February 02, 2018
Melissa & Gareth's Upwaltham Barns Autumn Wedding
On a fresh August day in Bournemouth, I had the pleasure of photographing a lovely couple who were engaged to be married in the following October. Bride-to-be Melissa was blown away by a doting Gareth, who had led her up to the top of a magnificent hill boasting a backdrop of breathtaking views. Whilst on bended knee, he captured her heart with his thoughtful and romantic proposal. The rest, as they say, is history! Having later booked me to be their wedding photographer, it was decided that an engagement shoot was an ideal opportunity for a little pre-wedding photographic warm-up. The couple accompanied me up to the top of the very same hill where the engagement had taken place and there we stood and marvelled at the views. They reminisced as they unwrapped the heartwarming proposal story and, like Melissa, I too was blown away (but this time literally)! - The wind on that hill was so ridiculously strong we did all we could to not get blasted back down onto the beach! Yet somehow we did end up there, a touch windswept but still in one piece, and there I was able to capture Melissa and Gareth, standing apart, individually strong, yet together against the bold yet dreamy melting amber sky.
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October 12, 2017
Vicki & Seb's Upwaltham Barns Summer Wedding
Vicki and Seb and their significant entourage made quite an impression as they decorated the vast hilly South Downs landscape in their midnight blue and blush pink wedding colour palette. The bridal party (all fifteen of them plus the bride and groom!) were in great spirits being photographed under the warm setting sun, whilst below in the glow of a bustling Upwaltham Barns, more guests were filling the charming rustic venue, expectant of a wonderful evening celebration ahead. Following what had been a beautiful day of heartfelt marriage vows, exquisitely delectable food and entertaining speeches, it was lovely to see Vicki and Seb swept up in the romance of the charming country setting and full of happiness at the end of a day rich with the love of family and friends that surrounded them.
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May 12, 2017
Christina & Gavin's Spring Wedding at Upwaltham Barns
I arrived at the idyllic wedding venue of Upwaltham Barns in West Sussex and felt a pang of excitement to be returning for my first Upwaltham wedding of 2017. Kicking us off in style were the lovely Christina and Gavin who chose to marry in the beautiful converted barns in the heart of the flourishing green South Downs countryside. Having photographed here many times I know for a fact that this is a place where making a grand entrance is a given, considering the wow factor presented by these lovingly restored old farm buildings. Sitting amongst perfectly manicured gardens (which are always tailored with seasonally fitting florals), the barns played perfect host to this classy couple who, just married, also made a grand exit, stepping out into the cosy courtyard as a new Mr & Mrs.
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