Gemma & Rich | Dorset Wedding Photographer
You gotta love outdoor ceremonies, I mean, very, very brave to plan and organise one in the UK, at any time of year, but hey, Gemma and Rich got lucky, and scored the jackpot! Nice and warm, not too hot, with a lovely bit of cloud to help make their pictures really stunning! A true joy to photograph this one! After a gorgeous garden party, complete with badminton and a climbing frame… up to the Manor House for party time! And what a party it was! 10/10 on the drunken shenanigans you lot! All in all, just a ruddy good laugh! And a great, great day at work!
Carly & Chris | Wasing Walled Garden Wedding
We can only start this by congratulating Carly (and maybe chris) on her (their) discovery of the spectacular Walled Garden at Wasing, on the same estate, and just down the path from the exquisite Wasing Park, the walled garden is the DIY, garden party, woodland ceremony, festival vibe wedding venue we’re all looking for! I mean.. just look at it! Truly magical. With some incredible styling, mind-blowing food, and a good splash of happy guests, their wedding will be one for the memory for sure! P.S… their photos are quite good too!
Lucy & Ryan - Easthampstead Park - Berkshire Wedding
Never was there such a love between people as that of Lucy, Ryan, their children and their family. It was infectious, the smiles, the laughs, the hugs, it was really truly stunning. It was a pleasure to be a part of their day at Easthampstead Park, surrounded by this sheer joy! With Lucy’s proud brother walking her down the aisle to Ryan, such a smile is a rare seen thing but my word it made us happy to see them together, publicly declaring their love and commitment in front of those they hold close.
DM's Favourite Places - Old Thorns Golf Resort
Do you want magical sunsets, jaw-dropping indoor spaces, vast, gorgeous woodlands, and a place to have a wedding? Well. Look no further than Old Thorns Golf Resort in Liphook.
I said vast, gorgeous woodland didn’t I? It really, truly is incredible. Towering trees, light catching ferns, and awesome, awesome sunlight!
Oh did we mention they’re huge… yeah.. well, they’re huge! Honestly, endless, endless possibilities for photographs here!
Along with their stunning, light, airy and beautiful ceremony rooms, overlooking the hills of the surrounding golf course, you can even adventure up and around the course to find the perfect spot for those breathtaking sunsets! - which, by the way, is a favourite past time of ours.
I wasn’t kidding when I said breathtaking sunsets… I mean I really wasn’t. They are honestly incredible, and always the perfect way to round off any wedding day!
Why not run back outside for some nighttime pictures next to one of the many, many lakes? Doesn’t really get much better than the natural fog from the lakes, complimenting the picture and just making them that bit more dramatic!
Sophie & Jack | The Mill House
Sophie and Jack’s relationship started when they were just high school sweethearts, and boy did it show! Their bond together, the love between was them just a delight to be around, Sophie’s enchanting smile and Jack’s effortless humour really made their wedding such a wonderful occasion! The Mill House also provided a beautiful country house garden setting for them to drink and chat, along with some beautiful fields for those epic golden hour photos and we can’t wait to go back! A gorgeous blush pink for the bridesmaids and Jack’s details, and a classic marquee for the meal, perfect!
Chelsea & Josh | The Italian Villa | Dorset Wedding Photographer
When we first hear the words “The Italian Villa”.. oh. Now you’ve got our attention. One of our favourite venues, nestled right on the south coast of Poole, mere yards from the beach, is the truly idilic setting of The Italian Villa wedding venue, Poole.
Chelsea & Josh’s day did not disappoint, sun shining through the Japanese garden and bamboo canopy, with the dazzling reflections from the Roman garden fountain, how can you not be in awe of this gorgeous venue.
With Chelsea’s jaw dropping bouquet, incredible dress and picture-perfect hair and makeup, this really was a dream day out for us. With Josh not scrubbing up too badly, in a slim grey tweed number with royal purple accented items.
With a gorgeous stroll through the gardens, comes limitless opportunities for images, countless pockets of light, endlessly colourful varieties of unique and interesting plants, oh and of course, a lovely couple to photograph in it all!
Naomi & Will | The Old Dairy Barn | Hampshire Wedding Photographer
Nestled into the gorgeous Test Valley, you’ll find the adorable Old Dairy Farm wedding venue, Andover, and it was here, that Naomi and Will gathered their friends and family to celebrate their love, after a perfect church service in the magnificent St. Mary’s church, Andover. What a really fantastic day, with the weather holding out, Naomi looking wonderful in her traditional, shoulder strap bridal gown. And Will, in-keeping with the rustic feeling of The Old Dairy Barn, in a lush Grey checked suit.
As usual at DM Photography, when the sun goes down, we pray for the rain, to create our fabulous rain pictures, and low-behold, they got one! After a full day of sunshine, out came the stars and the rain, leaving Naomi and Will with a beautiful image for their wall for years to come!
Once again, it was a pleasure photographing your wedding, and we wish you both an incredibly long and happy marriage together.
Charlotte & Craig - Sopley Mill
Talk about a heatwave, Charlotte and Craig’s wedding at Sopley Mill was easily the hottest day of 2018, and boy it was intense! Such a stunning venue, with it’s working mill, lake and forest surroundings, and on this day… absolutely filled to the brim with Charlotte and Craig’s nearest and dearest family and friends. Such a gorgeous rustic theme to go with the old Mill, and, side note, up there with one of the best-best man speeches we have ever heard, complete with soundtrack and leather bound storybook! And wow, what a party… dance-offs, funk jams and endless endless drinks! Congratulations you two!
Penelope & Connor - Royal Berkshire Hotel
If we had to describe Penelope and Connor’s wedding day in three words, they’d have to be; Beautiful, Classic, Car. Now, the last one might seem odd, but to friends of Connor Wilson, his real joy that day was taking his pristine Focus RS to his wedding, his Dad and son in-tow. With Penelope’s morning being slightly more subdued, with Prosecco on hand and her dearest friends there to support her! Having photographed Connors Dad’s wedding not too long before, it was such a lovely feeling to be welcomed back to another family wedding! It was like walking back into a room of old friends, we were made to feel so welcome from the start, we couldn’t have asked for more! The Royal Berkshire Hotel proved to be the perfect setting for their big wedding with all of their friends and family celebrating with them! Thank you guys, it was a pleasure.
Name: Penelope & Connor Wilson
Venues and Date : Royal Berkshire, St Micheal's Church, 27th October 2018
What was your favorite part of your wedding?: church
What made you choose your wedding venue and how did you come to the decision?: church was the same one my parents got married in, it was special to us.
What made you choose your details and styling for your wedding at and how did you get inspiration for this?: for me it had to be a white classy wedding
Who were your other suppliers and vendors.: did it all myself
What did you like best about working with DM Photography?: good laugh, relaxed and fun to be around.
Hannah & Michael | Pembroke Lodge
Hannah and Michael celebrated their love for each other at their church in the middle of Kingston town, London! A music filled ceremony and a quick drive over to Pembroke Lodge in Richmond park, sun shining and some incredibly confused deer! Hannah wowing the whole park in her gorgeous gown. Some portraits and bridal party photos in the most divine rose garden set the whole album up nicely! An absolutely exquisite three course meal was courtesy of the superb Pembroke Lodge wedding staff and the outdoor terrace provided some stunning sunset views of the west of London for the guests over a glass of wine after the meal! With Hannah and Michael performing for their guests before the first dance we were amazed, and they truly showed the bond they share!
Steph & Jake | The Long Barn
With Steph at The Long Barn, and Jake at the pub, sun streaming down and not a cloud in the sky, there couldn’t have been a better start to their wedding! Joined by his parents and groomsmen, Jake prepared with the customary full English breakfast, and Prosecco! Steph shared her morning with her bridesmaids and loving parents! A short walk around the corner for Jake and the boys, and then the wait… the nail biting wait for Steph to arrive in a totally beautiful mint green VW Campervan!
The Long Barn was utterly beautiful, hand decorated through Steph’s immaculate vision, the table centre pieces were a wash of colour and life! While the roof in the barn was bedecked with dreamcatchers and a gorgeous wreath of plants!
Congratulations Steph and Jake, we hope life brings you ever closer with the love you share!
Lauren & Gareth | Tithe Barn | Hampshire Weddings
Ahh how can we not love a barn wedding? Especially a wedding at the beautiful Tithe Barn in Petersfield, Hampshire! Sun shining, drinks flowing! Wow, what a day! Lauren & Gareth absolutely nailed it! Both getting ready at the spectacular apartments of Old Thorns Golf Club, before making the journey up to the equally spectacular Tithe Barn, with it’s woodlands, wide open fields and rustic boutique interior! An awesome day, followed up by one of the most gorgeous sunsets… wow! What can we say… wonderful.
Congratulations Lauren & Gareth!
Zara & Alex | Clock Barn
Clock Barn has to be one of our favourite venues, a gorgeous renovated dark stained oak barn, along with the simply breathtaking views across Hampshire from the top of their fields, it’s really something special. However, it takes a couple to make a venue, and Zara and Alex really did that, letting their beautiful and fun personalities show through to their rustic yet classic setting. No such thing as too many fairy lights eh Zara! With a classic dark grey and Burgundy theme for the boys, and matching Burgundy for the beautiful bridesmaids, it was a picture perfect day in the winter sunshine! Thank you for allowing us the pleasure of photographing your wedding!
DM's Favourite Places - Horsely Towers
A secret chapel, beautifully tiled cloisters, and a lakeside 19th century mansion; De Vere Horsley Estate near Guildford creates an unforgettable backdrop for your wedding day.
With the Towers, cloisters and secret chapel providing countless photo opportunities, we can’t help but love De Vere Horsely Estate!
You have to take 10 minutes and escape to the peace and serenity of the secret chapel, take a moment, be there, together, take it all in… oh and did I mention, get some cool as hell photos too?
Horsely Tower’s classic, traditional building really does add to the style and decor of any wedding, from the grand oak staircase and continuing outside to the utterly jaw-dropping carved stone entranceway.
Worried about it raining on your magical day at Horsely Towers? Seriously…? Do not worry about it. We got you covered!
All in all, Horsely has everything you could possibly want for your dream day, and we absolutely love capturing weddings there! We can’t recommend them enough!
Annie and Jordan | Gate Street Barn | Surrey Wedding Photography
Annie & Jordan, what truly selfless, incredible people! Travelling over 4500 miles from their home in Austin, Texas to be back with their closest friends and family in the UK for their wedding. I mean, really, that is something special. With considerable planning and organisational help from her Mum, Annie managed to plan a wonderful day, filled with colour, love and happiness from across the Atlantic Ocean. Incredible. Shame they couldn’t have brought the Texas skies with them as the English grey and drizzly skies descended upon Gate Street Barn Wedding Venue. Either way, these guys weren’t afraid of a little rain and took everything in their stride… big smiles all around!
It was a real pleasure to be there with you two and photograph your wedding! Now, send some of that Austin sunshine this way please!
Chris and Trine | Horsley Towers | Surrey Weddings
Well well well, what can we say about Chris and Trine, incredible. Wonderful wonderful people, and celebrating their wedding in the incredible surroundings of Horsley Towers, Surrey. Truly a real example of what can happen when people allow us to be as creative and unique as we can be! Giving us the time to create some incredible photos for them! It was a real pleasure to be there with you guys, so thank you!
Emma & Clem | Burnham Beeches | Berkshire Wedding Photographer
Well well well, what can we say about Emma and Clem, wonderful, awesome people! Full of life, love and joy! Burnham Beeches provided the perfect setting for their amazing wedding! Sun shining (perhaps a little too much!), drinks flowing! Wow wow wow, what a day! Thank you thank you for having us there to capture your day.
Charlotte & Brad | Barnett Hill Hotel | Guildford Wedding Photographer
Combine two ridiculously joyous, happy people, with one of the nicest venues in the county.. what do you end up with? Brad and Charlotte’s absolutely wonderful day at Barnett Hill Hotel in Guildford, Surrey. That’s what! Kicking off his day with some bar games with the lads, a beautiful scrapbook of their relationship, and a mustang.. Brad certainly had a good day in store! And with Charlotte surrounded by her closest friends in the spectacular Barnett Hill bridal suite, things couldn’t have been better for either of them. Well, that is until they saw each other! With ear to ear smiles all around, what a beautiful moment between two people and their family and friends.
Thank you for having us!
DM's Favourite Places - The Elvetham Wedding Venue, Hartley Witney
Elvetham isn't simply a stunning events venue in Hampshire, Elvetham is actually a region of approximately 4,000 acres in the Hampshire countryside. With a well documented history dating back to the 11th century, The Elvetham's history is full of royalty, nobility, and scandal.
The first mention of Elvetham dates back to 1086, in the Domesday Book, and states that the yearly rent for the property was 30 shillings and there was enough woodland to support ten swine. Some 200 years later, in 1426, The Elvetham became home to the Seymour family. In 1535 Edward Seymour entertained King Henry VIII right here. This is when he met and later married his third wife, Jane Seymour.
Now, enough of the history stuff, although, if you want to dive a little deeper, definitely check out The Elvetham’s website for more information! It’s actually super interesting!!
But, weddings eh? What’re they like at The Elvetham?
In a word?
Fantastic.
With it’s gorgeous oak panelled ceremony room, and either the magnificent library room or light, bright and airy conservatory for your wedding breakfast, The Elvetham has everything you need for your big day!
And in the grounds we find magnificent, centuries old trees, the incredible red brick bridge, and the awesome yew tree avenue, which is perfect for any and all types of photos! From bridal preps to night time photos!
With quite possibly the most attentive staff, amazing food, and plenty of booze to go around, The Elvetham Hotel certainly has your wedding day covered! You can even spring for their exclusive use package and really enjoy your own private historic house for your celebrations!
And when we say the gardens can be used for every conceivable photo… boy do we mean it!
All in all, we love The Elvetham Hotel Wedding Venue in Hartley Witney, and if you’re considering them for your big day, you should definitely get in touch with them! And us, we’d love to capture it all for you!
