Dorset Wedding Photography Compton Acres, Nicky and Dan

Nicky and Dan's wedding at Compton Acres Italian Villa was our second visit to this stunning venue in 2009 and Teri and I are already booked to photograph at the Dorset wedding venue in 2010. As one of Compton Acres recommended photographers we have photographed there many times and it still remains one of our favourite wedding venues. The team at Compton Acres (Laura!) job and Beales catering always do a great job :)

In the morning Teri hooked up with Nicky getting ready at her parents and I met Dan and the guys at the New Beehive in Canford Cliffs (a pub that is within walking distance!). As always the Poole registrars were relaxed and the ceremony was one of the most relaxed and fun of the year. Just after the ceremony we sneaked Nicky and Dan into the Japanese Gardens for some quick romantic alone photographs. The requested group shots were taken as they fitted in with the day, great advantage to having the ceremony and reception at the same venue is you have total flexibility to fit in any photography as the day naturally unfolds.

We always say to couples, it's not just about picking a great venue, a great wedding is about the couple, their families and friends and the joy of sharing their wedding with them. Nicky and Dan's day was perfect, really lovely couple and a pleasure for Teri and I to be part of their day.

Many Congratulations Nicky and Dan!! :)

Lulworth Castle Wedding with Wedding Ceremony at St Mary's Chapel, Seb and Selina

Seb and Selina's wedding at Lulworth Castle will be the first of our two trips to Lulworth Castle this year. This wedding was the first time Teri and I have photographed at Lulworth's St Mary's Chapel, just a short walk from the castle. The chapel is 18th century and has the most interesting interior decor, the stunning duck egg blue painted ceilings and the sage green pews with large windows create an amazing space for the wedding ceremony.

In the morning the weather was set for fair, Selina her family and bridesmaids getting ready with Teri at the Harbour Heights hotel, I went over to see Seb and the guys at Lulworth. I think Seb must hold our current record for number of ushers! While we waited for guests to arrive at the chapel in the morning I thought it might make a cool shot to get all 13 ushers, the 2 best men and Seb upstairs in the chapel. I started to get a little concerned we wouldn't fit everyone upstairs but we just about made it :)

As always the team at Lulworth Castle put on an amazing day, it was a pleasure for Teri and I to photograph and be involved in the wedding, Seb and Selina, their families and friends made us feel very welcome. Teri and I wish Seb and Selina many congratulations!!

Quick shouts, amazing contemporary wedding cake provided by Cakes By Suzanne, great to see Alan from Barnes Wedding Cars again, they always do such an amazing job!

If you are thinking of having a wedding at Lulworth then each year there's a Lulworth Castle Wedding Fair that's worth a visit :)