Nov 272011
 
Anis and Sarah at The manor of Groves

I had the great pleasure of photographing Sarah and Anis’s Wedding at The manor of Groves and Bishops Stortford register office last Sunday. The day started with everybody getting ready at The manor of Groves in High Whych before heading to Bishops Stortford register office in a luxurious Rolls Royce Phantom.

After the Ceremony everybody headed back to The Manor of Groves Colonnade Suite for the reception and photographs. As Dusk was starting to set in and I had my Elinchom Ranger RX lighting system at hand, I decided to take advantage of the dramatic sky, I have posted some of the results here.

During the evening all the guests where treated to a surprise guest appearance by James Argent aka “Arg” from the TV series “The Only way is Essex” who sang a few old Rat Pack tunes and after he joined in the dancing, daniella was over the moon!

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Make up artist, Sarah add some finishing touches to Daniella

 

Sarah makes her entrance with her daughter and chief bridesmaid, Daniella.

Sarah's Bridesmaids

Anis and Sarah at The manor of Groves

Sarah in her beautiful gown, taken at dusk outside The manor of Groves

Anis taken outside The Manor of Groves using Elinchom Ranger Quadra RX Flash

Sarah's daughter, Daniella looked stunning in her red gown

Daniella

 

 

James "Arg" Argent

Sep 092011
 
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There can be no better way to remember a glorious Ashridge Wedding than with beautiful photography presented in one of the world’s finest wedding album’s. Rachel and Andrew did just that. They chose a gorgeous Queensberry Feature wedding album finished in a classic chocolate leather which complimented their choice of ivory mounts. Their photographs were mounted to matching ivory pages. The overall effect is stunningly beautiful. I am sure their investment will bring them many years of happiness.



Aug 232011
 
Lauren

This last few weeks have be so busy my blogging has slipped a little. I did have to post some images I took of Lauren and Andrew’s wedding at the end of July as their wedding was simply georgeous! Lauren and Andrew’s day had it all, Laughter, tears and of course romance!  The wedding day started with Lauren getting ready at the family home in Chingford before heading to St Joseph’s Church in Bishops Stortford to meet an anxiously waiting Andrew! After a few photographs outside the church we all set off to Down Hall for a reception which was always going to be fun with the Irish side of Lauren’s family ready to lead the way!

To see more about our wedding photography visit our web site: Town and Country Photographic

Lauren taken with our 1960's Rollieflex

Lauren preparing for her wedding

Andrew's mother finds something amusing during the service!

Lauren and Andrew just after their wedding

Lauren at Down Hall, shows off her beautiful gown

Andrew and Lauren with their Bridal Party with a spectacular view of Down Hall behind them.

Lauren and Andrew

Lauren and Andrew

 

Lauren

one of The Singing Waiters

The other Sining Waiter!

Lauren and Andrew at dusk at the entrance of Down Hall

Jun 242011
 
Ashridge in Snow December 2010

I am delighted to have been asked to exhibit at this year’s Ashridge Wedding Fayre on Sunday, 3rd July. Ashridge makes a perfect wedding venue with, superb service, attentive staff and simply the most spectacular backdrops for your photography. While you are there, do visit our stand to view some of our sample albums, have a chat and take time to have a walk around the estate’s magnificent grounds.

Ashridge in Snow December 2010

Alison and Nick during their wedding reception at Ashridge

Ashridge's Chefs prepare the main course

Robert and Linda outside the Main Hall

Jun 182011
 
Robert and Linda outside the Main Hall

I have just finished editing the photographs from Linda and Robert’s beautiful wedding at Ashridge. It was a fabulous day, the rain held off just long enough for their guests to watch Robert make the most spectacular of arrivals via helicopter! Linda’s dream was also met as her father was able to walk her down the aisle, he was so proud! During the ceremony there were a few chuckles as the grandfather clock started chiming 12 noon just as the Best Man was doing his reading.

Later on a jazz band played for Linda and Robert to start the dancing.

Robert arrives at Ashridge in style.

Linda heads for the ceremony.

Dad was so proud to be able to walk his daughter down the aisle.

Robert and Linda's guests view the ceremony in The Main Hall at Ashridge

Robert and Linda outside the Main Hall

Linda in her beautiful gown outside the Main Hall

Fun during the group photographs.

Heading in for the Wedding Breackfast

Ashridge's Chefs prepare the main course

Starters waiting to be served

The Lady Marian Alford Room a perfect setting for Linda and Robert's wedding breakfast

The Guests listen attentively to the speeches

Robert's speech

A guest find's Robert's speech humourous.

The First Dance

May 292011
 
Kelly at home before her Wedding Service

I was thrilled last Saturday, to photograph Kelly and Damian’s Wedding on a wonderful spring day. Kelly arrived at St. Richard of Chichester Church on her father’s arm, looking so beautiful in a champaign coloured gown. After the service and a few photographs outside the church, Kelly and Damian headed off to the wonderful Parklands, Quendon Hall, in a brand new Rolls Royce Ghost for their wedding breakfast and reception.

Kelly at home before her Wedding Service

Kelly & Damian during their service

Kelly signs the register

Kelly and Damian outside St Richard of Chichester, Buntingford

Damian and Kelly share a tender moment in their fabulous Rolls Royce

What a wonderful cake!

Kelly and Damian at Parklands

Kelly and Damian at Parklands

Damian starts the dancing with Kelly

Kelly at dusk, taken with my new Elinchrom Quadra lights

Kelly at dusk, taken with my new Elinchrom Quadra lights

May 232011
 
Ivan with his certificates

Ivan was delighted to come away from Wednesday’s meeting of the London & Home Counties Region of the Master Photographers Association with three Awards for Excellence, two in the Commercial and Industrial section, which were taken for our regular client, North City Triumph and one in the Classical Wedding section which was taken at Alison and Nick’s recent wedding at Ashridge.

Ivan with his certificates

The new Tiger 800 outside North City Triumph's new show room in Romford

The new Tiger 800 outside North City Triumph's new show room in Romford

Alison and Nick during their wedding reception at Ashridge

Apr 162011
 
Louise and David's Pre Wedding Photographs at Down Hall

I had a lovely time yesterday catching up with Louise and David, who are marrying at Down Hall Country House Hotel next month, for their Pre wedding meeting and photographs. After we spoke about their big day we had a walk around Down hall’s spectacular grounds and took some pre wedding portraits. The shoot was handy for Louise and David as they had not had a chance to see the grounds because the last time they where at Down Hall it was under a cover of snow!

Louise and David's Pre Wedding Photographs at Down Hall

David's Pre Wedding Photographs at Down Hall

Louise and David's Pre Wedding Photographs at Down Hall

Louise and David's Pre Wedding Photographs at Down Hall

Louise and David's Pre Wedding Photographs at Down Hall

Louise and David's Pre Wedding Photographs at Down Hall

Mar 302011
 
Alison and Nick during their wedding reception at Ashridge

Here is a small selection of images from Alison and Nick’s beautiful wedding, which took place on Saturday, at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Rickmansworth, before going on to Ashridge for their wedding reception.

Alison looked simply beautiful in her fitted dress, with Nick being the last to lay eyes on her! He dutifully followed the Priest’s instructions to the letter in refraining to look round while she made her way down the aisle, just incase it brought bad luck. He need not have worried, everybody had the most wonderful day, even a very slight shower on the way to church soon cleared and we enjoyed an afternoon of sun for their wedding photographs at Ashridge, where all enjoyed a sumptuous wedding breakfast and reception into the early hours. I must thank Joanne and all the staff at Ashridge, their service and help on the day was simply first class.

Alison before setting off to Church

Alison before setting off to Church

Alison making her entrance with her Dad into church

A view of the church during Alison and Nicks Wedding service

Alison and Nick during their wedding service

Alison and Nick during their wedding reception at Ashridge

Alison and Nick during their wedding reception at Ashridge

An evening portrait of Alison and Nick during at Ashridge

Feb 242011
 
Alison and Nick at Ashridge by Town and Country Photographic

Here are some images from Alison and Nick’s pre wedding portraits we took recently at Ashridge. We had a brisk walk around Ashridge’s fantastic grounds choosing some spots to use on their forth coming wedding day, before going inside to take a few more photographs on the spectacular staircase.

Alison and Nick at Ashridge by Town and Country Photographic

Alison and Nick at Ashridge by Town and Country Photographic

Alison at Ashridge by Town and Country Photographic

Ashridge

Nick at Ashridge by Town and Country Photographic