Manor House Hotel is a beautiful Cotswolds hotel. I was looking forward to photographing somewhere new and it didn’t disappoint. The bridal cottage is gorgeous, with wallpaper inspired by nature and luxurious fabrics.

Liz wore an unusual silver dress, Liz told me that it was hard choosing a dress, as instead of knowing finding one that stood out, she couldn’t choose between a few dresses! I think she made the right choice.

The bridesmaids wore elegant purple dresses from Debenhams and the bouquets had roses with different shades of purples and pinks.

The service was held outside, another hot summer’s day. The drinks reception was relaxed with a BBQ and speeches held outside. Adrian and Liz live in Stoke-On-Trent and booked us over the phone, so we didn’t get to meet beforehand. During the speeches we learned that the couple were childhood sweethearts but went their own ways when Liz moved away. On a night out last year they started texting and the romance revived.

Adrian surprised Liz with an amazing LED dancefloor from Cheltenham DJ. They performed a routine to their favourite song Feeling Good by Michael Buble and their guests cheered.

Susanna and Matts relaxed outside wedding in Cripps Barn, a lovely venue in the Cotswolds. We’ve never photographed there before and the website doesn’t do the venue justice. The wedding breakfast is in a permanent marquee attached to the barn, with fairy lights on the ceiling. While the dancing is in the darker cosy barn and there is even a small chill out room too.

Some impressive floristry, check out the bright pink flowers and Susanna’s shoes – gorgeous.

Thanks again for the photos, they are amazing, I’m so happy with them

Jenna and James had a fairytale wedding. Jenna got ready at Beaumont House in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, in a room called ‘Out of Africa’. The room was dark and exotic, which looked great against the bright pink of the flowers and bridesmaid’s dresses.

Martyn meet James at St Marys Church in Cheltenham, the vicar was lovely and I was able to photograph the service discreetly from the front and Martyn from the back. I’m not sure whether churches are becoming more relaxed or if we are becoming better at persuading vicars to let us photograph the service!

Despite rain the day before and after, Jenna and James had beautiful autumn light. The reception was at Sudeley Castle. With landscaped gardens and castle ruins, there were endless opportunities for their wedding photographs. We even took some more photographs at night, as the ruins were lit up.

Thank you, they are amazing, you have done an amazing job. Can’t wait to see the rest.

the groom takes a moment

I love this one of Jenna adjusting her veil, while her Dad is checking the time. Apparently Jenna is never early but it’s fashionable to be late for a wedding…

where is the bride? Ushers checking their watches

I love this one of Jenna and her Dad laughing before they make their entrance

The stunning grounds at Sudley Castle

As the ruins were lit up, we did some more photographs of Jenna and James

Did the best man really say that?

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Jenna’s band – themanfromfunkle.com

Ruth and Matts wedding at The Hare and Hounds, Tetbury, Gloucestershire. I think this is quite a special venue. Ruth spent 2 years planning the wedding and all her efforts paid off. There were lots of lovely details, including vintage inspired flowers. We were touched to be thanked in the speeches, it’s nice to be appreciated!

Suppliers
Venue – Hare and Hounds wedding venue
Ruths pretty dress – Maggie Sottero
Professional make-up Kate Kelvin – www.kkmakeupartist.co.uk
Emma Petersson, Designer Florist – www.emmadesignerflorist.co.uk

Lower Slaughter Manor is an elegant 17th century manor house in the heart of the Cotswolds, located in Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire, next to the popular tourist spot of Bourton-on-the-Water.

Contemporary styled rooms are available for civil ceremonies and wedding receptions. There are also romantic gardens for photography. The venue received an AA Top 200 hotel rating, with 16 boutique rooms, for your guests to enjoy.

Below is a selection of wedding photography at Lower Slaughter Manor from a Jewish wedding.