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Botleys Mansion wedding photographer
Botleys mansion in Surrey
Botleys Mansion Wedding photography
Matt and Beccas wedding at Botleys mansion was amazing, we had everything, gorgeous weather, all the smiles, laughter, dancing - it was a real post restrictions celebration that did not disappoint. Botleys Mansion is an incredible place to get married, the ceremony room is regal, the prep rooms are spacious and light and the orangery at the back with the most epic staircase entrance is simply incredible.
The preparation
Botleys has some very large rooms available for the wedding prep, for both partners - there was plenty of space for Becca’s prep, meaning multiple bridesmaids, mum, MUA and hairdressers could easily fit in the room and still have space. The bathrooms are large as well - important for when you are in your wedding dress and need that little extra space to move.
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.
Botleys Mansion: ceremony
The Ceremony room at Botleys is beautiful and regal, with beautifully matching chairs, chandeliers you really get that special feeling of walking into somewhere special, it is a larger room than the photo reveals and with the windows open on a hot day, there is a lovely cross wind - it feels nice and cool in there.
The confetti walk
Botleys has a fantastic way of organising the confetti shot. They take the bride and groom through the back entrance (ooerr) and position them under the amazing staircase there in the archway ready for them to come through . This is special because you can position your guests up and over the stairs as well as I can arrange a tunnel walk of guests - this gives you the best of both worlds - that initial confetti explosiion as well as walking through all your guests
couple portraits aka Matt’s Photowalk
This is the chance just to get a few minutes alone time - my couples always comment on ow nice it is just to be the two of them for a few minutes. Matt and Becca and me just went on a simple stroll around the grounds, utilising the epic building and the contrasting trees and surrounding park as beautiful and very different backdrops.
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
Golden Hour portraits
There are lots of options if the sun behaves at Botleys, anywhere in the front courtyard is lit up by sun and you also have the huge park in front of that which can be bathed in golden sunlight - Ten minutes is all I need to create some gorgeous photos for you
Flowers - https://seventh-heaven-events.co.uk/
Dress - https://www.sophiegracebridal.co.uk/
More on Botleys mansion - https://bijouweddingvenues.co.uk/venue/botleys-mansion/
Botleys Mansion is an exclusive use wedding venue located in Surrey. It is licensed for civil wedding ceremonies both inside and outside and offers a choice of stylish celebration and entertaining spaces in which to host your ultra-glamorous wedding. With capacities ranging from 50 to 250 across various rooms in the house, Botleys Mansion also offers flexibility along with an impeccable service when it comes to hosting your celebration at this wow-factor wedding venue.
Located just 30 minutes from London and set amid 56 acres of rolling Surrey parkland, this magnificent country house wedding venue marries history with the absolute best in modern style
Northbrook Park wedding photographer
Northbrook park photography
Now I don't use the word perfect very often - but I absolutely loved everything about this wedding - and I mean everything. I was absolutely captivated by the beautiful venue Northbrook park, the wonderful Jill and Paul and two fantastic families. This was a wedding blend of all the best things I love about America and the best things I love about England - combine it with glorious sunshine all day and you have your recipe for perfect.
Northbrook park in Surrey is simply beautiful (i was in photographers paradise) and I love it when a venue enables both the bridal and groom party to stay there as it means I get to photograph the boys and the girls getting ready - the boys definitely were not drinking Jill! We had the pleasure of little Easton with the girls who was being super super cute - he also managed to invent a new game of " can i throw my socks out of the window"
Jill had organised so many little touches throughout the venue that it looked not only beautiful but everywhere you turned there was a little detail to photograph - Jills attention to detail was exquisite -hopefully i did them all justice through the photographs.
I also need to give three special shout outs - firstly to Boris! Everyone needs a Boris at a wedding - Fact. Never have i had a member of the grooms party organise people so well for the family photos - Really helped me out. Secondly to Kim and Julie for "that cake" - oh my days, i have never tasted anything as amazing as that wedding cake (I so need that recipe and if i need to import some Quick whip/cool whip/something whip (not too sure what it is) then i will do so) - unbelievable. Finally to the very talented brother of Jill - Ryan. Not only did he do a fantastic job as the minister - he also sang two amazing renditions, one through the ceremony and first dance - a very talented guy.
So I hope you enjoy these photos. I really enjoyed editing them and remembering so many little things that happened throughout the day. I hope you guys stay in touch and I wish Jill and Paul all the best as they settle into their new life in the US.
