Isabel and James got married at the beautiful Ardington House. Isabel stunning dress is Pronovia’s, it was the only dress she tried on.

The couple live in Singapore but fell in love with the grounds at Ardington House, with its countless opportunities for wedding photography. Isabels dream was to get married outside under the temple. It was raining in the morning but amazingly it held off as soon as Isabel made her way to get married, right up until the speeches.

What I love about weddings is the fact that they all have their individual touches, the best man composed a funny song for the speeches, we captured some great reactions from the guests.

So the CD arrived and i can barely get myself to work in the office….i cant stop looking at them, they are incredible. THANK YOU!

We couldnt have wished for a nicer and more professinal team to work with. You were so discreet i barely noticed you around and yet we have pictures of everything. We also enjoyed both of you and your easy going way which made us feel very comfortable.

I have friends marrying next summer and will tell them to get in touch with you. My brother is very upset with the pics of his weddings after he has seen ours

Helen and Dan got married at the Tythe Barn in Launton, Oxfordshire. They choose rustic reds and oranges, with a sprinkling of fairy lights to make the barn look magical. In the evening a ruin and the trees outside were lit up, we were able to get some more unusual wedding photographs.

Rachel and Sam got married in the family’s church of St Andrews, Letcombe Regis. The reception was at the nearby Ardington House, Oxfordshire. I must admit I’d wanted to photograph a wedding at Ardington House, as we had such fun photographing our first civil partnership there. It’s also only 20 minutes drive from where we live, we travel all over the south, so it’s rare for us to work locally.

We’ve recently upgraded our camera’s, so we were able to photograph the first dance without flash, certainly capturing the atmosphere and discreetly too!

I love the vintage inspired flowers this year and Rachel’s Sopia Tolli wedding dress.

We absolutely love the pictures from our wedding and cant stop looking at the disc

We quickly did all the photographs before it rained

first dance photographed with natural light

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Venue – Ardington House, Oxfordshire
Stunning wedding dress – Sophia Tolli

Notley Abbey is one of my favourite venues. The former home to Sir Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, Notley Abbey has been beautifully restored with an ideal balance of modern and old charm.

Helen fell in love with the venue as soon as saw it. The venue has a French feel to it, the groom Chris, or should I say Christophe has French origins.

Helen based her colour theme on the magenta colour of orchids. Large organza ribbon was used to decorate the walkway. The bridesmaids had magenta coloured dresses but each one was a different style to suit their different figures. The bouquets of orchids and were quite striking.

In the morning Martyn followed Chris and his ushers. Chris was quite relaxed and even had a little nap on the sun bed. Although at regular intervals he went over his speech.

Despite getting married in April, Helen and Chris had ideal weather and were able to get married outside. With the legal part of the ceremony being held under the arch, as technically you are not allowed to get married outside in this country! After the service Helen looked ecstatic and waved her bouquet in the air.

We took some stunning photographs of Helen and Chris, making use of the bridge, the love seat and the beautiful gardens at the back of Notley Abbey. Before the receiving line, we had some time to get a few photographs of them on the magnificent staircase.

The speeches were very emotional and funny, we were able to capture some great moments. Which I’m sure will be talking points during the future.

After the speeches, we took some more photographs in the soft light of sunset. Next was first dance, followed by surprise fireworks for guests, the evening ended with a great party.

Helen loved planning her wedding so much, she now works as a wedding planner in Scotland.

We’d definitely recommend you.

Martyn was following the boys in the morning

Chris was looking the photographs of their life on the screen in the lobby

Chris taking a stroll in the grounds

Best man checking he has the rings!

Striking bouquets of orchids

Chris just looks too relaxed!

Chris checking his speech

Meanwhile the bridesmaids had made a book of ‘This is your life’

Intricate details of the bridesmaids hair

the guests take their seats for the outdoors service

Helens Dad glances at his beautiful daughter as she walks down to be married

walking down the outdoor aisle

I love the veil blowing during the kiss

family in the crowds

Helen waves her bouquet in the air before she walks down the aisle

A beautiful shot on the bridge

Chris looking over his speech

Helen and Chris both crying with laugher at the father of the brides speech

Chris gets emotional during his speech

Helen gets embarrassed

The same moment from Martyns viewpoint

Some more couple shots in the soft golden light of the sun setting

Notley Abbey at sunset

father daughter dance

a moment after the first dance

One of my favourite venues, the 18th century barn has been sympathetically converted to retain many of its original features and charm. There are beautiful and tranquil grounds offering plenty of scope for wedding photography.

Ardington House, near Wantage is a baroque house and an exclusive use wedding venue. We photographed our first civil partnership there. It was such a fun day, the Neil and David arrived on a Harley and wed under the island temple. We used the ample grounds for photographs. The wedding breakfast was followed by dancing to the Ceili. The couple left on a boat to fireworks, a spectacular departure!

A small selection of photographs that feature the wedding venue, Old Luxters Barn in Oxfordshire. Old Luxters Barn is a 17th century barn that is exclusive to couples on their wedding day.