This was my first Crown Lodge wedding in Kent and what a beautiful spot! Sitting at the top of Wye Downs the view is stunning and although it was wet, windy and overcast at the start of the day the sun came out later on for those views to be able to be appreciated.
Regardless of the weather I was greeted by a very happy and relaxed looking groom who was clearly looking forward to the day. The ceremony had been planned to take place in the gazebo outside but that idea had to be abandoned due to the rain, so family and friends were gathering inside after their mad dash from the car park.
Stevie arrived looking beautiful and like Lee was all smiles, I’m not sure either of them really noticed the rain to be honest! Escorted to the door by her very proud dad, shielded by umbrellas and her dress being held out of the puddles by her bridesmaid and good friend Helen, Stevie was being looked after just as Lee promised to do in his lovely speech.
The ceremony brought a few tears to the eyes of family and friends but definitely happy ones and once the formalities had been completed and the register signed, the rose petal confetti and bubbles were thrown and blown and seemed to go everywhere!
I always love photographing this time immediately after the wedding ceremony where couples are being congratulated by their family and friends and don’t like to intervene to take the group photos before they have had time to enjoy this period. On this occasion it worked even more in my favour as the sun started to break through the clouds which allowed us to venture outside for photos.
As a wedding photographer I’m always looking for good light and just under the trees was perfect, although with each gust of wind the groups did get a little wet from water dripping off the leaves on the trees but they were very good natured about it.
The speeches were held back inside and enjoyed by everyone, including myself. They were all heartfelt and funny and Bobby who was Lee’s best man delivered a great speech, despite saying how nervous he was to start with.
Unfortunately the picnic hampers put together by Chives Caterers had to be eaten inside rather than out, but the food looked delicious and I don’t doubt that it was enjoyed just as much.
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