When we first met Rebecca and Wayne and they booked us over two years before their big day we just hit it off and we knew we'd have a fantastic time as their Rogerthorpe Manor wedding photographers. We've loved getting to know them during the run up to their wedding and we've shared Rebecca's planning challenges along the way. She and her girls got ready in the party room, one of the venue's Courtyard Suites, perfect when there is a make-up and hair styling production line going on, as there is plenty of space. There were some gorgeous details to capture, and Vicky, one of her friends, did a stunning, professional make-up for Rebecca, as well as helping her to relax and enjoy being pampered. It was really windy and continuing with the trend we've had this year, it rained after the ceremony, meaning group photos in the Rose Room, assisted by Maid of Honour, Jill, who did a cracking job. Things improved later, allowing us outside again, with the advantage of beautiful, soft and even light, a wedding photographer's dream. There were so many lovely things about this wedding; Rebecca's bridesmaids each with a sign spelling out the words "just wait till you see her", to be sent as a teaser to Wayne, her giggles as she dropped his ring, a personalised aisle runner, the amazing cake designed and made by our friend, Karen, the Vintage Cake Fairy, who comes highly recommended, the couple's wonderful kids, Jade, Emily and Thomas, a fabulous, fun bridal party and a couple who were an absolute joy to be with. As there was only one wedding being hosted that day we had a little extra time outside once the rain disappeared, enjoying the locations you have for Rogerthorpe Manor wedding photography before the time came to get those important shots of the Lawrence Suite, decorated in soft pink. There have been a few secrets during the planning for this wedding and we had been primed by Rebecca about her surprises for Wayne, which were announced during the speeches, a poem written and delivered by his bride, and Wayne thought they were going to a log cabin for a mini moon. Wrong! A week in the sun in Zante, booked and paid for by Rebecca. His face was a picture when he asked how many people knew about the deception and many hands went up, including ours, and Lee, the toastmaster's! Days are lengthening now and after dinner the couple joined us again for a bride and groom portrait session which was finished before their evening guests started to arrive, allowing them to enjoy greeting them and mingling before the first dance. We set up for twilight photos on the main lawn and we've never seen a bride and groom move as fast when Janet went inside to ask them to come out. We knew how much Rebecca wanted them and we are delighted that everything came together to get a set of images that will make the most spectacular end to their wedding album. A massive thank you for booking us and for your friendship and laughter. Congratulations Mr and Mrs Lee!
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