My first full day wedding of 2022, came on 5th March for Lottie and Bryn. It was photographed at Gloucestershire’s Clearwell Castle. My day started with a couple of pictures of the ceremony room, which was already decorated upon my arrival in the morning. I then headed upstairs to the bridal suite, where Lottie was getting ready with her sister and cousins, who made up her bridesmaids. The bridal suite is high up in the castle and benefits from a corner view, which is perfect for observing arrivals. Keeping half an eye on any movement, I was able to make my way downstairs to capture the groom’s arrival. It was then back upstairs to record the final dressing of the bride before the marriage ceremony. Clearwell Castle is a specialist wedding venues and well rehearsed in the smooth running of the day. They do have a tradition of gathering all guests on the outside steps, straight after the nuptials, to shower the newlyweds with confetti, weather permitting of course. It was dry today and quite sunny at times, but a perilous cold wind made it quite uncomfortable to be outside for too long. So after a quick set of group shots and a few portraits of the bride and groom, it was back inside to warm by the castle’s log fires. The day proceeded with a nice long drinks reception, with enough time for guests to mingle. The wedding breakfast and after dinner speeches occurred in due course. The evening was announced with the couple’s first dance as husband and wife and sung by one the cousins / bridesmaids before the band took the remaining night away.

 

 

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