Lise & Jon's Wedding

I hope you will all understand, when I say this was the "Wedding of the Year" ! My daughter Lise married Jon at the Central Methodist Church in Chippenham. Of course the big decision was - could I be official wedding photographer and father of the bride ? Could I trust another photographer with capturing those most important, and never to be repeated images of my beautiful daughter on her wedding day ?  Not a chance !  So I rushed from Hairdressing salon to the house where the boys were getting ready and back to the girls. Then back to the house where Lise and her bridesmaids were getting ready. Pictures done, I had five minutes to get my suit on, before we set off for the church. I had to pass the camera over to my son Simon to record our arrival at the church. He has a safe pair of hands, and did a stirling job, and added greatly to recording this amazing day. I think it caused some amusement when, after I'd done my job of giving daughter away, I whipped the camera out to shoot some available light shots of the wedding ceremony. Many thanks to minister Dale for being so relaxed about that. Ok, off to the awesome Grittleton House where the sun shone and everyone enjoyed the beautiful gardens while we shot our group pictures. Ann and I know this lovely venue so well, and we were able to shoot some wonderful images in the grounds and inside on the staircase. After the wedding breakfast and the speeches, the evening party  got started. Great picture opportunities ! When the last guest finally left, we all agreed it had been such an amazing day. I was sure I captured some fantastic pictures. Did I pull it off ? Father of the Bride, and photographer ?  Still not sure ! but I did my best. All the pictures are available to view at www.christopherchard.com

KIrstea & Brian's Wedding

Kirstea and Brian were married at the picturesque St James the Great Church at Cherhill. We met Kirstea and all the girls at the house in the morning, and wow ! that was a busy house ! On to the church to meet Brian and the boys for a few pictures before Kirstea arrived in style in a fantastic horse and carriage. Kirstea looked amazing ! What a gorgeous dress too !   The vicar was so helpful and allowed me to take some great pictures of Kirstea and Brian exchanging rings. Outside the church, there was a big surprise as some of Kirstea's friends made a guard of  honour with wellington boots on sticks  !! With Bride and Groom having a nice slow ride to the reception in the horse drawn carriage, everyone had lots of time to get there and enjoy the beautiful Autumn sunshine. At the lovely Marden House   we were able to shoot some wonderful pix next to the river Marden amongst the trees with their stunning autumn colours. Lots of family pictures in the garden, before the wedding breakfast began. What a great wedding day !

All the pictures are available to view on my website www.christopherchard.com.

 

Fiona and Andrew's Wedding

Fiona and Andrew were married at St Peters Church, in the picturesque Wiltshire village of Kington Langley. We met Andrew and the boys at the pub, close to the church, and after we shot our pictures, we were ready to meet Fiona. The car arrived and there she was ! Fiona looked stunning ! One of the most helpful vicars we have met, allowed us to shoot some wonderful images during the wedding ceremony. Pictures outside church in the sunshine, then off to Grittleton House for the reception. Ann and I should know the grounds here, quite well by now ! The light was perfect and we shot all the formal groups. Plenty of time left to use the gardens for some more relaxed pix, and then of course the majestic staircase. There were speeches to photograph, followed by a great evening party. What a great Wedding day !  All the pictures are available to view on my website at   www.christopherchard.com