On the day of Rachel & Nick’s East Sussex wedding the main road between me and them was closed due to a bad accident in the night. It took some innovative orienteering and extra hours finding our way without getting caught in the chaos, but oh boy was Rachel & Nick’s wedding worth it all!
Rachel got ready in her childhood home with her bridesmaids and, despite everyone having been up to the early hours with wedding-related tasks, the atmosphere throughout the morning was more joyous than stressed or nervous. Toni and Guy created Rachel’s beautiful hairdo, which went perfectly with her Jenny Packham gown (from Miss Bush Bridal) and Rupert Sanderson heels – she looked so so glamorous! A gorgeous bouquet by Shimizu Flowers completed the picture (and got me a bit obsessed with David Austin roses!). A really sweet touch was the veil, which was Rachel’s mum’s and was shortened by Miss Bush for Rachel to wear as her ‘something old’.
The ceremony took place at St James the Great on Ewhurst Green and was made even more special by the fact that Rachel’s uncle, the former Abbot of Alton, conducted the ceremony with Rachel’s Godfather, the current Abbot of Alton, assisting. We then headed back to the village, to a field with stunning views, where a beautifully decorated marquee awaited. Super Event took care of the catering, and Rachel’s lovely mum organised a team of ladies who did all the flowers in the marquee.
Other vendors I ought to mention are Hummingbird Bakery, who created the adorable cake, and Blush Publishing who were in charge of stationary. It was also lovely to see Gareth of GJ’s Discos, it’s been a while since we last bumped into each other at a wedding!
I can’t say enough good things about Rachel and Nick and their lovely families, who all made us feel so welcomed. Rachel and Nick, I wish your life together will be as filled with love and warmth as your wedding day was! x
So beautifully captured! I could feel the love and romance.
Love the hanger with date.
Thank Goodness you were their photographer! You’ve captured this wedding so perfectly and really show what professional wedding photography is about!! Excellent work! Btw. Your black & whites are one of the best I’ve seen in this field of expertise!! :)
All the best.
nani
Rachel & Nick, you guys look sooooo gorgeous! And I spy mini burgers! YUM! Excellent choice of photographer. Awesome photography as always Marianne.
Perfection.
Marianne thank you so, so much. We love them! We landed from honeymoon this morning so what an amazing welcome home surprise! x
Thanks so much for having us, loved loved loved every minute. x
The definition of lovely – we love the black and white large portrait shot, little cups of chips (our vice) and diaphonous light quality you captured. XX
Hmm who took a bite out of the cookie?! Gorgeous Marianne!
Ha! One of these guests was at my Saturday wedding just gone! That happens to me a lot on your blog. Lovely photos, as ever. x
Tehe, has happened with Emma as well. :D
Peerless as always, Marianne. What brings me back to your work time and again is how you manage to combine fun, elegance and modernity without ever being tricksy. Wedding photographer heroine – FACT.
I’m not tricksy. :D Best. Compliment. Ever.
Wow Marianne, these are beautiful, and the guy checking the babies nappy with the babies startled look is the funniest picture I have seen for ages! You should send that to Moment Junkie :)
Loving the shot of the dad sniffing the babie’s bum – it’s a classic! I’m so evnious of your ability
Beautiful wedding! I love your pp. #36 is outstanding!!
Beautifully captured & delivered as always!
A beautiful wedding you’ve captured here. Brilliant work. Some really great moments captured. Well done.
what a love country wedding to be allowed to photograph. the details involved throughout the day have been captured perfectly – well done.
Absolutely beautiful and idyllic from beginning to end.
Fantastic work Marianne, you have really captured the day beautifully. Always love to follow you and today was a fantastic surprise to see Rach who and went to primary school with. Congrats Rach & Nick!
Gorgeous images as always, and I love all the amazing little details
What gorgeous images and a lovely couple.
One word….. Oh-my-awesome! I looooove that ring shot! And the portraits are so good!
AGAIN AMAZING! You never fail to pull out a picture perfect wedding.
That dress is so stunningly gorgeous! I love all the portraits and laughter and details you captured, Maianne. So beautiful all around.
Beautiful couple, what a classy wedding!
Fantastic, Marianne.
What a beautiful wedding, the theme & style seem perfectly suited to you Marianne. You’ve captured it perfectly and I love what you did with the rings.
Wow, totally beautiful. All your details are amazing, but I really love the photos of the couple with the fruit trees. So sweet.
Eeek, what a beautiful wedding! And your pictures fit it so well! (your style, I mean. They couldn’t have chosen a better photographer for their wedding!)
Totally fabulous work, as always…
Beautiful. Love all the little details you have captured!
Lovely images! the food makes me want it!