By Dean Robson LBIPP Qualified – RT Weddings

Gaynes Park Wedding Photography Essex

June 28, 2010 on 7:38 pm | In Wedding Features | No Comments

On Saturday I photographed Laura and James’ wedding day where the ceremony took place at St. Mary-at-Latton Church in Harlow and the wedding reception at Gaynes Park (www.gaynespark.co.uk) near Epping in Essex. It was a beautiful sunny day, blue skies and a slight breeze too!

I arrived at the brides home in time to catch some shots of the hair and make-up. The flowers were arranged by Stacey – Designer Flowers (www.staceystevens.co.uk)

After taking a few formal shots of the bridal party in the garden I moved on to catch up with the guys at the church.

It was then time for the wedding ceremony and the brides entrance. The Vicar at St. Mary-at-Latton Church (www.stmary-at-latton.net) was very accomodating and I had the perfect position for photographs throughout.

After the signing I took some formal group shots outside the church and of course the confetti before we all headed to Gaynes Park for the wedding reception.

Gaynes Park is an amazing wedding venue and each time I photograph a wedding there I find something new as a backdrop – see further down this page for photos of an area they call “long walk”. I took lots of casual shots of the drinks reception and then took the large family group photographs.

As time had been quite short before the ceremony I took some shots with the boys.

A little later I took the couple around the grounds for a romantic shoot.

We then headed back for the wedding meal which I must say was fantastic!

After the speeches I headed back outside and took lots of portraits as it was a gorgeous evening.

I then remembered seeing an article a couple of weeks ago on Gaynes Park facebook page which mentioned an area known as “long walk” and asked the couple if they would like to take a look. We didn’t have to go far at all to find some really great backdrops and even a pond. (Since speaking with Liselle at Gaynes Park it turns out that I found a different location, farmers lane… so Long walk will be my quest next time I return to Gaynes Park – I was very happy with the farmers lane)

It was then time for the cutting of the cake and the first dance.

There was a corner of the venue which seemed very popular with the ladies…

Just before it was time to leave I notice a lovely sunset and asked the couple if they would like one last picture.

I had a really fun day with Laura and James, and it was lovely to return to Gaynes Park again.

By Dean Robson – RT Weddings (June 2010) Professional Wedding Photographer for Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent

Gaynes Park Wedding Photography Essex

June 8, 2010 on 2:10 pm | In Wedding Features | No Comments

On Sunday I photographed Samantha and Stuart’s wedding which took place at a fantastic wedding venue, Gaynes Park (http://www.gaynespark.co.uk), near Epping in Essex where I have photographed a few times before and it was great to be reunited with the team.

I met up with the bride who was having her hair and makeup done at a local hotel.

We then took the short journey to Gaynes Park where the rest of the pre-wedding photographs were taking place. The flowers arrived and looked gorgeous, they were supplied by Lily & May Floral Design (http://www.lilyandmay.co.uk).

I also met up with the boys when they arrived.

It was soon time for the wedding ceremony and ofcourse the bride’s entrance. At Gaynes Park there is a lovely walk through for the bride to enter the ceremony in the orangery.

After the ceremony I took some casual photographs of the drinks reception and then the formal group shots. The couple had Ted Prior the toastmaster (http://www.toastmaster-tedprior.com) assisting them with their day and he was fantastic at organising the guests. I would always recommend the benefits of having a toastmaster to couples as they keep everything running smoothly.

After the confetti shot, I borrowed the couple for some romantic photographs utilising the wonderful grounds at Gaynes Park and luckily for us the weather stayed fair.

It was then time for the receiving line and the serving of the meal in the Gaynes Park Barn.

After the meal came the speeches.

Ted also kept everyone entertained too with some age old traditions.

As it was such a nice evening I took the couple for some more photographs and the view from the drive at Gaynes Park is amazing, you can just make out the Central London skyline in the background.

The evening party kicked off with the throwing of the bouquet and the cutting of the wedding cake.

It was then time to capture the first dance. I really enjoyed photographing Samantha and Stuart’s wedding and they were such a fun couple to work with.

By Dean Robson – RT Weddings (June 2010) Professional Wedding Photographer for Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent

Prested Hall Wedding Photography Essex

June 7, 2010 on 7:41 pm | In Wedding Features | No Comments

On Sunday last weekend I had the third of my bank holiday weddings, this was for Tammy and James and took place at the lovely Prested Hall, near Colchester in Essex.

I arrived at Prested Hall and the forecast was mixed, I popped across the carpark to the beauty salon where the bride and the bridesmaid were having their make up done.

We then went back to the bridal suite at Prested Hall where I continued the pre-wedding photographs.

The boys were also getting ready at Prested Hall.

It was then time for the brides arrival and the wedding ceremony.

After the ceremony was the drinks reception which took place outside as the weather was looking to stay fair. I took casual shots of the guests mingling and then did the traditional group photographs.

I then took the couple around the grounds for some romantic shots. I had to turn some of these into black and white’s as they looked so striking.

It was then time for the wedding meal and also the speeches.

The couple then cut their wedding cake.

The evening’s entertainment started with a guitar playing duo and they did some great covers including my particular favourite of “The Foo Fighters – Everlong”.

The couple then had their traditional first dance.

I captured a few more shots of the evening party and my story telling was complete. I really enjoyed my time with Tammy and James as it was a great occassion.

By Dean Robson – RT Weddings (June 2010) Professional Wedding Photographer for Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent