Just a week after my previous wedding at The Elvetham Hotel, I was very happy to be back again for Serena and Dale’s big day! I was assisted again by my son and lighting man, Steve, and we started at The Elvetham, where Serena, her mum and bridesmaids were getting ready in the hotel before driving to church in a couple of lovely vintage cars. The sun was shining and excitement was building as the girls had their make-up done and watched through the window while the tables were being prepared for the reception in the conservatory below.

When the ladies were all ready and we’d taken a few portraits at the hotel, it was time for the short drive to All Saints Church in Dogmersfield, where we met Dale and his best man, and brother, Matt. The men were a bit concerned as their parents were having a bit of trouble finding the church, but they soon arrived safely before the bride and all was good. A lovely service was followed by confetti and a few photos outside the church, before everyone headed back to the Elvetham for the reception.

If I only ever got to be a wedding photographer at The Elvetham, I don’t think I could get tired of it. Every time I’ve been to this wonderful venue, it has been a memorable day with lovely people and this was no exception. The weather was fine and everyone was relaxed and had a great time. The evening celebrations started with entertainment from the excellent soul singer James Franklin and I left Serena and Dale to dance the night away with their guests, after photographing another excellent firework display.

Here are a few shots from the day.

Charlotte and Luke’s wedding was at Holy Trinity Church in Hawley on Friday, with the reception at the always fabulous Elvetham Hotel. After a week of proper summer weather, the rain showers in the morning, while Charlotte was getting ready at her mums house, were as unexpected as they were unwelcome. Thankfully, by the time the stunning bride arrived at the church for the lunchtime service, the rain had stopped and the weather got better as the day progressed.

With the formalities complete and a few photographs taken outside the church, it was off to the Elvetham for the reception. The happy couple enjoyed a slow drive to the hotel, to allow their guests time to check in, and arrived quietly to get a few photos with the car in front of the stunning country mansion hotel. This gave everyone time to gather in the Elvethams beautiful gardens so that Charlotte and Luke could make their grand entrance and receive the congratulations of their family and friends. After drinks and more photographs, it was time for the wedding breakfast in the conservatory, followed by some hilarious and quite emotional speeches – they almost had me going at times! The celebrations continued with the arrival of the evening guests and the last thing for me to photograph was an excellent firework show.

Here are a few shots from the day.