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Maidens Barn | Deniz & Akin

sunset portrait of bride and groom at maidens barn

Deniz and Akin's wedding at Maidens Barn in Essex

Maidens Barn near Chelmsford, Essex is a vaulted wooden barn that dates back to 1806. It is a beautiful wedding venue, set in stunning gardens and features in our top 10 Essex Wedding Venues. Continue Reading

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Hutton Hall Brentwood | Nate & Kayleigh

Bride and groom hugging at Hutton Hall Brentwood

Nate and Kayleigh's Wedding at Hutton Poplars Hall in Brentwood, Essex

What an absolute pleasure to photograph Nate and Kayleigh’s wedding at Hutton Hall in Brentwood, Essex. Hutton Poplars Hall wasn’t a venue I knew much about before this wedding, and it really caught me by surprise, at how fantastic a venue it actually is. Continue Reading

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Cooling Castle Barn Wedding | Chelsea + Peter

A bride and groom at cooling castle barn wedding venue

Chelsea and Peter's Wedding at Cooling Castle in Rochester, Kent

It was an absolute pleasure to photograph Chelsea and Peter’s wedding at Cooling Castle Barn. I first met Chelsea when she was a Bridesmaid at Lizzie & Aaron’s Wedding at Old Brook Barn, so I was excited when Chelsea got in contact asking us to document her wedding day at Cooling Castle. Continue Reading

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Gaynes Park Wedding | Feri & Chris

Feri & Chris' Wedding at Gaynes Park Wedding in Essex

What an absolute blast to be part of Chris and Feri’s amazing day at Gaynes Park. Check out their wedding trailer along with some of our favourite photos from the day. Continue Reading

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Our Favourite UK Wedding Venues

A Guide to our Favourite Wedding Venues in the UK

As an Essex Wedding Photographer and Videographer duo, we are so lucky to be invited to photograph weddings in our documentary style across the UK. This post is a compilation of our favourite wedding venues in the UK we’ve had the pleasure of working at.

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Wedding Venues Essex

A list of our favourite wedding venues in Essex

Here we go, a list and guide to our favourite wedding venues in Essex (updated for 2020!).

With its close proximity to London and the incredible array of wedding venues, it is no wonder Essex is such a popular location for couples looking to get married.
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Blake Hall Wedding Venue

Planning a wedding at Blake Hall Wedding Venue in Ongar, Essex

The beautiful recently restored barns at Blake Hall in Ongar, Essex are easily one of the most flexible Essex Wedding Venues. A personal favourite of ours as a Wedding Photographer and Videographer. This beautiful venue provides a wonderful opportunity for those couples wanting a barn wedding venue. With a flexible range of ceremony and reception options, it’s perfect for those couples who want to add a touch of relaxed style to their wedding day.
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Old Brook Barn | Lizzie & Aaron

Newly married couple walking in the Grass fields as the sun sets on their Old Brook Barn Wedding

Lizzie and Aaron’s beautiful wedding at Old Brook Barn in Essex

The gorgeous old Brook Barn in Essex remains one of my favourite wedding venues in Essex. Set within the country lanes of Navestock this little gem just has all the features you dream of when planning a barn wedding. From the stream outside the venue’s decking area to the open field that sits perfectly awaiting golden hour.
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Wedding Inspiration at That Amazing Place

Wedding Inspiration Shoot at That Amazing Place

As a wedding photographer, I am lucky enough to meet and work with some exceptionally creative wedding suppliers and see some beautiful locations. Claire over at Lily and May is easily one of my favourite floral artists that I have worked with, so I was really excited about this inspiration shoot at That Amazing Place in Harlow. Her elegant, romantic and whimsical designs just add so much to a wedding. And on top of that, she’s pretty darn nice too!
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