Archive for Hampshire Weddings
Jessica and Kavian – Swanmore and Tithe Barn
Posted by: | CommentsJamaicain-me-crazy. Just a wee pun for my weary travelers who have today arrived on honeymoon in the glorious sunshine of Jamaica. Jealous? Me? No? OK…I lied. Now we’ve broken the intense cold spell here in the South its been replaced by rain. Drab. But to brighten the day here’s a little something from a venue you may have seen before. Tithe Barn.
Winter weddings often come with earlier starts. Earlier starts mean earlier prep and this day it was 10am. Frost was still the main feature before a late arriving Jessica made it to the church. The usual calm before the storm of peace at 10 gave way to a wee bit of hussle come 11:40 and the dress just going on. All in a day’s work.
Swanmore church, whilst lovely, had a tough policy on photos. So coverage was a little light there. Shame really. Its kind of in and out with the coverage but that’s the rules. The rest of the day, however, is an open book. And what a book too as I returned to my old haunt, Tithe Barn. Despite its cathedralesque ceilings the place is warm. No…literally. I’ve never known such a large place to be so warm. Great for me, great for guests.
As is often the case, after these images here you’ll find a link to a Facebook gallery of even more examples from their day. So have a look, then find the link at the bottom.
a simple three light setup
Pt 5…Thursday…I can concur that this was indeed completed by Kavian
Toes
Skyscrapers
Dad phones a friend – only two lifelines remain
I like this one…something different and random about it all
Relief…she’s made it
This was, in fact, taken by me…as in both of them.
Nan’s candles
Aviator man (i never did get his name…but we laughed a lot together)
BTW…picture left…the orange stuff…that’s lentils…picture right…the reaction one gets when pummeled with lentils
I don’t always get it right…but I can salvage something almost Banksy
As Alexandra Burke would says “bad boys are always catchin’ my eye”
Name the movie
Kavian asked me to put this in…honest
Mission Impossible 5 : Frost Protocol
Inside my barn
Shortly after she realised where the missing contents of the super glue bottle had actually gone
Apparently Kavian didn’t know there was no such things as a Gruffalo
Nice!
For those interested in seeing even more images you can find them on my Facebook Business page by following the link to a Tithe Barn Wedding Photographer.
Winter Wedding Photography at Tithe Barn – Sarah and Russell
Posted by: | CommentsThere’s no business like show business. For today’s post that’s not just random sentiment. It is, in fact, true. There’s a chance you may have seen Russell and Sarah on a stage near you. From some fantastic West End shows like Miss Saigon and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. These guys are performers. And its true what you think about stage and musical artists. They are grounded and exceedingly great people…well, at least this bunch are.
The day started for me at the amazing Old Stables in West Marden. For those familiar with Tithe Barn you’ll know it as Gaynor’s place. Gaynor has moved on from TB and now part of the family business. Its truly a unique place and one well suited for Tithe Barn as well as a number of other wedding venues in the Hants, Sussex area. It was great to see her, even if only briefly. Next stop Tithe Barn. If you’ve never been there you need to check it out. Its that time of the year when a bunch a folks get engaged and the hunt for venues begins. Barns are literally surrounding me and I’m proud to be a recommended photographer at Tithe Barn. The weather didn’t cooperate entirely but we did get some images of the Sarah and Russell in before the scheduled rain clouds arrived, spot on time, at 3pm. JJ at Jacaranda (and all the team to be honest) did an amazing job at making the barn look the best it could be. Jacaranda really are some of the finest caterers in the country and with JJ at the helm on Sunday it was never going to be any different. Thanks to them.
The night drew in, the cold got colder, but the fun of the speeches were only around the corner. A fantastically presented (but let’s be honest, their actors too) Best MEN speech delivered by my favourite Doppleganger of the day in Matt Damon and his sidekick (let’s call him George Clooney but really he didn’t look like him). Great stuff…especially if you’re a bird watcher.
To get the evening really rocking they made the best choice they could in hiring the super cool DJ Ashley Riggs. He’s got the best DJ rig around and some fantastic up-lighters, which are perfect for Tithe Barn. Not to mention he’s ace at his craft and a top professional.
A couple of other thank yous. First to Chris Geary. Another photographer who second shot for me covering guests on a day where logistics, weather and formals were certainly putting a strain on that end of things. He’s a great professional. Finally to Alex Cameron and his wife from Camera on Films. A specialist wedding films creator from Suffolk who were fantastic to work with. Thanks guys.
As always have a look at the images and observations below. Following this there will be a link to more photos on my Facebook business page.
Ladies…really…you could dress for the occasion
FWIW, the location is The Old Stables in West Marden. Only a few miles from Tithe Barn and a haunt of Gaynor who used to work at Tithe. Its fantastically presented, wonderful maintained, charming and perfectly placed for weddings in the Petersfield area.
its a duck…its a pair of shoes…nothing to see here
you’re welcome
More fantabulous work from the amazing Tiger Rose
What…a…smile!
Contrasting the previous image
Once one went, they all soon followed
Russell and the Talented Mr Ripley
well aisle be
You could say dramatic…but then that’s pretty much a compliment with this lot
it seemed a strange time for a head butt
Oh Mandy!
The 3 Groomsmen of the Apocalypse
Good Will Hunting spills the non verbal beans on how he nearly lost it
Bet he never thought he’d make the blog!
Promotional material for an aluminum siding firm
Ocean’s Five
The barn in its glory…again helped by Tiger Rose
I like an usher who comes prepared — cardboard…seriously?
Neal…just go with it!
They’re now serving cake at the Golden Arches
Walk like an Egyptian
Speechykeen
Croissant
Delivering the Bourne Ultimatum
CYO (cut your own)
Dancing to the best DJ around, Mr Ashley Riggs
Goodnight Benjamin Button
As promised, her is a link to more images from their day on my Tithe Barn Facebook business page
June and Felix at Avington Park
Posted by: | CommentsAnd now for something totally different. As a wedding photographer you start to get used to some constants that make up your wedding year. So when something comes along that changes that it adds an extra level of excitement. June and Felix provided that excitement. June, a retired head teacher and Felix, a copyrighter, met by chance over a decade ago when June hosted an open day for folks interested in changing into a career in teaching. Felix went from career change to smitten quite quickly and the rest is history. A small wedding, with close family and friends, at a superb location. It was great to work with the professional video team at Smokescreen Visuals as well.
There will also be a link to ‘just a few more’ images on Facebook as well. So have a look below and follow the link that appears after the last image.
No prep today…June “couldn’t see the point” — I’ll let it slide :)
Rosemary, June’s Bridesmaid, leaves early
John…the hired ‘Father of the Bride’
Bondesque
Ahem!
This angle was in no way stolen from Matt at Smokescreen
Living up to that Bond comment earlier
And a few from Darren
As promised…a handful more images on my Facebook Business page…feel free to tag yourselves.
More from Helen and Simon’s Bonfire Night Wedding
Posted by: | CommentsI promised a bit more and now I’m here to deliver. Not much time for a diatribe but what I will say is that if you are interested in seeing more from Helen and Simon’s Basingstoke wedding my advice is to look here, scroll through and at the end you’ll find a link to more images on my Facebook Business page. Off you go!
As promised…you can see more on my Facebook Business page
Helen and Simon – Bonfire Night Wedding
Posted by: | CommentsHowever, no Guy’s were harmed in the making of these nuptials. Which reminds me of an interesting conversation I had with Evan this week. Evan of Year 2 and 6 years old
Me: “What did you learn about in school today?”
Evan: “About this man who had a lot of gunpowder and wanted to blow up the king”
Me: “Guy Fawkes?”
Evan: “No…it was…um…Guy…um…Guy…um…F….”
Me: “yes, Fawkes, Guy Fawkes”
Evan: “No…it was…um…Guy…um…Guy FOX!!!!”
Helen and Simon were married in the wonderful village church in Cliddesden near Basingstoke. Apparently Bonfire Night is a big deal in Helen’s family. Rather fitting then they would select the date and even throw in some fireworks for good measure. This is a taster with a more substantial posting coming at the beginning of next week (this is different to what I mentioned last night Helen…sorry, forgot about going away for my 16th wedding anniversary). Have a great honeymoon.
Getting ready the lovely Audleys Wood
Traffic calming
Area 51
Katie and David – Tithe Barn Wedding Photography
Posted by: | CommentsKatie is mad. But in a good way. Strangely, so is David…but in a completely different way. She’s outwardly mad and he’s a wee bit quieter. Together they blast down the side of mountains on bikes and take part in all kinds of crazy outdoor activities…including sunbathing. Did I mention Katie is an accountant?
Because of all these traits I knew I was in for a good day. I’ve never met an accountant quite like her. And if you think its anomaly then you haven’t met Katie’s mum. They could easily compete on the ‘madness’ scale quite happily.
There’s the blue van. David’s pride and joy, converted himself. He can drive it, sleep in it and put stuff in it. Nice combination. Its so beloved that it sat on the ‘front’ side of the barn. In fact, he got ready in it. When I arrived they were supposed to be listening to England Rugby…no joy. It was too stressful nearly losing to Argentina.
From there the day just went from mad to crazy. Katie was a wee bit behind on getting in her dress. Cue my first time actually being in a Registrar interview. Of course that wasn’t crazy enough…the other registrar was actually holding her dress in so Katie’s mum could tie it up. This is not normal behaviour :)
I joked when arriving to David…it went like this “Katie’s going from one fictional based family to another” (at this point David looks confused) “She’s no longer going to be a Potter and is instead going to be a Kirk. Harry Potter to Captain Kirk.” Blank stare…I think he was way ahead of me. Why? Katie’s brother….yep, you guessed it. Harry (blinkin’) Potter. I did ask later if the last 14 years has been hell. Apparently booking a hotel isn’t the most straightforward thing for Harry these days.
The weather was angry…I knew this might come in handy and it did. You’ll see why later. Oh boy!
All in all a wonderful day. Rounding off 3 in one weekend. Great fun, great family, great guests, great couple and a great venue. Getting married at Tithe Barn? Here’s a link you should look at. Tithe Barn Wedding Photography.
After the images below I encourage you to follow the link to my Facebook business page with even more pictures from Katie and David’s wedding. The link is after the last photo.
On a hook, in a tree, if I eat them Sam, will you let me be?
Blue Van Man
Ye Olde Tithe Barn
Dear Mr Saville
Katie’s mum gets asks the eternal question…”do you want me to open a can of whip ass?” (actually, she was just telling her not to cry…its called fibbing with pictures)
Yes…your eyes DO NOT deceive you….that is the Registrar!
About as serious as you can get out of Katie
Practicing for the first dance!
straight
Veils…NASA’s second choice in attempting to stop a landing space shuttle
It was all a joke that actually turned out quite alright
The start of Hurricane Katie
A groom, a bride, the cakemaker and a knife — quite literally
Tossing
Blackmail
And now a few from Darren (who is always there, just not always featured cause I’m lazy like that)
Blue Man Van Redux
“….a brand new car”
David IS McLovin
if you would like to see more from Katie and David’s Tithe Barn Wedding, visit my Facebook business page.
