Laura and Marc chose to get married at the beautiful grounds of Axnoller in West Dorset. The venue is surrounded by rolling hills, horse paddocks and quaint hedge-lined lanes. The grounds of Axnoller itself contains a specially built space for the ceremony and reception, a marquee, and a collection of grand English houses, where the bride and groom were getting prepared in the morning of the wedding day.
The morning was clear and the sunlight was flooding the dining room, where Laura and her bridesmaids were getting prepared. The hairdressers and make up artists were helping the ladies getting ready, while they laughed and helped themselves to pastries.
The groomsmen were taking an even more relaxed approach and were enjoying some beers in the hot tub outside another one of the houses.
Marc and Laura had signed the official register a few days earlier and went for a more contemporary approach to their wedding, which started with a "first look". Marc awaited Laura, who walked down the stairs in her flowing, laced wedding dress. The incredibly talented photographer, Ria Mishaal, took Laura and Marc to one of the courtyards to take some photos and then left the couple to make their way to the ceremony.
Laura and Marc walked down the aisle together, preceded by the groomsmen and bridesmaids. The celebrant led the ceremony, in front of friends and family, and the bride and groom lit candles to represent the start of their shared lives together.
The ceremony came to a close and the couple walked back up the aisle to music from live musicians. Guests made their way to the marquee in the large courtyard outside the ceremony room and enjoyed canapes and champagne.
A while later, the wedding party made their way to reception room, where the tables were laid with cutlery, white flowers and keepsakes including sloe gin miniatures. The guests took their seats and enjoyed the meal served by the friendly team at Axnoller.
After the meal, one of the ushers announced the start of the speeches from the Mother of the Bride, the Groom and the best man.
"I'm very lucky to have met such a kind, caring and gorgeous girl. The fact that I found you in Reading still surprises me". Marc’s speech struck a great balance of humour and affection. The Mother of the Bride and Groom also delivered wonderful speeches.
After the speeches, the sloe gin miniatures were enjoyed along with polaroid cameras and challenges for the guests to enjoy. The cake cutting came soon after, followed by a well choreographed dance by Marc and Laura. Friends and family took photographs and started dancing when the couple gestured them to join the dancefloor.
Laura and Marc - it was a pleasure documenting your wedding day, and I wish you success and happiness in your new lives together.
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24 янв 2018
