Rosie and Clive’s wedding, Hedingham Castle, Essex
Rosie and Clive were married on March 5th at Hedingham Castle in Essex.
The following photos are a sneak-peak of their photos. The full gallery will be online by 18th March.
Louisa and Adam’s Wedding, Hedingham Castle
Louisa and Adam were married on the 10th October 2009 at Hedingham Castle, Essex.
Louisa getting ready with her Mum
Louisa upstairs in the Georgian House at Hedingham
Louisa’s father, Simon, watches as Louisa walks down the stairs at Hedingham.
Louisa and Simon walking towards the castle in the bright sunlight of a beautiful autumn day.
Louisa reaching the end of the aisle
The ceremony from the minstrels gallery
Adam and Louisa exchanging vows
Adam and Louisa being applauded by their friends and family at the end of the ceremony. The photo of a bride and groom’s first kiss is of course a ‘standard’ wedding photo. I also hope to capture the moment after the first kiss where the couple smile at each other for the first time as husband and wife.
After the ceremony, Adam, Louisa and I went to the room at the top of the castle. The light is always beautiful and in a few short moments we got a lovely set of portraits.
Walking down the stairs… a question often asked by wedding guests when they arrive at the castle is ‘where is the lift.’ Unfortunately, due to a shocking lack of foresight 800 years ago, one wasn’t built!
Louisa, Adam and all their wedding guests
Confetti on the bridge
Louisa during the drinks reception
Louisa and Adam with the Castle grounds in the background
Adam and Louisa entering the wedding breakfast
Simon and Louisa during the speeches
Pru, Louisa’s Mum, listening to the speeches
Louisa during Adam’s speech
Adam’s best man was a woman – Nathalie. Her speech started with a few tears of emotion: ‘That’s why they don’t ask chicks to do this job,’ she commented. Her speech was great fun and full of hand-made visual aides.
Louisa and Adam’s first dance
The full gallery of Louisa and Adam’s wedding photos is now online.
To see them click here.
Hedingham Castle – house and grounds
The house at Hedingham, with the castle in the background
I’ve been one of Hedingham Castle’s recommended wedding photographers for the last few years and over time I’ve seen the castle, house, and grounds go through a lot of changes.
Over the last few months the grounds and marquee have been transformed – and I was so impressed on my last visit I thought I’d write this blog!
The view of the Castle from the driveway
The Castle was built around 1140, and sits in an open expanse of land at the top of a hill. It is all that remains of the original construction: hundreds of years ago it would have been surrounded by buildings and enclosed by a wall.
The house at the top of the drive
The grounds surrounding the house and castle are magnificent. Over the last few months they have undergone major changes with new plants being introduced, areas cleared, and ponds being dug.
There are so many vantage points and short walks – each one uncovering another hidden gem. If you have the opportunity to attend one of Hedingham Castle’s open days or events I would thoroughly recommend it.
The drawing room at Hedingham
This room, like many in the house, has benefited from lots of attention. The once threadbare furniture has been lovingly restored and re-upholstered. New curtains and wallpapers have replaced the old, and while the house has a wonderful feeling of history and times gone-by, it also feels new and cared for.
The marquee, set for a wedding
There have been small, but significant changes to the marquee as well – for example, the new carpet. It complements the table decorations and interior, and means everything feels warm even on the coldest winter evening.
The marquee from outside
The house at night
To see examples of photographs from weddings at Hedingham Castle, click here.
Lynsey and Gordon’s Wedding, Hedingham Castle
Lynsey and Gordon were married at Hedingham Castle on August 21st 2009.
Hedingham Castle – looked magnificent on a beautiful late summer’s day
Gordon waiting for Lynsey before the ceremony
Lynsey waiting at the bottom of the stairs.
Gordon and Lynsey during the wedding ceremony
Lynsey and Gordon’s first kiss
Lynsey, Gordon and their wedding party walking across the ground of the keep.
Confetti on the bridge at Hedingham Castle
Lynsey laughing with guests during the reception
Lynsey and Gordon held their reception at the Eight Bells pub, Saffron Walden. When we left Hedingham castle, it started to rain. About an hour later, when we arrived in Saffron Walden, it stopped raining – perfect timing!
Lynsey and Gordon’s father with nephew Ben
Celebrating Australia collapsing to 138 for 8
Lynsey and Gordon very kindly sat me on a table with their guests. As we chatted it became clear several people wanted to know the cricket score. I explained that there are a couple of things I won’t do at a wedding (because I feel they aren’t professional) and these are having an alcoholic drink or using my mobile phone. However, as it was a crucial Ashes game, I asked if it would it be OK to check the score on my phone… ‘of course that’s OK’ I was told.
My job description then temporaily mutated into sports correspondent…
Lynsey’s Dad looking at the score on my mobile phone.
“Australia all out for 160 and my daughter happily married… all on the same day!”
Gordon and Lynsey laughing during the speeches
Lynsey and Gordon cutting the cake
When I first met Gordon and Lynsey they mentioned there were some beautiful gardens at the back of the pub. It turns out they were Bridge End Gardens, created in the 19th century and restored to their Victorian grandeur. For the few minutes we were there, we had them all to ourselves.
Lynsey and Gordon’s full set of photos are now online.
To see them click here.
