“Thank you for capturing the day for us, it’s exactly what we wanted, you even managed to capture a slight smile off Emlyn!!”

Walking back down the isle to the love and marriage theme tune

Drone footage of the venue taken with a DJI Mavic Pro 2

Enjoying the wedding day preparations with a little Champagne.

Depth of field in the image created by the out of focus foreground

I love using mirrors and reflections to add a little more interest to what could potentially be a simple moment

Years ago I would have avoided this kind of image with so much light in the background blowing out the highlights but now I have a better understanding and control these moments

Detail of the button hole flowers made more interesting as someone was holding them

One of the boys showing off his super hero socks

Grandma helping the boys to put their nice shoes on

Farther of the groom putting his pocket hanky in

The groom looking in the mirror another use of a reflection to create more interest

The boys having some help to prepare for their parents big day

Use of contrasting colours in the strong orange and blue, not quite opposites but balancing the image nicely

Use of light and black and white to emphasise the young boys face

I love this image, depth created by the out of focus foreground and use of reflections to show the two boys together

A shot leading to the next phase as the boys head down the stairs

The groom and the boys speak with the registration officer

A detail of the brides wedding ring, again I have used the dappled window light to add a little more interest to the moment

Wedding dress hanging in the window, this is not a staged shot I took this exactly as it was, apart from the shot of the ring this is as per the rest of the day

Sister of the bride helping the bride with her shoes

A real documentary style moment as the bride shoes are tightened too tight

The bride putting her shoes on, yet another mirror shot, I did not realise how many reflections I actually use

Bride almost ready checking herself in the mirror

Keeping it simple, I love this kind of no distraction natural portrait image, in black and white to draw everything into the actual content

The bride and friends putting some false tan on, what could possibly go wrong!

The sister of the bride watches, the dappled window light adding a simple test beautiful backdrop

The father of the bride sees his daughter in her wedding dress for the first time

Black and white and interesting window light far from a lucky shot

Again the use of light in this portrait adds much more to a simple close up shot

Back lighting in the main house at Lyde Court

More back lighting in the main house of Lyde Court as the bride is ready and looking amazing

Final touches from there hair and makeup artist

I really do love this almost silhouette image

Guests gather and sit down ready for the ceremony

The groom greets arriving guests as they sit down for the ceremony

This old barn area has perfect natural lighting on a sunny day, just the way I like to capture moments

Another perfect documentary moment as the sister of the bride sheds a little tear

The brides with her father about to walk down the isle

The groom looks back to see the bride and her father walking down the isle

The family and friends watch as the bride and groom marry

Family friends and natural light under the ceremony canopy

The bride and groom look at each other as they enjoy the beautiful moment

The amazing couple making their wedding vows

The couple look back as their eldest son is about to present them with the wedding ring

A very excited boy brings his parents the wedding ring

The wedding ring being handed over to his daddy

His little brother watches on as his mummy and day become husband and wife

Very happy family and friends having fun as the bride and groom sign the register

Simple soft lighting for this little guy

The Mother of the groom catches me taking her photograph

The newly wed couple walking back down the isle

The happy newly weds a simple portrait together

The one shot I always like to get, a classic portrait together in keeping with photographic wedding traditions

The only photograph that was requested a family portrait together

the beauty of natural light coming through the open door

A candid moment but I don't know what startled this little boy

A quick family and friends group photograph

Bride in black and white in the natural window light

The grand hall of lyde Court all ready to go

The natural light in the hall is perfect

Slits of window light I love these venue details

The Bride has help to fix a small issue with her dress

Got to get some bokeh in at some point and here it is

The sister of the bride reads a poem as the bride and groom listen

The bride and groom laughing at the poem

Sister reading the poem she has written especially for the day

A closing shot of Lyde Court taken from the air

Lyde Court Wedding Photographey

One of my favourite weddings of 2018 was at the wonderful Lyde Court, So when Rose and John asked me to photograph their wedding at this beautiful venue I was delighted and more than happy to be a part of their spacial day.

Intimate Wedding

When they first got in touch the brief was straight forward, this was to be a small intimate wedding without any fuss. The same was to be appleid to the photography, apart from one family photograph there was to be nothing staged, no big family photographs, no couples time, simply capture the day as it happens, true documentary style photography, again I was more than happy with the brief.

Lyde Court, The Wedding Venue

The day itself panned out perfectly, a beautiful intimate wedding shared with close family and friends, mixed with a little sunshine the day had a perfect, relaxed atmosphere.

The bride got ready in the drawing room, the groom and their two boys got ready in another guest room. The ceremony itself was held under the canopy of the old barn, providing some beautiful shade from the sunlight. After this it was into the Willow garden for drinks before sitting down to eat in the Great Barn.

Overall a perfect day.

If your planning your Herefordshire wedding at Lyde Court then do not hesitate to get in touch!

Lyde Court wedding photography

This was my first visit as a wedding photographer to the amazing Lyde Court in Herefordshire, and it certainly did not disappoint, this unique location shooting high up my list of favourite wedding venues, with the large barn making me very excited, but more of that later.

Having met the Bride and Groom on several occasions, and following each other on social media I knew this wedding was going to be something special, and to top it all off the sun was shining!

On arriving at Lyde Court I was met by the groom, after a brief chat about the previous evenings fun in Hereford it was on to see the bride. Bridal party prep; hair, make-up and Prosecco was well under way in the main house. The drawing room, bathed in natural light from the french doors was a hive of activity for the bride and her many bridesmaids.

Romantic outdoor ceremony

When the time came, the bride looking absolutely stunning in her lace wedding dress was led through the rose garden and into the beautiful gardens for the ceremony. The bride and groom were married under a home made floral arch, the idyllic rural Herefordshire backdrop creating the perfect setting for a memorable and touching wedding.

Once married the celebrations began as the newlywed couple walked through a long line of confetti throwing well wishers.

Intimate reception in the 17th century Barn.

As the guests relaxed on the willow lawn there was an opportunity for some formal group shots and more importantly a chance to whisk the bride and groom away for a few intimate, more personal photographs together, their first as a newly married couple. Lyde Court providing ample opportunities for natural backdrops.

It was then into the romantic 17th century stone barn for the reception. This place is a photography dream if your that way inclined, vaulted ceilings, elm wooden beams, slit windows providing small pockets of light… wow, and to seal the deal draped bunting and lighting for the all important bokeh effect, those balls of awesome, out of focus lighting, glowing orange, providing drama, intimacy and a perfect atmospheric vibe.

First dance and beyond!

As the day unfolded the fun continued, speeches, including a quiz, cake cutting, banter and laughs on a very warm and personal day. This all provided ample opportunity to capture and record the day in a fantastic documentary style.

The climax of the day came as the happy couple enjoyed their first dance to a backdrop of music from the soulful sound of Dayton Grey, prior to an open dance floor providing some of the most questionable, but awesome dancing ever seen!

Lyde Court Wedding planning

If your planning your Lyde Court dream wedding then do hot hesitate a single moment longer and get in touch because this is one venue I would definitely love to return to to capture your perfect day!

WEDDING BLOG

Intimate Lyde Court Wedding Photography, John & Rose