After the ceremony they enjoyed canapes in the beautiful garden at Tofte Manor, followed by the celebrations in a marquee. I loved the rustic feel with the dried wheat table names, candles and soft purple and peach coloured arrangements by Elworthy Flowers.

Last but certainly not least, they set off their evening celebrations with a literal bang in the form of a confetti canon during their first dance – always great fun!

Reception Venue: Tofte Manor
Flowers: Elworthy Flowers

“Cat was amazing before, during and after the wedding. I wish I could give more than a 10 as she was so wonderful! Cat blended perfectly into our wedding
and felt like one of our guests.”

— Sammie & Matthew

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11 June 2018

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Hetty & Josh: Summer Garden Marquee Wedding

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11 June 2018

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There is something particularly special and heartfelt about a wedding held in the garden at home, and that is exactly what Hetty & Josh chose for their sunny June wedding day, held in the garden of Josh’s parents.

Hetty looked stunning in her lace dress by Sincerity Bridal and flowing blonde curls. She carried a bouquet of white peonies, and pink and white roses by Daisy Ellen and walked down the aisle to a string quartet. They said their vows in the marquee in front of the fountain, before heading out greeted by their gorgeous little dog Harley (have I ever said how much I LOVE dogs at weddings?!)

The garden had a beautiful hedge of lavender, sprinkled with fairy lights which made for the perfect backdrop for their portraits, and as we shot the sun shone through the trees. It was gorgeous! They treated their guests to one of the best wedding bands I’ve ever seen and an awesome saxophonist for the evening’s entertainment, and we left them to boogie the night away. Congratulations you two!

Wedding Planner: Oasis Events
Bride's Dress: Sincerity Bridal from Shades of White
Bride's Shoes: LK Bennett
Flowers: Daisy Ellen
Hair: Genesis Hair Co
Cake: Seventh Heaven
Band: The Faithettes
Saxophonist: Dan Blaax

““Wow! Thank you so much for these amazing pictures, I feel like you captured every second of our special day. I’m going to have so much enjoyment looking through them all (numerous times!!) It was such a perfect day!

You were both so great on the day, really helpful with guiding us through and you managed to get all these photos without being in the way at all! Just brilliant. I will definitely be recommending you to anyone I know getting married in the future!””

— Hetty & Josh

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Cat Lane

28 May 2018

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Jeff & Sarah: Destination Vineyard Wedding at Castello Monaci, Italy

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28 May 2018

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Jeff and Sarah’s day was one of the most exciting weddings I’ve ever photographed for two reasons: one, it was in the grounds of an Italian castle and two, it was a SURPRISE WEDDING!

Jeff and Sarah were visiting Castello Monaci on a wine tasting tour with friends and decided to add an unexpected twist to the trip by getting married there! Wedding planner Claire Clarke and I arrived to capture the wine tasting tour, under the cover that we were a photographer and writer covering the tasting for a magazine article. As somebody who isn’t a particularly good liar this was a bit of a challenge but it all went perfectly, with bride Sarah slipping out half way through the winery tour to get ready, and the tour group heading over to the Scuderie for dinner. It was then revealed that Sarah and Jeff would be getting married in just a few minutes, much to the joy and surprise of their guests!

Sarah walked down the aisle arm in arm with her friend Al, before she and Jeff exchanged vows in a heartfelt humanist ceremony lead by Douglas. It was beautiful and the secret plan couldn’t have gone any better, so huge props to Claire for making it happen so smoothly!

They enjoyed Castello Monaci’s own Prosecco on the poolside, before venue coordinator superstar Marco picked us up in a golf buggy so we could take photos around the castle and the vineyard. It was perfect.

As the sun set, everybody sat down for an outdoor dinner of exquisite Italian food, and they shared their toasts as Chinese lanterns from a nearby wedding lit up the sky. The perfect end to their day.

Wedding Planner: Claire Clarke Weddings
Venue: Castello Monaci, Puglia, Italy
Flowers: Annalori Blasi
Celebrant: Douglas Duckworth

““Cat has the ability to understand how to get the best from you as a couple on a day when so much is going on. Her ability to capture in her photos the moment and the couples personality is wonderful. Cat helped make the memories of my wedding day, by laughing, helping and joining in while still being professional; it felt like a friend taking the photos. So very pleased we went with Cat, I’d recommend her in a heart beat.””

— Jeff & Sarah

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Cat Lane

26 March 2018

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Alice & John: Pretty Pastel Wedding at The Woodlands, Hothorpe Hall

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26 March 2018

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Alice & John’s wedding brought along my first time shooting at their wedding venue: The Woodlands at Hothorpe Hall. It’s a fab venue tucked away in the countryside and surrounded by cabins, so you really feel at home within your own little woodland paradise for the day.

Their pastel hued and rustic wedding was just lovely, with bouquets of peachy and pink roses, veronics and hydrangeas, and Alice’s bridesmaids in sky blue beaded dresses. Alice looked beautiful in her Ella Rosa dress with its button train detail and elegant silhouette.

The sun shone for them all day, maybe even one of the hottest weddings we’ve photographed! They left their ceremony under huge clouds of confetti, which guests picked up from a cute little confetti bar where they could choose which colour they fancied!

The grounds of the woodlands were perfect for portraits, filled with lots of greenery and wild flowers, and an awesome luxury tree house wedding suite. Alice & John enjoyed a quiet few moments away from the wedding madness before returning for speeches, wedding breakfast and an evening of dancing away to a fab band. Congratulations you two!

Venue: The Woodlands at Hothorpe Hall
Dress: Ella Rosa from Wedding Belles Bridal Boutique
Bride's Shoes: Rachel Simpson
Hair: Askews Hairdressing
Makeup: Beauty by Bethany
Florist: The Bouquet Workshop
Band: Divinity Live

““Thank you sooooo much for these amazing photos...we can’t stop looking at them, we’re so happy with them!! Thanks for all the tips for ordering and printing photos - I have no idea how we’re ever going to narrow them down though!””

— Alice & John

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About me

I'm Cat and I'm a wedding & portrait photographer. During every single wedding I photograph, I get this resounding, comforting feeling in my soul that this is exactly where I am supposed to be, and this is what I am supposed to do with my life.

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