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Christmas Wedding at Bury Court – Kate and David
Posted by: | CommentsHo Ho Ho…ITS CHRISTMAS! Thankfully no ears were damaged in that shout…but I’m guessing you can’t get Slade out of your head now can you? Its time for cheesy Mariah Carey songs and a universal distrust of Egg Nog by the British..seriously, its GREAT! Time for special takeaway cups at Starbucks and screaming children who would really rather think of Santa as the chap in the story and not the one who smells of a fake beard and Old Spice in the Grotto in the city centre. One of the best things about Christmas is a Christmas wedding and Kate and David will now always have a bumper month of December. I started off in the wonderful village of Odiham. Home of the Army helicopters and Kate. I wonder what the connection is that eventually she’d meet and marry a man in uniform. Following a fabulous ceremony at the church in the village (thanks to Gary, the vicar, for a unique and uplifting ceremony) it was back to one of the best wedding venues in the UK, The Barn at Bury Court. As a recommended photographer at Bury Court Barn I see weddings throughout the calendar year. Whatever the weather its an exceptional place to work.
As always, there will be a link to more images on my Facebook Business Page. But for now, have a look at these and when you get to the bottom, find the link to more.
Aretha Franklin might say “think”
Its a bit like comparing apples and … well … forget it
All you need is a little David Attenborough voice over
Run Forrest Run
Do not adjust your sets…twins and both in the Army
Fabulous church
Rev Gary
Not what most Brides would do…but I get the sentiment
not more than 35 minutes married and already in the dog house
Some random shots from a tough part of the barn…it defines you (including bottom left, its Rob from Saara and Rob back in May)
Fantastic styling
You won’t often find 4 verticals in a row – its gotta be a sign
By this point I was counting medals to determine who was the groom and who was the best man — 4 = best man
Beats me
A fantastic day! Thanks for having both Darren and myself along. I wasn’t able to include any of Darren’s today or in the FB gallery due to logistical reasons. Sorry.
Speaking of the facebook page, if you want to see more images go to my Bury Court Barn Facebook Gallery Page.
Emma and Chris – The Barn at Bury Court Wedding Photography
Posted by: | CommentsFirstly…a big thanks to Emma and Chris who have waited patiently since my mega three wedding weekend to see some images from their wedding at Bury Court Barn. I really appreciate your patience. It was great to be back at The Barn for the penultimate time this year. A lovely September day that threatened in the skies yielded to a wonderful evening full of light and warmth. The day started in a state of calm madness. I think all bridal preparations are madness, just some are more reserved and measured. Emma was measured enough to have the dress on with more than 45 minutes to spare. The boys started with Darren at The Star in Bentley. Guys always find time to get ready quickly when a pub is involved. Nice one.
At first I did a double take. It was literally minutes to go and at the front stood a dashing groom talking on his blinking mobile phone. Seriously? Who needed to speak to him now? I set about my business and then noticed, part way through the ceremony that his phone was now sitting on the registrar’s table. Chris is either security detail for POTUS or there is someone of great importance on the other end of that line. Great importance wins. It was, in fact, his Gran. Bless. It all made sense.
Anywho…you can see an image later illustrating Gran’s continued involvement but for now its time to see some images. As is often the case there will be a link to more on my Facebook Business page…that link will appear after these images below:
You know its going to be a good day when! btw, 12:47 is my phone…haven’t washed it since :)
Emma reacts to the third attempt to get the dress ‘just right’.
No dinner and a movie first?
The amazing waves on the amazing dress
Clandestine
Less of a toss of pedals and more of a dump — leaving the delicate job to the boys
I don’t usually mix b&w with colour…who cares
Gran? You still there! Oh yes!!!
Ahem!
I never organise these things…but they do often happen
If you would like to see a few more images from Chris and Emma’s wedding at Bury Court, visit my Facebook Business Page Gallery!
Julia and Jon at The Barn at Bury Court
Posted by: | CommentsAnother speed demon blog entry today in a blazing effort to keep up and press on. This wedding takes us back to the 20th of August. Normally weddings are blogged no more than a few days after. But I’m learning that August when having school aged children is a challenging month. I’ve suddenly become extremely task orientated…and I dare say it…multi-tasking too. That’s right…I’m a woman (well, I did see ‘One Day’ when we were on holiday).
Today its Julia and Jon…a delightful couple with a notoriously interesting view of time. So sayeth the shepherd, so sayeth everyone else too. Its all part of the charm and romance of it all I reckon. Bless ‘em. We started in Ockham outside of Guildford and by the time your tummy starts to rumble we were at Bury Court Barn near Farnham. Traffic was kind.
So here is a small selection of my images from their day.
With Julia…the more the merrier
Despite her best attempts Julia did NOT have “Heroes” style mind bending powers
Old Skool!
Phwoah!
Just before they hid her in a box :)
Phwoah 2 – The Return
We weren’t allowed to shoot much in the church…but we did get some!
Donde esta el Pebbles?
The hands on the bus go wave, wave, wave
Watching too many episodes of The Sopranos makes you suspicious of everyone
The forecast, despite being inside, was decidedly dodgy
Nooooo……
….and there we have the culprit
A few lovely details from their setup
Monogrammed cake…nice
High fives mean you don’t need a map!
I tried to tell her he already had 5 other ladies numbers but would she listen?
Druh-matic
First dances are getting more brutal by the year
Jon quickly learned his arms weren’t built like Linda Blair’s head
Natalie and Alex at The Barn at Bury Court
Posted by: | CommentsQuickie in text today. I had thought about doing a smaller blog post as the work piles up…but then I have a wee stalker in Alex’s mum. So I figured that a little extra time might just save the bunny (if you know what I mean).
A cracking time at Bury Court on Saturday. Every detail well thought out…every timing to a tee (unless you count the moving speech time…I’ll forgive you Al). Just a wonderful day…thanks Natalie and Alex for having us along (sorry to say that only my images appear today due to time constraints).
There will be a link after these image to see more on Facebook…so scroll, look, enjoy and then click at the bottom.
Apollo 1 carried only a wicker chair and a wedding dress into near earth orbit
Nat checks out the guests
Two yes’es from the Bridesmaids means she’s going to Boot Camp
This image has been flipped upside down so that the Aussies can’t see it
Nat selected a peculiar time to practice her human beat box routine
Two men and some bunting
Honestly…I have no idea
1 man…same bunting
Apparently you can milk anything with nipples…at least that’s what Greg Focker said
Nikon paid nothing for this rich endorsement
Trying to even things out :)
This ISN’T that Gollum delivers the rings video…carry on!
Great tit indeed!
…a brand new car!
It was all too much for some
The level of detail Alex went to!
It was a teenage wedding and the old folks wished them well
If you would like to see some more then do visit my Bury Court Barn wedding photography gallery on my Facebook Business Page. You can tag yourself but Facebook may require you to ‘Like’ the page first. No animals are injured in that process so feel free to tag till your heart is content!
Nina and Oliver at The Barn at Bury Court
Posted by: | CommentsIf you’re feeling intense de ja vu then you could be forgiven. See, I was back at The Barn at Bury Court Barn in Surrey again on Saturday. This was the third of seven trip there this year. There’s a great feeling when you arrive at a venue you know well. Always getting the most appropriate parking space (minor), knowing exactly what you will do if it rain (medium) and a smile and a hello and a genuine ‘how are you doing?’ from the folks at BCB (major). As Carole King (and James Taylor and Wet Wet Wet — plus ooddles more) said…”you’ve got a friend.” Like that song, I’ve been there winter, spring summer and fall.
Nina never flinched. Time was just a passing thing. Kind of nice every now and then to not be looking at the watch thinking “this is never going to start on time” (FWIW, not that it matters to me…I just hate seeing folks get worked up). I think planning is her thing. Well executed it was too. Oliver’s thing is something all together different. Football. No, not some boyhood fantasy still trying to find its way out long past it…but real Football. Oliver develops football training (at least that’s what I think I recall). In any event its like a proper job in footie. How cool is that. Together they make a perfect couple with contrast just in the right places. Contrast is a good thing. Trust me, I know.
As always, after this post you can find a link to the Facebook gallery. Do tag yourself but according to the universe known as Facebook you will have to ‘Like’ the business page first. Don’t worry, once you like you won’t have to enter the numbers every 108 minutes.
Starting off with a few details. I don’t think weddings are all about details but seeing a few ideas never hurst (oohh…that was a typo but I’m not gonna change it…given the whole football thing – karma)
The anvil and the fleur
Enigma
Deep in thought with the woman of mystery
She’s livin’ in a box….she’s livin’ in a cardboard box
Dadtastic
Oliver’s Dad read a fabulous reading…quite emotional really
People…more interesting than details surely!
On of the COOLEST table plans ever!
I’ve developed a taste for sepia lately
The Barn at Bury Court has a most spectacular garden
Getting down with the Jubilee Trio (which you may remember from Emma and Darren’s wedding at the Compleat Angler)
I know music isn’t for everybody…but this guy may need more lessons than normal
They say that imitation…
…is the best form of flattery
Damn owls
Vanilla once said…light, light baby
One little, two little…
…three little Best Men (ok, two actually)
They were surprised to find themselves in a lifesize Hornby train village
what can you play? He plays the saxophone…and pretty damn well I might add!
I love that girl at the top! Taking dancing to a whole new level!
AND JUST ONE FROM DARREN
Which is kind of cruel given he took a lot more…but its not actually one. In fact, I was looking through these and thought to myself “damn…I was pretty good to stick with that and see the whole sequence”. No kidding Rob…they ain’t your photos! I’m not so sure about the fish he caught though!
As promised, you can see a few more on my Facebook business page for Bury Court Barn Wedding Photography by clicking here.
Nina and Oliver – The Barn at Bury Court – Fab 4 (ish)
Posted by: | CommentsHello all….Time for a quickie today. Nina, I mentioned I would either Fab 4 or do a full blog. Here’s the answer. Its a Fab 4 with the rest coming on Wednesday. So do check back at 16:00 UK time for more. But for now, I do have something to get you going. As a recommended photographer at The Barn at Bury Court I get to see quite a few weddings there. What strikes me is how each one, despite using the same space, rooms and garden, has a different feel or approach. What’s even more interesting is that given the different approaches they are all wonderful in their atmosphere and execution. I suppose that’s in part to the people at the top…the Bride and Groom and to the continuity provided by such an amazing wedding venue. A true crown in the venue marketplace.
So…more on Wednesday afternoon!
One good hand….
deserves another!
Those guys! AGAIN! (wonderful lot too)
