Wedding Photography at St Mary the Virgin Church and Great Hallingbury Manor | Rebecca and Nick | gavin conlan photography Ltd | Essex Wedding Photographer

This past Saturday was the beautiful wedding of Rebecca and Nick, they held their ceremony at St Mary the Virgin Church in Hatfield Broad Oak followed by their reception at the gorgeous Great Hallingbury Manor in Great Hallingbury.  

Leading up to their wedding I asked Rebecca and Nick 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?

Summer Romance - Not  really sure if we have a theme but that's what we are going with : ). Color is lilac and pastels

2. How did you come up with your theme?

We just picked what we liked - the color was for my Nanny that died last year as it was her favorite colour. The Horse Racing theme is for Nick as he loves going to the races. 

3. Please list the name and website of the wedding pros you’ve hired:

Wedding Venue(s) - Church - St Mary the Virgin, Hatfield Broad Oak.  Reception - Great Hallingbury Manor

Officiant/Minister - Church - The Revd Dr Naomi Wormell.  Reception Wedding Planner - Jenny Godfrey

Photographer - Gavin Conlan (gavin conlan photography Ltd)

Video - Sharon Porter

Entertainment (DJ/Photo Booth) – DJ - Ashley Moore.  Dancefloor, Uplighters and Love letters - Strictly Dancefloors.  Photobooth - Aurora Pearl.  Draping - Mediterranean Occasions

Florist - Elegant Stems

Wedding Dress Designer - Lou Lou Bridal - Mariposa Sawbridgeworth

Bridal Hair Stylist -  Rachel - Mr Smiths Epping

Bridal Make Up Artist –  Gemma Whitbread

Wedding Cake - Dorringtons

Bridal Shoes -  Rainbow - 'Lucy'

Wedding Planner - Rebecca Blake :)

Wedding Car Hire - Classic Wedding Limousines

4. How did the two of you meet?

We met on Match Affinity.com, I think we both knew that we had met the one.... we moved in with each other after 6 months and the rest is history.

5. How long did you spend planning your wedding and have you any budget advice?

We spent around 10 months planning the wedding, budget advice would be shop around, try not to take on to much DIY on, time flies much faster than you prepare yourself for, Don't over think themes go for what you want and create your own.

6. What are you most looking forward to on your wedding day?

We are really looking forward to the Church and hearing the bells ring, we are also excited about entering the wedding breakfast most of all being surrounded by all our friends and family on our special day and being Mr and Mrs Johnson. 

7. Any other details I should know about?

We have the sweepstake for the first dance so it's been kept secret from our guests until we have our first dance - the song is 'Your the Best Thing' by Style Council.

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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 Rebecca and Nick a lovely comment below!!

All the best, Gavin

photograph of the wedding sign saying "Welcome to the wedding of Mr & Mrs Johnson 29th August 2015 at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex Wedding Photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative detail shot of their wedding rings posed on the order of service, the marriage of Rebecca Jamie Blake and Nicholas John Johnson, 29th August 2015. Essex Wedding Photography by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative portrait of the groom with his shirt open as his about to get dressed. Essex Wedding Photography by gavin conlan photography Ltd

absolutely brilliant photo of the one of the best men photo bombing the grooms portraits in his pants.  Really funny moment during the groom preparations. Essex Wedding Photography by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative portrait of the groom buttoning up his shirt as he gets dressed. Essex Wedding Photography by gavin conlan photography Ltd

black and white creative portrait of the groom putting on his cuff links as he gets dressed. Essex Wedding Photography by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative detail shot of the sixpence box focussing on the words Happy Ever After which are written on the lid of the box. Essex Wedding Photography by gavin conlan photography Ltd

absolutely stunning portrait of the bride as she looks up at wedding dress, her expression is beautiful and full of joy. Essex Wedding Photography by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative portrait of the bride using reflections as she looks up at wedding dress, her expression is beautiful and full of joy. Essex Wedding Photography by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative detail photograph showcasing the bride and bridesmaids wedding dresses hanging up together. Essex Wedding Photography by gavin conlan photography Ltd

brilliant portrait of the bridal party putting on their make up in the mirror. Essex Wedding Photography by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative portrait of the brides sisters her into her wedding dress. Essex Wedding Photography by gavin conlan photography Ltd

beautiful portrait of the bride getting ready with the help of her bridesmaids. Essex Wedding Photography by gavin conlan photography Ltd

a beautiful moment as the brides father see's his daughter for the first time in her wedding dress. Essex Wedding Photography by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative detail photograph of the Hatfield Broad Oak sign post showing a painting of the St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative landscape photograph of St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative landscape photograph of the exterior of St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative portrait of the groom and his best men at the front of the aisle with the guests in the background at St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative portrait of the groom and his best men standing at the front of the church waiting for the ceremony to begin at St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative detail portrait of the bridal car outside St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative portrait of the bride, her bridesmaids, paige boys, flower girl and her father outside St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd

beautiful portrait of the groom looking back down the aisle trying to have a sneak peak of his bride as she walks down the aisle with her father at St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative portrait of the bride walking down the aisle with the father at St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative ceremony portrait at St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd

beautiful ceremony portrait at St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd

beautiful expression as the bride looks towards her groom during the ceremony at St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd

beautiful portrait of the bride and groom sitting down holding hands during the wedding ceremony at St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative ceremony portrait of the bride and groom holding hands standing at the end of the aisle during the service at St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative portrait of the bride and groom holding hands during the wedding ceremony at St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative ceremony portrait of the bride and groom singing a hymn during the service at St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative detail photograph of the groom putting the wedding ring on his brides finger at St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd 

creative close portrait of the bride and groom smiling at each other during the wedding ceremony at St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative portrait of the bride and groom with their two witnesses signing the register at St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative portrait of the bride and groom holding hands walking down the aisle as Mr and Mrs at St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd 

beautiful confetti photograph as the bride and groom kiss and their family and friends throw confetti over them outside St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd 

creative family portrait of the bride and groom with both their parents outside St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd  

creative portrait of the groom looking at his bride outside St Mary the Virgin Church.  Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd 

a beautiful creative portrait of the bride and groom holding hands outside St Mary the Virgin Church. Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd 

a beautiful portrait of the bride sitting in the front seat of the wedding car with her groom standing next to her outside St Mary the Virgin Church. Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd 

creative portrait showcasing the bride and groom kissing in the wing mirror outside St Mary the Virgin Church. Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd 

creative portrait of the bride and groom posing next to their wedding car outside St Mary the Virgin Church. Essex wedding photography at St Mary the Virgin Church by gavin conlan photography Ltd 

creative landscape photograph showcasing the beautiful exterior of Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative detail photograph of the stunning floral reef on the door of the main entrance into Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

a fun portrait of the bride and her bridesmaids in the wedding car pretending to drive the car at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

beautiful portrait of the bride and her bridesmaids outside Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative james bond style portrait of the groom at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd 

portrait of the groom and his best men at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd  

creative family and friends group portrait in the grounds of Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd  

beautiful couple portrait of the couple kissing outside of Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd  

I'm absolutely obsessed by this couple portrait, the joy and emotion in the this photograph is beautiful. Portrait of the bride and groom outside Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd  

stunning portrait of the bride and groom outside of Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

stunning portrait of the bride and groom laughing outside of Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

a beautiful portrait of the bride and groom walking outside of Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

a portrait of the bride and groom looking beautiful outside of Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative detail photograph of Mr & Mrs Johnson table plan at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

a portrait of the father of the bride during his speech at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

a portrait of the father of the bride laughing his speech at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

a portrait of the father of the groom during his speech at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

a portrait of the guests enjoying the father of the groom speech at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

beautiful portrait showcasing beautiful expressions of the bride, groom, grooms mother and brides father during the speeches at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative portrait of the groom during his speech at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative close up portrait of the groom during his speech at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

a emotional reaction from the bride during the grooms speech at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

fantastic expressions of the top table during the best men speech at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

fantastic expressions of the top table during the speeches at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

a portrait of the best men during their speech at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

fun portrait of all the hens laughing and lifting up the groom at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

fun portrait of all the stags lifting up the bride at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

a beautiful portrait of the bride and groom posing by the lake under the gazebo at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

a stunning portrait of the bride and groom posing under the gazebo at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative black and white portrait of the bride and groom taking cover under the grooms jacket in the rain at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

creative detail photograph of their wedding cake on the dane floor with the LOVE sign in the background at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

portrait of the bride and groom cutting their wedding cake on the dane floor with their friends and family in the background at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

beautiful portrait of the bride and groom during their first dance at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

beautiful portrait of the bride and groom during their first dance as the wedding confetti cannon explodes at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

beautiful portrait of the bride and groom during their first dance with their guests looking on smiling at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

beautiful portrait of the bride dancing with her father and the groom dancing with his mother at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

funny portrait of the bride and groom posing with friends and family and their special Irish guest at Great Hallingbury Manor. Essex wedding photography at Great Hallingbury Manor by gavin conlan photography Ltd

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Update

on 2012-06-21 17:39 by gavin conlan journal

1. To understand the value of wedding photography especially the wedding album.

The simple fact is the wedding album is an heirloom, the first gift of your married life together that will be cherished not only by yourselves but by the future generations of your family.  There is no one out there that can convince me that having images on a disc is the same, knowledge tells me the life span of images on a disc will be viewed no more than 3-4 times mainly by the bride and the groom may look at them fully once.  Whereas your wedding album will be on display, shown to guests at every opportunity and will be loved by yourselves and your family.  You cannot put a price on having something you can interact with, feel the quality of and admire the perfect material showcasing your imagery in all there magnificence.  Honestly if you don't believe me just look at your own family albums of loved ones that are no longer with you and ask yourself how much would you pay for those beautiful memories? My own personal albums are priceless to me.

2. To understand the importance of hiring a professional photographer.

So many people out there are doing it badly these days the industry has suffered massively over the last few years because of cowboy shooters just wanting to make some fast cash, having no respect for the images they're producing and trust me you'll never be happy with the results.  There is no point in spending thousands of pounds on your wedding day then pay next to nothing for your photography - the photographs are the only lasting memory of the emotions felt during your wedding day.  That famous saying "You get what you pay for in life" has never been so true, please don't become one of those couples emotionally distraught with shocking photographs.

3. You need to trust your wedding photographer.

The photographer is responsible for capturing those beautiful images that will be loved and cherished by yourself, your children, your grand children, your great grand children.  If you can't trust the photographer 110% then walk away and find someone you can trust, first impressions and that gut feeling is something not to be ignored.  Treat the photography search just as the bride searches for her perfect dress - when she sees it she just knows.  You need to be totally comfortable with the photographer because they will be there with you throughout your emotional day and if you don't feel confortable it will really show in your photographs.  Personally speaking for myself it's vital I have that best friend working relationship it's the only way I can work and on the wedding day I will do whatever it takes to make sure I do my very best for you. 

4. To understand the work that goes into shooting a wedding.

You see the photographers fee and think "my god that's really expensive for a few hours work?" but you need to be aware that your not only paying for the day of photography, the fee also includes the consultation meetings prior to your wedding, the post production of images, the album design and manufacturing and the overall experience to help make your special day so perfect.  Your wedding photography must match and exceed your own memories of the day, personally speaking I want to you to be so excited and in love with your images that your beaming with pride when showing them off.  Most people have DSLR cameras these days even the latest iPhone includes a fantastic camera so it is getting harder for people to understand the difference between "uncle bob" and the professional photographer.  All I ask is that you don't end up like those poor couples you read about who have been left upset and hurt because of really bad wedding photography. 

5. Meeting a potential wedding photographer.

Make sure you always ask to see a complete wedding from the photographer and don't just settle for the portfolio containing their best shots - you'll be amazed how many so called photographers out there are stealing other photographers images, website designs and even text.  Another thing to be wary of is that its easy to attend a training course and then pass the instructors image, set up and pose off as their own, by viewing a complete album this will help to reduce the possibility of you being conned.  You should also research the photographers website, blog and social media sites as this will also give you a good understanding of the quality of their work.  Remember it's your special day the day you've always dreamed about so don't let poor photography tarnish your beautiful memories.

The information above is purely my views and my views alone, I hope by reading this it'll give you something to think about before you take on the vital decision of choosing your wedding photographer.  

Feel free to comment and share this article, I'd love to hear your thoughts on whether you agree or disagree.

Have a great day!!! - Gavin