Our sneak peek at Carly & Chris’s wedding photographs begins at St Mary’s church in Swanage. With hot summer sun, a fire engine escort, a hilltop reception (with epic views), and golf buggies we knew it would be a great day for Purbeck Golf Club wedding photographs. It would be an interesting contrast to our last golf club wedding photography at Dudsbury Golf Club. Talking of contrasts the last wedding we photographed at The Tithe Barn wedding venue in Symmondsbury was on the other side of Dorset. Today we would be working in our own ‘back garden’ embracing the stunning vistas over the Purbeck.

Carly, her bridesmaids, flower girls, and the mothers were getting ready at her parents’ house in Langton Matravers. While drinking bubbles outside in the sunshine, the girls took it in turn to have their hair and make-up styled. Soon, the flower girls were in their little white dresses and Carly even had time to style her Dad’s hair!

A Bridesmaid gave a lovely reading, followed by the vicar. Carly and Chris made their promises to each other and exchanged rings. Meanwhile, the flower girls behaved like angels! After the blessing, witnesses and family members gathered for the signing of the marriage register.

The summer sun was shining at the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, and it was as clear a day as we have ever seen. The panoramic view across Poole Harbour was stunning. Guests enjoyed a drinks reception with a guitarist George Russell providing the soundtrack. Many guests chose to enjoy their drinks looking out over the amazing view from the terrace.

Guests enjoyed a wedding breakfast with all the trimmings supplied by the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club in-house catering team. Once most had had their fill, it was time for the wedding speeches.

Carly’s father was up first with some stories of his daughter growing up. Chris followed; he remembered to thank everyone and refer to his beautiful wife at least twice. To bring the speeches to a close was the best man. He managed not to swear and used a rather cheeky photo of Chris as a prop, delivered to each table.

After the wedding breakfast, guests again enjoyed a drink with one of the best views in Dorset. Meanwhile, we took Carly and Chris out on the course with two golf buggies. We stopped at some locations for their couple photographs against the backdrop of the coastline.

We returned to the clubhouse. After Chris had driven the flower girls from one side of the car park to the other, it was time to cut the cake. Everyone gathered round as the new Mr and Mrs cut their wedding cake, shortly followed by the first dance. Mark from Pegasus Disco was on hand to ensure everything ran to time.

The clouds and sunset combined to produce something pretty spectacular as the guests danced away.

Keeping guests entertained, there was a fun game of Mr and Mrs and a photo booth from Photo Star Booth. With the ladies gathered, Carly threw her bouquet straight to one of her bridesmaids!. After capturing some shape throwing on the dance floor, we left everyone dancing into the night.

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