A Spring Wedding at Owlpen Manor in the Cotswolds

Owlpen Manor is hidden deep in the Cotswolds countryside. Its own private little hamlet with the most glorious gardens. They almost given an Italian feeling. Well, especially in the spring and summer.

Having met Henry and Ellie in Leicestershire for the pre wedding session, I knew that these two were not fond of the limelight or all of the attention being on them. This isn’t unusual, I’d say 90% of the couples that book me have very similar opinions. But these two came up with a marvellous idea to ease nerves and get on with enjoying the rest of their wedding day together. A first look. Bear with me, yes it sounds very American and isn’t particularly traditional but I was more than willing to give this idea a whirl. It would take a bit of organising time wise but once its done, the rest of the day was theirs to enjoy.

As this year comes to a close, I look back with so much love. The past year marks my 14th season in the world of wedding photography. It's been the busiest, most vibrant year yet, and while it's nearly impossible to choose my favourite moments , each wedding has been incredible.

This year was a perfect mix of old and new - new venues that challenged my creativity and familiar ones that feel like my second home at times. Each venue providing a unique backdrop.

From The Cotswolds to Hertfordshire and even more locally to me, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Bertie (the very unoriginal name for my beetle) and I have travelled some serious miles this year. We’ve had many loud, terrible singsongs on our way home from some truly incredible weddings.

The year began at Elmore Court and ended at Lapstone Barn in the cotswolds. With a wide range of new, established and garden venues in between.

A beautiful Lapstone Barn Wedding In The Cotswolds. A Christmas wedding and my first visit to Lapstone Barn. That’s two treats in one!

Becky and Christy’s Summer wedding at The Great Tythe Barn in Tetbury Gloucestershire.

A blog dedicated to all of the family and friends photos from 2021. After 18 months, of what felt like, solitary confinement. We were finally allowed to mix with our nearest and dearest. Not only could we see them we could also finally… hug them!

Photographing weddings in 2021 was a real honour. Being able to witness families and friends being reunited was a real treat.

Gorgeous Winter Wedding at Elmore Court in Gloucestershire. In February, I was lucky enough to photograph a wedding at Elmore Court in Gloucestershire. It’s an incredible venue in the cotswolds countryside. With beautiful gardens, stunning window light and the gorgeous Gillyflower, its no wonder this stately home wedding venue has won so many awards.

Well 2021 had it all. Big weddings, small weddings. We had it all and everything in between. We may have only had around 6 months of something that resembled normality. But boy, did we all need something to celebrate!

Cornwell Manor is the most exclusive and luxurious venue I have photographed at. Ooooooozing beauty! It featured in “The Holiday” what could possibly be more romantic? Situated close to Stow On The Wold in the Cotswolds.

A last minute call, in the summer, saw me off on a road trip to the Cotswolds again. Katie and Nick decided last minute that they would like a photographer for their micro wedding. I was only too happy to step in. I am so glad I did too. A truly beautiful family celebrating a gorgeous wedding day, in the Cotswolds, who wouldn’t want to be part of it?

In September, I was lucky enough to photograph my first wedding at The Great Tythe Barn in Tetbury. I struck GOLD in so many ways.

The Great Tythe Barn itself is an absolute beaut nestled in the Cotswolds and surrounded by numerous photo opportunities. Not to mention two donkeys and some pigs too…. eeeek! I was in my element.

Planning your wedding can be stressful but it doesn’t need to be.

Choosing a venue for your wedding is a BIG choice. Whether you are planning a barn wedding, a luxury stately home or something totally unique? There genuinely is something for everyone.