Callisto Photography

We awoke to find sunshine and blue sky: hooray after all the rain we’ve experienced lately.  On arrival at the church, we were treated to a wee bit of Scotland as all men from the groom’s family, including the groom himself, were dressed in kilts.  The little boys looked adorable in their kilts as they played hide and seek in the church grounds.  Lyndsey looked amazing in a ivory silk gown by Suzanne Neville, with a high neckline in French lace and low back with ruching detail.  It suited her to a tee.  After the ceremony, the bride and groom flew in a helicopter to the Stone Barn and had asked Chris to accompany them on the trip.  Without hesitation Chris said yes and he got some great photos of the happy couple enjoying their flight together and some amazing aerial shots of the Cotswold countryside.  I drew the short straw and waited on a very chilly, drafty street corner with the rest of the guests for the return trip on the coach.  We then whisked the bride & groom off for some romantic photos with the rolling fields as the backdrop whilst guests remained in the barn, keeping warm by the huge barbecue.  The reception room looked amazing, adorned with beautiful spring flowers.

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What can I say about Rachel & Alex’s wedding day…… well apart from being a lovely day, it was very, very, wet!  Apparently April 2012 was the wettest April on record and we definitely agree with that!  Rachel & Alex had chosen Kingscote Barn because of the amazing views across the Cotswold countryside but all we were greeted with was torrential rain, high winds and mist!  Saying that, we had a great day and everyone forgot about the dreary weather outside and family & guests celebrated Rachel & Alex’s wedding in the comfort of the barn.  We took most of the photographs inside but we made sure we were all metered up so that if the opportunity did arise, we could whisk the bride and groom outside for a few photos with the beautiful sweeping views as a backdrop.  The rain eased and Rachel & Alex ventured outside onto the terrace, the rain started again so up went the brolly and I really think that using an umbrella can make a photo look so dramatic in adverse weather conditions.  Rachel and Alex were so pleased that they had braved the conditions even if it was only for 3 minutes!!   Thank goodness we carry plain white and cream brollies, we don’t want any advertising logos in our photos, thank you very much!

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On arrival at the Bath Spa Hotel, we were greeted by two very excited little bridesmaids, Rosie & Martha who just couldn’t wait to get into their pretty little dresses.  Elizabeth looked amazing in a Caroline Castigliano dress and Di Hassall’s vintage inspired embroidered shoes with organza ribbon.  As the bridal party waited nervously in the church entrance, the St Edmund’s School Chamber Choir sang ‘Love Divine’.  Elizabeth, arm in arm with her father, walked down the aisle to a ‘Fanfare and Wedding March’ composed by Jules especially for his beautiful bride.  With three choirs in the church, the singing resonated around the Nave, it was very moving.  Afterwards the couple shared time with their friends & family and Jules played the piano accompanied by the Pewsey Belles (formed by Jules himself) and the little bridesmaids were mesmerised as the choir sang ‘Over the Rainbow’.  Returning to the hotel for the wedding breakfast, we took some fun photos of the couple on the London bus.  Later in the afternoon, guests were treated to a quintessentially English afternoon tea; scones with jam & cream, cucumber sandwiches and fruit tarts – everything looked so delicious!  The couple’s first dance was a Foxtrot to ‘A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square’ much to the delight of their family & friends.  One of our favourite photos from the day is the one taken from the raised gallery at the rear of the church showing the stained glass window and Elizabeth & Jules kneeling for a blessing.  It captures a beautiful moment during their ceremony.

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We were invited to the Press Open Day at Birtsmorton Court, one of our favourite venues.  The theme was ‘the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’ and with canapés, bubbly, jam tarts with tea and an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ themed Treasure Hunt, it was a great day enjoyed by all.   For couples looking for a wedding venue steeped in history, look no further than this Medieval, moated manor house with its drawbridge leading into a secluded courtyard, 16^th Century Great Hall boasting a large open fireplace, timbered walls, and a beautiful William & Mary ceiling.  After their ceremony, couples can enjoy a drinks reception overlooking the moat before moving on to the White Garden with its beautiful fountain and abundance of white, summer flowers.  There are so many amazing photographic opportunities!