Wedding Photography at Coombe Lodge – Tracy and Nigel Sneak Preview

Tracy and Nigel – Wedding Photography at Coombe Lodge, Blagdon

Tracy and Nigel had perfect summer weather for their celebrations at Coombe Lodge in Blagdon for their early June wedding. Tracy chose to get ready at the venue and arrived just before me, so I left her and her girls to settle in while I captured some images of the grounds before the guests started to arrive.

Tracy had popular makeup artist Vicki Waghorn to create her elegant wedding look and Vicki helped Tracy’s sister and chief bridesmaid Michelle’s stress levels when she added some curls to the flowergirls hair in super quick time.

Nigel seemed very relaxed when I met with him and his groomsmen. I captured images of them popping on their buttonholes before we did a few shots of him and the boys together. If I have time to do so, I always recommend getting any photos of the groups that only require the groom  prior to the ceremony. This way it saves time later on. Particularly on a warm day when most men want to remove their jackets as quickly as possible!

Tracy was helped into her gorgeous gown from Anne Harding by two of her lovely friends (who it turns out both went to school with my husband!) and then had an emotional few moments when her dad saw her for the first time before he walked his beautiful daughter down the aisle.

A fabulously sunny ceremony was followed by confetti throwing and welcome drinks along with a hundred hugs and kisses. traditional groups on the patio took place before we headed down to the indian bean tree in the grounds. Tracy had a special request to have all of the couples nieces and nephews sitting in the tree, a lovely shot but one that took a few minutes to put together with so many little people!

We then used Coombe Lodge as a backdrop for the couple portraits and sought out shade under the tree lined pathway. Nigel loves the architecture of the building so I incorporated it into lots of my shots during the afternoon.

Gorgeous food (as always) was finished with speeches by Nigel and his bestman and coffee and cupcakes served in the library. Tracy and Nigel had the perfect gap between the end of their meal and the evening party. With such a beautiful evening, guests had plenty of time to relax and enjoy the last of the sun before heading inside to party the night away to Nick Coles wedding DJ and saxophonist ‘Man on Fire’.

Just before their first dance I took the new Mr and Mrs Hicks off to capture some sunset shots. Typically, the stunning sunset that had been there moments before we stepped outside was hidden behind clouds (only to reappear again once we had finished!) but we still managed to get some lovely relaxed ‘golden hour’ images in the adjacent field to the grounds.

  Here is just a handful of their images and a small sneak preview of their wedding day from Thursday 4th June 2015. Like the Interlace Photography Facebook Page to be updated when the rest of their images are online.

Suppliers from this wedding at Coombe Lodge:

Dress – Anne Harding

Venue – Coombe Lodge, Blagdon

Makeup – Vicki Waghorn Makeup

Evening Entertainment – Nick Coles – Man on Fire

Photographer – Interlace Photography

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Wedding Photography at the The Little Theatre Bath – Clare and Arun Sneak Preview

Clare and Arun – Wedding Photography at The Little Theatre, Bath

Clare’s taste and styling are impeccable. I loved that she chose bold bright jewel colours in shades of purple, hot pink and teal with fabulous gold sequinned boleros and gold glittered high heels. She wanted to incorporate colours from Arun’s Indian heritage and have lots of fun with the colour palette for their big day. The boys wore informal outfits of sand chinos, blue blazers and striped ties matched with a pink rose buttonhole. The perfect outfits for a relaxed afternoon wedding in bath.

Clare chose not to have getting ready shots in the morning so she could enjoy herself with her parents and bridesmaids, so I started the day at the lovely Little Theatre in Bath City centre with Arun and his groomsmen. Guests arrived nice and early but didn’t choose to sped a huge amount of time outside as they were excited to take their seats in the adorable cinema ready for Clare’s arrival. I loved the attention to detail, guests presented traditionally dressed usherettes with their ‘tickets’ and they then watched a 10 minute Disney short called Paperman while they waited for the bride. After a ceremony with two lovely personal readings the bride and groom headed back down the aisle and were showered with confetti form the balcony above. The perfect nibbles for a cinema wedding were served straight after the ceremony. Popcorn in kitsch boxes went down a treat and was accompanied by individual bottles of prosecco topped with straws with wedding slogans. During the afternoon reception guests were entertained by Voodoo Zoot a vintage styled music machine who played swing music throughout the afternoon.

After many a hug and kiss guests threw some confetti and we navigated the crowds of bank holiday shoppers to capture large group shots from the balcony just outside the theatre. The timing of poor weather couldn’t have been better, having captured the majority of large group shots I was left with just a small handful of immediate family and bridal party pictures to complete under the conveniently placed pillars outside the Cross Baths. The majority of these guests then headed to Komedia just a few hundred yards away where they gathered for more drinks before they were due to head into the wedding breakfast.

Once the guests had left us to head to Komedia we used a few spots in the immediate area to capture some images of the newlyweds. Bath is such a beautiful city, we only had to turn 360 degrees to find lots of different backdrops that worked brilliantly to create a range of pictures of the Happy Couple. I headed off just as the guests arrived at Komedia but not before I’d taken a couple of shots of the wedding breakfast room setup and looking spectacular. The great thing about an entertainment venue for the reception is that they will have a range of lighting to enhance the look you are going for. Mr and Mrs Oram used this to their advantage and bright purple and pink colour gels over the lights paired with brightly coloured tablecloths (a simple and inexpensive way to make a huge impact with block colour) worked brilliantly. They had also hired huge Mr and Mrs lights that I’m sure would have added a great focus point to the evening celebrations.

  Such a great afternoon with lovely people. Here small sneak preview of their wedding day from Sunday 24th May 2015. Like the Interlace Photography Facebook Page to be updated when the rest of their images are online.

Suppliers from this wedding at The Little Theatre and Komedia, Bath:

Dress – Bespoke by Olivia at House Of Mooshki

Flowers – Larkspur and Lilac

Makeup – Shari Knowles from Grace Kingsley Makeup Studios

Photographer – Interlace Photography

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Wedding Photography at Coombe Lodge – Vicky and Scott Sneak Preview

Vicky and Scott – Wedding Photography at Coombe Lodge, Blagdon

I love my job! I’m so lucky to be able to do what I love and I’m at my happiest in the sunshine at a beautiful venue with lovely people. I knew from the moment that I met Vicky and Scott at  wedding fayre that they would e a lot of fun to work with. When we met for their final meeting a few weeks ago the general brief for the day was FUN. And Mr and Mrs Britton certainly didn’t disappoint!

I arrived at Coombe Lodge on what is easily the hottest day of the year (Vicky’s chief bridesmaid Hollie can confirm this. She lives in Spain and still ended up just a tad pink by the end of the day!) Vicky was relaxing with her girls in the bridal suite when I arrived having hair and makeup done. Scott was also getting ready onsite so I popped down the corridor to say hello (and got many a kiss from the male half of the bridal party.) where Scott was about to start dressing his two adorable nephews in military uniforms that matched his own. Two tiny dashing soldiers then headed to Vicky’s room where they presented her with gifts from her groom. A collage of photos of their time together and Pandora a silver charm of two bears…silver, but really ginger and Turkish. Vicky had opted to have staff from Rookery bridal where she had purchased her beautiful gown, to come to the suite to dress her. A smart idea as often mothers and bridesmaids get nervous at the thought of having to lace bridal gowns if they haven’t had an opportunity to practice. I often end up lacing my brides into their dresses when those helping the bride realise that it’s a bigger task than they originally expected.

With such a gorgeous day the ceremony couldn’t be held anywhere else but outside. The great thing about being outside is that I can move easily during the ceremony without obstructing anyone’s view so that I can get a few different angles during the service. The new Mr and Mrs Britton were covered in confetti as they came back down the aisle and enjoyed the sunshine, mingling and some prosecco before starting on their formal photos.

Vicky and Scott really wanted silly and fun photos that reflected their personalities so after the more traditional group shots we went for a wander with their bridal party to create some more quirky shots.

Cocktails, prosecco and copious amount so ice cream were followed by a delicious three course meal in the music room. Vicky and Scott didn’t want guests to be ‘blinded by their love’ so they left bright sunglass favours in everyone’s places. (I had a very fetching pair of bright yellow heart shaped glasses!) with a theme loosely based around the beach, table centrepieces had a slightly tropical feel and bright flowers nestled inside fresh pineapples. The cake was topped with a ginger bear and a Turkish bear…ask the newlyweds. and also featured some ninja turtles. It was later revealed that the cake was a rainbow sponge with layers of lots of colours much to the guests delight. Between courses I popped outside with the Happy Couple to create some silly photos of the two of them that contrasted nicely with the romantic shots of them in the meadow that we had shot earlier in the day.

Beautiful days often lead to beautiful sunsets and Saturday was no exception. Scott and his comrades had a picture as the sun started to go down then as the newlyweds enjoyed a bit of time to themselves I did some very relaxed silhouettes of them together.

  Here is just a teeny tiny percentage of their images and a small sneak preview of their wedding day from Saturday 23rd May 2015. Like the Interlace Photography Facebook Page to be updated when the rest of their images are online.

Suppliers from this wedding at Coombe Lodge:

Dress – Rookery Bridal

Venue – Coombe Lodge, Blagdon

Flowers – Kimberley’s the florist

Makeup – Vicki Waghorn Makeup

Bridesmaids Dresses – Bespoke by Abigail Westrup Bridal

Photographer – Interlace Photography

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Wedding Photography at Aldwick Estate – Leanne and Matt

Leanne and Matt – Wedding Photography at Aldwick Court Farm and Vineyard now known as Aldwick Estate

Leanne and Matt chose Aldwick Estate as the setting for their relaxed country wedding. When we first met they emphasised that they didn’t want the day to be too formal, they wanted a laid back day with lots of focus on their children, which made Aldwick the perfect venue. Lots of space to run around without feeling like there need to be any particular formalities in such a versatile space.

I arrived to extremely chilled bridesmaids and bride who were enjoying some bubbles and pampering in the Forge, a small cottage set aside for bridal preparations on site that Matt and Leanne were also staying in on the night of their wedding with their two children George and Alannah. Matt arrived an hour before the ceremony and gave me the perfect opportunity to capture some shots of him and his bestman Ben and mini bestman George.

To say that George and Alannah weren’t a fan of the camera could be an understatement, luckily because the new Mr and Mrs Coles loved relaxed and reportage imagery we turned an awkward family portrait session into picking flowers in a field and walking hand in hand.

I loved that Leanne didn’t really have a colourscheme. She carried stunning red roses handtied by Florist Emma Petersson  and her bridesmaids had fresh yellow and white posies that contrasted well with their navy and nude gowns. Pastel bunting adorned the new barn and matched perfectly with the three tier cake that also had tiny bunting that was created by Sally Bracey, a good friend of the bride’s who is also a talented makeup artist that I get to work with regularly.

Here is a small sneak preview of just a few of their images from Friday 22nd March. Like the Interlace Photography Facebook Page to be updated when the rest of their images are online.

Suppliers at this Aldwick Court Farm Wedding:

Dress –  by Lulu from White Lace and Promises, WSM

Bridesmaid Dresses – Little Mistress

Suits – Hired from Anne Harding, Bristol

Venue – Aldwick Estate

Flowers – Emma Petersson Designer Florist

Makeup – Sally Bracey

Hair – Lisa Lyle

Photographer – Interlace Photography

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Pre-Wedding Shoot in Wells – Clare and Arun

Clare and Arun – Pre-Wedding Shoot in Wells

Clare and Arun live in London and hadn’t had an opportunity to meet me in person since booking their wedding photography so decided that a pre-wedding shoot in Wells (Where Clare’s parents live) would mean we could get to know one another while creating some nice images.

Now Arun will be the first to tell you that he really doesn’t like his photo being taken, and he isn’t alone. So many couples feel daunted by the fact that they have to interact with a camera when they dislike photos of themselves. However a pre-wedding shoot is a great way to get to know me and make sure you feel as relaxed as you can be for the big day itself. I’m not saying you will love the camera after a portrait session but a few tips and just seeing how I work can really alleviate the pressure. I could see Arun visibly relaxing during the session and I hope he thinks it was worth it.

Clare and Arun arrived beautifully coordinated in mustard and navy. (A suggestion that was initially subtly hinted by Clare when they discussed outfits and luckily Arun read some subliminal signals and chose to wear his yellow jumper on the day.)

I love Wells for a photoshoot. There are so many opportunities for lovely shots no matter what the weather, and with the cathedral as a backdrop (we used it for close up shots) There are wonderfully warm textures with the stone, as well as the grassy areas near the bandstand (I haven’t included the shots here, but we also incorporated daffodils to show off the time of year)

Slightly enamoured by Clare’s gorgeous ring. I’m totally with her when she said she ‘needed’ a big ring (she was referring to her hands at the time, but I know what she meant, every girl needs a few big rocks!) Very much looking forward to their Big Day that is taking place in Bath on Sunday.

Wedding Photography at Coombe Lodge – Emily and Chris

Emily and Chris – Wedding Photography at Wrington Church and Coombe Lodge, Blagdon

What a stunning wedding! Emily and Chris chose gorgeous pastel shades of blue and peach mixed with hessian and black iron candelabras to give a mix of country and urban themes to reflect both their life in London, where they now live and Emily’s country upbringing. The blend worked perfectly and Mr and Mrs Warburton had a wonderful wedding day.

Emily got ready at her parent’s home in Langford before taking the short journey to Wrington Church in a beautiful old car. After a traditional service Mr and Mrs Warburton tossed coins over the lych gate to waiting local children who then untied the gates to allow the wedding party out. We stopped on the way to Coombe Lodge at lovely field with a fantastic backdrop of green trees, to capture natural and relaxed photos of the newlyweds.

On arrival at Coombe Lodge we were met with a cloud of confetti that their little boy Ralph loved. Pictures of Emily, Chris and Ralph were of course very important on the day and I captured as many natural and unobtrusive shots of the them as a family, as I knew that this was very much the style they liked.

After the formal group photos we had a little wander around the grounds. The new Mr and Mrs Warburton really liked imagery with big trees and lots of greenery, so we headed up onto the bank to use as much of this as possible.

The wedding breakfast had music throughout, provided by talented pianist Michael G Moore who had travelled from London to play. After traditional speeches Emily was forced by her friend to say a few words, I’m sure that particular friend was severely berated later in the evening!

Coffee and cake was served in the library before the evening party got underway. Em and Chris wanted a relaxed party atmosphere for the evening, without alienating older guests who often don’t want to dance but feel obliged to sit where the music is. So in a first for Coombe Lodge they had the evening reception in the lounge area, with pianist Michael getting everyone on the dance floor. With no additional evening guests, the newlyweds didn’t feel under pressure to flit madly between guests and it made for a wonderful informal evening of music and laughter where Mr and Mrs Warburton could enjoy the company of their nearest and dearest.

Such a lovely couple and a wonderful wedding to be a part of.  Here is a small sneak preview of just a few of their images from Friday 15th May 2015. Like the Interlace Photography Facebook Page to be updated when the rest of their images are online.

Suppliers from this wedding at Coombe Lodge:

Dress – Paloma Blanca

Venue – Coombe Lodge, Blagdon

Flowers – The Wilde Bunch

Makeup – Jess from Beauty by Jodie

Bridesmaids Dresses – Kelsey Rose

Pianist – Michael G Moore ‘Piano Man’

Photographer – Interlace Photography

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Wedding Photography at Nyland Manor – Sarah and Colin

Sarah and Colin- Wedding Photography at Nyland Manor, Draycott near Cheddar

Sarah and Colin planned their entire wedding in just a few short weeks. With a small wedding of just over 30 guests they chose the gorgeous Nyland Manor in Draycott near Cheddar. A beautiful brand new venue that is going to be hugely popular with both big and small weddings. The pefect intimate venue with a sit down meal indoors for up to 40 and evening reception up to 65, or couples can opt for a marquee in the grounds overlooking the lake and wide open fields for larger parties. Sarah and Colin opted for a vintage afternoon tea for their guests with elegant mismatched china, wildflowers on the tables and handcut confetti made from old book pages. Sarah had gone to a huge effort to personalise their big day with lots of handmade touches. Here is a small sneak preview of just a few of their images from Friday 1st May 2015. Like the Interlace Photography Facebook Page to be updated when the rest of their images are online.

Venue – Nyland Manor

Cake – Consult 5 Ltd

Flowers – Dotty Daisy’s

Photographer – Interlace Photography

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Wedding Photography at Cadbury House – Ellie and Karl

Ellie and Karl – Wedding Photography at Cadbury House, Congresbury

More men in uniform on Thursday, which never feels like an afternoon at work! The lovely Ellie and Karl were married in the drawing room at Cadbury House in Congresbury. Ellie stayed the night before with her mum and sister so everyone was relaxed and enjoying a glass of bubbles when I arrived. All except Ellie that is, who is 20 weeks pregnant with her and Karl’s first baby. (Possibly a girl, but they aren’t positive!) Ellie had been suffering awful morning sickness, but luckily for the last couple of weeks has been feeling much better. After feeling a little queasy in the morning and having a last minute panic about getting her dress steamed as the shop had been closed the day before, everything went perfectly for Ellie and Karl. The sun shone, everything went to time, and Karl’s family from Australia made it over to celebrate with the new Mr and Mrs Crosbie. We managed to recreate an old photo of Karl and his family from 19 years ago (luckily the groom’s brother didn’t squash his mother by sitting on her lap though, and chose to sit on the floor infront of her instead.) And managed to create some slightly more fun images, although I’m sure the new Mrs C is glad I didn’t make her jump around in her frozen flip flops. Here is a small sneak preview of just a few of their images from Thursday 30th April 2015. Like the Interlace Photography Facebook Page to be updated when the rest of their images are online.

Venue – Cadbury House

Flowers – Kimberley’s the Florists

Hair and Makeup – Done by the bride and bridesmaids

Photographer – Interlace Photography

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Wedding Batch Country House – Jade and Rupert – Sneak Preview

Jade and Rupert – Wedding Photography at Batch Country House, Lympsham

I’ve known Jade and her lovely mum Julie for quite a few years now, having worked with Julie at my father-in-laws office centres. Such a lovely family and a great wedding to be part of. Lovely to laugh with Jade and her girls in the morning. Particularly when Jade had a blonde moment asking if she needed her passport to get married, she had brought it with her just incase. I have to admit that I was a little disappointed in the groom’s attire. I was hoping for dashing military dress but as Rupert has been away there wasn’t enough time for the tailor to fit his dress uniform properly…much to my disappointment, I do love a man or three in uniform! He and his groomsmen did scrub up alright in a light grey suit and waistcoat with dark blue cravat though. Here is a small sneak preview of just a few of their images from Batch Country House on Friday 24th April 2015. Like the Interlace Photography Facebook Page to be updated when the rest of their images are online.

Dress – Madeline Gardner

Venue – Batch Country House

Flowers – Rosemary’s Florist

Makeup – Airbrush Makeup Artist Bristol

Photographer – Interlace Photography

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Wedding at Cadbury House – Jordan & Greg Sneak Peek

Jordan and Greg – Wedding Photography at Cadbury House, Congresbury

I have seen many themes at Cadbury House Hotel in North Somerset but the venue is really at it’s best with romance, candles and sparkle. Exactly what the new Mrs Crocker chose for her wedding celebrations to long term partner Greg. Deep red roses, floating candles, plenty of diamantes and The ‘Rocks’ in the  Great Room scattered with tealights. Jordan and Greg were joined by their adorable son Riley who was impeccably behaved and carried a sign that read ‘Daddy here comes your Bride my Mummy’ along with 50 other close family and friends. I loved that Jordan asked her dad to help her put on her jewellery. After spending the morning with her mum and girls the brides dad Craig was invited in to see his gorgeous daughter and have the honour of adding those little finishing touches. Such a beautiful wedding planned to the finest detail. Mr and Mrs Crocker mainly liked classic wedding photos along with relaxed and romantic imagery of the two of them. Here is a small sneak preview of just a few of their images from Thursday 23rd April 2015. Like the Interlace Photography Facebook Page to be updated when the rest of their images are online.

Dress – Purchased from Allison Jane

Alterations by – Abigail Westrup Bridal

Venue – Cadbury House

Flowers – Kimberley’s the Florists

Makeup – Claire Clark

Photographer – Interlace Photography

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