October 01, 2015
This summer I’ve been lucky enough to shoot several weddings at Southend Barns in Chichester and I’m always amazed at how each couple manage to put their own stamp on the venue. It was no different for Nick and Jo who had arranged a beautifully chic wedding with subtle touches of classic glamour, which were perfectly offset in the enchanting surrounding of the converted barns.
The day started at The Blacksmiths, a recently renovated pub just half a mile up the road from Southend Barns. Will and Mariella Fleming of Southend Barns also own the pub and you can see the same rustic touches and attention to detail at both venues. It was here that Nick and his groomsmen stayed the night before and were getting ready for the day ahead. When I arrived the boys had gone back to bed with mugs of tea having enjoyed a hearty English breakfast down in the restaurant. However, once dressed they all brushed up really well wearing matching navy suits and crisp white pocket squares. Nick and his best man had gone all out for the day and bought handmade bespoke suits with on-trend paisley linings that they had picked themselves.
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September 24, 2015
It's always lovely to hear back from clients telling me how much they enjoyed the experience of having me photograph for them, from their engagement shoot to their big day. A massive thank you to Jo and Nick for allowing me to be part of their wedding and also for giving me the opportunity to get a great action shot of my part in their day for use on the 'About' page on my website! Click below to see Jo and Nick's testimonial...
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August 19, 2015
Kate & Jon’s Southend Barns May Wedding
Kate and Jon are a lovely couple from the Midlands who totally knew how to personalise their wedding day, thinking of every detail to reflect their fun-loving relationship and personalities. They managed to showcase their own wonderful taste and style perfectly through all the detailed & thoughtful decor they had selected to display throughout the already beautiful rustic wedding venue.
Tying the knot at West Sussex’ gorgeous Southend Barns, Kate and Jon had the perfect spring country setting and were true ‘darling buds of May’, ensuring that their guests were able to indulge in a few English traditions such as croquet on the lawn and cream tea (with champagne, of course)! Originally a dairy farm, the stunningly restored venue which has been brought up to date in a modern/rustic style, maintains history whilst still giving hint to the original purpose of the rooms but offering a modern twist. Jon & Kate’s careful consideration of their chosen setting cleverly incorporated little personal touches that blended seamlessly with the existing subtle country theme seen throughout the barns.
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