Middleton Lodge Wedding Photography | Lucy & Jake
Lucy & Jake's Middleton Lodge wedding photography.
The day came with guns, fast cars, a smooth groom and a beautiful bride. I remember being strangely nervous since I hadn't actually met Lucy & Jake in person, only in the virtual world of Skype. The plan was to hook up with the boys shooting clays first thing in the morning. We were lucky with the weather. Being October in the UK, it was always going to be a lottery. Thankfully, we hit lucky and the guys were already hard at it when I made my way over the muddy field.
The chaps were all kitted out with wellies and gilets. As soon as I met Jake, I immediately felt at ease. A gent of a man, and clearly loving mixing with his troops, who were equally fun to be around. Whilst the lads shot it out, I ducked and dived and captured a few frames, before heading over to the main building to catch the girls getting ready.
As I approached the light came good and so I grabbed a lovely shot of the main entrance. It's been a while since I last photographed a Middleton Lodge wedding. I had no recollection of the staff, but within seconds I was reminded at just how wonderfully warm and welcoming they are. On arrival at Lucy's room, I was greeted with the biggest round of smiles and laughter you could imagine. I must have counted only minutes being in there and the bubbly was open.
Main House & Garden Marquee at Middleton Lodge
The ceremony itself took place in the local church just five minutes down the road. As I tend to do I hooked a ride with the bridesmaids and headed off to catch the rest of the day. After a beautiful service we headed back to Middleton Lodge. Jake being the true gent, chose to drive back with his wife in his old Porsche Carrera in classic red. A real beauty of a car and a fitting way to transport a very beautiful Lucy.
Upon arrival back at Middleton Lodge the wedding team had prepared a beautiful drinks reception in the main house. When everyone had gathered downstairs, Lucy & Jake made their grand entrance down the beautiful spiral staircase that is a real feature at Middleton Lodge. During the speeches, there were some emotional words from Lucy's father, followed by the some extremely funny words and exchanges from Jake and his best man. The party in the marquee afterwards was a hoot, as I expected it to be.
What a beautiful day had by all, and a most beautiful couple. Thanks for having me along guys, I wish you a long and happy future together.
Are you planning Middleton Lodge wedding photography of your own?
I do hope that you enjoy Lucy & Jake's Middleton Lodge wedding photos. You'll hopefully see that my style is very much documentary. A Documentary wedding photographer is also known as a reportage wedding photographer. They're very similar in makeup, with the aim being to photograph candid moments rather than posed. That's not to say I don't shoot semi posed photographs.
Most couples request a few portraits and I always encourage you to have a few close family formal photographs too as in my experience these photos are extremely sought after by your parents. If you like what you see, then why not get in touch?
