I hate to declare I’m a Gay Wedding Friendly Photographer – because it shouldn’t even be a question, should it? Whoever’s at the front saying their vows, love is love. So of course I’m LGBTQ friendly. Below is a real gay wedding story of a recent Italian Villa wedding – it’s Oliver & Richard’s big …
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14th November
The Grand Hotel Swanage Dorset wedding of Clare & Neil
Last Saturday, I headed back to The Grand Hotel in Swanage for the last time this year, for the wedding of Clare and Neil. A much changed day from my last visit too! Not much sun around this time, in fact quite the opposite. A stormy day, windy with heavy downpours to contend with, but …
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17th October
Abbots Court Dorset Wedding of Sarah & Richard
A brand new venue for me, and their first ever wedding too! Abbots Court in Winterborne Kingston in the middle (and I mean literally in the middle) of the stunning Dorset countryside, is a beautiful Victorian former farmouse that just oozes romance, luxury and charm. Run by the fantastic people from The Tickled Pig it’s …
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5th October
The Grand Hotel Swanage Dorset Wedding of Karen & Graham
Nearly 37 years in the making, Karen and Graham joyfully tied the knott last weekend at the Grand Hotel in Swanage. Surrounded by their closest family and friends, Karen and Graham finally said I do. The Grand Hotel has been Karen and Graham’s ‘go to’ place for many years and so it was a natural …
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16th August
Lower Stockbridge Farm Barn Dorset Wedding of Ellie & Rupert
What a difference a few days makes! Just the other day the sun was shining and it was hot, hot, hot. Come Ellie and Rupert’s big day and the clouds have rolled in and some strange watery stuff is falling from the sky … could this be rain! Most people given the summer that we …
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14th August
Smedmore House Dorset Wedding of Jonathan and Justin
A long long time ago in a galaxy far far away (well London actually), two boys met and fell deeply in love …. Their family all knew it; Their freinds all knew it; And on the 8th day of the 8th month in the year 2018, they all got together at the fabulous Smedmore House …
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17th January
Langton Arms Dorset Wedding of Zoe & Jon
It feels a long time ago now, but it was a wet, windy New Year’s Eve as I headed over to the Crown Hotel in Blandford to meet up with Zoe and her bridal party mid-preparation for Zoe & Jon’s New Year’s wedding. The room was typically busy – Zoe had a large bridal party …
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25th October
Chaffeymoor Grange Dorset wedding of Jayne & Phil
Last Saturday dawned blowy and blustery, and was set to get worse as Storm Brian moved across the country. Luckily I wasn’t off to a big outdoors event with lots of travelling, though – Phil and Jayne had taken the 10-bedroomed Chaffeymoor Grange for the whole weekend for themselves and their guests, and the wedding …
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5th October
Stockbridge Farm Barn Dorset Wedding of Abby & James
Last Saturday saw me heading back to a venue I haven’t been to for a few years; Stockbridge Farm Barn, just outside Sherborne here in Dorset. But first it was off to Wincanton, to Abby’s family home the capture the Bridal preparations. As usual, the house was filled and busy, with both Mums and three bridesmaids, …
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7th September
Hedge End Farm Dorset Wedding of Liz & Sam
Last Saturday was set to be a lovely day – not only was the weather set to change after a week of wet to perfect late Summer’s sunshine, but I was return to Hedge End Farm; I covered Eleanor’s wedding to Nathan there last summer, and this summer I had the privilege to return to …
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22nd August
The Kings Arms Christchurch Dorset Wedding of Sarah & Gez
Last Saturday dawned bright and clear as I made my way down to Christchurch – a lovely return visit to the King’s Arms & Pavilion for Sarah & Gez’s wedding. Finally, a nice bit of summer sunshine for a wedding day! I arrived in the middle of getting ready Bridal Preps, Sarah’s room was busy …
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14th August
The Bull Hotel Dorset Wedding of Ursula & Sam
Saturday was a first for me – my oldest son has been working on his photography and videography for a number of years, and this was our first outing as a double-act; Ursula & Sam had entrusted their videography to him (I wouldn’t have recommended him if I didn’t have absolute belief in his ability, …
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27th July
Springhead Trust Wedding of Clare & Andy
I’ll be frank – I love a Springhead Trust Wedding. It’s a wild and secretive place full of charm, perfect for relaxed rustic weddings full of character, a private wedding venue in Dorset tucked into a hidden valley.Below is a real wedding story of a recent Springhead Trust wedding – it’s Clare & Andy’s big …
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19th July
Chaffeymoor Grange Dorset Wedding of Natalie & Rebecca
Last Saturday was a lovely change of pace for me; I had an unusually late start as I wasn’t needed for bridal preps, and simply had to head over to Gillingham Town Hall for the afternoon wedding of Natalie and Rebecca. The weather remained kind, and as I arrived the guests were already milling around …
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12th July
Plush Manor Wedding of Ellie & Tom
Honestly – I love a Plush Manor wedding. It’s just one of my absolute favourite wedding venues in Dorset, tucked away in one of the most beautiful villages that no one has ever heard of – Plush. With excusive use of the house, an old chapel for your reception venue, and the choice of cermonies …
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23rd June
The Grand Hotel Wedding in Swanage of Caroline & Oliver
It wouldn’t be wedding season for me without a trip down to Swanage for a Grand Hotel Wedding. It’s a characterful Victorian seaside wedding venue right in the heart of Swanage, which combines a traditional hotel and sea views with a marquee in the gardens – did I mention the sea views across the bay?!Below …