AN ENGLISH COUNTRY WEDDING

One afternoon with sunshine, a day in late May, I drove all the way to Sussex to photograph a wedding day. Ollie & Mels declared their union be one, so we all came together and smiled in unison. Some words were exchanged, hands were squeezed in delight, it really was so beautiful to watch these two unite.  Two families together and a plethora of friends, a party for two people and a dance at the end…

We are returning to the much neglected blog now that our editing is back on track and we’re only buried under album designs and print orders. This time of year is always a calmer one although we’re not quite finished up for the year just yet. I have another two weddings to go before 2013 in pretty Richmond and the beautiful English countryside.

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  6. What a fabulously glamorous and eclectic array of guests! Wowee, I very much enjoyed all the people watching there. And that lady in white… what a hat! I’ve missed your beautiful photography Chloe, a perfectly captured English country wedding x

  9. What a lovely lovely wedding; stylish, elegant and with smiles abundant! Beautifully photographed as always Chloé.

    PS – Enjoyed your rhyming verse too!

  12. Absolutely stunning wedding. Everything you shoot just looks beautiful and timeless! Images that will only grow older with beauty and charm!

  13. so glad to have you back on the blog! I have been waiting for more beauty! Stunning photos as always, love the guests headwear! xx

  17. Oh, oh, oh!! I LOVE this wedding!!! Do you happen to know where they got their brodesmaid’s dresses? They are exactly what I am looking for!!!! Thanks, Lizzie.

  18. Hello Lizzie, they were from Net A Porter from memory, but they were bought in 2011 for their 2012 wedding. Hope you find them!

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