Planning Larmer Tree Gardens Wedding Photos
For us, these Larmer Tree wedding photos have been a long time coming! Murray and I have photographed hundreds of weddings in dorset over the last two decades. Yet there has always been one wedding venue that has remained inexplicably elusive to us. We have never before taken Larmer Tree wedding photographs. We are constantly seeing other photographers work there with a little voice of envy on our shoulders. The gorgeous grounds and ethereal singing stage seemed to be beyond our grasp. With Leanne and Keiron’s big day fast approaching this was about to change.
Love Blooms At Weddings
Murray and I were there when Leanne and Keiron ‘officially’ got together. It was at Jen & Mike’s Harry Potter themed wedding at Upton House, back in 2017. They are such a lovely warm couple, familiar with how we work and really up for creating some special images.
Wedding Morning Photographs With The Bridal Party
Leanne, her sister, bridesmaids and family were all in an exceptionally chipper mood. They were already whizzing about the place in preparation for the day ahead.
As the girls styled each other’s wedding hair Murray departed for the chap’s house. I found Leanne’s wedding dress from (Isobel’s Bridal and Groom) and shoes upstairs in her childhood bedroom.
Stunning floral bouquets arrived from Sweet Pea Florist. They added a mass of color and smell to the event. Outside, Leanne’s father had polished his car to an almost mirror finish. He had also attached bows and ribbons. He was to be the official bridal chauffer for the morning’s journey.
Fun Whilst Preparing For A Larmer Tree Wedding
Leanne had time for one last emotional hug with her mum. Then, her sister helped her into her wedding dress. Leanne emerged from her childhood bedroom as a bride. She looked stunning in her white lace detailed A Line dress from Isobelle’s Bride and Groom.
Candid Groom Preparation Photographs
Meanwhile, 20 minutes away, Murray had arrived to cover Keiron and the chap’s wedding morning. He found the boys in a happy mood. They were busy working through a checklist of things to take to the wedding.
It was great to see Mike again. He was supporting Keiron and his best man. They chatted over morning coffees and croissants.
Recording The Wedding Morning Details
As they were in Leanne and Keiron’s home Murray found the chaps to be surrounded by many details of the day. The button holes and rings sat upon a personalised slate board. A framed picture of the Roman Temple at Larmer tree, was being used as a backdrop for Lego mini figures of the bride, grom and their four-legged friend.
Keiron had organised some personalised, colour co-ordinated gifts for his groomsmen. A personalised Zippo lighter for Matt (the best man) and a blue pen knife for Mike.
At the time Murray noticed Keiron’s bright peacock print resin cufflinks. He was not yet aware of the level of significance they would hold for the day ahead.
At a relaxed pace the three chaps transformed into groom and groomsmen. They donned waistcoats with swirl patterns. They also wore dark blue tail suits with purple pocket squares and cravats, from Isobelle’s Bride And Groom. All under the watchful eye of the couple’s pet dog. Making sure they had everything from their list and looking extremely dapper the trio jumped into a taxi bound for the Larmer Tree
Arriving For Larmer Tree Wedding Photos
Keiron then took over greeting his guests as they arrived. We had co-ordinated with Amy earlier in the week about the potential weather. It was her policy that if there is a chance of an outdoor wedding ceremony then that’s what they would aim for. We’ve seen too many venues in the past be over cautious with the weather forecast. So, now chairs were set up outside the Roman temple. This housed the signing table adorned with an amazing spray of flowers, punctuating the scene with colour.
Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Photographs At The Larmer Tree Gardens
The music began, Keiron closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
The wedding ceremony itself took place in a relatively small, open area. This gave us the ability to move about unobtrusively capturing different angles of the proceedings in our Larmer Tree wedding photos.
Capturing The Emotions Of A Wedding Ceremony
For a very brief moment Keiron broke into tears upon seeing his love walking towards him up the aisle. Leanne’s reaction was just as heartwarming. Her now nervous face broke into a huge grin upon setting her eyes on Keiron. A grin that stayed with her for the rest of the day.
Leanne’s father handed daughter to Keiron. Now hand in hand the couple exchanged vows in front of their loved ones and exchanged rings.
The guest’s applause echoed around the gardens as the happy couple kissed their first kiss. As they signed the register in the Roman Temple we arranged the guests into a gauntlet. Leanne and Keiron left as newlyweds in a shower of confetti.
A Wedding Drinks Reception In The Gardens
Forking Out catering had set out a champagne drinks reception in the gardens. It was the first time Leanne and Keiron had to chat with many of their guests. So there was plenty of congratulations to go around.
Wedding Group Photos On The Singing Sage At Larmer Tree
Leanne was the first on stage and was also the last to leave, after a quick set of couple shots. We knew that neither of them liked having their photos taken or being the centre of attention. So made the experience as fast and fun as possible.
A Rare Surprise For Experienced Wedding Photographers!
All of this occurred under the eyes of the ever-roaming, inquisitive peacocks. They were extremely interested in the goings on. And even more so in the delicious canapes being served by Forking Out.
Bride and Groom Couple Photographs In The Larmer Tree Gardens
Keeping an eye on the schedule we decided to take Leanne and kerion away for some Larmer TRee wedding photos of the two of them for ten minutes. They had already told us they loved the ornamental valley and the giant redwoods. So, Murray and I devised a set of images isolating the two of them in amongst the impressive valley.
Bucking Wedding Photography Trends
Almost every single wedding couple photograph we have seen at Larmer Tree gardens has the couple alone on stage in the sunshine. Leanne and Keiron were also keen for this too. However we also wanted to be able to provide them with something different. A twist on Larmer Tree wedding photos if you like!
It was time for Larmer Tree wedding photos to break free from the trend of muted blacks, light and airy exposures and oversaturation of oranges and greens. Using the leading lines of perspective from a nearby bench we decided to bring the eye into frame for some timeless images.
Now was Leanne’s dad’s time to shine. He entered the gardens proudly carrying the dinner gong. Which he then rang to call all to the wedding breakfast.
Larmer Tree Wedding Breakfast Photographs
Toasting The Newlyweds and Exceptional Wedding Catering
We owe a shout out to Forking Out Catering. The wedding party was treated to three courses of some of the most delicious wedding food we have ever tasted. We knew it was good. During a short break, we had to go back and check that the guests hadn’t moved on. A happy silence had descended!
The guys didn’t want to make a fuss out of cutting the cake. The three-tier masterpiece created by The Cake Cabin sat at the head of the Pavilion. So, we quickly moved across the room and captured the brief moment when it happened. Of course, the guests had noticed and were ready with rounds of applauds.
Photographing An Evening Wedding Reception At The Larmer Tree
First Dance And Wedding Disco Photos
Taking A Break For Some Intimate Couple Photographs
Dancing The Night Away At The Larmer Tree
This Larmer Tree story is that of a wonderful day wedding day for a wonderful couple who found love at a wedding day!
These photographs are a small sample of those we acheived from this lovely wedding. Because the two of us work without time limits we were able to capture the entire story of Lanne and Keiron’s Larmer Tree wedding photographs. If you are looking for unique images to tell the story of your big day please do get in touch.
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