GOBBY - the Master Photo-Bomber

This is Pete and Coraleigh. They had the most amazing Summer wedding at Rhinefield House in the New Forest.

It was a wonderfully sunny day...

...and they loved being alone together...

...as they walked around the stunning grounds of Rhinefield House.

They were such a lovely bride and groom and were brilliant together.

This is the Best Man making his speech.

He was very funny ...but he did like to play games...

...and not these sorts of games!

THESE sorts of games! He has turned photo-bombing into an art!

Family group shots can be a bit dull for all concerned. So speeding through the group photographs is often a popular strategy and Jacqui is one of the fastest in the business. 

Before the wedding she does her best to have a written list of all the required groups and who is to be in each of them and by the time it's time to do the groups, Jacqui knows almost all the guests' names. 

It's a trick she learned from a school-teacher bride we had years ago. She said, "They are more compliant when you call them by their names!" 

Jacqui had just setup one of Pete and Coraleigh's groups and was trying to get all their eyes back to her before clicking the shutter.

There was a particularly disruptive element in the group.

Steve winced as Jacqui yelled, "Oi, GOBBY!" The disruptive element fell silent and smiled nicely. 

Jacqui took the photograph and organised the next group but the same thing happened.

She yelled again, "Oi, GOBBY!"

Steve whispered in her ear, "You can't keep calling the Best Man GOBBY!"

She laughed and showed Steve the shoot list. The Best Man was called GOBBY. It was on the shoot list as his name. Nobody knew him as anything else.

Gobby, the Master Photo-Bomber. This is some of his work!

We had an absolutely brilliant time with him, he was so much fun.

We will always fondly remember GOBBY, the Master Photo-Bomber and the fabulous day we had him and Pete and Coraleigh. What a wonderful wedding it was.

by Jacqui and Steve

Hampshire Wedding Photography

Sublime Evening Sun at Rhinefield

Adi and Sian were married at Rhinefield House in May 2018. 

Their day had been brilliant, almost to the point that it seemed it couldn't get any better. Then, after their meal and their speeches, their guests came out onto the lawns of Rhinefield. 

The wind had dropped to nothing and the sun had snuggled down onto the Western horizon and was giving a warm golden glow to the grounds and ponds.

The water was so still it was like glass. The low sun raked across the stone-work to make its textures and relief seem 3D. The golden glow to everything was just sublime.

Their guests relaxed in this still and silent warm air with the gorgeous golden glow. They stood in groups or sat around the tables on the patio watching the bride and groom as they walked around the glass-like pond.

Adi and Sian's perfect wedding day had just got even better.

Earlier in the day Rhinefield had been lit by a completely different kind of sunlight. Its stone-work had been brought to life by the vivacious mid-May sunshine that would stay with Adi and Sian all day.

The day started with Sian having the most amazing hair and makeup...

...and every last detail planned...

...and executed perfectly.

Her dress was amazing...

...and when she was finished, she was just stunning.

Perfect for her walk up the aisle.

The ceremony was very moving...

...including two readings...

...from her bridesmaids.

It was a lovely moment when Dad gave her away.

Then it was time for the rings...

...and Mum's smile as Sian put Adi's ring on his finger was so moving.

As soon as they were pronounced as Man and Wife, they celebrated with a kiss.

Then it was time for music...

...and nibbles on the lawn.

The weather was perfect.

Adi and Sian enjoyed walking around the sun-drenched grounds.

There are few places as stunning as Rhinefield in the sun.

After Adi, Sian and their guests had enjoyed their evening in the still golden sun, 

...they went back inside for the cake cut...

...and their First Dance as Man and Wife. 

Sian and Adi were an absolutely wonderful bride and groom and perfect hosts to their guests.

They had a brilliant day, Rhinefield were magnificent as always and the weather was perfect. But the light...the light in the evening was sublime and a wonderful blessing for a wonderful couple.

by Jacqui and Steve

Hampshire Wedding Photography

Cigars, Cars, Magic and Music at Rhinefield House

Carl and Alice had fantastic Spring wedding at Rhinefield House in the New Forest...

...even though it was raining when Alice arrived in her white Rolls-Royce. 

The Great Hall at Rhinefield was pact with guests for their ceremony... 

...but the rain had stopped in plenty of time for the photographs including bride and groom shots in front of their venue with their fabulous wedding car. 

By the afternoon the weather had brightened up nicely for photographs, canapés and a very competitive bride tossing of her bouquet. 

Then walked around the gorgeous Rhinefield grounds with them...

 ...for some romantic portraits of them amongst the trees

...and in the gazebo... 

 ...and in front of the Spring flowers.

Then it was inside for their meal and some stunning magic tricks... 

...which really took Alice's breath away.

After the meal there was time for a celebratory smoke of cigars for the boys. 

When it came to their First Dance...

 ...Carl and Alice were serenaded by one of their friends.

Rhinefield House is a fantastic venue, Carl and Alice are a gorgeous couple and their friends and family were awesome. The day had a fantastically bubbly and friendly vibe.

It was a wonderful day and we wish Carl and Alice a very long and happy life together.

by Steve Dunster