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Ellie & David - The Darling Buds of May

July 04, 2024  /  Rebecca King

I photographed this gorgeous couple at their wedding in May in 2023 (yes, it’s taken me that long to do this blog). They were married at the stunning Southover Grange Gardens in Lewes. We were gifted a beautiful sunny spring day. The bride and groom looked fabulous, and the colour theme was yellow and purple. The bride wore a very cute mini veil with a big ribbon on it. It looked so pretty, it would have been rude to not have done some lovely photographs from the back.

The bride and groom put aside lots of time for their couple shots, so we did not have to rush. It made the whole thing much more enjoyable, fun and relaxing. Unknowingly, Ellie and David gave me the best ‘Blue Steel’* I have ever photographed!

I love the wisteria at Grange Gardens and I had wanted to photograph a wedding when it has been out for a long time. It has such delicate and pretty flowers, which are such a beautiful colour. They also matched the colour theme. I was so fortunate to be able to photograph them for this wedding, especially as this year they have cut it all back, so it didn’t flower.

I always try to find picturesque natural backdrops and landscapes for my wedding photography. I think it adds so much life and colour. You cannot beat natural light in a beautiful environment.

This wedding was one of my short days that I sometimes do for local weddings in Lewes. I really enjoy these wedding days, and I think it’s a nice service to offer to couples that only want their ceremony documented, and some couple and guest photos afterwards. Ever since the covid outbreak people have been looking at their wedding planning in different ways, and designing them about what they want and not what is tradition. I really believe that your wedding should be a representation of you and what you are about. Don’t get too wrapped up in Pinterst or Instagram, and what other people have. It’s your day, so make it what you want.

*watch the Zoolander movie.

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Rebecca & Theo - East Sussex National

July 29, 2021  /  Rebecca King

It was an absolute pleasure to photograph this beautiful couple, who were obviously so in love. It was such a warm and caring atmosphere to be a part of, with so many lovely family and friends present. Not to mention the cutest bridesmaid and page boy. It was a smaller occasion, but the day didn’t feel any the less for it. It felt just perfect.

After what had seemed like a month of rain and constant checking of the weather reports, we got sunshine! The wedding took place at East Sussex National Hotel and golf resort. It’s a lovely hotel with lots of green spaces. It also has various size function rooms and there are plenty of rooms for guests to say in. The delicious gluten free cake was supplied by Sovereign Cakes, and the flowers and table decorations were supplied by Flutterby events.

Rebecca and Theo were married outside, which was lovely for me, as not only does it have natural light, there is a beautiful backdrop, but also I didn’t have to worry about my mask steaming up my viewfinder. There was a beautiful birdcage structure which was covered in wisteria, unfortunately it had bloomed, but it was still covered in luscious green leaves. There was a white carpet that lead the bride straight up the alter, so no need to worry about her heels sinking into the grass. The ceremony was so sweet. We took photographs with all the guests with the bird cage as a lovely backdrop. Then the bride and groom and I were driven in a golf buggy around the grounds to take some photographs of the bride and groom only. It was lovely and quiet with only a few golfers walking about. It’s always nice for me to be able to take the couples away from everything for their pictures. it’s the first time they’ve been alone since they tied the knot and its nice for them to find a moment of stillness in the craziness of the day. I highly recommend that you find the time in your day to do it.

It has been so nice to get back to work again. I hadn’t realised how much I had missed working. I feel so privileged to have this as my job. I get to spend my days photographing lovely people in beautiful locations. Everyone is at some point between excited, very emotional and full of utter joy. It really is the best atmosphere. To be present and to photograph the moment when these couples declare their love for one another and promise themselves to each other, it’s such an honour. To think that generations will look at your wedding photographs is very humbling. I pride myself in making sure my photographs are the best portrayal of my couples day. I try to document those little individual moments and to make sure that every couples set of photographs have a different and individual to them. I try not to make my couples pose too much, I feel it gives an unauthentic feel to the photographs. I want my couples and wedding guests to feel as relaxed and as comfortable as possible. People are individuals and each wedding will have its own vibe, so the photographs should represent that.

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categories / Photography, Lewes wedding, Wedding Photography, East Sussex National Hote
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Rachel & Rob - Field Place Manor House

July 13, 2021  /  Rebecca King

In May I had the joy to be a guest at my cousin-in-laws long awaited wedding. This poor couple, like so many others had to postpone their wedding three times, due to the Covid restrictions. They decided not to wait until the restrictions had been completely lifted. I think they were so desperate to tie the knot and could not risk anymore postponements, so they decided to make it a small affair.

It was such a lovely and joyous day, celebrating the marriage of this beautiful couple. I unfortunately was not the official photographer, as they came included in their venue package, but my camera is never too far from my side, so I did take some photographs, it would be rude not to!

After what had seemed like constant rain in the month of May, the sun shine brightly. The venue was the lovely Field Place Manor House in Worthing. It has the stunning gardens and a wisteria walkway that makes for the most beautiful backdrop. The day did not feel as if it was any less for having fewer guest. It was such an intimate and wholesome day. You had the chance to meet and talk to everyone, it was a very special day for a very special couple. I consider myself very lucky to be one of the people chosen to celebrate in their special day with them.

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categories / Worthing wedding, Wedding Photography, Photography
tags / wedding hair, wedding veil, weddings, wedding bouquet, worthing wedding, wedding dress, Field place manor house, bride, groom