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We understand that the evolving situation around COVID-19 has been concerning for all of us and we wanted to take the time to reassure you that, as always, our top priority is the safety and wellbeing of our customers, our team and the wider community. We are closely monitoring the situation with COVID-19 and following the advice of local government, Public Health England and the World Health Organisation and just wanted to update you all on how it will impact our services.  Spring mini shoot sessions Since writing this earlier today, I have had to delete and start again! Following on from Boris Johnson’s address this evening we will be postponing our Spring mini shoot sessions. I will be in contact with you...

Grace and Ryan’s Chippenham Park wedding was incredible.  On the day we were blessed with blue sky and sunshine after an unsettled week.  We had met with the couple several times before the wedding, making it feel as though we were photographing friends.   Having a pre wedding shoot is the perfect way to build a rapport before the wedding day. We first met Grace and Ryan at their pre wedding shoot a few months before the wedding.  We soon discovered how photogenic this couple were.  Plus completely head over heels in love! We had a reccie of the venue to fully explore the photographic opportunities at this gorgeous venue.  As the wedding was planned to take place outside, it was helpful to see...

Monde and Tim’s wedding took place at Christ Church in Ware with a gorgeous reception at Fanhams Hall Hotel. We had such fun getting to know Monde and Tim.  From photographing their pre wedding shoot we knew we were going to have a great day capturing their wedding.  Here’s a few images from their day… Bridal prep at Fanhams hall by Emma.  The girls were very chilled out while they got ready in the bridal suite.   Groom preparations captured by Ian. What a team! The final touches before heading to the church. It was a short drive into Ware, Monde travelled in style. Groom in ore of his bride to be walking towards him         Back at Fanhams Hall,...

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Coltsfoot Country Retreat, set in the Hertfordshire countryside was the perfect setting for Claire & Nick’s Summer wedding. Glorious weather, happy guests, exclusive venue and superb food, what more could you ask for!  This was a beautiful wedding to be able to capture.         Flowers by Jenny, at Wedding House    ...

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Rosie & Aaron’s wedding at Offley Place was full of colour and laughter. So much work was put in to the planning of the day. Rosie and her Mum made most of the decorations that brought this peacock inspired theme to life. On this baking hot day, the trees outside the front of Offley Place gave some welcome shade during the group shots. Such fond memories from a brilliant day with lovely families. Overwhelmed with the kind words posted by Rosie after the wedding viewing, this is why we love what we do 🙂                  ...

Ella and Richard’s Offley Place wedding earlier this year was a perfect day to capture.  We had the pleasure of meeting Ella & Richard for a pre wedding shoot. It was great to get to know them before the wedding day, which also helped them feel at ease with us and the camera. After a local pre wedding shoot, they returned to us a couple of weeks later to view the results in our home studio. Below is a blog post containing some of their favourite images from the shoot. Ella and Richard’s pre wedding shoot. So to the big day! Ella and Richard were both getting ready at Offley Place so we started our coverage there. Myself with the girls and Ian...

Katy & Martin’s beautiful summer wedding at Waddesdon Dairy, Bucks. Such a stunning setting for Katy and Martin’s June wedding at Waddesdon dairy. The grounds are a photographers dream and working with such a lovely couple was a dream. Planned with perfection the day went as smoothly as the images captured.  The weather held out allowing us to capture Katy & Martin in the gorgeous grounds that the venue is renowned for. Enjoy their story of images below 🙂      ...

Hannah & Steve had their beautiful Spring wedding at South Farm. After photographing their pre wedding shoot in the snow, this was quite a contrast! What a fabulous day we all had with Hannah & Steve at this wonderful venue. If you are looking for beautiful grounds, incredible food and a gorgeous, rustic outside ceremony setting then this venue for you. “We had an amazing day on Sunday. Thank you so much to you and Ian, you were both brilliant on the day, and our guests were also so complimentary of you both.”  Mr and Mrs Dunnaway! Please call us if you would like to chat about your wedding photography, we can be reached on 01582 469003. Alternatively drop us an email with your...

Kirsty and Ryan’s spectacular tepee wedding in Hertfordshire. What an amazing day we had capturing Kirsty and Ryan’s garden party tepee wedding.  An immense amount of work went into the flowers and incredible decorating of the tepee by Kirsty the bride who is herself a florist.  She even made the quirky lighting lamp shade instillation along with her wonderful Dad.  Not to mention the homemade bar!  ...

Georgie and Brian’s stunning wedding at St.Albans Cathedral and Rothamsted Manor. Captured by Ian Scott Photography, Harpenden wedding photographers, Ian & Emma. Glorious sunshine, stunning location and a brilliant atmosphere, for Harpenden wedding photographers, Ian & Emma this was the perfect wedding day!  The day started with capturing the very chilled out bride and groom. Ian was photographing Brian and the boys and I was photographing Georgie and the girls. The bubbles were flowing and everyone was getting into the mood for a day to remember. The new Mrs Love! What an amazing married name. We love a confetti shot and this was a pretty special one! The whole congregation gathered for a group photo outside the Abbey before heading to the reception....

Katy and Jared’s wedding in October was at one of our favourite venues, Fanhams Hall. Having photographed Katy and Jared for their pre wedding shoot, we were excited to see them on the big day.  All their planing had come together perfectly resulting in a relaxed and fun day, a real pleasure to capture.   Bride and groom getting ready at Fanhams Hall. Ian photographs all the guys getting ready and I am with the girls, always some fun moments to capture. Awaiting the bride in the Long Gallery at Fanhams Hall. Flowers by the wonderful Nadine at Spinney Cottage Flowers. With Ian photographing from the front of the ceremony and myself capturing it from the back, we can offer our couples two...

Sarah and Ben’s stunning orange themed Autumn wedding at Offley Place was a beautiful day to capture. We had the pleasure in meeting with Sarah and Ben several times before the wedding day.  First at their pre wedding shoot, followed by at the studio for newborn photographs of their baby daughter. They were so chilled out we knew we would have a great day capturing their wedding.   Their wedding venue, Offley Place is a beautiful country house hotel in Great Offley.  A picturesque setting for a wedding in any season as there are photographic opportunities both inside and out.   Our photographic coverage of the day started during the bridal preparations and continued through to the first dance. I was with Sarah and the...

Jenni and Nick couldn’t have asked for a better wedding day at the beautiful South Farm. Their wedding ceremony took place outside in stunning Autumn sun. ‘Distinctly different’ is South Farm’s strap line and it certainly is.  With picturesque grounds, exclusive use, outstanding food, and friendly staff, it really is a great choice of wedding venue. For us as wedding photographers, it was a dream. We are delighted that Jenni & Nick’s wedding will be featuring in the next issue of Your Herts and Beds Wedding magazine!           THE WEDDING VENUE Why did you choose this ceremony venue? So many reasons! But to narrow it down, the setting and the food- we wanted something different and rural (not just...

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Danielle and James’s wedding in St.Albans and Essendon Country Club – We were recommended Ian & Emma & from the moment we met them we were so impressed by their interest, professionalism & passion! We had an Engagement shoot which we thoroughly enjoyed & were so impressed by the pictures! We could not wait to see them again on our wedding day! Our wedding day arrived, Ian & Emma turned up & began capturing every single moment of our special day! It was a pleasure to have them with us & they made us feel completely at ease! Viewing our wedding pictures was like reliving the best day of our lives & we were absolutely overwhelmed by the pictures, what they managed to...

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Hatfield House Wedding We had an amazing day with Hayley & Vinny on their wedding day in May. After their beautiful church wedding we headed to the Old Palace at Hatfield House. Hatfield House wedding Set in the heart of the charming Hertfordshire countryside, Hatfield House is a beautiful and unique setting for your special wedding day. The spectacular Jacobean house is set at the end of an impressive driveway within gorgeous grounds of Hatfield Park where Queen Elizabeth I spent her childhood. Built in 1497, the striking Old Palace is the perfect setting for a grand reception with up to 200 guests. For slightly smaller occasions, the modern Riding School can accommodate up to 110 guests. Both venues are licensed to hold...

Daisy and Ian’s wedding at Hedsor House, Bucks      ...

Leez Priory, a stunning venue for Ellen and Barney’s Winter wedding. Having already photographed Ellen and Barney at Leez Priory for their pre wedding shoot at the end of Summer. We were even more excited about capturing their wedding day.  We had met the couple on three occasions prior to the wedding, at a wedding show, pre shoot and viewing session.  As a result of this, we all felt relaxed and comfortable in each others company, which allowed Ellen and Barney to enjoy their day without worrying about having their photographs taken.  For us, it not only adds to the enjoyment of our job, but allows us to capture more natural shots of a couple who feel at ease in front of the...

Wedding magazine cover image and feature. We are excited to have one of our wedding couples feature on the front cover and inside Your Herts and Beds Wedding magazine. Natalie and Matthew whose wedding was at Hatfield House Old Palace in the Summer was chosen to feature in the magazine.  It’s always exciting to see your photograph sitting on the shelf in the shops, what a gorgeous couple, here it is…  ...

I am delighted to share Natalie and Matthew’s Italian style wedding at The Old Palace Hatfield House in Hertfordshire. We had met Natalie and Matthew when they came to the studio for their pre wedding shoot.  We knew after spending some time with them that we were going to have a great day capturing their wedding, and we did.  Here is our view of their memorable day.       Wedding Suppliers  ...

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Sofie and Luke’s stylish summer wedding was set in the stunning grounds of Fanhams Hall. A beautiful day, stunning venue and perfect couple, what more could a photographer wish for! Here is Sophie and Luke’s day in images… Calmly getting ready with friends and family to keep her company. Ian photographed the boys while I was capturing the girls getting ready.  I’m not sure who was more nervous! All the elements coming together perfectly. Last minute nerves as the time comes to make our way down to the Japanese Tea house for the ceremony. The guests are seated in preparation for the bride.   This black and white shot is a favourite of mine! The legal part of the ceremony took place on...

Enjoy a flavour of Hayley and Matt’s wedding at Hunton Park Hertfordshire A beautiful day with loads of laughter, gorgeous details and a very photogenic happy couple 🙂 Here are some of the suppliers Hayley and Matt used to help bring their day together. Two girls and some flowers Showtime disco services    ...

I am delighted to share with you some photographs from Jack & Eleanor’s beautiful spring wedding at Offley Place. They couldn’t have picked a better day!  The sun shone while guests enjoyed the beautiful grounds after the ceremony in the sun drenched conservatory. Eleanor and Jack smiled for the entire day, clearly loving every moment of their wonderful day that they had planned so well.  With their own logo and gorgeous details, this truly was a pleasure to photograph. Gilly of Gilly Bean Flowers did a stunning job of the wedding flowers. Eleanor’s dress was from Dress in love in Hertford. The cake was made by mum 🙂 Details by the bride and groom....

James and Jody’s wedding took place at Notley Tythe barn last September. This was such a fun wedding with a fantastic couple.  A beautiful wedding venue combined with sunshine, great friends & family and some alternative garden games, resulted in a brilliant day to remember! here are a few from the day…...

Emma & Russell’s wedding took place at the stunning Ashridge House.  Set in 190 acres of gardens, Ashridge house is a magnificent venue for a wedding, and this truly was a magnificent wedding. Planned with precision, the day was simply perfect.  Emma looked absolutely stunning and beamed from ear to ear all day making the day such a pleasure to be a part of. Here is a little visual story of their day… “The album looks stunning – we are over the moon with the incredible photos. Thanks again for your patience and we really appreciate all of the effort that you have put in to making the keepsakes of our day so perfect.” Emma & Russell...

Dan and Donna’s December wedding was at the stunning Georgian manor house, Gosfield Hall. This former Royal residence was a beautiful backdrop to their wedding, and the weather allowed us to capture some of the bride and groom outside which was ideal. Donna looked absolutely stunning with all the elements of dress and accessories coming together beautifully. The opulent bridal suite flooded with natural light is a photographers dream with plenty of room for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready.  I stayed with the girls capturing their preparations including opening a gift from the groom of a personalised number plate!  While Ian was in another wing of the venue with Dan and the groomsmen capturing them getting ready. Having the ceremony and reception...

Laura and Richard’s wedding at Offley place on the May bank holiday was beautiful. We have photographed at Offley place many times, and every time is a pleasure. It is such a gorgeous venue with photographic opportunities inside and out so great for any time of the year. Laura & Richard’s civil ceremony took place in the conservatory, flooded with sunshine. Every detail was perfect from the stunning dress to the jars of jelly beans for favors and the scrumptious looking cup cake tower. The light in the evening was magical, so rare in the UK it’s great to make the most of it when we do have them. After the meal on summer weddings is an opportunity to use the most beautiful...

Ian and I had a fantastic day photographing Angela and Lee’s wedding at Fanhams Hall. The weather was gorgeous, Angela looked absolutely stunning and Lee looked pretty good too! From the moment we walked in to the Great Hall when we arrived it was clear to see that they had brilliant taste. The tables were decorated beautifully with every little detail themed to their day. The wonderful Sally from Halo Blossom was making the finishing touches to the floral displays on the tables and the Hall was a picture of perfection. Angela and Lee had chosen to have their civil ceremony outside in the grounds. We were delighted that the weather was on our side as it was our first ceremony shot outside...

Louise and Sam’s beautifully planned wedding day went smoothly, despite a couple of showers which couldn’t have been planned better as they came during driving time. St. Nicholas’ church in Harpenden was decorated with floral arrangements tying in with the colour theme of the day, which really enhanced the church.  Following a lovely ceremony we drove the short distance to Brocket Hall for a grand reception. Louise looked stunning in her Suzanne Neville wedding dress, the perfect choice for their elegant wedding.  Here are a selection of photographs from the day                                                                   ...

Holly and Joe’s beautiful wedding took place a few weeks ago at Hunton park in Hertfordshire. Such a stunning day with a fun and headover heels in love couple who were an absolute pleasure to work with.  Here is a selection of their favourites from the day…                                                ...

I am delighted to share with you a taster of Jessica and Charlie’s fabulous wedding at Fanhams Hall Hertfordshire. Jessica’s attention to detail was incredible and the great Hall looked fantastic, complete with a wisteria tree courtesy of Platinum Raspberry. Details are below of their suppliers who helped make the day so unique and as photogenic as the couple themselves. Disco – MrH productions Video – Anthony at Spotlight Weddings Venue decoration and flowers – Platinum Raspberry Cakes – Natalie at Immaculate confections Charlotte Monday – Hair Dresser Jazmin amie – Makeup Artist      ...

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It is a pleasure to be sharing some photographs from Vanessa and Dominic’s wedding. After years of planing everyone elses wedding, Vanessa was now in the shoes of the bride.  Their unforgettable day started at The George in Buckden where I met up with Vanessa and her bridesmaids who were all amazingly calm getting ready for the day. Hair, make up, champagne, dress assemby (!) some more champagne and we were off to St.Nicholas church in Hale Weston. Their ceremony was beautiful, personal and pretty emotional, showing what a perfect couple they are. The wedding celebrations continued at the gorgeous Barrington Hall. It was our first time photographing at Barrington Hall, what a stunning venue.  An exclusive use country house with marquee in...

I am very excited to be sharing with you the wedding of Terry & Theresa in the Seychelles. This certainly was a wedding to remember and by far the most remote and beautiful places Ian has ever photographed a wedding.  Denis Island, a private Island off the Seychelles was the location for this most intimate wedding.  Ian photgraphed Terry and Theresa’s engagement shoot back in March which resulted in them booking him for their destination wedding. So in preparation for this once in a lifetime opportunity Ian felt he should upgrade his camera as well as his summer wardrobe! The perfect excuse.  Packing was interesting as all his camera equipment and lighting needed to be safe but weighs quite a bit and he...

March was a month of glamorous engagement shoots!  Ian was contacted to photograph a surprise stay at the Shard after the couples recent engagement. How romantic, here are some of the shots…                                      ...

A couple of weeks ago Ian had the pleasure in photographing Terry and Theresa at Tewin Bury Farm and Luton Hoo. After seeing us at a friends wedding several years ago, the couple decided to tie in a photo shoot while on a trip to the UK wedding dress shopping. The combination of a gorgeous couple, superb location and not a bad photographer resulted in this 😉                                    ...

Ian and I had a fantastic day photographing Angela and Lee’s wedding at Fanhams Hall earlier this month. The weather was gorgeous, Angela looked absolutely stunning and Lee looked pretty good too!  From the moment I walked in to the Great Hall when I arrived it was clear to see that they had brilliant taste.  The tables were decorated beautifully with every little detail themed to their day.  The wonderful Sally from Halo Blossom was making the finishing touches to the floral displays on the tables and the Hall was a picture of perfection. Angela and Lee had chosen to have their civil ceremony outside in the grounds.  We were delighted that the weather was on our side as it was our first...

Sunny and Paul’s wedding was at the end of August at the fabulous Fanhams Hall. They had both the ceremony and reception at Fanhams making it a really relaxed and enjoyable day.  The ceremony took place in the light and spacious Hertford and Ware suite followed by a drinks reception and photographs in the amazing grounds.  The weather was beautiful so we managed to do all the family photographs and photos of the couple outside which is always a bonus.  However, this is such a versatile venue that even if the weather is not so good there are plenty of photographic opportunities inside. The wedding breakfast was held in the Pavillion which is a super room flooded with natural light.  With dual aspect...

I wrote this while sitting on our grass terrace overlooking lake Como at our gorgeous hotel in Bellagio. The view is magnificent; I can hardly believe I am here.  The weather is beautiful, hot with a gentle lake breeze.  We are enjoying our last day here of our week long stay that has been the biggest adventure since starting our business. We were commissioned to photograph Lorraine and Brahim’s 4 day wedding extravaganza after meeting them at their friends, Nicola & Dave’s wedding which we photographed. This extended wedding celebration began early on a Friday afternoon at Chelsea registry office for a very quick, yet beautifully conducted civil ceremony. En route we stopped at Liberty’s to pick up a bouquet, a head of...

At the beginning of August Helen and Steven celebrated their wedding.  It was a full day of love, laughter, great food, atmosphere and sunshine! (ok there was a tiny bit of rain but it didn’t last long!) Their ceremony took place at St.Albans Registry office which looked fab with it’s manicured garden and hanging baskets.  Guests arrived in style on a red double decker bus which then took them to the White Horse pub in Burnham Green ensuring nobody got lost on the way! The Pimms was flowing on arrival and after a quick confetti shot with the bus, Helen and Steven enjoyed their guests in the picturesque garden.  Helen and her mum had made meters of bunting and the gingham table cloths...

Another stunning wedding day at the end of July for Sarah and Simon’s wedding at Hunton park. I arrived with a super organised and relaxed Sarah at her parents house and Ian met Simon and the boys at Hunton Park for some preparation shots. The morning soon rushed past before we made the short journey to the church. Set within pristine grounds the church really looked beautiful thanks to all the helping hands during the lead up to the wedding and on the morning of the wedding. On return to Hunton park guests enjoyed drinks and canapes in the sun drenched grounds while being entertained by music from Michael Hall A happy and relaxed atmosphere surrounded the day which was lovely to be...

Rebecca and Stephen’s wedding took place at Hunton Park Hertfordshire in June. Meticulously planned, even the weather was perfect. There were button holes for all the guests, flip flops for the girls to dance in, a magician to entertain the guests and brilliant singing waiters that got guests on their feet dancing during the meal.  Most importantly Rebecca & Stephen looked as though they were having the best day of their lives.  There was lots of laughter and some tears – the good ones though! The tears started at the ceremony with all the emotions of the build up to the day brimming over when they first saw each other.  Just as Rebecca and Stephen had composed themselves, Rebecca’s Dad read the most...

We had another stunning summers day for Tara & Rob’s wedding which took place in the pretty village of Lilley in Hertfordshire. Both bride and groom were so relaxed and calm and the day went perfectly.  It was a dream to have the reception venue in the same village and in fact just a walk through the church grounds to get to it. Here are a few to give you a flavour of the day, we hope you enjoy them…                    ...

Grace and Phil’s wedding day was a beautiful summers day with not a thunderstorm in sight.  The day started at Hanbury Manor where they both got ready with their bridesmaids and groomsmen before heading to Haileybury.  Phil had been a student at Haileybury which entitled them to have their wedding in the chapel and a marquee in the picturesque grounds. The ceremony took place in the chapel which was beautifully bright which was ideal for us.  The congregation enjoyed singing from the choir as well as a friend who sang during the signing of the register which was exquisite. After a lovely and very personal ceremony, guests enjoyed drinks and canapes in the grounds which had photographic opportunities at every turn. As the...

Sarah and Leighton picked a fantastic day for their wedding which all took place at Tewin Bury Farm. in May. With the British weather being so unpredictable we were delighted when the rain decided to hold off until the meal time.  It’s a lovely venue and makes such a difference being able to use the outside space for the drinks reception and photographs. Sarah looked stunning in her 50’s style tea length wedding dress teamed with a gorgeous necklace, and fresh flowers in her hair.  Complimented by her bridesmaids and the groomsmen dressed in navy blue, the bridal party were brilliantly photogenic. The Tythe barn was decorated beautifully by the florist and Sarah’s friends with flowers and fairy lights adding a warm glow. ...

Easter weekend and we were at Offley Place photographing Maxine & Ali’s wedding.  Offley Place is a favorite venue for us, it’s perfect for summer and winter weddings as the rooms and light are so beautiful. Yay we had good weather! A tad chilly but in the sun it was beautiful.   The whole day took place at Offley Place.  To give you a sense of the day, Ian was based with Ali at his home where he was getting ready with his best man, while I was with Maxine capturing the girls at Offley Place. We then continued to work together capturing the day as it happened through to the speeches and finishing with some shots in the beautiful evening sunlight. The ceremony...

We had a super day on Saturday photographing Sue & Robert’s wedding.  Their ceremony took place at the beautiful chappel at Mill Hill school followed by a reception at Coltsfoot Country retreat in Datchworth.  The ceremony was lovely and included the baptism of Sue’s grandson who was admired by the congregation. After a tea and cake reception at Mill Hill and a few very windy photographs, we continued on to Coltsfoot.  This intimate hotel is tucked away in the Hertfordshire countryside and is a really gorgeous wedding venue.  Surrounded by countryside it certainly is a retreat and the grounds and food were perfect. Here are a few we have put together to give a flavour of the day, we hope you like them…....

Last month we photographed Lucy & Andy’s glamorous wedding at Cowley Maonr in Gloucestershire.  This exquisite venue was perfect for their stylish wedding weekend and was a pleasure to photograph at. This is a great venue for weddings all through the year as it has photographic opportunities both inside and out.  As it was a Febraury wedding it wasn’t a surprise that it was raining, however we made the most of the beautiful doorway and the lovely even light, using an umbrella over Ian! Lucy looked stunning in a Vivienne Westwood gown which was perfectly teamed with the 8 bridesmaids dressed in black.  There was a great sense of fun throughout the day making it a great wedding to capture.  We hope you...

Last weekend we had the pleasure in photogtaphing Sarah & James’s wedding at Fanhams Hall in Ware Hertfordshire. Fanhams Hall is a superb venue all year round to photograph weddings as there is great internal as well as external space brimming with photographic opportunities. We were so lucky with the weather, we couldn’t have asked for better for a winter wedding.  Their beautiful and very personal ceremony took place in the long gallery which was flooded with sunshine, a dream for a photographer especially at this time of year. Winter sun is great to work with as utilising flare can create a beautiful ethereal look.  One of our favourites below is shot into the low sun to create this effect. Below is a...

Earlier this month we had the pleasure of capturing Sally & John’s weekend of wedding celebrations.  Their beautiful and intimate ceremony took place where Sally grew up in Oving followed by a drinks reception and meal in the village pub next door to the church. It was such a beautiful setting and despite the rain we made use of the rustic backgrounds Oving had to offer! Sally looked stunning in her Caroline Couture dress and fantastic purple shoes that matched the vibrant and gorgeous bridesmaids dresses made by Sally’s mum.  Sally and John’s children looked absolutely adorable and were perfect models for the many photographs we took of them! The venue for Sally & John’s Saturday night wedding party was Brocket Golf Club. ...

The stunning Ashridge in Hertfordshire was the perfect setting for Emma & Simon’s wedding day.  Their ceremony was held in the main hall, where Emma processed down the magnificent staircase to meet Simon while the guests watched on. The ceremony was followed by a drinks reception in the library here a string quartet played and a caricaturist entertained the guests with his artistic creations! The weather cleared with perfect timing allowing us to use the fabulous grounds for family group shots and some more relaxed shots of the couple and their wedding party.  It truly was a wonderful day to be a part of, here are some of our favorites from the day. Flowers by Kendalls Florist in St.Albans....

A month on and another beautiful wedding at the cathederal of St.Alban.  Fiona and Colin’s wedding took place in the Lady chappel of the cathederal and was a gorgeous intimate ceremony. Fiona and Colin’s preparation was captured by Ian and myself and involved quite a close shave!  Ian met the guys at the barbers in the morning where they had a wet shave and prepared for the day.  I met Fiona at Hunton Park where the reception took place to photograph her preparations. The weather wasn’t brilliant but the orangery, filled with natural light was a perfect place for the family photographs and few fun ones of the couple.  Luckily there was a dry spell in the evening and we were able to...

Anthea and Mark’s wedding took place at the stunning St.Albans Cathederal followed by a reception at the exquisite Hatfield House.  It was such a stunning day and Anthea & Mark simply brimmed with happiness all day.  It was possibly the hottest day of the year with hardly a cloud in the sky so that posed a few challenges, however better that than rain all day! I was lucky enough to be able to photograph from the organ loft which gave me the view of all views down to the choir, guests, bride and groom and high altar which was magnificent.  The ceremony was combined with the baptism of their 5 month old son which was lovely for the whole congregation to be a...

Nicola and James’s wedding was held at Hanbury Manor in the summer. Such a brilliant day despite the odd rain shower, here is a selection of our favourites from the day.    ...

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Here are some photos taken earlier this year at the beautiful Ashridge in Hertfordshire. The wedding of Karen and Dave took place in the main hall with it’s grand staircase which Karen came down to meet Dave for the exchange of vows...

Laura and Richard’s wedding at Offley place on the May bank holiday was beautiful.  We have photographed at Offley place many times but every time is a pleasure.  It is such a gorgeous venue with photographic opportunities inside and out so great for any time of the year.  Laura & Richard’s civil ceremony took place in the conservatory, flooded with sunshine.  Every detail was perfect from the stunning dress to the jars of jelly beans for favors and the scrumptious looking cup cake tower. The light in the evening was magical, so rare in the UK it’s great to make the most of it when we do have them.  After the meal on summer weddings is an opportunity to use the most beautiful...

May bank holiday weekend and we had the pleasure of being a part of Sally and David’s wedding.  Such a lovely couple and a perfect day, we even saw the sun! Their ceremony was at St.martin’s church in Ruislip followed by the reception at the Grim’s Dyke Hotel in Harrow.  This was the first time we had photographed at both the church and the venue and both were stunning. The long path leading to the church was ideal for getting some shots of Sally, her dad and bridesmaids walking that exciting but very nervous walk towards the church.  As well as capturing the confetti throwing with guests lined either side of the path leading down to the lich gate. The ceremony was wonderful...

Gemma and Stuarts wedding last month took place at Fanhams Hall.  This stunning Jacobean hotel in Ware is a fantastic wedding venue and a photographers delight with an abundance of photographic opportunities.  Despite a little bit of rain, the conditions were perfect for photos, below are a selection from the day.   MC and DJ – Mr.H Productions      ...

Last weekend we had the pleasure of capturing Lucy and Tom’s stunning wedding in Hertford Heath, followed by a reception at Down Hall Hotel in Hatfield heath Essex. What a magnificent day!  The weather although a bit breezy was ideal as it wasn’t too hot and was dry for the majority of the day.  Preparations were calm and relaxed while Lucy had her hair and makeup done at her parents house in Hertford before heading to Holy Trinity Church in Hertford Heath. Lucy looked amazing in her Maggie Sottero dress, complimented by the bridesmaids in daffodil yellow, the perfect Spring choice. Before leaving the church we photographed the entire congregation and Lucy and Tom were showered with confetti, this always makes for some...

Looking forward to sally & David’s wedding on the 25th May at the Grim’s Dyke Hotel.  We met them for their pre wedding shoot at the venue in March, freeeezing!! Hopefully not too evident in the photos.  At least it won’t snow on their wedding day! here are a few from the shoot…            ...

Aimee and Dan heard about us through friends of theirs who’s wedding we photographed 2 years ago at Hunton Park, thank you Fiona and Simon! It was a pleasure to be a part of Aimee and Dan’s day and capture the nerves, excitement, romance, fun and happiness.  Their whole day was at Sopwell house in St.Albans and although it was cold, it was dry and Aimee was happy to brave the cold to have some photos outside which makes all the difference.  Aimee looked radiant and it was clear to see that the nerves disappeared as soon as she was standing with Dan at the end of the aisle.  Helping Aimee through the nerves and doing a superb job of the make up...

Sally and Martyn’s winter wedding at the magnificent Stapleford Park, Leicestershire. This historic country house hotel set in 500 acres of landscaped grounds was the perfect venue for Sally & Martyn’s winter wonderland wedding. Sally looked stunning in her Ian Stewart dress which glided down the aisle at St.Peters church in nearby village, Wymondham. Their candle lit service was particularly memorable as Sally had organised a surprise acapella group to sing during the signing of the register. The 4 singers who were disguised in amongst the congregation, stood up singing one by one and made their way to the top of the aisle singing Bionce’s put a ring on it! Once back at Stappleford Park the celebrations began with a drinks reception in...

A beautiful wedding despite the typical British weather, this is Fay & Michaels wedding at Gaynes Park last September. The gorgeous couple chose this exclusive use venue for their civil ceremony and wedding reception.  With stunning gardens and separate venues for the ceremony and wedding breakfast it was a great choice. Fay walked through the pretty walled garden with her Dad and bridesmaids to the orangery for their ceremony, where a nervous Michael waited.  The oragngery, flooded with natural light even though it was raining outside, made this an ideal place for the family shots after the ceremony as no need for flash. Fay & Michael braved the weather and came outside to make the most of the setting for some couple shots...

Katie & John had a truly gorgeous day which was an absolute pleasure to capture.  Their ceremony was at St.Ippolyts church followed by a reception at Tewin Bury Farm, Hertfordshire.  Here are a selection of my favourites from the day.  ...

Another glorious day for Claire and Peter’s wedding held in St.Albans, followed by a marquee reception. A special wedding for three businesses in Wheathampstead as we were all involved with Claire and Peters wedding.  The floristry was done by the fantastic Kirstie at Fuchsia Pink. and engagement and wedding rings by the extreemely talented Rachel Jeffrey at Rachel Jeffrey Jewellery. Thank you Claire and Peter for keeping it local xx          ...

Naomi and Andrew’s wedding took place at High street Methodist church in Harpenden followed by a reception at Tewin Bury Farm near Welwyn.  What a fantstic day bathed in sunshine and maybe the start of summer! Here are a few of my favourite shots fom the day…      ...

Tim and Claire’s wedding was at the beginning of June in Chesham.  The ceremony was held at St. Mary’s church followed by a unique reception in a teepee at North Hill Farm in Chorley wood.  Although we weren’t basking in sunshine Tim and Claire didn’t seem to be phased by the weather and had a fantstic celebration.  Here are a selection of images from the day.        ...

Wedding at Shenley Cricket Centre Gemma and Ben’s wedding at Shenley Cricket Centre may have been a little wet but they certainly didn’t let that stop them having a fantastic day.  Their friends and family really made their day come alive, making it a pleasure to be a part of.  They truly did create a wonderful, happy and fun atmosphere for us to capture.  I started capturing Gemma where she was getting ready at her parents house and Ian met up with Ben and the boys. Having the two of us means that the groom doesn’t miss out! Couples often comment when they see their photographs, ‘It’s great to see what each of us were doing prior to seeing each other in church.’ Gemma...

The last weekend in May and one of the hottest days so far this year.  Superb weather for Natalie & Ben’s wedding all held at the ware Priory in Ware, Hertfordshire. Here is a taster of my favourites from the day…  ...

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Lisa and Chris tied the knot at the end of November in Rickmansworth followed by a reception at Hunton Park.  As you can see from the highlights below, they had a fantstic day and didn’t stop smiling.  The weather was kind enough not to rain and I think excitement kept Lisa warm when we took a few photographs in the grounds before returning them to the warm and their guests who were being entertained by a string quartet and a caricturist. There was a warm Christmassy feel to the marquee decorated in their rich purple colour scheme with flowers, Christmas trees and the most delicious smelling tower of chocolate desserts which had a wedding cake teir on the top. We hope you enjoy...

A couple of weeks ago we had the pleasure of photographing Clare and Henry’s wedding at Fanhams Hall in Ware.  After a rainy few days we were all relieved and delighted that we had a gorgeous sunny day.  Clare looked perfect in her lace wedding dress with flowing train and all the thought and planning they had put into the day came together to make an enjoyable and memorabe day.  After the beautiful ceremony in the Great Hall, guests enjoyed the drinks reception in the stunning grounds, and were entertained by a magician.  The flowers, in the ivory and purple colour scheme were created by Sally at Halo Blossom. Here are a few images from the day, the rest will be online next...

Friday the 30th September and summer is back!  What amazing weather for Rebecca and Chris’s wedding day. Rebecca got ready at Sopwell house in the mews which gave me the opportunity to capture some shots of the family and bridesmaids outside before leaving for the Abbey.  After an eventful journey to the Abbey Rebecca arrived on time but in a VW Golf!  Not quite to plan but her relaxed and happy personality ensured that this didn’t hinder her enjoyment of the day and she emerged beeming and looking sensational. The ceremony took place in the Lady Chappel and Rebecca and Chris looked divine standing in front of the grand stained glass window.  Offley Place was the venue for the next stage of their...

Pippa and David’s wedding was at the beautiful Gaynes Park in Epping, Essex. Another stunningly sunny day allowing us to take advantage of the extensive photo opportunities Gaynes Park has to offer.  Before reaching the venue we met up with David near to where he was getting ready and where he received a little surprise!  Pippa had arranged for him to be driven to the venue in a Ferrari. The ceremony took place in the conservatory at Gaynes park which was decorated with flowers in the yellow colour scheme of the day.  Pippa and David wrote their own vows making the ceremony more personal.  Guests were then entertained by a magician while guitar music was played live in the grounds, canapes and drinks...

September has been the busiest month this year and the weekend of the 24th and 25th was no exception. It was a fantastic weekend which started with driving to the Suffolk coast on Friday afternoon to visit the church and venue where Lucy & James’s wedding would take place the day after.  The cute and picturesque village of Dunwich is where Lucy got ready and where the church was.  The church, perfectly situated at the end of the road was ideal to walk to in the afternoon sunshine. James got ready at the Westleton Crown, a lovely village pub/B&B with superb food and super rooms and where the reception was to take place later.  Saturday and another beautiful sunny day as Lucy &...

On the 10th September we had the pleasure of being a part of Lucy & Chris’s wedding at Great Wilbraham Farm in Cambridgeshire.   It was lovely to see some familiar faces as we had photographed Chris’s brothers wedding in 2008. All Chris & Lucy’s plans came together perfectly for a truly wonderful day, the unique and gorgeous stationary, the cake decorated by Lucy’s Mum, the picturesque setting to name but a few.   The weather held out for their beautiful outside ceremony and the brief shower later on went virtually un noticed.  Surrounded by friends and family Lucy and Chris’s day was informal and clearly enjoyed by everyone there.  The magician added some entertainment during the drinks reception and the meal, which was...

Jenny and Michael’s wedding was a couple of weeks ago in Bedford followed by the reception held in a marquee adjacent to Michael’s mums house in a nearby village.  No couple have worked as hard as Jenny and Michael to prepare for their wedding day and all their hard work certainly paid off.  Michael had turned an overgrown field full of nettles and rubble into a beautiful setting with a flower lined pathway (thanks to jenny!) and  pond area which was a perfect venue for their wedding celebrations. Jenny looked stunning in her Suzanne Neville wedding dress accompanied by her bridesmaids dressed in turquoise.  All the details came together brilliantly, the ice cream van, pianist who played through the reception drinks and meal,...

Lisa and Paul’s vow renewal was an eventful day held at Fanhams Hall in Ware. Paul and their son arrived in stye in a helicopter before the vow renewal ceremony in the Long gallery.  We were so lucky with the weather, only a short shower then guests were able to enjoy the gorgeous grounds and we continued photographing outside until the next event – the meal. Paul had arranged a surprise for Lisa during the meal which came in the form of a singing chef, waiter and event manager!  Not staff from the hotel but the ‘surprise sopranos’ who were absolutely fantastic.  They had the guests up dancing during their performance before the finale which left everyone speechless, there wasn’t a dry eye...

Early August we photographed Susan & Daniel’s wedding.  Their ceremony took place at St.Paul’s OBE chapel followed by their reception at The Grange Hotel which was just across the road from St.Paul’s – perfect! Lucky with the weather we were able to photograph their main group shot on the steps of the cathederal before heading over to the hotel for their drinks reception on the roof terrace overlooking St.Paul’s. It was visible to see that Susan & Daniel had a fantastic day as they spent most of it laughing.  A lovely couple and a memorable day, here are a few images from the day…    ...

Another gloriously sunny day for Alison & Peter’s wedding.  Their cermony took place in a gorgeous little church in Sarratt before the reception held at Latimer Place. It was a beautiful and relaxed day with friends and family, who shared drinks on the garden terrace overlooking rolling countryside.  Close family took part in a traditional Chinese tea ceremony before dinner where the bride and groom kneel before their elders and serve them tea.  In return they receive a red envelope containing a gift. Below are a selection of images from the day before the rest go online, enjoy…                                                  ...

July the 30th and one of the hottest days this summer, it was an absolutely gorgeous day and we had the pleasure in photographing Sarah & Ray’s wedding. Our coverage started with each of them getting ready before heading to the church in Enfield then to Theobalds Park for the reception.  Sarah had the help of her two bridesmaids and her fab hair and make up ladies which all helped the morning to run smoothly.  (I would always recommend using a professional for hair and make up as they not only make you look and feel a million dollars but they will ensure the morning runs to plan and you have time to have some photos before the ceremony looking perfect.) Hair by...

Sarah & Ray’s wedding was a couple of weeks ago at Theobalds Park but before I post a preview from their wedding here are a few shots from their pre wedding shoot with their boys!              ...

We had the pleasure of photographing Rebecca & Spencer’s wedding in our local town of Harpenden on July 23rd. After a lovely ceremony at St. Nicolas’s church the bridal party walked through Harpenden high street and across the common to the Harpenden House hotel.  Luckily it was dry as it was great to be able to walk the short distance to the hotel. Rebecca & Spencer then had a buffet lunch, speeches, cake cutting and a relaxed afternoon before a their meal and entertainment in the evening.  Friends and family had contributed to the delicious array of cakes that guests chose from. Here are a few images from the day…                          ...

On July 22nd Stacey & Mark tied the knot at Theobalds Park in Cheshunt.  With the weather bing so unpredictable lately there was some deliberation about having the ceremony outside or not but the decision was made to go for it outside and it definitely was the right one!  It was perfect, not too hot, and a beautiful setting for their very personal ceremony.  It was a fantastic day and clear to see how happy Stacey and Mark are together, here are a selection of images from their day. Look forward to seeing you soon guys to show you the rest, hope you enjoy the taster below xx                              ...

Despite the unpredictable weather Gemma & Matt had a fabulous wedding day at Sopwell House.  The sun made an appearence in the afternoon and we were able to photograph them and their family outside.  We were especially delighted the rain stopped as we were keen to photograph Gemma in her amasing Ian Stuart gown in the grounds.  She looked absolutely gorgeous in her dress covered in layers containing lace, fabric flowers and leaves. Two years, possibly more, of planning all came together and the natural floral theme ran throughout all the details.  Gemma’s bouquet and table flowers contained mint and rosemary and Gemma had made lavendar sugar and summer spices for the favours.                    ...

July 15th was Ross & Leanne’s big day held at Tewin Bury farm near Welwyn garden City in Hertfordshire.  What a fantastic day and unlike most of the month it really was a gorgeous summers day. Leanne looked stunning in her gorgeous Maggie Sottero wedding dress, as did the bridesmaids in their midnight blue dresses. The Secret garden did a lovely job with the bouquets and decorating the venue which all tied into their blue and ivory theme. So with a great venue, brilliant food, weather, friends and family this was a perfect recipie for a perfect day.  Enjoy the sneak preview below.                                        ...

Hello, welcome back to our blog. Well it seems ages since I have written a post as with the wedding season now in full swing it’s been hard to keep up with.  July is a super busy month with six weddings a batmitzvah, pre wedding shoots and new borns too so I have a lot of blogging to catch up with! So with four weddings completed and two to go this weekend it’s with pleasure I show you some highlights from Ross & Leanne and Gemma and Matt’s weddings.  Mark & Stacey and Rebecca & Spencer to come next week. Sorry to keep you waiting – enjoy!...

Catherine & Steve’s wedding was on the 18th June at St. Peter’s church in St. Albans followed by a reception at Auberge Du lac. Despite the unpredictable weather it was a gorgeous wedding and Catherine and Steve made the most of their special day.  Catherine’s dress, detailed with flowers was stunning and a perfect choice, Steve looked pretty good too!  After a beautiful wedding in the tastefully decorated St.Peters church we headed to Auberge for the reception.  The rain kept us off the beautiful terrace until after the meal but that didn’t hinder the enjoyment of the day and guests were attentively served drinks and exquisite looking canapes.  The wedding breakfast certainly lived up to it’s reputation! Here is a sneak preview of...

Phil and Tori tied the knot 2 weeks ago in Luton and had their wedding reception at the beautiful Offley Place near Hitchin. With the unpredictable weather recently we were so lucky and had a perfect day with no rain and enough cloud not to be too hot.  After a very calm morning of preparations we all headed to the church in a gorgeous rolls royce hired from Lord cars then on to Offley Place for the reception.  This country house hotel is a stunning and photogenic wedding venue inside and out and was a great choice. It was a real pleasure to be a part of your day Phil & Tori, can’t wait to show you the rest, but for now here...

Liz and Mike’s vintage wedding was a couple of weeks ago, such a gorgeous wedding it was hard to choose for the blog as there were lots we wanted to share. Where to start?…the vintage wedding dress, this was made by the very talented Adam Shaw along with their daughter’s bridesmaid dress. You may have seen Sophie in the pre wedding photos I posted a few weeks ago.  I didn’t think she could look any cuter but she did in her beautiful lace layered dress.  Later in the day it teamed up perfectly with un matching wellie boots! Liz’s hair accessory was made by Hannah Collins, both Hannah and Adam are friends from university, what great friends to have! The ceremony was held...