We look forward to seeing you at Field Head and Rothely Court Wedding Fayres in October!

See You at Field Head Hotel and Rothley Court Hotel Wedding Fayres!

]]> http://stevewaltonphotography.com/blog/wedding-fayres-in-leicestershire/feed/ 0 http://stevewaltonphotography.com/blog/katie-mikes-pre-wedding-photoshoot-shearsby-bath-hotel-leicestershire/ http://stevewaltonphotography.com/blog/katie-mikes-pre-wedding-photoshoot-shearsby-bath-hotel-leicestershire/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:51:01 +0000 Steve Walton http://stevewaltonphotography.com/blog/?p=542 Shearsby Bath Hotel in Leicestershire is the lovely and exclusive venue chosen by Mike and Katie for their October wedding.  The six months since I first met them have simply flown by, it’s difficult to believe that their wedding day is rapidly approaching.  I met them again yesterday evening at Shearsby Bath to discuss the schedule for their big day.  This pre-wedding meeting is vital and I always include a complimentary pre-wedding photoshoot as part of the service I offer to my clients.

The photoshoot is the best way for any couple to find out for themselves how my relaxed approach to wedding and portrait photography will put them at ease so that they can look forward to their day in the knowledge that their Leicestershire wedding photography is in safe hands with Steve Walton Photography Ltd. Each of my couples is invited to choose an image from their pre-wedding photoshoot which will be professionally printed and mounted ready for framing, free of charge.

Mike & Katie are a lovely, fun-loving couple and Linda and I are really looking forward to their wedding day.  Well done, guys, it was great to see you again!

Please click on the thumbnails to view a small selection of Mike & Katie’s images.

The ceremony at Gilmorton was a very intimate affair with a super minister who allowed me to photograph from the front.  This is unusual in England and it’s a welcome break from the rigid rules which are sometimes applied by the clergy.  I have never understood why couples should be deprived of the most meaningful images of their special day, I can only assume that the past behaviour of some ‘wedding photographers’ has tarnished this part of the ceremony for those of us who take our professionalism rather more seriously.  For once, the rules were relaxed and it was a joy to witness and capture Ed & Claire’s marriage ceremony from a good vantage point.

After the ceremony and having been covered in confetti, Ed & Claire left for their reception at Sketchley Grange Hotel near Hinckley.  The whole day was fun and relaxed with a great atmosphere, Claire made a gorgeous bride for Ed and with her cheeky sense of humour it was a privilege to share their day as their wedding photographer.  Well done you two, it was an absolute pleasure working for you!

The day started when I joined Sam at her Twycross home as she was getting ready with her bridesmaids.  After lots of informal photography as the girls were preparing, I left to join Ross and his groomsmen at St Peter’s church, Market Bosworth to await the arrival of Sam.  The church was magnificent and beautifully decorated with candles, the ceremony was a very emotional affair for Sam & her family but everyone present was there for Sam & Ross.

The couple left the church in their bridal car for a short drive around Market Bosworth as everyone made their way over to Bosworth Hall  for the drinks reception and to await their arrival. Although the rain was torrential for a while, it soon passed and the sun came out again for the rest of the day and Sam & Ross and their guests were able to fully enjoy Bosworth Hall and the grounds.

A wonderful day for a very special couple!

After some time on the dunes above the beach, we went on to the very old ruins of  Sligo Abbey for more photographs.  The Abbey is very dramatic and atmospheric and the light coming through the old cloisters was wonderful.  It was a haven of tranquility after the windswept mayhem on the dunes!

Emer & Shane’s reception followed at the Radisson Blu Hotel, just outside Sligo.  A wonderful day and a great example of why I enjoy photographing weddings in Ireland so much, you were fantastic, guys!

The very intimate ceremony followed in the orangery and it is no surprise that an otherwise well composed groom showed some emotion during the exchange of vows.  Everyone present shared your emotion, Daniel, including myself!

As a Leicestershire wedding photographer who regularly photographs weddings at Quorn Country Hotel, the venue offers a multitude of options whatever the weather.  The well-kept gardens leading down to the river are ideal for wedding photography and there was plenty of room for the guests to relax and enjoy a very special day.  All this ensured that the happy couple have a vast selection of high quality images on their wedding disk.

David Knight, owner of Irish Wedding Photography, runs one of the largest and most successful wedding photography businesses in Ireland and I am very proud to be working with David and the rest of his dedicated team at IWP to help him reach his goal as the foremost wedding photography business in Ireland.

Ciara and Kevin’s ceremony took place on 9th July at the lovely St. Patrick’s Church in Killashee and their reception followed at spectacular Loch Rynn.  A wonderful couple, we had great fun all day and the craic was good!  The sumptuous event at Loch Rynn was overseen by Ruth Conlon with her customary calm efficiency and the day was a wonderful blend of fun and laughter for everyone present.

The day started when I joined Natalie and the girls in their preparations at her sister’s home in Oakham before leaving to join Matt at Egleton Church, close to Rutland water.

Natalie, her Dad and bridesmaids Willow, Poppy & Fern arrived on time at Egleton Church in a vintage VW bus.

After their marriage ceremony, Natalie & Matt left Egleton in the VW bus for their laid-back reception at The Falcon at Uppingham.  This is a fantastic old coaching inn and a super choice of venue.  The whole day was very relaxed and it was a pleasure for me to attend as Matt and Natalie’s wedding photographer.  A lovely day with a super couple!

Karl and Hayley commissioned me to photograph their wedding over a year ago.  From the outset, they wanted to have all of their high resolution wedding images on disk before choosing to have a wedding album (please see here for further details). The couple could not have wished for better weather, it was a beautiful day in every way and I was privileged to attend as their wedding photographer.

With plenty of activity going on around them at St Andrew’s and Prestwold Hall, Karl & Hayley have over 460 high resolution image files on their wedding disk to provide them with a versatile and lasting record of their special day.

Click on the main image to scroll through a selection from Karl & Hayley’s wedding day.