Nathan & Lottie's Wedding at Chewton Glen in The New Forest

Nathan & Lottie got married at Chewton Glen, in the New Forest.  I started their Wedding Day with preparation photographs in one of Chewton Glen’s Suites … wow! It was such a lovely spacious room, which was perfect as there were so many people there; with the make-up and hair girls there, I think at one point there were 14 of us! 

Nathan arrived (with not much time before the ceremony!) and their guests greeted him at the main door – this gave me a great opportunity to get some natural shots before getting Nathan with the Best Men.  The Bride and Groom hired Jay Rachet as their Toast Master & DJ for the Wedding and he was soon at work ensuring that guests took their seats. He also made sure that Nathan was in the ceremony room! 

It’s a photographers dream working at Chewton Glen, as it is just so beautiful; around every corner, both inside and out, there is a fantastic opportunity for some stunning photographs.  The bridal party made their way downstairs, and through to the Ceremony Suite, where Lottie walked down the aisle to a string quartet.  Both Nathan and Lottie were just beaming throughout their Wedding Ceremony.

The Ceremony went perfectly – there were 2 readings, one being read from an i-Pad!  And I managed to catch Nathan gently wiping a little tear from Lottie’s cheek. The Ceremony room, from a photographer’s perspective, is lit perfectly by the natural daylight, as it is a glass annex just off the main building - it enables me to get a great ‘everyone’ photograph whilst the Bride & Groom get married.

Afterwards, and as the weather was still kind, I took their requested photographs around the grounds of the hotel.  The little page boy was a little overwhelmed with all the attention and demands of the day so I thought it best to lighten the mood with some ‘action’ shots, hence the mid-air swinging.  The kids quite happily wandered around by themselves, which meant I could get some great natural shots of them just enjoying themselves, including this lovely one of the flower girl.

Lottie’s friend (and hairdresser) removed Lottie’s veil before the newly-wed couple and their guests were seated for their Wedding Breakfast, which was followed by the speeches and a variety of entertainment including a Magician, a Saxophonist, and a Horse & Cart (for the Bride and Groom only!). During the Horse & Cart ride, however, the heavens opened accompanied by a thunder & lightning performance, so when they got back the final requested shots were taken inside the ceremony room as the light was still so perfect.

Nathan & Lottie, thank you for asking me to be your Wedding Photographer, and I wish you many congratulations and lots of happy times together!