Helen and Tom - Moonraker Hotel
Helen and Tom first came to me after being recommended by Tom’s Aunt. It’s always lovely to receive enquiries after being recommended but this was extra exciting as Tom’s Aunt is a keen photographer herself!
After chatting to Helen and Tom, it became apparent that they wanted as much of their day photographed as possible. As much as I would have loved to capture both the Bride and Grooms preparations, the logistics were completely unfeasible so it made sense to imply the services of a second photographer to assist me for a few hours. I was really happy to find out that Matt Fox had time available his busy schedule so I tasked him with heading to Toms Mum’s house to capture the Groom prep whilst I headed over to Chippenham to spend the morning with Helen, her parents and the rest of the Bridal party.
The ceremony took place at St Barts in Corsham, a lovely large Church with lots of light. It was a beautiful ceremony and when the Vicar paused part way through the vows to double check that he had said the Bride and Grooms names correctly it simply put a smile on everyones face as well as, I’m sure, calmed Helen and Toms nerves!
Having met Helen and Tom’s dogs earlier in the year during their pre-wedding photoshoot, I was excited to hear that they planned for their dogs to greet them after their ceremony. And so, after signing the register, making their exit, mingling with their guests, braving the confetti and posing for a handful of formal photos, I took Helen and Tom off for a short walk with the dogs to grab some photos in the nearby avenue of trees.
After saying goodbye to the dogs, we headed on to the reception at the Moonraker Hotel near Bradford on Avon. It was such a lovely day so the guests made the most of the weather and enjoyed their drinks and canapés in the courtyard whilst myself and Matt took LOTS of photos of everyone enjoying themselves.
It doesn’t happen very often but, as luck would have it, we were treated to an amazing sunset. After debating for all of two minutes, myself and the videographer decided that we just had to get Helen and Tom outside for some more photos and footage and they seemed more than happy to oblige!
It was a beautiful end to a great day and, after witnessing some rather epic moves on the dance floor, I said my goodbyes and left Helen and Tom dancing the night away with their friends and family.
Below you will find a small selection of photos from the day. To view the full gallery, please head here (the password can be obtained from Helen or Tom).
Suppliers
Hair: Hair by Terri
Make-up: Kate Lyus
Flowers: Claire Anello (Aunt) and Little Miss Flower Pot
Cake: Bev Wallce-Bowdrey (Toms Mum)
Dress: Find A Dress Bridal
Suits: Moss Bros
Reception Venue: Moonraker Hotel
Second Photographer: Matt Fox
Videographer: All I See Media
Band: The City Folk
