A WEDDING AT SHELDON MANOR

Two teenage sweethearts fall in love, at fifteen they share their first kiss. They promise to be together forever and pledge to stay true to this. Fast forward ten years, a ring she now wears, a wedding at Sheldon Manor they plan. On the twenty-third of June, another kiss is had and a lady makes a husband of her man. It rains and it showers and umbrellas are opened, as are the hearts of these two. We smile and we swoon because we’re all pretty privileged, to witness Clare & Rich say that they do…

A ginormous thank you to you, Clare & Rich for having me photograph your gorgeous wedding. From the moment I got your enquiry I was excited about your plans and on the day, you made me feel like I’d known you forever. You are the bee’s knees. Thanks too to You & Your Wedding for featuring this Cotswolds wedding in your May/June issue.

Wedding venue: Sheldon Manor // wedding dress: Alice Temperley // groom’s suit: Paul Smith // Wedding design: Whiter Than White Weddings

This weekend we’re both taking some time out in the sunshine with the rest of Great Britain. Think Pimms, pub gardens and rosy noses…  

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7 Comments

  1. You little poet you. Loved the opening words, set the scene for what was a gorgeous happy wedding. I love your eye Chlo you pick up the sweetest details. The picture of them cutting the cake is perfect. Lov B xox

  2. This is my beloved childhood home. Lovely to see pics of weddings happening there.

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