Love and Autumn Romance at Lainston House

Martin and Kerry's wedding was at the fabulous Lainston House just outside Winchester. It was great weather, with great guests, at a great venue with one of the most romantic couples it's been our pleasure to work with.

Their wedding was at the end of September and although the trees hadn't turned yet, it was a wonderful Autumn day.

The girls had a relaxing Prep in one of the fabulous rooms at Lainston.

The boys were doing the same in the opposite end of the hotel to minimise the chances of the groom seeing his bride before the ceremony.

The bride's mum loved making the finishing touches to the back of her daughter's dress...

...which looked absolutely fantastic.

All the girls looked amazing and were ready early enough to have plenty of time for fun...

...as well as for some quiet moments of contemplation.

When Dad came in to see his daughter ready for him to give her away, the connection between them was really moving.

The boys were ready and the sun was out. They were ready to receive their wedding guests.

After her meeting with the Registrar there was more waiting around but Kerry was relaxed and happy.

Eventually it was time. Kerry and her father made their way through the pretty Lainston corridors to the ceremony room.

They waited for a few moments before Dad proudly led her up the aisle...

...to the moment when he gave her away to the new man in her life.

Martin was taken aback as to how stunning his bride was.

When it came to the untying of the rings from the ribbons, neither of the boys could cope. Fortunately Kerry came to the rescue and the ceremony could continue.

Champagne was waiting for them as they came out of the ceremony room for the first time as man and wife.

Their guests were amazing and heartfelt congratulations were given by all.

Lainston House is a top quality venue and every detail is tended to. Even the striping of the front lawn was specially mown just before their wedding ceremony.

The view from the back garden was breathtaking.

This little chap was an absolute star...

...but Martin and Kerry were the undisputed top-billing stars of the day. They both looked a million dollars...

...and were clearly made for each other...

...and having the time of their lives.

They had such an easy and fun time with all their guests and family...

...but when it came to their First Dance...

...it was one of the most romantic First Dances we've seen.

If ever a couple were meant for each other, surely it must be Martin and Kerry.

They are a lovely couple with the most fabulous friends and family. Their wedding day was full of love and romance on one of the most amazing of late September Autumn days.  

We wish them the very happiest of lives together.

by Steve Dunster

Blue Rhino Wedding

Andy & Kayley's Wedding at the Holiday Inn, Winchester was blessed by the presence of a life-sized sculpture of a blue rhino. It was an art project sponsored by Marwell Zoo in order raise awareness of the plight of the rhino. In only a few weeks these sculptures will be sold off but Andy & Kayley will forever remember him as a big part of their wedding day.

Their ceremony was held in the Hotel itself then it was out into the garden for group shots and portraits.

We took some lovely intimate portraits within the walls of the garden...

...then we all carefully climbed a small hill to get some more dramatic shots against the gloomy sky. Despite the dark skies, it stayed dry and we were able to do all the photographs outside.

Andy & Kayley were so happy together, they were a joy to photograph.

Kayley's hair and makeup was beautifully done and perfectly complimented her face.

Her dress was beautifully made and wonderfully set off with a fabulous lace train jacket. 

The Holiday Inn, Winchester was a lovely venue cleverly pulling off the tricky balancing act of being spacious yet at the same time intimate. The staff were accommodating, welcoming and professional. A pleasure to deal with.

Andy & Kayley are a lovely couple and clearly so enjoy each other's company.

They had a great day, at a lovely venue...and are the only couple we've ever photographed that have been blessed on their wedding day by a blue rhino.

Bucking-Bronco Wedding

This was a first for us...a Bucking Bronco machine at a wedding. The groom and the bride both rode the "beast" and did remarkably well...but, as some of the groom's army friends can testify, it's evidently best to take your Number One Tunic off before having a go on the Bronco...or it rips your expensive buttons off.

James and Ailene's wedding had been designed down to the last detail to be as meaningful a day as it is possible to have. 

They were married in their beautiful local village church. 

James, being a serving officer in the Army, was married in uniform and had his mates form a military guard of honour with an archway of swords for bride and groom to go out through.

They had their reception on a friend's farm where they were serenaded by pipes and drums to celebrate Ailene's scottish family.

Ailene has a strong interest in the local Hunt, hence the Bucking Bronco machine. Their tables were all named after places they visited on the holiday that James proposed to Ailene. The wine that they had on their tables was the same they were drinking when he proposed. James proposed in Venice and each of their guests had a table gift made of Venetian glass.

The weather was fabulous and the views from the hilltop farm were amazing. It was a great day that was loaded with meaning and truck loads of fun.