Julie and Frank's Wedding

I love Christmas weddings ! On Wednesday I had the pleasure of photographing Julie and Frank's wedding day at the exclusive Manor House Hotel at Castle Combe. The snow had all gone, but the fog had arrived instead ! Luckily the hotel is as photogenic inside as it is outside. Julie and bridesmaid Sarah with the help of some of their girl friends were getting ready in the bridal suite, and after some very relaxed pictures with them, I met up with Best man Paul and master of ceremonies Allen in the local hostelry for some photo's. The wedding ceremony took place in the stunning Dunstaville Suite and once again those lovely ladies from the Register Office allowed me to capture a few special moments. Marriage ceremony over we braved the December weather for family pictures on the steps. With the warmth of the log fires and the champagne attracting everyone inside again we shot some more images in the hotel. Julie made a stunning bride and with new husband Frank, were just so easy to photograph. Best man Paul had everyone in stitches with his speech before the wedding breakfast. Here are just a few images from a lovely wedding day. Guests and family can view all the pictures by visiting www.christopherchard.com  and using the password on the web card.

Jenna and Shayne's Wedding

SNOW, SNOW,and more SNOW !!! Ann and I have shot a few weddings in the snow, but Jenna and Shayne's probably beats them all ! With five inches of fresh snow at the beautiful Grittleton House and a helping of sunshine and a blue sky, this wedding was always going to be a little unusual. Most of the guests made it through the snow and Jenna and her bridesmaids arrived safely thanks to a four wheeled drive.  The very kind registrar allowed me to shoot some  great  pictures during the ceremony and then came the big decision of whether  we should head out to the snow, and I  was  very pleased  that Jenna and Shayne  lead the way out into the snowy gardens for some memerable wedding pictures. Jenna looked stunning in the snow and we achieved some wonderfull images in the grounds before the girls began to shiver and we went inside to warm up by the log fire. We had time to use the fantastic staircase for some more great shots. This was a wedding day no one will forget. Here is  just a taster of some of the images. Family and wedding guests can view all the pictures from the day by visiting www.christopherchard.com and using the password on the web card.

Beth & Scott's Wedding

Beth and Scott were married on Friday at the picturesque All Saints Church in Sutton Benger. Brrr !! it was just a little chilly so the plan was not to spend too much time outside in the cold. We began the day with Beth and her two bridesmaids getting ready. Having shot some great pictures there we were off to the Church to meet Scott and his groomsmen, and what a smart bunch of chaps they were! When Beth arrived at Church, she looked stunning in her Grecian style dress. The vicar at All Saints Church is a really  nice chap and  showed me a great vantage point  to get some  nice shots of the ceremony. After a very moving service we headed outside for photos, and with an icy wind blowing we didn't take too long to get our posed pictures done.  After some fun pictures with the confetti Beth and Scott made the long trip  across the road to The Bell House Hotel  where everyone headed for the warmth of the Hotel. After the speeches we made some time for more photography inside the Hotel. There were lots more friends arriving for the evening party and to see Beth and Scott have their first dance together as husband and wife. Any guests can view the pictures taken during the wedding day by visiting www.christopherchard.com and using the password on the webcard.  Here are just a few pictures from a lovely wedding day.

Linda and Pauls Wedding

We had the great pleasure of photographing Linda and Pauls Wedding on Saturday which took place at the impressive Kings Weston House at Bristol. This was our first time at this venue, and hopefully we'll be back before too long. We managed to get some great shots of both Paul and his groomsmen and Linda and her bridesmaids getting ready. The ceremony took place in the beautifull candlelit Great Hall, and Linda made her entrance down the amazing staircase. The whole day was pretty relaxed and we could tell that Linda and Paul and their family were having a fantastic day. We managed to peel the happy couple away from welcoming all their friends for a few formal pictures with family and friends, and then for some very informal photography in the grounds. There were some brilliant speeches from Paul, Linda's Dad and especially the best man Tim and there were some great shots of all the chaps entertaining the guests. The evening party in the Great Hall was a lively affair which was enjoyed by both grown ups and children. When we left, the party was still in full swing. Any guests can view the pictures of the day by visiting www.christopherchard.com and using the password on the web card. Here are a few images from a fabulous day.

Kevin and Helen's Wedding

Kevin and Helen's wedding took place at the beautiful St. Nicholas Church at North Bradley. It was all very calm and relaxed at the house where Helen, the boy's and bridesmaids were getting ready, and we shot some nice relaxed pictures. We met Kevin and his groomsmen at the church and Neil his best man was amusing everyone and making sure that Kevin didn't get too nervous. The very helpful vicar was kind enough to let me shoot a few discreet pictures of the very moving wedding ceremony. What a great vicar ! After a few family pictures at the church, we were off to Leigh Park Hotel in Bradford on Avon. There are perfect gardens here, and we whizzed through the formal pictures before heading for the Gazebo for some more relaxed photography with the wedding party. Helen was such a lovely bride, and with Kevin they made a good looking Bride and groom. Family and guests can view the pictures by visiting www.christopherchard.com and using the password on the web card. Here are a few images from the wedding day.

Helen and James's Wedding

Helen and James's Wedding  took place at the beautiful Thomas More Church in Bradford on Avon. We know this Church well. Amazing inside but not too many photo opportunities outside. We had shot some very relaxed and natural pictures of all the girls getting hair and makeup done in the morning and Helen looked amazing when she arrived at church with her Dad. The priest had allowed me to shoot a few pictures during the wedding ceremony and then we went round to the attractive front entrance of the Church for more pictures. The reception was at the wonderful Orchard Leigh House Although the light was fading fast, we managed to get all the pictures we wanted in the beautiful gardens. Inside there was a roaring log fire and we made use of the rooms in this Victorian Stately Home for a few more pictures. What a great wedding day !  All guests can view all the pictures by visiting www.christopherchard.com and using the password on the web card. Her is just a taster of some of the images from the wedding day.

Lisa and Johnathan's Wedding

Kingscote Barn at Tetury was the venue for Lisa and Jonathan's wedding. Wall to wall sunshine was the order of the day, and the wedding guests were certainly enjoying it. Lisa was such a beautifull bride and her dad looked so proud when he walked his daughter to the Wedding Barn. I'm sure that all the guests enjoyed the very moving wedding cermony and then we headed out to the garden for the family pictures. Kingscote Barn is so pretty and right in the middle of the countryside and makes a wonderful backdrop for wedding pictures. The rose garden and some of the old farm buildings made great places for some more relaxed images. Lisa and Johnathan looked very happy all day. Guests can view the pictures from the day by visiting www.christopherchard.com and using the password on the web card. Here are a few pictures from a  lovely wedding day.