Manchester United Bride

Helen and her family have been huge Manchester United fans for many years. They are regular visitors to Old Trafford to support their heroes.

Every bride is emotional on her wedding day but what Helen was to find out later in the day would move her to tears.

Helen and Pete were married at St Marys and All Saints Church in Droxford, in the beautiful Meon Valley, Hampshire.

After the Ceremony it was time for photographs. Organising guests at any wedding during formal group shots is always a challenge but it was especially so for Helen and Pete's wedding. Partly because of having to shout over the sound of the wedding bells and partly because of having to carefully shepherd guests around the numerous piles of dog poo (grrr). Nevertheless, we had a great time and got some lovely shots.

Then it was off in their wedding car to the Macdonald Botley Park Golf and Country Club, in Botley, Hampshire for their Reception.

Pete was mad about golf so going to a local golf club for their Reception was a natural choice.

Because of Helen's mad keen interest in Manchester United it was no surprise that their wedding colour scheme was the red and white of her favourite team.

The golf course gave lots of portrait opportunities but the clouds were always threatening.

It never did rain but her dad had bought white brollies just in case. They were married in the Summer of 2012, the worst "Summer" for rain we had ever experienced. Considering this it was a very sensible precaution.

He even went to the bother of printing their names and wedding date on the umbrellas.

Just when Helen thought their day couldn't get any better, what she was about to find out whilst listening to her dad's speech was to move her to tears.

Her dad handed her a card and explained that it had been written by the manager of Manchester United Football Club and signed by all the players.

Helen and Pete had a fabulous day, with great guests, great venues, no rain and with nobody stepping in dog poo...perhaps the good wishes of world class football legends had an effect.

Steeple Court Manor Wedding

Dan and Erin had their wedding at Steeple Court Manor which is a lovely privately owned wedding venue in Botley, Hampshire. The weather was perfect and so was the venue. 

But the day started with Bridal Prep in Erin's home. It was clear right from the off that the day had been planned in great detail and with love. 

Her dress had a beautiful flower motif...

...and she wore a matching flower in her hair with an elegant string of pearls necklace.

Dan and Erin's Ceremony and Reception were both held in the permanently erected marquee in the Steeple Court Manor grounds. The marquee itself was decorated beautifully by the venue.

The grounds were gorgeous and the main garden was large enough for a good sized heart-shaped group shot.

It was really nice that the venue allowed confetti to be thrown over their lawn. It made for a great shot.

Away from the main back gardens there were many portrait opportunities.

There were lots of intimate places, perfect for bride and groom portraits and very short distances away too, ideal for a bride in expensive shoes.

Erin's amazing button bouquet was made by her mum and was full of details.

Dan and Erin went for a sunlit stroll around the grounds...

...to the garden seat in the sun...

...and then to the vineyards.

Dan and Erin's wedding car was kindly provided by Erin's Dad.

Unusually his white Rolls Royce had a gold Spirit of Ecstasy which looked stunning.

It had been an amazing day with great weather...

...and just before their First Dance the evening sky was glorious.

Then it was back into the marquee for their First Dance...

...and it was lovely to see them together on the dance floor.

Their wedding day was amazing. In no small part it was down to loving and detailed planning but also helped along by a fabulous venue and perfect weather.