Rutland Water Wedding at Barnsdale Hall Hotel

01/08/11 15:08 Filed in: Weddings | Photography | Photographer

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Emma and Chris won the Evening Telegraph Wedding Fair Prize Draw last year. A prize of £300 towards their wedding, which they immediately put down as a deposit for their wedding photography. Having fell in love with our Storybook albums at the Kettering wedding fair they knew exactly what they wanted, a stunning 30cm x 20cm landscape storybook for which we are currently designing the artwork.

Barnsdale Hall Hotel played host for Emma and Chris big day. A stunning location overlooking Rutland Water, Nr Oakham, which really helps add that touch of glamour to the occasion. I arrived at 9.30am to a room full of Bridesmaids getting their hair and makeup prepared for the 1pm ceremony in the Whitwell Room. What immediately struck me was the row of yellow dresses for the Bridesmaids. Blue and Purple are still very popular this year which made a yellow bridal party a lovely fresh alternative on what was a beautiful bright blue day.

Emma was simply radiant all day. There was a wobbly moment during the preparations when she had to call her dad to fetch some chocolate, but once several bars were demolished everything was back on track (sorry Emma but it was comical).

Emma and Chris were all smiles through the ceremony, and the whole day really, but the lasting memories for me were the Bungee Run and the evening party. The Bungee run saw the men getting ultra competitive, whilst the ladies just had a giggle. The evening party was probably the best I can remember for guests getting on the dance-floor and boogying the night away. On one occasion the whole dance-floor was jammed with everyone ‘shuffling’ as hard and as fast as they could. Chris and his friends seemed to be particularly enjoying the moment with Chris and Ahmet showing of their moves and stamina, great fun.

Congratulation Emma & Chris. Here are a few reminders of the day to keep you going until we complete your artwork.......

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