This past Wednesday (24th June 2015) I photographed my first wedding at the stunning Gosfield Hall in Essex, Gosfield Hall is only 15mins from me and honestly it's a blessing because it's such a beautiful wedding venue to work at.
Gosfield Hall was built on the Gosfield estate, a site given to Robert Le Claire by William The Conqueror in 1066. The Hall was Commisioned by Sir John Wentworth in 1545. He wanted a defensible house, but King Henry VII had re-imposed a heavy tax on the building of castles. Sir John compromised by building Gosfield Hall, which was capable of withstanding an attack or seige. It was built around the courtyard with no ground floor windows, and entry was only possible by the huge postern gate by the west front. It even has a secret chamber large enough to deposit dubious liquids on unwelcome visitors, which is still here today - so watch out!! The original west wing still remains today, unchanged since Tudor times.
Lisa and Rob gave me the honour of photographing their wedding, they found me via the wedding suppliers directory hitched.co.uk and the rest they say is history.
Lisa and Rob are an amazing couple their family and friends were brilliant and everyone made me feel so welcome, it was an absolute joy to have the responsibility of capturing the legacy of their wedding day.
Leading up to their wedding I asked Lisa and Rob a handful of questions about their particular wedding theme and other wedding details, here's their answers;
1. What is the theme and colours of your wedding?
Shades of Blue
2. How did you come up with your theme?
We have a shared love of the colour blue which we thought would bring a modern contrast to the historic building interior
3. Please list the name and website of the wedding pros you’ve hired:
Wedding Venue(s) - Gosfield Hall
Officiant/Minister - Braintree Registrar
Photographer - Gavin Conlan (gavin conlan photography Ltd)
Video - Not Applicable
Entertainment (DJ and Photo booth) – DJ Luke Bailey and gavin conlan photography Ltd (Photo booth)
Florist - Megan Martin, The Willows
Wedding Dress Designer - Madeline Gardner New York
Bridal Hair Stylist - Lesley Holloway
Bridal Make Up Artist – Sam Holloway
Wedding Cake - Andrea Barker, Essex Wedding Cakes
Bridal Shoes - Jenna Dwyer, Charlie Co. Shoes / Montalto
Wedding Planner - Gaynor Pearson (Gosfield Hall)
4. How long did you spend planning your wedding and have you any budget advice?
Five months. We moved house in January and then looked at our funds and decided that we wanted to spend the "decorating money" on our special day!!! As for the budget advice, talk to each other about what you really want /need. Rob had to reign me in a bit on small things that he didn't really think added to our day!
5. What are you most looking forward to on your wedding day?
Saying the big "I do" and actually being able to call each other husband and wife
6. Any other details I should know about ?
Rob and I have been through some tough times together, the main one being when I lost my Dad suddenly. Rob's amazing support through that pulled me out of the darkness. In the early days I couldn't bare the thought of getting married without my Dad being there; but my overwhelming love for Rob grew so much that I couldn't imagine life without me being his wife. It will be a very difficult day but I know that Dad would be very happy with my choice of such a good man.
First Dance - A Thousand Years, Christina Perri
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Whilst I'm editing their wedding I wanted to share a selection of my personal favourites with you to enjoy, feel free to use these images on your social media profiles (as long as you do not remove my watermark) and feel to leave Lisa and Rob a lovely comment below!!
All the best, Gavin
wedding day sign with the following text - Gosfield Hall, Lisa and Robert Silcock, Wednesday 24th June 2015. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative landscape of the exterior of Gosfield Hall showing the green Wedding Guests sign. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative landscape of the exterior of the main entrance into Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative landscape showcasing the stunning grounds and exterior of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative fine art landscape showcasing the exterior of Gosfield Hall with the Deer statue in the foreground. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
fun portrait of the bride and her bridesmaids wearing their kimonos. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
fun portrait showcasing the girls wearing their bridal party slippers. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative detail photograph of the gorgeous blue crystal bridal shoes. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative detail shot showcasing the brides wedding dress in The Rococco Suite. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
portrait of the bride and her bridesmaids looking at the brides wedding dress in The Rococco Suite. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
fun portrait of the bride peering round her wedding dress with her bridesmaids in the reflection of the mirror in The Rococco Suite. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative detail photograph showcasing the three bridesmaids dresses hanging on the four poster bed in The Rococco Suite. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative and fun portrait of the bride and her bridesmaids in The Rococco Suite. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative landscape showcasing the inner courtyard of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
fun portrait of the groom with his best man and Harvey celebrating with 3 pints of carlsberg in the Bar and Disco room. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative detail photograph of the grooms suit hanging on the four poster bed in The Kings Apartment. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative detail photograph of the bride and grooms wedding rings and text saying Especially for You in The Kings Apartment. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative portrait of the groom with his shirt open laughing in The Kings Apartment. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
portrait of the groom smiling whilst holding his tie in The Kings Apartment. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
fashion portrait of the groom getting ready in The Kings Apartment. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative portrait of the best man getting dressed in The Kings Apartment. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
portrait of the best man helping the groom get dressed in The Kings Apartment. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative and fun portrait of the groom pointing to the socks his bride bought him in The Kings Apartment. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
traditional formal portrait of the groom and best man in The Prophets Chamber. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
fun portrait of the groom, his mother and his best man/step dad in The Prophets Chamber. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative portrait of the brides mother helping the bride get dressed in The Rococco Suite. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
beautiful portrait of the bride and her mother holding hands in The Rococco Suite. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
simply stunning portrait of the bride holding her bouquet in The Rococco Suite. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
gorgeous portrait of the bride looking down at her wedding bouquet in The Rococco Suite. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
fun portrait of the bride and her bridesmaids in The Rococco Suite. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative fine art bridal portrait in The Rococco Suite. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative and fun bridal portrait with her bridesmaids and her mother looking on in the background, The Rococco Suite. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative portrait of the bridesmaids and the brides mother looking at the bride in The Rococco Suite. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative and beautiful bridal portrait in The Rococco Suite. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
stunning and elegant bridal portrait in The Rococco Suite. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative and elegant bridal portrait in The Rococco Suite.Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
fashion portrait of the bride, her bridesmaids and her mother posing in The Rococco Suite. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative detail photograph of the deer state in the grounds of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative detail photograph of the water fountain in the grounds of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative detail photograph of the wedding cake on display in the library. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative portrait of the ceremony room all set up for the wedding of Lisa and Rob in The Queens Gallery. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative and fun selfie of the groom and his best man standing at the front of the aisle in The Queens Gallery. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
beautiful expression of the groom as his bride begins her walk down the aisle in The Queens Gallery. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
portrait of the bride and her mother walking down the aisle in The Queens Gallery. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
a beautiful and emotive portrait as the bride and groom come together at the start of their wedding ceremony in The Queens Gallery. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative wedding ceremony photograph of the bride and groom sitting down looking at each other smiling in The Queens Gallery. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative wedding ceremony photograph of the bride and groom holding hands and looking at each other smiling in The Queens Gallery. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative wedding ceremony photograph of the groom putting the ring on his brides finger in The Queens Gallery. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative wedding ceremony photograph of the bride putting the ring on her grooms finger in The Queens Gallery. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
a beautiful and emotive portrait of the bride and groom holding hands during their wedding ceremony in The Queens Gallery. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
portrait of the bride and groom sharing their first kiss as Mr and Mrs in The Queens Gallery. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
brilliant portrait of the bride and groom dancing down the aisle with their guests in the background smiling in The Queens Gallery. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative detail photograph of the white Mr and Mrs sig on display in Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative group photograph of the bride and groom with all their guests standing around the fountain in a heart shaped in the inner courtyard of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
portrait of the bride and groom with the brides mother and the grooms mother in the inner courtyard of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative portrait of the bride and groom with the brides mother and the grooms mother in the inner courtyard of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
the classic confetti photograph taken in the inner courtyard of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
beautiful portrait of the groom on his knee helping his wife put on her blue crystal bridal shoe in the Ballroom. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative portrait of the bride and groom sharing a moment in the ballroom before the wedding breakfast. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
beautiful interior photograph of the ballroom all set up for Lisa and Rob's wedding breakfast. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
beautiful interior photograph of the ballroom showcasing the stunning chandeliers. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative detail photograph of the blue Mr and Mrs boxes on the top table in the ballroom. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
beautiful interior photograph of the ballroom showcasing the stunning chandeliers over the top table. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
beautiful creative interior photograph of the ballroom showcasing the stunning chandeliers. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
classic and fine art portrait of the groom looking out into the inner courtyard of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
beautiful and elegant portrait of the bride looking down at her wedding ring. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative portrait of the bride and groom in the inner courtyard of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative and fun portrait of the bride and groom in the inner courtyard of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
beautiful portrait of the bride and groom in the inner courtyard of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
romantic portrait of the bride and groom in the inner courtyard of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
timeless portrait of the bride and groom in the inner courtyard of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative portrait of the bride and groom sharing a kiss in the inner courtyard of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
fun and sexy portrait of the bride and groom having fun in front of the blue doors in the inner courtyard of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
sexy portrait of the bride and groom having fun in front of the blue doors in the inner courtyard of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
classic portrait of the bride and groom posing in front of the blue doors in the inner courtyard of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
portrait of the bride during her wedding breakfast speech in the ballroom. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
portrait of the brides mother during her wedding breakfast speech in the ballroom.Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative portrait of the bride's brother during his wedding breakfast speech with the bride appearing in the reflection, a single frame no photoshop. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative portrait of the bride's brother during his wedding breakfast speech with the brides grandmother appearing in the reflection, a single frame no photoshop. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
portrait of the groom reading a poem during his wedding breakfast speech in the ballroom. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
portrait of the groom during his wedding breakfast speech in the ballroom. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
portrait of the best man during his wedding breakfast speech in the ballroom. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
fun portrait of the bride and groom with some of their guest in The Rococco Suite during their tour of the stunning rooms. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
fun portrait of the bride, groom and the bridesmaids playing croquet on the lawn outside the main entrance of Gosfield Hall with the grooms mother and step dad looking on in the background. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
fun portrait of the groom and his best man playing croquet on the lawn outside the main entrance of Gosfield Hall with girls cheering them on in the background. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
fun and creative portrait of the bridesmaids and best man looking at the camera with the bride and groom in the foreground. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
fun and creative portrait of the bridesmaids and best man looking at the camera with the bride and groom sharing a kiss in the foreground. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative fashion portrait of the bride, groom, best man and bridesmaid posing in front of the fountain in the grounds of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative fashion portrait of the bride, groom, bridesmaids and their partners posing walking past the fountain in the grounds of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative and fun portrait of the bride, groom, bridesmaids and their partners posing in front of the fountain in the grounds of Gosfield Hall.Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
timeless and elegant legacy portrait of the showcasing the hands and wedding rings of the bride, her mother and her grandmother. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative detail photograph of the wedding cake in the library with candles lit ready for the official cake cutting. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
beautiful portrait of the bride and groom cutting their wedding cake in the library. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative portrait of the bride and groom during their first dance. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
beautiful portrait of the bride and groom during their first dance with all their guests looking on with joy. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative night time portrait of the bride and groom in the grounds of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative night time portrait of the bride and groom sharing a kiss in the grounds of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative portrait of the bride and groom posing in the archway under the clock tower in the grounds of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
beautiful and romantic portrait of the groom kissing his bride on the neck in front of the fountain in the grounds of Gosfield Hall. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative and romantic portrait of the bride and groom sharing a moment and the piano is being played. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative and romantic portrait of the groom kissing his brides hand as the piano is being played. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd
creative and romantic portrait of the bride and groom sharing a kiss next to the piano as its being played. Wedding photography at Gosfield Hall by Essex wedding photographer gavin conlan photography Ltd