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If you go down in the Woods Today – a Dunham Massey engagement shoot

I have a confession to make. I have not shown the blog enough love over the last few weeks. I have been swept along on a tide of editing, album design, Christmas costume making, floor sanding, online shopping, family shoots and a need to hibernate. Well I cna only apologise blog and say I will try harder.

Got some lovely family shoots, weddings and engagement shoots to blog and today we are going truly autumnal with a lovely richly colourful shoot at Dunham Massey on a cold crisp late November afternoon. we met Sarah Jane and Mark at the National Wedding show and they decided to have an engagement shoot with us where Mark proposed-Dunham Massey. We had fun amongst the crispy golden leaves, the cool water of the pond and made room for one of Dunham Massey’s delicious icecreams%Manchester Photographers If you go down in the Woods Today   a Dunham Massey engagement shootWould love to know what you think and to say thankyou I will offer the reader leaving my favourite comment a free Winter shoot with desk print, worth £450. %Manchester Photographers If you go down in the Woods Today   a Dunham Massey engagement shoot

I love this gloriously colourful Autumnal shot

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Fun playing with the lighting amongst the trees

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Sarah Jane and Mark get cost under the trees

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Love this dramatic image by the water

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Sarah Jane and Mark enjoy the delicious ice cream%Manchester Photographers If you go down in the Woods Today   a Dunham Massey engagement shootLove this atmospheric lakeside image 

If you would like your own slice of Autumnal romance, please get in touch, we would love to be involved.

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Sarah-Jane & Mark - December 10, 2011 - 5:18 pm

Hi Jenny & Keith,
What can we say, the photos look absolutely amazing… (SJ loves the dramatic image by the lakeside!)
Thanks for the afternoon
SJ & Mark x

Jenny & Keith - December 12, 2011 - 10:25 am

you are more than welcome-had a great afternoon and the icecream was a lovely bonus :)

a Tortworth Court wedding – Sunset, Twilight, Romance and Dancing

Once upon a time there was a beautiful girl called Emma who fell in love with a handsome man, Marc. They saved their hard earned pennies so that they could have the wedding of their dreams. Emma wanted a fairytale wedding and Marc wanted…whatever Emma did. Emma had a beautiful Cinderella dress and sparkly silver shoes, a white carriage led by a pair of white horses , a quartet of pretty maidens in purple waited on her every need, the sun blazed in the October sky, parasols replaced umbrellas, fluffy shrugs were discarded for fans, they feasted on canapes, hog roast and champagne and then danced the night away under a host of twinkling lights in the balmy night air of Tortworth Court. Today is all about the romance. Steamy sunsets, cool blue twilight images, intimate four poster bed shots and psychedelic dance scenes. Immerse yourself in Emma & Marc’s romantic wedding and show the blog some love with your comments.

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Emma had been dying to do a full on twirl all day!

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Love these balmy sunset shots

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Pretty parasols and maidens in purple

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Who could resist making the most of that amazing sky?

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Tortworth Court looks fab at twilight

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Intimate shots on the beautiful staircase

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Now that is a bed!

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The wedding marquee is transformed into a psychedelic wonderland

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%Manchester Photographers a Tortworth Court wedding   Sunset, Twilight, Romance and DancingAnd the professional standard dancers take to the floor%Manchester Photographers a Tortworth Court wedding   Sunset, Twilight, Romance and Dancing

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A Tortworth Court wedding -Once upon a time the princess arrived at her castle

Once upon a time there was a beautiful girl called Emma who fell in love with a handsome man, Marc. They saved their hard earned pennies so that they could have the wedding of their dreams. Emma wanted a fairytale wedding and Marc wanted…whatever Emma did. Emma had a beautiful Cinderella dress and sparkly silver shoes, a white carriage led by a pair of white horses , a quartet of pretty maidens in purple waited on her every need, the sun blazed in the October sky, parasols replaced umbrellas, fluffy shrugs were discarded for fans, they feasted on canapes, hog roast and champagne and then danced the night away under a host of twinkling lights in the balmy night air of Tortworth Court. Today we will see Emma and Marc arrive at the fabulous Tortworth Court, bathed in blazing sunshine, autumn leaves carpetting the grounds, succulent canapes served to sweltering guests before retiring for their sumptuous wedding breakfast………..

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Emma and Marc arrive at fabulous Tortworth Court

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What are Marc’s friends up to?

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I love Emma & Marc’s greyhound inspired table plan-artwork by Emma’s bridesmaid

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How cute is this cake?

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Is this really an October wedding? Parasols and sunshine the order of the day

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Emma is not one to miss an opportunity to show off those sparkly shoes

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Would love to know what you think. Leave a message-show the blog some love and we will be friends forever.

Come back tomorrow for breathtaking sunset and twilight shots

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A Tortworth Court wedding – Once Upon a Time there was a Beautiful Bride who married her Handsome Prince

Once upon a time there was a beautiful girl called Emma who fell in love with a handsome man, Marc. They saved their hard earned pennies so that they could have the wedding of their dreams. Emma wanted a fairytale wedding and Marc wanted…whatever Emma did. Emma had a beautiful Cinderella dress and sparkly silver shoes, a white carriage led by a pair of white horses , a quartet of pretty maidens in purple waited on her every need, the sun blazed in the October sky, parasols replaced umbrellas, fluffy shrugs were discarded for fans, they feasted on canapes, hog roast and champagne and then danced the night away under a host of twinkling lights in the balmy night air of Tortworth Court. Today we will see Emma transform into princess bride, spy Marc for the first time, glimpse that carriage and celebrate their marriage…………..

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Marc contemplates his last hours as a single man.

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Emma and her dad get to grips with the silver sixpence in her shoe.

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Emma gets help from 4 fair maidens in purple

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Emma looks so excited.

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Wow – now that is a wedding dress!

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Emma gets emotional

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Marc looks nervous-don’t worry-Emma is on the way x

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Emma lights a candle for her lovely Nan.%Manchester Photographers A Tortworth Court wedding   Once Upon a Time there was a Beautiful Bride who married her Handsome Prince%Manchester Photographers A Tortworth Court wedding   Once Upon a Time there was a Beautiful Bride who married her Handsome Prince%Manchester Photographers A Tortworth Court wedding   Once Upon a Time there was a Beautiful Bride who married her Handsome Prince%Manchester Photographers A Tortworth Court wedding   Once Upon a Time there was a Beautiful Bride who married her Handsome Prince%Manchester Photographers A Tortworth Court wedding   Once Upon a Time there was a Beautiful Bride who married her Handsome Prince%Manchester Photographers A Tortworth Court wedding   Once Upon a Time there was a Beautiful Bride who married her Handsome Prince%Manchester Photographers A Tortworth Court wedding   Once Upon a Time there was a Beautiful Bride who married her Handsome Prince

Love is in the air

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Now here’s a girl who is loving the wedding-maye she’ll start planning her own fairytale%Manchester Photographers A Tortworth Court wedding   Once Upon a Time there was a Beautiful Bride who married her Handsome Prince

%Manchester Photographers A Tortworth Court wedding   Once Upon a Time there was a Beautiful Bride who married her Handsome Prince%Manchester Photographers A Tortworth Court wedding   Once Upon a Time there was a Beautiful Bride who married her Handsome Prince Come back soon for the next part of Emma and Marc’s fairytale-next stop the stunning sundrenched Tortworth Court. Which is your favourite from today-leave a comment and make me happy%Manchester Photographers A Tortworth Court wedding   Once Upon a Time there was a Beautiful Bride who married her Handsome Prince

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Tortworth Court wedding – Once Upon a Time there was….a girl in wellies & a veil!

Once upon a time there was a beautiful girl called Emma who fell in love with a handsome man, Marc. They saved their hard earned pennies so that they could have the wedding of their dreams. Emma wanted a fairytale wedding and Marc wanted…whatever Emma did%Manchester Photographers Tortworth Court wedding   Once Upon a Time there was....a girl in wellies & a veil!Emma had a beautiful Cinderella dress and sparkly silver shoes, a white carriage led by a pair of white horses , a quartet of pretty maidens in purple waited on her every need, the sun blazed in the October sky, parasols replaced umbrellas, fluffy shrugs were discarded for fans, they feasted on canapes, hog roast and champagne and then danced the night away under a host of twinkling lights in the balmy night air of Tortworth Court. But before all that Emma’s fairy godmother transformed Emma from a pretty Bristol girl into a polished princess ready for her prince. So today let’s open the first page of our tale-the morning of the wedding…………..

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You are cordially invited to Emma and Marc’s wedding. Love their invitations created by their bridesmaid starring their gorgeous greyhounds.

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A handpainted wedding card by Emma’s talented mum, and Emma’s grandmother’s ring-a little something blue.

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Emma’s super sparkly princess shoes

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Emma’s grandad’s pocket watch keeping everyone on time and in order. 

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Love the pretty detailing in Emma’s dress

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Something blue-little cute blue Swarvorski heart

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Gorgeous designer wellies for an october wedding-pity it was 30 degrees%Manchester Photographers Tortworth Court wedding   Once Upon a Time there was....a girl in wellies & a veil!

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Emma’s gorgeous tiara looks great amongst the flowers and on the water feature%Manchester Photographers Tortworth Court wedding   Once Upon a Time there was....a girl in wellies & a veil!

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Hoe excitedand cute does Emma look?

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Emma is happy when her bridesmaids arrive.

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First peep of the dress for the bridesmaids

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Peaches and cream bouquets

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First toast of teh day!

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Emma can’t wait to get those sparkly shoes on-even with her PJs

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Emma in veil and wellies under an azure blue sky

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Well that’s it for today. Tomorrow we will see our handsome hero-Marc and Emma will be transformed into a Cinderella bride. Would love to know what you thing of our tale so far. Leave the blog some love xxxx

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Victoria - November 22, 2011 - 2:30 pm

This looks just like how I want my wedding!The bride looks beautiful with a dazzling smile, each picture captures the moment and the lighting is fab, cannot wait for the second half!

Jenny & Keith - November 23, 2011 - 9:28 am

Thankyou so much – your fairy godmother will grant your wish xx

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