Emma and Marc’s Sopley Lake wedding photographs. A sneak peek from a gloriously sunny wedding day featuring woodland walks, a wedding magician, lakeside marquee, a silent disco, Bournemouth Town Hall and Sopley Lake wedding venues by one thousand words documentary wedding photographers in Dorset.

Bridal Preparation Photographs for Sopley Lake Wedding

We began the day at Emma’s family home where she would be getting ready with the rest of her bridal party. We joined CWM films on this Bournemouth Town Hall and Sopley lake wedding morning. Emma, her bridesmaids and mum all had hair and make-up styled by the team from Amazing Face. They all seemed calm, and happy for the wedding day ahead.

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Soon the flowers supplied by Martha and the Meadow arrived. Buttonholes in place, balloons and bouquets at the ready it was time leave for Bournemouth town hall.

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Page Boy Watches Father during Wedding Morning Preparation Photographs by one thousand words wedding photographers

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Happy Father in Blue Wedding Suit Arrives With Huge White Wedding Balloons During Morning Preparations Photograph

Groom Preparation for Sopley Lake Wedding

Marc was at home getting ready with one of his groomsmen. Final details for him included his wooden bow tie and custom leather braces. Suited in blue with brown wedding shoes he was ready. They made the short journey to Bournemouth Town Hall wedding venue.

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Bournemouth Town Hall Wedding Ceremony

Marc took a moment to greet friends and family outside in the sunshine before heading into Bournemouth Town Hall. Once inside he had the room to himself before it filled up with guests.

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Documentary Photograph of Groom Waiting at Bournemouth Town Hall The Willows Room before wedding ceremony

Civil Wedding Ceremony Photos

Emma arrived outside and met with registrars to complete vital paperwork. Emma and the bridal party waited in the hallway before making her entrance. Once Emma’s father had given her away he took his seat. During the ceremony and Emma and Marc made some very personal promises to each other.

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Father and Baby in white dress Portrait Photograph at Bournemouth Town Hall Wedding

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After the exchange of the rings, they were declared married. Everyone gathered outside to congratulate them before making their way to Sopley Lake wedding venue.

Bournemouth Town Hall Wedding Ceremony Photograph of Smiling Dapper Groom in blue wedding suit and wooden bow tie

Black and White documentary wedding Photograph of First Kiss at Bournemouth Town Hall Wedding ceremony

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Dorset Woodland Couple Photographs

We took our time getting there, with the newlyweds stopping to take some pictures en route. One last photo before we joined the guests at Sopley Farm’ pick your own’ where the couple had their first date.

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Bride and Groom at Fruit Farm with Mr and Mrs White Wedding Balloons Kissing documentary wedding photograph

Sopley Lake Wedding Reception Photographs

We arrived at the lake ahead of the newlyweds. With help from the bridesmaids, we assembled the guests to welcome Emma and Marc. A confetti throwing guard of honour greeted them as they walked down the path.

Taddle Farm Tents marquee sat among the trees with other elements spread around it. Garbanzo’s Ice cream trike served guests with Italian Ice cream. A photo booth on the jetty, Champong in front of the marque and a floral crown table to mention a few. The Paddock Bar horsebox was there to keep the guests topped up and Alfie the magician worked his tricks on them. Before asking people to take their places in the marquee all saw a mass game of Champong.

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Home made Bride and Groom wooden Signs on Chairs at Sopley Lake Wedding Marquee wedding breakfast set up

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Yellow and Pink Macaron Tower Wedding Cake with green foliage on wooden Barrel Photo by one thousand words photography

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Wedding Marquee Ladder with Ivy and Edison Bulbs Marquee Ceiling Decoration at Sopley Lake Wedding Photograph

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Bridesmaids in Pink Dresses and White Bolleros Practice Their Wedding Speeches Behind wedding Marquee at Sopley Lake

Cheeky Page Boy in Straw Hat and Braces Running across wedding reception lawns whilst Poking Tongue out

Photograph of Bride and Personal Trainer Push doing Ups as Groom Eats Ice Cream at Sopley Lake Wedding venue in Dorset

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Marquee Wedding Breakfast and Speeches

Red Cherry Catering served a wedding breakfast in the marquee. One member of each table was gifted with a chef’s hat and apron and the task of carving the meat for the rest of the table. The Father of the bride and the father of the groom kicked off the speeches. Following these was the groom himself all of which had guests crying with laughter and joy.

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Wedding Guest Wearing Chefs Hat and master chef Apron for Carving Meat at wedding breakfast photograph

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Baby Held Aloft During Marquee Wedding Speeches Photo as Guests Applaud

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Evening Entertainment at Sopley Lake Wedding

With wedding speeches completed there was more time to enjoy the various activities. Some even opted to visit the island in the middle of the lake.

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As the sun went down evening guests arrived and it was time to light the fire pit and toast marshmallows. At this point, Jenson the page boy was seen dancing on a table!

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Cutting The Cake & Wedding Dancing

Cutting of the cake was next, this creation was from La Patisserie Macaron which was a tower of macrons with a cake perched on top. Following this was the couple first dance as newlyweds with most guests joining them. We stole the newlyweds away for a moment for some sunset shots before returning them to the marquee.

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Wedding Silent Disco Photographs

With a curfew in place for the noise levels, the music switched to a silent disco at 10:30 everyone was dancing and singing.

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The final act of our day was to take the happy couple over to the island for the last shot of the two of them on their big day.

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