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Jane & Michael | Wedding

March 7, 2011 · 43 Comments

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

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Comments

  1. Dasha says

    March 7, 2011 at 10:13 am

    Beautiful wedding, and what a stunning venue! Love how they combined modern and traditional elements so elegantly. Beautiful

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  2. Nick says

    March 7, 2011 at 10:58 am

    Wow, just stunning! Amazing venue and great details.

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  3. Anushe Low says

    March 7, 2011 at 11:33 am

    Gorgeous wedding and really beautiful photos! LOVE her Vera Wang dress too, just stunning.

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  4. Jason Mark Harris says

    March 7, 2011 at 11:48 am

    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.

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    • Marianne says

      March 7, 2011 at 1:00 pm

      Yes, the latter portraits are with the 45 t/s. Love the lens, would have used it more but it was raining aaaall day.

      Reply
  5. Chanelle Segerius-Bruce says

    March 7, 2011 at 11:58 am

    Yey, we have two at this venue this year. So nice to see it here… gorgeous!

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    • Marianne says

      March 7, 2011 at 12:59 pm

      I saw that you had two booked there. Jealous already! It was lurvely.

      Reply
  6. Zoe Collyer says

    March 7, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    Gorgeous images Marianne, I’ve got a Botley’s wedding booked for this year and your photos have made me very excited.

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  7. Keao says

    March 7, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    I am love with the white umbrellas and the double decker red bus. The lights on the dance floor just make it magical.

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  8. EmmaB says

    March 7, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    Wow! What a wedding, and what a venue!! And of course THE most beautiful photographs :)

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  9. ed peers says

    March 7, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    Another awesome job Marianne! You’re killing it…

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  10. Leah Muse says

    March 7, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    This wedding is so classy.. love how you captured it.

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  11. Shell Bailey says

    March 7, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    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.

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  12. Stacey-Marie Chalk says

    March 7, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    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!

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  13. Elissa says

    March 7, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    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!!

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  14. Two Ring Studios says

    March 7, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    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.

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    • Marianne says

      March 9, 2011 at 7:26 pm

      Decapitation portraits… not there’s something to specialise in.

      Reply
  15. Alexis - OMG I'm Getting Married says

    March 7, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    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

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  16. Natalie Gibbs says

    March 8, 2011 at 1:05 am

    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!

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  17. Leo Druker says

    March 8, 2011 at 2:14 am

    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!

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  18. Nora says

    March 8, 2011 at 3:09 am

    Awesome work Marianne! You’ve done an amazing job of capturing their special day.

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  19. Kyle says

    March 8, 2011 at 5:18 am

    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!

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    • Marianne says

      March 9, 2011 at 7:25 pm

      We can thank my assistant Susanna for that shot. :) It is lovely.

      Reply
  20. Kat Forsyth says

    March 8, 2011 at 7:50 am

    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!

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    • Marianne says

      March 9, 2011 at 7:24 pm

      Ooh I loved those lights. Kinda wish I’d lied down on the floor now… next time! :D

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  21. Albert Palmer says

    March 8, 2011 at 9:24 am

    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!

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    • Marianne says

      March 9, 2011 at 7:22 pm

      But you’re biased! :P

      Reply
  22. Becca Dilley says

    March 8, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    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.

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  23. gabe aceves says

    March 8, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    you are so good. amazing stuff.

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  24. Razvan says

    March 8, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Amazing wedding! The extraordinary attention to details is striking.

    Reply
  25. Nessa K says

    March 8, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    You’re so good, Marianne.

    Reply
  26. Dominique Bader says

    March 8, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    A truly stunning set Marianne, great work.

    Reply
  27. Lucy Bateman says

    March 9, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    Fantastic work, you have some really original compositions.

    Reply
  28. Jane says

    March 9, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    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)

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    • Marianne says

      March 9, 2011 at 5:14 pm

      Thank you so so much for having us! It was such a pleasure. xx

      Reply
  29. Christina Brosnan says

    March 11, 2011 at 11:50 am

    Really lovely Marianne!

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  30. Peter Chiverton says

    March 18, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    Beautiful pictures, just a shame i wasn’t working there that day looked a fabulous wedding!

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  31. Heather says

    March 25, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    I adore the shots of them on the porch with the umbrellas. Gorgeous work, these are magnificent!!

    Reply
  32. Athula says

    March 28, 2011 at 11:32 am

    This looks lovely, beautiful and so romantic

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  33. Erika says

    March 30, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    I love all the details. Great job Kim, and stunning photographs Marianne

    Reply
  34. Peter says

    April 11, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Out of the park home run!!!!!!!

    Reply
  35. David Burke says

    February 15, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    Lovely work, great detail shots!

    Reply

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