Ipswich Wedding Photographer goes to top Suffolk wedding venue Otley Hall for Sarah and Pete’s wedding.
Sarah didn’t want her bridal preparations covered so I went directly to Otley Hall.
Otley Hall’s wedding planner met me on arrival and gave me a brief tour. The venue is a private home most of the year only opening for wedding parties. Two rooms are opened for wedding ceremonies and signing the register. A large marquee provides ample accommodation for the wedding party celebrations. And the back of the house is perfect for wedding group photos offering shelter from glaring sun. All the gardens are open for the bride and groom photos. And the house can be kept open on request.
Pete the groom arrived with his bestman as I photographed the venue and wedding cake. The day started building momentum as the first guests arrived.
Sarah the bride was very organized and arrived early. I rushed over to stop the wedding car driver. The groom was still outside greeting their guests! Once Pete was inside, I signalled to the driver to bring the car round the front of Otley Hall.
The Rolls Royce wedding car approaching Otley Hall
The Roll Royce window wouldn't fully open. The driver supported me balancing on the running board to photograph the bride looking out of the wedding car.
Otley Hall is an idyllic venue for the wedding ceremony with dark panelled walls and antique artefacts complete the atmosphere. The rooms are very bright near the windows but fades quickly. This is challenging to photograph. Skilled creative photography is essential to successfully capture your wedding’s atmosphere as seen here.
Bridesmaid drops rose petals before the bride walks down the aisle.
The bride's father gives away his daughter.
Bride and groom in their wedding ceremony. Camera positioning was critical to hide the lamp on the wall behind the bride
Exchanging wedding rings. The groom's ring is a tight fit 
Bride and groom kiss after being pronounced husband and wife. The lamp on the wall couldn't be hidden in this reportage photo.
Bride and groom sign the register in the second room. I used a little flash light to reduce the contrast of the fading natural light. I selected this picture because the light is perfect on the bride's face as she looks out the window for a moment.
Bride and groom in the main entrance to Otley Hall.
I captured the bride and groom's natural expressions showing their true feelings towards each other.
Bride and groom are overwhelmed with joy.
Confetti is thrown over the bride and groom on the courtyard.
Confetti is thrown over the bride and groom.
Detail shot of the groom's button hole rose flower.
Sarah and Pete enjoy a glass of champaign, which is followed with a fabulous drive in the classic Rolls Royce.
Bride and groom enjoy a glass of champaign.
Bride and groom are invited to enter the wedding car for their drive.
A fish-eye view shows the large expanse of space inside the wedding car.
Bride and groom enjoying a glass of champaign.
While the bride and groom enjoy their drive, the bestman prepares the guests ready for the group photos.
I ask the Bride and groom to do silly things like touching noses, which always produces great expressions.
And a kiss on the bride's cheek from the groom. Even though they're in open shade from Otley Hall and the weather's slightly overcast the effect of the light is clearly seen and is perfect.
The wedding marquee is on an adjacent lawn behind Oatly Hall so the wedding group photos ran very smoothly. The bride and groom then relax with their guests. The guests emotions are captured with reportage wedding photography. Shortly before the mock wedding cake cutting, I took the bride and groom off for a few more pictures in the rose garden and around the front of Otley Hall.
Bride and groom enjoying the gardens at Otley Hall.
Bride and groom rehearse for their first dance.
Bride and groom captured reportage style enjoying their first dance.
Photojournalist style shoot of the bride and groom showing off their wedding rings.
Sarah and Pete greeted all the guests with a wedding line before receiving their wedding breakfast. Before leaving, I checked with the bride and groom to see if they required any more wedding photography.
19/9/2010 – Wedding photos are now available on-line. Check with Sarah & Pete for your FYP code for secure access to the images via the FYP form below.
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