After 7 weddings in 14 days of August that saw us visit Gloucestershire, Devon, Shropshire, Warwickshire and Cumbria it was back to one of our favourite Staffordshire venues, Hawkesyard Estate for the wedding of the lovely Stacey and Aaron.
Stacey + Aaron’s summer wedding story by
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Regular visitors to our blog will have seen that we have had many “firsts” recently,today’s wedding was a double first for me,
first visit to this glorious venue Clearwel Castle and my very first wedding joining two ladies in marriage,and what a thoroughly enjoyable experience it was for me
The “firsts” keep rolling in for us this year,first time at the gorgeous garden venue that is Rodbaston Hall. The day started at the brides home,with Helen of Blissful Bridal Beauty attending to Hannah’s makeup, assisted by Danni for the hair. Stephen remained with the bride and travelled in with her in the campervan provided by friends […]
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Andrew and the guys were first to arrive, nice and early at St Michaels, well presented in their outfits from Dapper Dan. Soon after the wedding guests arrived in a vintage “big red bus” followed by Elena who was transported to her wedding in style courtesy of The Wedding Car Company. She looked every inch the perfect bride […]
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The Moat House is always a wonderful setting for a wedding but some seem to have that little something that makes it extra special, that was how it was today for Katy & Paul with a glorious mix of autumnal tones, starlight backdrops, candelabras and a table theme set around the silver screen of Hollywood greats. […]
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Donna and James enjoyed the company of youngest son – Stephen (Stephen James Photography) – who started early doors with Donna’s pre wedding preparations and continued through to first dance at Calderfields. The weather was kind today – rain had been forecast – which allowed Stephen to take full advantage of the wonderful Lakeside setting. James and the […]
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I didn’t have much time to get to know Kim & Martin before their wedding at The Moat House, they only decided to have professional photographs a week before!! When the photos were complete I asked the groom if he had made the right decision – the firm handshake and smile on his face said it all. Kim’s […]
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Our day with Stacey & Chris started with Stacey’s exciting final preparations at her parents home a short drive away from their church – St Augustines Rugeley, a church with the added bonus of the picturesque chapel ruins just across the road – which we visited after the ceremony. Stacey’s gown from White Rose drew gasps of delight from […]
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And the dogs came too! That’s right as Aimee & Matthew came out of church as the new Mr & Mrs Grix their dogs were there to greet them – along with an Aston Martin for Matt to play with! The sun was also a welcome addition as was the Ice Cream Cart that awaited the […]
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We love winter weddings particularly at this time of the year the venues look spectacular with seasonal decorations and The Moat House was no exception. For the wedding of Beth and Joe the Acton Suite looked magical with Starlight backgrounds and room settings from Design Elegance. Beth and Joe braved the cold and joined Stuart James and myself in the grounds of The […]
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