A fabulous pre-wedding photography shoot in Oxfordshire

This was such a wonderful pre-wedding photography shoot on a summer’s evening near Oxford:-

In the lovely Oxfordshire countryside, this was an amazing evening a few weeks ago.

It was a glorious warm August afternoon as I drove through the pretty Oxfordshire countryside. I was really excited about this upcoming photography session; we had agreed to meet in the Oxfordshire hills - on a local walking trail nearby and I really love to capture photographs for pre-wedding or engagement shoots either in and around town, or out in the countryside.

It was an honour and a pleasure to spend time with these two very special, beautiful, people; getting to know them better, quietly encouraging them to feel more comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera, and capturing lovely, natural and romantic photos for them.

And I simply cannot wait to photograph their post-covid wedding day. Here is a video of the highlights of the afternoon and further down there is a gallery of the photographs to see.

An awedome pre-wedding photography shoot by Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, London, Buckinghamshire and UK Wedding photographer, Josie Gray photography.

Scroll down to see the photographs from this amazing engagement or pre-wedding photography session.

Wedding photographer Hertfordshire | A relaxed, fun summer wedding at a Hertfordshire Wedding Venue

One thing I really love about being a wedding photographer covering weddings throughout Hertfordshire and all over the UK, is all the lovely people I meet and how wonderful it is to get to document such a special day.

And the wedding of Roslyn and Brian was amazing. 

The day began at the bride’s pretty home to capture some photographs of the wedding preparations.  I had arrived to find flowers, hair pins, makeup and dresses, family and friends and everyone getting ready - perfect!   About an hour and some lovely natural style, documentary wedding photographs later, we were off the Hertfordshire Hotel and wedding venue to catch up with Brian, our groom. Roslyn and her dad were soon on their way for start of the wedding ceremony..

At the Hotel, Brian and his groomsmen were welcoming family and friends, sorting out their buttonholes, and in no time at all, the bride arrived, and the ceremony began.  

Although it was a wet and rainy day, we still managed to get outside during a break in the clouds, for some more romantic, portrait photographs, giving Roslyn and Brian a chance to spend a few quiet minutes together, to say “We did it!” “We just got married!” before returning to join their guests.  The ceremony and reception rooms had been transformed and were now set out with tables decorated with the prettiest delicate pink flower arrangements.  We were soon listening to the speeches, followed by a superb wedding breakfast. 

Just as the evening guests arrived, the bride and groom cut their cake, before starting off the dancing to a live band.  And wow what a party!  You can see photos from the day by scrolling down after the video.

It was a fabulous day, thank you for having us there to photograph your awesome Hertfordshire wedding day.

Berkshire Wedding Photographer - A Fabulous summer wedding at a pretty countryside hotel - St Anne's Manor, Bracknell

If you are looking for a pretty and luxurious wedding venue close to London, this could be it.

It was a fabulous, warm, midsummer’s day for this amazing wedding at St Anne’s Manor

Lisa and Dan were married at St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church, Easthampstead and held their reception at St Anne’s Manor, Bracknell.

Here is a selection of wedding photography from Lisa and Dan’s amazing wedding day.

Berkshire Wedding Photographer - wedding Hilton St Anne's Manor Hotel, Bracknell.

It was such a wonderful amazing day. Lisa had wanted some bridal preparations photographs so I arrived at St Anne’s Manor earlier in the day. I love the bridal preparations - a fabulous mix of excitement and anticipation, make-up, hair spray, dresses, friends and close family. And then off to the Church to meet the groom and capture guests arriving.

Lisa soon arrived at church. She looked absolutely stunning in her beautiful wedding dress that fitted like a dream. She was accompanied by her bridesmaids and her brother brought her down the aisle to meet her groom. Lisa managed to remain cool and with a natural beauty shining from her all day, despite the temperatures rising to well over 30 degrees C.

After the church ceremony, and a very welcome glass of water provided by the church, we captured photographs as guests came out from the church into the bright sunshine, before the bride and groom followed, greeted by a fabulous shower of confetti, cheers and well-wishes from all their guests.

Then off in the cars to St Anne’s Manor for the reception.

The photograph of Dan and Lisa inside their wedding car is one of my favourites - in black and white, you can just see the love and delight shared by this amazing wedding couple.

The reception at St Anne’s Manor Hotel was perfect. There was plenty of shade in the grounds from an ancient old Cedar tree, which meant guests were able to sit comfortably outside, despite the heat. We had time for a few quick fun family group photographs in the grounds, and candid shots of the guests laughing and chatting and enjoying themselves. As the day grew even warmer, and the temperature rose to above 33 degrees centigrade, luckily it was time to go in to the refreshingly cool air-conditioned reception and events area for a delicious Wedding Breakfast and speeches.

Evening guests arrived for a buffet and Cake cutting, followed by the bride and groom’s first dance and family dancing continued in to the evening making for a brilliant, and fun party atmosphere.

Thank you for having me there to capture your special wedding day.

All words and photographs by Josephine Gray.

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