Sooo, how can I talk about Jane & Michael’s (British/American/Korean) wedding without using all the superlatives in my vocabulary (once again)? It’s a funny thing actually, I often get asked the question ‘Can all the weddings you shoot always be so amazing, awesome and lovely? Really now?’ The answer is a resounding ‘hell yes’! What makes a wedding special are the people present on the day, and all the emotions they experience – and at every wedding I get to observe a different set of people with different dynamics. It is fascinating beyond belief. And most of all, it is very very touching. Every. Single. Time.
Jane & Michael got married at Botleys Mansion in Surrey, which was an absolute delight of a place! There was an abundance of lovely details and clever spaces, and the atmosphere was really cosy but grand at the same time. I do hope I get to return there one day. Wedding planner Kim from Roseberry Weddings made sure that every aspect of the day ran like clockwork, and I have to say that she was an absolute star! Having a super planner present guarantees that the couple gets to enjoy a stress-free day, but as a bonus it also makes the life of us other vendors a million times easier.
Oh and I have to mention Jane’s stunning Vera Wang gown – swoon! It even went through a slight alteration during the day in order to create a different look for the evening. In fact, this was the first wedding I’ve been a part of where the bride got dressed three times. In between the day and night looks Jane paid respect to her Korean heritage by wearing a beautiful Korean gown, which complimented her mother’s dress beautifully.
Another thing that was a first for me, was the fact that Jane and Michael opted for a ‘First Look’, which meant they wanted to see each other in privacy before walking down the isle. It was a really sweet and special moment to document, and I think something that could be done more in the UK. The main benefit for me as a photographer was the fact that we could take some portraits before the guests arrived, which took the pressure off the schedule somewhat.
I should also say thank you to some of the other vendors on the day, who were a joy to work with, namely florist Sandra Gaikwad and videographer Mike Buonaiuto. Oh and the amazing cake was by Linda Fripp.
So yes, this was indeed a very warm and gorgeous wedding, and even the constant rain couldn’t dampen the spirit of the day. Thank you Jane & Michael for having us, we had an absolute blast soaking up the loving atmosphere. x
Beautiful wedding, and what a stunning venue! Love how they combined modern and traditional elements so elegantly. Beautiful
Wow, just stunning! Amazing venue and great details.
Gorgeous wedding and really beautiful photos! LOVE her Vera Wang dress too, just stunning.
Stunning work. great selection of shots. By anychance is there a 45mm tse lens in there somewhere?
Jason
I just ordered my 85mm 1.2 so will be here in time for my first wedding of the year.
Yes, the latter portraits are with the 45 t/s. Love the lens, would have used it more but it was raining aaaall day.
Yey, we have two at this venue this year. So nice to see it here… gorgeous!
I saw that you had two booked there. Jealous already! It was lurvely.
Gorgeous images Marianne, I’ve got a Botley’s wedding booked for this year and your photos have made me very excited.
I am love with the white umbrellas and the double decker red bus. The lights on the dance floor just make it magical.
Wow! What a wedding, and what a venue!! And of course THE most beautiful photographs :)
Another awesome job Marianne! You’re killing it…
This wedding is so classy.. love how you captured it.
There is so much I love about this wedding… the locations, the favors, the bride & groom’s sense of style is just amazing. I love your documentation of the day, just beautiful.
Such gorgeous photos of such a stunning wedding!!!
Every aspect is so classy, congrats to Kim too for coordinating! I am sure Kim’s chuffed with your note about how having a super wedding planner makes all the difference on the day! : ) It’s lovely to hear it helps you too Marianne!
I like the idea of the First Look, how romantic!
Wowwww. I have to say that out of ALL of the amazing shots you captured, I am really in love with the white umbrellas and the bride’s bouquet. I’ve never seen one like that before… it’s gorgeous. Beautiful work!!
I love all the photojournalistic moments you captured. And you do head cut-off shots really well. Usually I pass by these types of shots but you nail it.
Decapitation portraits… not there’s something to specialise in.
So so so so so pretty!!! I love all the dress changes and the photos are fantastic and what gorgeous couple. The first look photos are super sweet. xx
Wow – I don’t think I can say enough about these! First of all, I’m totally envious of your getting to shoot in these venues. They are stunning. But as stunning as her dress? Perhaps not. That is one KILLER dress. Anyway, I love all these shots, and I think you did a fantastic job capturing their day in a beautiful, modern, artistic way. My favorites are the one of the groom looking out the window (with the chandelier in the mirror) and the portraits of the two of them walking downstairs with umbrellas. Well done!
Wow, Marianne. This wedding is incredible. You captured so many poignant and fleeting moments, from the groom looking out the window in the morning to their first dance – truly stunning work!
Awesome work Marianne! You’ve done an amazing job of capturing their special day.
The black and white one of the bride during the getting ready part with the grain and the chandelier is just out of this world!
We can thank my assistant Susanna for that shot. :) It is lovely.
Marianne, you knocked this one out the park yet again! You are pretty much my favourite UK photographer! And the lights under the dance floor = best thing I’ve seen at a wedding in a long time!
Ooh I loved those lights. Kinda wish I’d lied down on the floor now… next time! :D
You are definitely my favourite UK photographer! All the photographs are beautiful, but the one I like the most is of the perfume being sprayed. I really like the tones and the movement – that one needs to be printed out large!
But you’re biased! :P
Wow, those locations are stunning, totally stunning. makes me want to move to the UK and restart my business stunning. You managed to capture a lot of emotion, and made those locations really breath and live. Great work.
you are so good. amazing stuff.
Amazing wedding! The extraordinary attention to details is striking.
You’re so good, Marianne.
A truly stunning set Marianne, great work.
Fantastic work, you have some really original compositions.
What a wonderful treat to return from honeymoon and find these gorgeous photos waiting for us!!Thank you for the lovely words and the even lovelier photos!
- the very happy bride (and groom)
Thank you so so much for having us! It was such a pleasure. xx
Really lovely Marianne!
Beautiful pictures, just a shame i wasn’t working there that day looked a fabulous wedding!
I adore the shots of them on the porch with the umbrellas. Gorgeous work, these are magnificent!!
This looks lovely, beautiful and so romantic
I love all the details. Great job Kim, and stunning photographs Marianne
Out of the park home run!!!!!!!
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