A Dumbleton Hall wedding, with its beautiful Gloucestershire location is the perfect choice for so many couples who want spectacular location and a friendly welcome for them and their guests.
Rose and Grace Flowers and Photography have been there for weddings throughout the year and each season, although different, brings its own beauty and personality to the occasion. Here are some of my favourite photographs of the hall.
A view from the helicopter as all of Grant and Russel's guests came out to greet them. The frost stayed in the shadows away from the bright sunlight
One of my most favourite ways to arrive at Dumbleton Hall has to be by helicopter for the wedding of Grant and Russel. They chose to get married in between Christmas and New year for a spectacular winter wedding. The day was beautiful with cloudless skies revealing a perfect azure blue sky. It did mean that there was a heavy frost in the morning, but this added to the beauty of Dumbleton Hall and its environment.
Although we set off from Worcester, from the Race Course, it seemed to take not much more than 12 minutes to reach Dumbleton Hall. Russel and Grant hardly had time to celebrate with their best men and a bottle of champagne before we had arrived over Dumbleton!
Circling around Dumbleton hall, the helicopter was silhouetted against the immaculate blue winter's sky
The helicopter, about to land on the lawn after coming in over the lake for a most spectacular entrance for Grant, Russel and their best men
Beautiful evening sunlight illuminating Dumbleton Hall makes a perfect backdrop for Russel and Grant
The lovely evening, winter sun illuminated the scene beautifully and provided a fabulous backdrop for Russel and Grant's wedding photographs at Dumbleton Hall. The frost from earlier never had a chance to melt in the long shadows of the winter sun.
What a way to end the formal celebrations! The winter sky was brought to life with an amazing fireworks finale and an explosion of colour and sound.
Everyone looked skywards to witness one of the best firework displays that I have ever seen. Spontaneous applause greeted the final colourful eruption. A perfect day had been sealed with the perfect end. Not that everyone went home at this Point! There was still much dancing and celebrating into the night - it is just that this photographer did not record them, but on Grant and Russel's invitation, joined in!
Aimeé and Theo made a classic entrance to Dumbleton Hall in a vintage style car stat swept up the long drive, through the field of sheep, that Dumbleton is rightly famous for. Their day was a mixture, weather-wise, of lovely sunshine and heavy rain, but luckily the rain only seemed to be heavy when they were inside and safely away from it. As a metaphor on their future together, I hope that it was a good one.
The stormy sky did not stop us being able to get some good wedding photographs at Dumbleton Hall. in fact the heavy clouds added to the atmosphere!
Heading off to have photographs taken by the lake offered me a good opportunity to grab some unposed shots with the stately facade of Dumbleton Hall in the background . The stormy sky was a warning of the downpour to come but we managed to get our photos and back to the safety of the Hall just as the heavens opened.
Even a bit of mild drizzle did not stop Aimeé and her bridesmaids from having fun on the lawn in front of the hall. I never try to pose anyone but these girls naturally know how to show that they are having a good time. A wedding is a celebration after all !
Rita and Barry, getting married for the second time around, knew that Dumbleton Hall would provide everything that they wanted to make their celebrations run smoothly. They have a small wedding but were surrounded by close family and friends that spanned several generations, each getting something from the occasion and venue. The gardens looked particularly colourful at that time of year
The setting sun over Dumbleton Hall makes for such a perfect Cotswolds rural country scene and emphasizes the perfect location for a wedding and the perfect location for beautiful wedding photographs.
Dumbleton Hall wedding photography by Rose and Grace with Rose and Grace Florists providing the floral arrangements to help to beautifully set the scene.
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Of all the wedding photographers in Cheltenham, I was privileged to be chosen to record the memories for Laura and Paul for their winter wedding at St. Mary's Church, Charlton Kings and celebrated afterwards at The Daffodil Restaurant and Bar in Suffolk Parade.
Laura had already seen my wife, Catherine Young's work for Rose and Grace florists and had booked her for their wedding in December. When she saw my portfolio of work, she loved the personal, informal way that I strive capture all the special moments during the day.
From our discussions, it soon became clear, it was important to Laura and Paul that their photographer was unobtrusive and allowed the day to flow naturally, without any over-formal interruptions to shoot family groups, etc. This suited me exactly!
Early on the wedding morning, as Laura's baby Hope, woke up, she had no idea of what was about to happen on this special day as Catherine helped her to try on her gorgeous hair band of flowers. Her little dress, hanging next to those of her mother's and aunty's, looked so cute! It is nice to think that she will have the photographs that I took of her parents' wedding to look back upon in the years to come.
Luckily, there always seems to be a pub near to the church, where the groom and his best man, together with other guests, can hang out before the ceremony. I always love the way that even the most confident grooms show their nervousness even through the most determined of smiles! The big moment is almost upon them!
Some informal shots of everyone while they were able to gather their thoughts before the ceremony - that was just moments away!
As always, it was one of the younger members of the group, Henry who managed to break the ice with an innocent comment, that made everyone laugh. From a photographer's point of view (and for the parents), these are the priceless, unplanned moments that have to be captured.
A beautiful fleeting moment captured as Laura's sister and bridesmaid, Faith, processes to the front of the church with Hope in her arms; with the large church windows, painting a glowing light over the scene.
The walk back down the aisle together and then, outside, newly married, into the beautiful sunny day
Prospective bride and grooms, not to forget wedding photographers in Cheltenham should have known The Daffodil Restaurant and bar, in Suffolk Parade. It used to be an Art Deco cinema and retained many period features, giving it a special ambiance. Laura and Paul found it to be perfect for their very relaxed reception. The Daffodil was licensed for civil ceremonies but unfortunately closed for business in 2016.
Realising how the light was lovely with The Daffodil's window light behind her, I wanted to capture this moment with Laura looking radiant on her wedding day.
The speeches were excellent - and it's hard to take photographs when your laughing so much! Even Hope was getting into the swing of things. (I hope that she didn't understand some of the jokes!)
Laura and Paul's wedding was a privilege to be at and to take photos that should provide them with memories that last their lifetime. The full set of images in their album have captured the personalities of those family and friends who were there. They also record the moments before the ceremony when Lura and Paul were apart and now can see in the full picture of their day.
The day went so fast, like a blur sometimes, but the memories of the main events and also the smaller, still beautiful moments have been captured forever.
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