Friday 23 May 2014

Priston Mill Wedding Photography | Sarah and Neil

Wedding photography Priston Mill
I had a blast shooting Sarah and Neil's vibrant wedding at The Watermill, Priston Mill in Somerset back in March. An awesome pairing, and no happier than when with each other, Sarah and Neil were lovely to work with and everyone made me feel very welcome. It turned out to be a glorious, bright and sunny day and Spring was definitely in the air. I captured the morning preparations at some nearby farm cottages where the couple were staying with friends. On to the Watermill at Priston Mill, which is a striking building, with three floors for guests to explore and an exceptional service from a very attentive staff. The ceremony was emotional and celebrated with hearty confetti throwing outside!

The grounds offer some great places for creative portraits, but more than location I look to capture the connection between the two people in my frame and Sarah and Neil found it really easy to just be themselves and enjoy this unique time with each other before heading back in to the fray! Heart-warming speeches followed the wedding breakfast (rather delicious I might add) and even the Bride herself said some words, always rather unique to see. Dusk approached and Sarah and Neil jumped at the chance to head out for a few more photos of the two of them. After spotting the children's play area, there was no stopping them getting on the zip line! After the first dance there was plenty of interesting moves from the exuberant crowd and after I'd got plenty of twirling, whirling and gyrating, I slipped off into the night. It was an awesome wedding at Priston Mill and I was privileged to see yet another happy couple celebrate their marriage. I wish Sarah and Neil all the best.
The groom gets ready and checks his speech
Bridal shoes, flowers and preparations
Bridal make up with the girls
The Watermill at Priston Mill
Flowers at The Watermill at Priston Mill
Guests arriving for wedding at The Watermill, Priston Mill
Pre wedding at The Watermill, Priston Mill
Arrival of the bride at The Watermill, Priston Mill
Wedding ceremony at The Watermill, Priston Mill
Wedding photography at The Watermill, Priston Mill
Bride and Groom portraits at Priston Mill
Bride and Groom wedding portraits at Priston Mill
Bride and Groom wedding portraits at Priston Mill
Throwing the bouquet at Priston Mill
The kids at Priston Mill wedding
Wedding breakfast table details at The Watermill, Priston Mill
Wedding speeches at The Watermill, Priston Mill
Wedding speeches at The Watermill, Priston Mill
Bride and Groom take on the zip line at Priston Mill
Sunset wedding portrait at Priston Mill
Dancing at Priston Mill wedding
Dancing at Priston Mill wedding
Based in Bath, Somerset I shoot weddings right across the UK and would love to hear from you if you are interested in my photography. Head to Somerset Wedding Photography to find out more.

Tuesday 20 May 2014

Cripps Barn Wedding Photography | Roz and James

Cripps Barn wedding photography bride and groom
As a wedding photographer I work many weekends of the year and hence regularly miss numerous social occasions of my friends. Not so this time! Roz and James are old friends and it was quite the honour to be asked to shoot their day. They chose the wonderful Cripps Barn in the Cotswolds. The 18th century converted barns offer the most incredible atmosphere inside and with the expansive views outside, it really is quite the venue.

Every wedding I shoot follows a similar path, from preparation to the dancing. However, it is the people that make each wedding unique and these two people couldn't be more perfect for each other. I could go on, but I'm a photographer, not a poet and so I'd rather let the images tell the story of their wonderful wedding at Cripps Barn on a spectacularly sunny day back in March...
Wedding dress hanging in doorway
Bridal wedding details
Brides preparations
Brides preparations putting on dress
Groom preparations
Guys getting ready pre wedding preparations
Cripps Barn wedding photography
Cripps Barn wedding ceremony
Cripps Barn wedding ceremony bride and groom
Just married at Cripps Barn
Wedding photography at Cripps Barn
Wedding photography at Cripps Barn
Table decorations at Cripps BarnTable flowers at Cripps Barn
Carvers at wedding Cripps Barn
Speeches at wedding at Cripps Barn
Speeches at wedding at Cripps Barn
Wedding photography Cripps Barn Bride and Groom at dusk
Boys being boys at Cripps Barn wedding
Dance floor action at Cripps Barn wedding
Dance floor action at Cripps Barn wedding
First dance at Cripps Barn wedding
I shoot weddings all over the South West and plenty further afield. I would love to hear from you if you are getting married and want a relaxed, fun and creative photographer to document your day. Head over to my website Simon Biffen Photography to find out more.
First dance at Cripps Barn wedding

Friday 16 May 2014

Great Tythe Barn Tetbury Wedding Photography | Cara and David

wedding photography Great Tythe Barn Tetbury
The first wedding of 2014! Back in early March I had the pleasure of heading up to the Cotswolds to find a real gem of a wedding venue at The Great Tythe Barn, Tetbury. With the beautifully converted barns offering great space over two floors, it was the perfect setting for a classic wedding celebration. Cara and David were also rather delighted with the unexpected heatwave that descended and made it feel more like mid-summer. With donkeys and pigs on site, the newlyweds made the most of making friends by feeding them their favourite treats! The day continued as all good weddings should with plenty of laughs, bubbles and outrageous moves on the dance floor.

Here is a selection from their day. Enjoy.

Wedding photography Great Tythe Barn, Tetbury
Groom preparations at Great Tythe Barn Tetbury
Bride preparations at Great Tythe Barn Tetbury
Bridesmaids and Bride walking down the aisle
Just married at The Great Tythe Barn Tetbury
Bride and Groom feed the donkeys Great Tythe Barn
Bridal portrait at Great Tythe Barn Tetbury
Bride and Groom at Great Tythe Barn
Bridesmaids and ushers groups shots at Great Tythe Barn
Wedding reception details Great Tythe Barn Tetbury
Wedding breakfast at Great Tythe Barn Tetbury
Weding bubbles!
Speeches at the Great Tythe Barn
Bride and Groom dusk portraits
Wedding photography at Great Tythe Barn Tetbury
Wedding reception party photography Great Tythe Barn
Dancefloor action Great Tythe Barn wedding
Dancing at a Great Tythe Barn wedding
Dancing at a Great Tythe Barn wedding
If you are getting married and are looking for a Great Tythe Barn wedding photographer, look no further! Do get in touch, I would love to hear from you :)