Posted on: Wednesday 11th November 2020

As 2020 has been a stressful & disappointing year for so many prospective brides & grooms, & with the majority of my clients forced to postpone their weddings amidst ever changing restrictions, I chose not to post pictures of past happy couples, parties & family fun & took an online break instead!

But now the season is behind us & we’re starting to look towards next year, I can definitely see some positives to what we’ve just been through, namely, the upside of cut back, intimate weddings. For those couples that did go ahead, some with only witnesses & children in attendance, the scale & intimacy of the occasion took away all the stress & freed up loads of time for romance!

This fabulous wedding in the Marshwood Vale, West Dorset, was the perfect example. Imagine walking through the fields of your farm with your new bride, September sunshine, a cool breeze, views down to the sea… surely the ultimate romantic wedding day?

Posted on: Thursday 20th August 2020

https://www.hotelalexandra.co.uk/ is the perfect wedding venue if you’re wanting a peaceful setting with a fabulous sea view. With various options for your ceremony ranging from the intimate watchtower to the beautiful chapel, it caters for all size weddings & provides a secluded setting in the heart of this stunning seaside town https://www.katiamarshphotography.co.uk/venue/alexandra-hotel-lyme-regis/

Posted on: Wednesday 4th March 2020

Great to be back at Powderham Castle last week for their annual wedding fair – if you haven’t chosen your venue yet go check it out, it’s truly fabulous! The rooms are magnificent as are the grounds with Belvedere, lake, deer, roses, woodland… & the staff are so professional & friendly. Definitely 5 stars in my book! Table dressed by Keeping It Vintage Wedding & Event Hire Flowers by Winsor Flower Studio, Ceremony room by The Devon Wedding & Event Company Ltd. https://www.katiamarshphotography.co.uk/

Posted on: Saturday 22nd February 2020

The wedding breakfast is such a big part of the wedding day & often the room & the table settings can play a big part in setting the festive scene. Some of the country house venues & hotels in the South West have beautiful dining rooms like these, but equally a well dressed marquee can look stunning!

For ideas check out http://brympton.house/ ,   https://www.dartington.org/our-venue/weddings/ , https://www.crowcombecourt.co.uk/ , https://maunselhouse.co.uk/,  https://www.deerpark.co.uk/ , http://www.old-bridge.co.uk/ , https://www.quantocklakes.com/

 

Posted on: Saturday 8th February 2020

Looking for a magical country house wedding venue in Somerset? Check out Brympton House, it has a real untouched, romantic feel & is fabulous for photography

whatever the weather or time or year

 

 

Posted on: Wednesday 15th January 2020

It’s wedding fair season! So if you’re involved in planning one in 2020/21 why not come along to Crowcombe Court this Sunday? You can check out the great venue which is under new ownership & find my stall – I’ll be there with some beautiful new albums & time to chat.. https://www.katiamarshphotography.co.uk/ve…/crowcombe-court/

Posted on: Wednesday 8th January 2020

Don’t like having your photo taken, worried about it spoiling your wedding day?

You’d be amazed how many people feel uncomfortable in front of a camera & don’t look forward to having a photographer around on their big day.

But all this can be avoided!   Choose the right photographer & you can relax, enjoy your day & love your photographs –

       5 Tips on how to find a photographer who’ll make you feel relaxed on the day –

  1. Look for someone who works in a natural, less posed, ‘reportage’ style, checking their website for examples of real weddings to see how they cover all parts of the day & if the couples look relaxed
  2. Be sure to choose an experienced photographer, they’ll know how to put you at ease & keep it relaxed. Check how long they’ve been working   & if they’ve covered a variety of situations.
  3. If possible meet a photographer before you book them. It’s important that you like their approach, that they listen to your hopes & fears & that you feel relaxed with them.
  4. Have an engagement shoot, many photographers include one in their package. This is a perfect way to confront your fears & quickly find they disappear! You’ll  familiarize yourselves  with the photographer & the process, get some great photos & see that having your photo taken can be stress free & even fun!
  5. On the day, let go! Trust your photographer, forget about the camera & enjoy every minute of your day, you’ll get great photos!

If you want to feel comfortable, enjoy your day & love your wedding photographs Get in Touch

    

 

Posted on: Monday 6th January 2020

Uncomfortable having your photo taken? 

An engagement shoot can really help you get to know your photographer, be yourselves in front of the camera & get great photos on the big day.

Choose a photographer who offers a free engagement shoot & give it a go… I bet you enjoy it!

Getting married in 2020/21  Get in touch

Posted on: Sunday 29th December 2019

Planning a wedding?  Needing some inspiration or  hands-on advice..   come along to the lovely Castle Hotel  in Taunton next Sunday http://www.the-castle-hotel.com/

for what promises to be an excellent wedding fair showcasing lots of quality suppliers, myself included of course!