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An Essex Wedding of the Year Competition - Grand Final

I'm lucky enough to have one of my couples Melissa & Dominic Pepper into the Final of An Essex Wedding Magazine Wedding of the Year Final.  Melissa & Dom got married back in March at Gaynes Park Barns, they are a great couple so wish them all the best..

To vote for Melissa & Dom please see link below:

http://www.anessexwedding.co.uk:80/woty_shortlist.cfm

Here a couple of my favourite images from their day...

Cheryl & Jonathan

Cheryl & Jonathan were married at Maidens Barn on a very windy day although it didn't seem to spoil their day - even when I asked them to stand in the middle of a field........

Here is the slideshow:-

Kelly & John

Well this was the second of a marathon 3 weddings for Kelly & John. There actual wedding took place the day before then they had another to look forward to in New Zealand - they will be exhausted by the end....  The ceremony and reception took place at Maidens Barn www.maidensbarn.com they had a fab sunny day and even managed to hold the ceremony outdoors..

Suppliers:  Flowers: Poppies Flowers www.poppiesflowers.co.uk, Hair & Makeup: Barefaced Cheeks www.barefacedcheeks.co.uk, Dress: Always and Forever: www.alwaysandforeverbridal.co.uk

Libby & Dave

Libby & Dave's ceremony took place at St. Mary's Church in Dunmow and the reception was a marquee in Libby's parents house. It was nice to see some familiar faces and a cute little edition - a few years ago I shot Libby's cousin Jo's wedding.

Here is the slideshow..

Suzie & Tirion

Suzie & Tirion's ceremony and reception took place at Channels Golf Club www.channelsweddings.co.uk. Suzie was super organised and everyone had a little sheet of information to help them with the day - everything of course went to plan.  I really enjoyed shooting their day Suzie was very photogenic and totally relaxed, Tirion was pretty cool too.. Great speeches and some dancing which finished my evening nicely!!

Enjoy the slideshow..

Gilleon & Liam

Gilleon & Liam were married at Maidens Barn www.maidenbarn.com. Had a great time shooting the day as Gilleon & Liam were good fun and open to suggestions. We even managed to get out the back at Maidens (doesn't usually happen as it all locked up) and captured some different shots..  Good speeches and a few people hit the dance floor which was good...

Suppliers:  Flowers: Floral Occasions 01277 353795, Make-up: Victoria Brooks www.gorgeous.webstudiouk.co.uk, Hair: Claire Bow, Dress: Matchmaker Bride www.matchmakerbride.co.uk

Sarah & Andy

Sarah & Andy were married at the wonderful Boreham House www.borehamhouse.co.uk it was touch and go whether Sarah would make it, firstly the electric gates to the house wouldn't open then the wedding car had a temporary breakdown on the to Boreham. Once there everything ran smoothly though.  Thanks also to the most organised best man - Andy's brother....

Suppliers:  Florist: Sarah Rozee 01702 476009, Dress: The Bespoke Wardrobe www.thebespokewardrobe.co.uk

Sarah & Steven

Sarah & Steven were married at Oakwood House in Kent www.oakwoodhouse-kcc.com. They opted for an outside ceremony as the weather looked promising. Unfortunately just at the end of the ceremony down came a pretty heavy shower although thankfully it did clear up very quickly..

Suppliers:  Videographer: Mitchell Wedding Videography www.mitchellweddingvideography.co.uk, Camille Florists www.camille-florist.co.uk, Dress: Perfection Bridal www.perfectionbromley.com

Here is the slideshow:

Claire & Steve

Claire & Steve got married at the lovely Layer Marney Tower www.layermarneytower.co.uk. The weather was great and Claire & Steve were a great couple to work with I could have wandered around the grounds taking shots of them all afternoon!!

Suppliers: Hair: FL'air Hair Salon @ Five Lakes www.fivelakes.co.uk Flowers: Jades Flower Design www.jadesflowers.co.uk Dress: Lara B, Newmarket www.larab.co.uk

Here is the slideshow:

Natalie & Darren

Natalie & Darren's ceremony and reception was held at Gaynes Park Barns, I'm one of Gaynes Park Barns prefferred suppliers - I love the venue it's always really nice and relaxed and everyone is always well looked after (the mini burgers are very scrummy too..).

Natalie & Darren had a lovely day and it was a real pleasure to spend the day documenting their wedding they too were very relaxed and easy going, great speeches too - especially the best mans!!

Suppliers:  Hair Stylist: Uppercut, Romford www.uppercuthairgroup.co.uk  Flowers: Feast of Flowers www.feastofflowers.co.uk, Dress: Matchmaker Bride: www.matchmakerbride.co.uk.

Here is the slideshow: