A winter wedding at The Ravenswood, East Grinstead
A sunny winter wedding at The Ravenswood, East Grinstead.
Well this wedding wins the shortest amount of time between booking and wedding day!
Louisa and Daren’s original photographer came down with the dreaded covid just 3 days before their wedding. I received a slightly panicked phone call on the Wednesday morning and a couple of hours later these two were all booked in and I had another wedding at the Wonderfull wedding venue The Ravenswood in East Grinstead.
That week (last week of November) the weather had been pretty wet to say the least. However on their day the sun shone and it was like autumn not winter!
Louisa and Daren’s main aim of the day was to ensure that everyone enjoyed themselves and it certainly seems they did! The singing waiters were a big hit and the Bestman’s speech was genuinely very funny.
The bridesmaids wore a mixture of blue and green dresses and Louisa’s flowers were a beautiful pop of colour (from Bloominati Florals) so vibrant.
That’s two winter weddings now at The Ravenswood. I would love to photograph a summer wedding there so if you are planning a wedding at The Ravenswood please get in touch!
Helen & David, Buxted Church and Hendall Manor Barns, Uckfield
Helen and David’s wedding at Buxted Church and Hendall Manor Barns, Uckfield,
Helen and David found me through my husband Andrew as Helen had had a photography lesson with him.
When I heard about their plans which included a gin bar at Hendall Manor Barns, well I was delighted that they chose me to photograph their special day!
It was a lovely sunny day in August. Although I had been past the church a number of times I had never actually been in, it is most impressive inside. Helen walked down the aisle to her niece singing, accompanied by her partner on the organ, they are both very talented.
After the service and some group photos it was on to Hendall Manor Barns near Uckfield. As usual the place looked lovely all set up and the staff were brilliant.
We opted to do couple’s photos after the meal (which was delicious) as it was still very hot and sunny. We spent a bit of time wandering round the beautiful grounds of Hendall before heading back in for cake cutting and first dance. The the band got everyone up on the dance floor dancing.
I left before the paella was ready but it looked amazing. As did the setting sun as I drove back home.
Some of the amazing suppliers involved in this lovely wedding were…
Church - St Margaret The Queen, Buxted https://www.bhdchurches.co.uk/st-margarets-2/
Reception Venue - Hendall Manor Barns, Uckfield https://www.hendall.co.uk
Bride’s dress - Meryl Bridal, Crowborough https://merylbridal.co.uk
Rings - Delevingne Designs https://delevingnedesigns.co.uk
Cake - Harriet Tasmin https://www.harriettamsin.com
Caterers - Elizabeth Canton https://www.elizabethcaton.com
Band - Party Up https://www.functioncentral.co.uk/band/party-up
If you are planning on getting married at Hendall please get in touch as it is one of my favourite venues!
A Brighton Wedding
A gorgeous Brighton wedding at The Royal Pavilions and The Grand Hotel.
As well as shooting my own weddings I also second shoot sometimes for other photographers.
When Hannah Phipps asked for a second shooter for a wedding in Brighton I jumped at the chance! Brighton is one of my favourite places, we got married in Brighton on the pier in 2005 and I’ve been itching to photograph a wedding in Brighton.
This wedding was taking place at the stunning Royal Pavilions followed by a reception at The Grand Hotel.
I have to admit I have never been inside the Pavilions and it did not disappoint. Also the couple were allowed to have confetti outside which is not usually allowed.
The Grand Hotel is an impressive place and suited their Art Deco theme perfectly. There were 3 best men and included in their speech was a special song dedicated to the groom - they are all in a band together!
We headed to the beach for couples’ photos but it was very windy but still very beautiful.
I would love to photograph more weddings in Brighton as there are so many incredible venues and of course the beach! Please get in touch if you are planning a Brighton wedding.
