A Castle, a Barn and Firemen - What's not to Like!

Claire and Ben were married at the church inside Portchester Castle and then went on to the stunning Tithe Barn, Petersfield for the Reception. It was perfect weather for them but despite all their detailed planning there was one thing that was to surprise them both - Ben's friends from the fire brigade and their fire engine was waiting for them when they came out of the church.

Portchester Castle is so big that the church in the corner looks quite small...until you get close...and it's proportions are huge and has a fantastic atmosphere...

...and is beautifully tended to.

Ben and Claire had a fantastic confetti line up as they left the church.

Then it was into their car (you can see the fire engine in the back window) and off to the Tithe Barn...

...where the weather was fantastic.

Lots of fun was had in the sunshine...

...and some tender moments.

Claire had the most amazing veil to set off her fabulous dress but it was a little breezy so in order to take this photo we enlisted the help of one of the Ushers...

...who took a while to get to grips with the task in hand.

Their speeches were great, full of laughter, touching moments and Ben's recollections of funny things Claire had done...and Claire's protestations of "What else was I supposed to do!"

...and of course there were some wonderfully embarrassing moments for Ben.

Then it was outside so the boys could be boys...

...and girls ;)

Their wedding party still had loads of energy so it was time to blow of steam.

As the perfect day turned into the perfect evening, Claire and Ben were blessed with a gorgeous evening sky.

The boys tested out their specially engraved beer glasses....

...before it was time to go back inside the magnificent Tithe Barn...

...for the First Dance...

....and of course a dance with Dad.

Then it was time for the main event of the day - TIGER FEET by MUD (if you don't know what I'm talking about, ask somebody "of a certain age"). Some songs never get old!

Claire and Ben made a wonderful bride and groom and they loved every minute of their meticulously planned wedding. The venues were amazing, the guests were fantastic and the weather was perfect. 

We wish them both the very best for their future together ... and if it is anything like their wedding day it will be perfect.

by Steve Dunster

Wedding at Emsworth Beach and The Brookfield Hotel

Norman and Mirka had fantastic weather for their wedding by the sea in Emsworth.

Bridal prep was in Mirka's home which was full to the brim with her family who had travelled from abroad to see her get married. Despite being so full of people, it was a wonderfully happy, relaxed and organised prep - the perfect start to what would turn out to be a perfect day.

Norman and Mirka were married in Holy Trinity Blendworth church...

...then it was waving good by to their guests...

 ...on their way to their Reception.

But before joining their guests, Norman and Mirka stopped off at the beach in Emsworth.

It's a beautiful place and a great favourite of their's and it was an absolute delight to photograph them as they enjoyed a few moments at one of their favourite places, for the first time as Man and Wife.

The weather was absolutely ideal, even the tide was in at exactly the right time for them.

Then they travelled just a few minutes up the road to their Reception venue, The Brookfield, Emsworth

 For a few more photographs in the rose garden before they went in for food, speeches...

 ...and the cake cut - and it was the most exquisite of cakes with the most amazing flowers crafted from sugar.

Norman and Mirka had the people around them that were special to them and they spent the day in the places that were special to them too.

It was a really happy day and they were blessed with perfect weather.

Norman and Mirka were an absolutely wonderful bride and groom and we are so happy to have been part of their day. We wish them many years of happiness together.

by Steve Dunster

Romantic Theatricals at Warbrook

Nick and Charlotte had a wonderfully romantic Spring wedding at Warbrook. Both Nick and Charlotte were into the theatre, in fact it's how they met, and many of their guests were into it too...

...including Nick's three Best Men, and it made for a fantastically fun day.

Charlotte's Dad was justifiably the proudest man at their wedding...

...and Nick's Best Men were some of the funniest men at their wedding.

Nick and Charlotte were welcomed down the Warbrook steps to confetti and bubbles...

...then it was group shots in the sun...

...then inside for drinks, canapés and amazing magic by the fabulous professional magician Sean Boon.

Then it was back outside for some romantic portraits in the sun...

...in the magnificent Warbrook grounds.

Then it was inside for their meal...

...and amazingly funny speeches.

The Boys were a great bunch and full of crazy stories from their Stag weekend.

One such story explained the significance of this twenty pence piece.

The Boys were overwhelmed with emotion when they saw Nick's wedding ring.

The bench that Charlotte is sat on in this photo is destined for their garden and is signed with good wishes from their guests. As you can see, Charlotte is posing beautifully for the cameras...and Nick isn't.

Even more strange expressions were the order of the day in their photo-booth.

But when it came to the First Dance it was grace and elegance and romance all the way.

Nick and Charlotte were absolutely fantastic together and they thoroughly enjoyed their day. It was a wedding full of fun and laughter and affection...and it was an absolute joy to be part of it.

by Steve Dunster

12 June 2015