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Matt Trott 2/28/22 Matt Trott 2/28/22

Chiddingstone castle wedding photographer

Chiddingstone castle in Kent

Bride and groom in the orangery at chiddingstone castle with blue lights and a light circle behind them

Chiddingstone castle wedding photography

Catherine and Nathaniel’s wedding at chiddingstone castle in Kent took place in September 2021 and was spectacular. We had the most gorgeous light come through towards the end of the day and the circle in the orangery was probably one of the most epic photos I have ever taken. Big Kudos to the couple who lived and breathed their vegan philosophy throughout and I loved how integrated their dogs were in the day, from couple photos/group photos and even their own doggy wedding cake

bride and groom on the bridge at chiddingstone castle in the warm golden hour sunset

The preparation

Nathaniel chose to get ready at his house - prime responsibility was to get the dogs ready as well! Whilst catherine was able to use the preparation room upstairs in the castle.

Groom putting his tie on during groom prep

Groom getting one of the dogs ready for their wedding

bride getting ready at chiddingstone castle

Birdesmaid opening her gift at chiddingstone castle

Bride opening her wedding gift from her finance

Wife lifting her wedding present t-shirt

Bride having her dress buttoned up at chiddingstone castle

Birdesmaid getting ready at chiddingstone castle

Bride having her final makeup and hair adjustments

That first reveal

I always ask my brides if they want a first reveal to Mum/Dad/Sister - someone close to them - It often creates a wonderful moment and as a dad to two small young girls I totally get the importance of just making sure your loved ones get prioritised for this moment - it is once in a lifetime.

Brides first reveal to dad on the epic staircase at chiddingstone castle

Bride hugging dad as he sees her for the first time in her wedding dress

St marys church, Westerham: ceremony

The ceremony took place in westerham (this is not the church that yo can walk to from Chiddingstone - just contact me if you would like to see photos from there). It is a gorgeous church, lots of light and very spacious

Bride arriving at st marys church westerham

bride and dad smiling before moving in to the church

Groom smiling as he waits for his bride to walk down the aisle in church

Bride and groom in the altar in westerham church

Groom placing ring on brides finger during church service

Bride and grooms first kiss in the church

Groom smiling at bride as they leave the church

Groom and dad hugging on his wedding day

The afternoon photowalk

We still had the beautiful flowers at chiddingstone in September so I definitely wanted to bring them into the story. The orangery there is also a fantastic building so we decided to take a walk there to get some snaps. It was awesome to have our furry friends join us as well for these photos.

Bride and groom in the entrance at chiddinstone castle

Bride and groom walking through the gardens at chiddingstone castle

bride and groom sitting on a bench in the gardens at chiddingstone castle

bride and groom smiling at chiddingstone castle kent

Bride and groom embracing in the orangery at chiddinstone castle

bride and groom with pet dogs at chiddingstone castle orangery

bride and groom walking dogs on their wedding day

Documentary photography

Documentary photography is a big part of what I like to do - and there are so many different rooms for guests to explore, there is always something going on, plus with the stunning grounds here it really makes for a gorgeous wedding day

bride and groom drinking champagne at chiddingstone castle

chiddingstone castle wedding photography

doggie wedding cake at chiddingstone castle

chiddingstone castle wedding photograper

Golden Hour portraits

Wow did the sun get the memo or what during their wedding - the light was absolutely stunning - we were only outside for ten minutes and it was simply perfect.

Bride and groom walking in the golden hour sunshine at chiddingstone castle

Bride and groom embracing in the sunset at chiddingstone castle

bride and groom with heads together during sunset

romantic embrace on their wedding day at chiddingstone castle kent

bride and groom walking in the sunset at their wedding

The evening

bride and father first dance at chiddingstone castle

Bride hugging dad at her wedding day kent

first dance on their wedding day at chiddingstone castle

groom lifts bride during their first dance at chiddingstone castle

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Exclusively yours, for the most personal of Castle Weddings in Kent. With 35 acres of informal grounds; sweeping lawns, wild woodlands and breath-taking views of the Kent countryside; Chiddingstone Castle is a perfect place to celebrate your day. Set within the idyllic village of Chiddingstone, you can hold your ceremony in the castle grounds, our rooms, or in the 13th century church of St Mary’s.

Nestled in rolling countryside, yet within easy reach of London and the M25, Chiddingstone Castle is one of Kent’s finest historic houses and a much sought-after wedding venue.

Matt Trott 4/15/20 Matt Trott 4/15/20

The old Kent Barn wedding photographer

The old kent barn wedding photographer - “From the word go Matt listened to our vision for our day, the style we wanted and the natural shots we hoped to capture- and that he did.

Award winning kent wedding photographer at the Old kent barn

Old Kent Barn wedding photography

Ah, weddings…. I remember them, everyone is happy, everyone is having fun - seems a long way away at the minute in the midst of this whole pandemic - anyhoo, a fantastic time to reflect on my last wedding of 2020 at the old kent barn and it was a cracker.

Matt and charlotte 1 - 0 Storm Dennis

Matt and Charlotte had a fantastic vision for their wedding day - it was truly and honestly a fantastically fun wedding - in fact i have never delivered so many photos in a single gallery which just goes to demonstrate how much fun it was.

Storm Dennis was a factor - but in a no way a hindrance as we worked extra hard to execute charlottes vision of trying to get her some outdoor photos in amongst the rain and winds - up steps mr Trott with his direct line to god to give us just ten minutes of rain free weather - which he (or she - i havent got the foggiest) kindly delivered just after the ceremony.

The day started with bridal prep with some fantastic opportunities in the large dressing area at the old kent barn for some eye-watering photos - hair and make up provided by the amazing Jade sayer and Kirsty Smith

The old kent barn wedding venue - matt Trott Photography

Mother of the bride having hair done at old kent barn wedding venue

Wedding dress hanging at the Old kent barn venue

Bride and Bridesmaids laughing at the old Kent Barn in Robes

Reflection moment between mum and daughter at the Old kent barn

Make up being applied to the bride at the Old Kent barn

bridesmaids laughing with bride during bridal prep

Bride looking in the mirror at her make up

Make up on bride in the dressing room at the Old kent Barn

Hairspray being applied to bride during bridal prep

Bride putting her wedding dress on for the first time

That first reveal:

I always ask my couples if they would like a first reveal to dad/mum or someone special - and this one did not disappoint - such a beautiful moment and you can just see the emotion in the photo. My favourite is where you can see charlottes reflection in front of her bridesmaids as well as everyone’s reactions.

Dad seeing daughter all dressed up in her wedding dress at the Old kent Barn

First reveal to Dad of wedding dress at the old kent barn

Emotional dad sees his daughter for the first time at the old kent barn

Bride and dad embrace after seeing her for the first time in her wedding dress

The old Kent Barn venue

The Barn looked absolutely stunning - honestly such a gorgeous venue here with so many opportunities for photographs. Not only that but the staff were heads above any other venue i have worked at - if you are thinking of booking or have booked at the The Old Kent Barn you will not be disappointed - the organisation was simply out of this world

The gazebo at the Old Kent Barn wedding venue

The Sign for the old kent barn wedding venue

Entracce placard at the old kent barn venue in Dover

Table top flowers at the old kent barn wedding venue

Wedding breakfast room ready for guests at the Old Kent Barn

Large light letters at the Old Kent Barn

Beautiful chandeliers hanging at the old kent barn

The Ceremony

Firstly I doth my cap to the venue staff who had to get Charlotte from the preparation area to the main barn - this photo tells the whole story about the care and attention they pay to ensure Charlotte could get to the barn without being troubled by that terribly rude storm.

Staff at the Old Kent Barn holding umbrellas to try and keep the bride dry

The ceremony was a real tear jerker - how Matt you held it together i don’t know, I was a wreck on my wedding day.

Groom arriving in Citroen CV wedding car

Groom and mum hugging at the old kent barn

Bride sees the weather for the first time at the Old kent barn

Bride and dad laughing as they get in their wedding car at the old kent barn

Bride arriving in the rain at the Old kent barn

Groom and best man waiting for the bride to arrive at the old kent barn

Bride hugging guests at the Old Kent Barn

Groom waiting for bride to walk down the aisle at the old kent barn

Emotional groom waiting for bride to walk down the aisle at the old kent barn

Bride and dad walking down the aisle at the old kent barn

Groom sees bride for the first time at the old kent barn

Groom and bride kiss at the old kent barn

Bride smiling at the groom at their ceremony at the old kent barn

Mother of the bride laughing at ceremony

Bride and groom kissing at the old kent barn

Introducing Mr and Mrs Harris:

Yes…. we got ten minutes of rain free opportunity (not wind - but there are some tricks to minimise that) - I asked if the guys still wanted some outdoor photos and was met with a resounding yes - challenge accepted - screw you Dennis we are going to create some magic!

Bride and groom walking outside at the old kent barn

Bride and groom in the wind at the old kent barn

Bride and groom laughing at the old kent barn

Bride and groom laughing in the bad weather at the old kent barn

Beautiful picture of bride and groom at the old kent barn

Groom kissing bride on the cheek over the pond at the old kent barn

Bride and groom embracing at the pond at the old kent barn

Bride and groom walking through the flower tunnel at the old kent barn

Bride and groom laughing in the pavilion at the old kent barn

Bride and groom nose to nose at the old kent barn

Classic wedding photo at the old kent barn

Bride and groom walking at the old kent barn

fantastic wedding photo from the old kent barn

bride and groom cuddling at the old kent barn

unique image taken at a wedding at the old kent barn

Bride and groom family photos at the old kent barn

Bring on the food, speeches and an amazing magician:

Post the family photos, it was time for the wedding breakfast - Matt and Charlotte paid for a magician to entertain guests at this point and he was so so good - have a look at some of the reactions below to his tricks:

Guests chatting to the groom at the old kent barn

Friend hugging the bride at the old kent barn

Wedding party striking a pose at the old kent barn

bride and bridesmaids photos at the old kent barn

Guest laughing during wedding breakfast at the old kent barn

Guest making funny face into his wine at the old kent barn wedding venue

Magician showing a magic trick at the old kent barn

Bride laughing during magic trick at the old kent barn

Bride and groom laughing during speeches

guest laughing during speeches at the old kent barn

emotional guest during speeches at the old kent barn

Emotional video during speeches at the old kent barn

Bride and groom cutting cake at the old kent barn

Let the dancing commence:

The first dance was beautiful, with Charlotte and her Dad breaking into a fantastically choreographed ditty straight after - so many smiles! Then it was time for people to bust some serious TikTok worthy moves on the dance floor - good job guys:

Bride and groom first dance at the old kent barn

Bride and groom embracing at the old kent barn

Groom lifting bride during the first dance at the old kent barn

Bride hugging groom at the old kent barn

Bride and father dancing at the old kent barn

Wedding party hugging on the dance floor at the old kent barn

Guests kissing grandad at the old kent barn

Bride dancing with best man at the old kent barn

Honestly well done guys on such a fabulous wedding - I had such a good time and so did your guests. It was a pleasure meeting you both and all your fantastic friends and family. Enjoy the photos and I hope you have many many years of enjoyment from them.

Matt

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From Matt and Charlotte:

“From the word go Matt listened to our vision for our day, the style we wanted and the natural shots we hoped to capture- and that he did.
The whole process was so smooth and easy and Matt was helpful every step of the way, from choosing images on Pinterest to show our preferred style to on the day, being in all the right places at all the right times.
Even when Storm Dennis hit, Matt knew just what to do and got us the outdoor pictures we so desperately wanted as a couple.
We were thrilled with everything and can’t thank Matt enough. And if that wasn’t enough, we certainly didn’t expect a slideshow of highlights when opening our gallery for the first time - such a special touch.
Matt then surprised us again by sending us a personalized memory stick and a selection of our favourite shots printed that we’ve now framed for our home.
Everyone has said how amazing our photos are and how well they capture the day and we couldn’t agree more.”

Suppliers on the day:

Venue: https://www.theoldkentbarn.co.uk/
Flowers: http://www.distinctlyfloral.co.uk/
Make up: https://www.facebook.com/JadeSayerMUA/
Hair: https://www.facebook.com/HairbykirstySmith49/
Cake: https://www.facebook.com/BonBonCakes2/
Video: https://www.visualline.co.uk/

Matt Trott 12/10/19 Matt Trott 12/10/19

Nettlestead place wedding photographer

Katy was super chilled, Alan was even more chilled (how on earth he managed to hold it together when little joshua was walking down the aisle with maid of honour Amy i don’t know - i was in bits) and of course the wonderful Joshua - who after the wedding I am told his body composition is now 65% cake!

This venue is a photographers dream, beautiful house and absolutely stunning gardens - I couldn’t wait to shoot here. It is simply stunning from the moment you drive up the fern lined driveway to the moment you step into the gardens you are presented with absolute beauty - the gorgeous pond/lake (when does a pond become a lake?!?) with the backdrop of the rolling hills.

The wedding was awesome as well - the weather got the memo and although it threatened to spoil the wedding party my trusty anti rain glares meant the rain clouds gave us a wide birth!.

There was some gorgeous photos at this wedding and some fantastic documentary opportunities as well - especially with the kids - who were all bonkers mad and bloody brilliant at the same time. The evening golden hour photos gave us some fantastic opportunities - delighted how those photos came out - and especially pleased with the lightpainting photo right at the end!

*FUN FACT TIME - What you can’t see is little joshua on an ipad watching Paw Patrol behind the bush whilst mum and dad posed for the photo - I would have included him but trying to keep him still for 30 seconds was probably a wedding bridge too far.

So all in all epic day, fantastic family, lovely weather and gorgeous venue means Matt is one happy camper!

http://www.nettlestead-place.co.uk/

Stunning view at Nettlestead place in Kent

Bridal Preparations for a wedding at Nettlestead place in West malling

Bridal hair and makeup at a home in west malling

Bridesmaids dresses hanging in west malling

Nettlestead place hair and makeup preparations

Groom waiting for bride to walk down the aisle at nettlestead place

Groom laughing at nettlestead place wedding

Guests laughing at a wedding a nettlestead place

Bridesmaid walking down the aisle outside at nettlestead place

Bridesmaid and brides son walking down the aisle at nettlestead place

emotional groom during ceremony at nettlestead place

Groom watching his bride walk down the aisle at nettlestead place

groom waiting for bride at nettlestead place

Stunning creative image taken at Nettlestead place in west malling, Kent

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Matt Trott 7/31/19 Matt Trott 7/31/19

Crown Lodge Kent wedding photographer

“The wonderful Lisa and Simon walking through the fields literally over the road from the Crown Lodge wedding venue. It’s a beautiful venue tucked away in woodland with the most epic views you will ever see right on it’s doorstep”

crown lodge kent wedding bride and groom walking at sunset

The wonderful Lisa and Simon walking through the fields literally over the road from the Crown Lodge wedding venue. It’s a beautiful venue tucked away in woodland with the most epic views you will ever see right on it’s doorstep. Crown lodge kent website

The day started off at Lisa’s parents house, a beautiful house with a spacious kitchen which was perfect for bridal prep photos. Also kudos to Lisa’s Mum and Dad for the yellowest wall I have ever seen - made a fantastic backdrop for some of the hair and makeup photos.

With George running about in the garden and playing football with his Swedish cousins I had to switch between fashion and sports in a flash.

Lisa and Simon wanted a relaxed wedding day. Nothing too stressful. They wanted nice, relaxed, documentary wedding imagery of their guests simply enjoying themselves and having fun. They really achieved that with this wedding - no formal sit down meal and gather round speeches all really helped create that wonderful atmosphere. It really shows when a couple are relaxed in their photos. Even the registrar commented she can’t quite remember a couple smiling so much.

So thank you again for letting me be a part of your wonderful day Lisa and Simon, George I’m still trying to find the dinosaur in my camera!!

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