Oulton Hall Wedding Photographers | Lauren-May and Joshua's Wedding

Lauren and Josh's Tuesday wedding couldn't have been more beautiful.  They are a really lovely couple who we had spent a wonderful evening with on a pre-wedding shoot before their big day.  As Lauren put it, it's an engagement shoot to "engage" with one another and get to know each other better.  She said it was something she would recommend to anyone getting married.  We enjoyed perfect weather that summer's evening and we lucked out again at the wedding with a gorgeous autumn day, the rich colours enhancing those beautiful backdrops for Oulton Hall wedding photography.  Once the civil ceremony in the Repton Room was over we were on the clock to pack as much as possible into the short daylight but this was helped by the couple's enthusiasm and the fact that we were all on the same page when it came to working quickly and efficiently.  After Josh's quick change from his police officer's uniform into a tweed suit we completed the groups and then hot footed it round the grounds, taking in our favourite places for some romantic couple photos. The Repton Room had been transformed into its autumnal theme and there was a fabulous cake made by Lisa, from Fairway Cakes, another of Oulton Hall's recommended professionals. Lauren and Josh had mentioned to us that they fancied featuring some smoke bombs and we were very excited to create something different.  As twilight fell the weather stayed kind to us and we had two willing volunteers - thanks a million guys - who we put through their paces to help us get some great smoke coverage from the orange smoke bombs that Lauren and Josh had chosen. The couple were awesome! They kept their attention lovingly on one another whilst keeping very still, despite the mayhem going on around them, and we were rewarded with some absolutely cracking shots.  The mad running round and shouting directions was a complete contrast to the calm, relaxed and quiet time we enjoyed whilst we got some interior photographs on the gallery, and in the orangery where we got to show off our stunning bride in her fabulous dress. Josh scrubbed up pretty well too! It's become obvious over our years of being professional Oulton Hall wedding photographers that couples like Lauren and Josh are our perfect wedding clients. They placed a lot of importance on their photographs and they were just incredibly lovely to work with. Their wedding album is going to be something else! We sincerely wish you guys a long and happy married life together. Congratulations Mr and Mrs Jones!

   

Oulton Hall Wedding Photographer | Jenny and Mike's Wedding

Jenny is probably our biggest blog fan.  She's been reading our posts going back years and picking out images she really likes, and now Jenny and Mike, this one's for you!  It's always a joy to be Oulton Hall wedding photographers and we are really proud to be promoted at this beautiful venue. We work hard to maintain their trust and confidence in us and we are privileged to be invited to exhibit as one of their handful of recommended suppliers at the Open Days they regularly host.  It was at one of these that we first met Jenny and Mike. Jenny told us that she almost always chooses everything and everyone based on her first impression; her gut feeling, and we are delighted that Jenny's first impression of us was so good that she and Mike chose us to capture their special day. With a dodgy weather forecast it's always good to know that you have somewhere to work should the wet stuff decide to make an appearance, and with wedding photography at Oulton Hall this isn't a worry because there is a great space for family groups and plenty of areas for bride and groom portraits.  It's one of those rare venues where even if the weather is perfect all day you would choose to capture some couple portraits inside where the lighting is soft and warm and the backdrops are gorgeous.  Jenny got ready at the venue and her son, Jono, did an expert make-up for his mum. Fancy being lucky enough to have a son who's a make-up artist!  He also took on the role of accompanying his mum into the ceremony. Mike's son, Jacob, was a great best man to his dad, and Erin, Jenny's daughter, and Mike's daughter, Ellie, were wonderful bridesmaids. The civil ceremony was held in the stunning Repton Room and then the rain scuppered plans for outdoor photographs, so it was group photos in the Repton Lounge, but afterwards it cleared allowing for confetti and those all important "couple within a scene" photos that Jenny loves. We got a spectacular photograph of the Repton Room dressed for dinner, along with a variety of details shots, before the guests sat for the wedding breakfast. Jenny made a speech telling of her and Mike's first meeting, which had the guests in stitches, and once the formalities were over it was time to work in our favourite indoor locations, the orangery and on the gallery, and create some beautiful bride and groom images.  Mike was very much up for having his photo taken; Jenny considerably less so, but she looks amazing and we hope she will be over the moon with these.  Congratulations Mr and Mrs McHale!  Thanks a million for choosing us to share your wonderful wedding day.

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