Jade and Mark at Hawkesyard Hall Estate, 2nd August 2014.

It seemed so long since I first met Jade and Mark at their friends wedding and then they booked me almost three years ago. In that time Hawkesyard Hall has changed a bit as well, no need to take the walk over to the golf club now just down through the trees to the new function suite.

The day started dull with a bit of rain but with a great venue, groom turning up in a stunning Maserati (from Platinum Cars), suit from Kevin Paul, the bride arriving in style in a vintage Morris 18 (again from Platinum Cars) and looking stunning in her dress from Mix n Match, the day was getting better all the time.

Ceremony went without any tears or fluffed lines from the groom, and Jade smiled from ear to ear all the way through. By the time the ceremony and some small family photos were done the sun decided to come out and the guests made the most of the beautiful gardens and a drink from the Orangery. While I took Jade and Mark off for a few photos. There is always a battle that you have at venues like Hawkesyard where there is so much that you can photograph and with a couple like Jade and Mark who I think would have been willing to spend all day being photographed, the battle with time was soon running out. Not to worry though as I was staying for the evening and a PhotoGuest Book so there was some extra time to head back off into the gardens to get some more pics.

I think today will definitely be a wedding that I will not forget for a long time, and I’m sure all the guests will feel the same. I’d like to give a big thank you to  Jade, Mark and all their family and friends for making me feel welcome.

Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Simms.

Photography by Picture Box

Suits by Kevin Paul

Bridalwear by Mix n Match

Cars by Platinum Wedding Cars

Flowers by Fine Flowers

Venue by Hawkesyard Hall

Photo Booth by Photo Guest Book

Katie and Adam at Hawkesyard Hall Estate, 3rd May 2014.

I always look forward to coming to Hawkesyard Hall whether its for a wedding or a wedding fayre as it is such a nice setting and on a day like today with the sun doing its best and not a cloud in the sky you couldn’t hope for more. 

When I got to Hawkesyard Hall Katie and the girls were busy with hair and makeup in the bridal suite, along with more than a few glasses of bubbly. Katie had seemed quite calm when we met on the pre wedding meeting but if there was a Picture Box Awards ceremony at the end of the year I think Katie may be a nominee for “The most excited Bride on the day”. Adam on the other hand was definitely one of the most nervous grooms that I have met. 

Although being nervous Adam remained composed as the bridesmaids and an emotional and tearful Katie entered the ceremony room. After a short ceremony without anymore tears from Katie it was off outside to enjoy the gardens and a bit of welcome sunshine. Some of the guests simply relaxed with a drink, whilst the others amused themselves with a game of oversized Jenga. Mr & Mrs Fullagar headed off down into the gardens for some photos. Hawkesyard Hall is great as there are so many bits that can be used for photos.

As much as I could have carried on photographing Katie and Adam it was time to head down to the reception. Mandy from Make My WeddingSpecial had done a great job on the ceremony room but it has to be said that she had done a fabulous job on the reception room, colourful is an understatement. Room shots done, cake shots done and it was time for me to leave.  A big thank you to all of Katie & Adam and all their family and friends for making the day enjoyable, and a big thank you as well to Andrew and all the staff at Hawkesyard Hall I’m looking forward to the next wedding there.

Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Fullagar.

Photos by Neil at Picture Box

Suits by Moss Bros

Brides Dress by Aisle of Brides

Cake by Amerton Farm

Venue Decoration by Make My Wedding Special