Molly & Ollie
A perfect Somerset wedding at North Cadbury Court
What a way to kick off a wedding season. A stunning wedding at North Cadbury Court in Somerset for a lovely young couple surrounded by their nearest and dearest.
Located between Sparkford and Wincanton, North Cadbury Court, is a beautifully appointed Grade 1 16th century mansion, at the centre of 1,500 acres. One of the South West’s most exciting wedding venues, the Court and the in-house team create the best events. It will take you all weekend to find some of the truly magical hidden gems. In particular the first golf tee which sits on top of the roof. One of the best views ever.
Natural Light
I love photographing at North Cadbury Court. Each and every time brings something different, and without doubt the consant wow factor is the natural light that floods the main rooms throughout the house. It is a dream to photograph in, even if the weather outside isn’t at its beautiful best. And a winter wedding can be very hit and miss on the weather stakes – so we definitely got lucky. After three days of torrential rain, Saturday dawned clear.
The bride was surrounded by her family and friends, what a way to get ready for a wedding. Her dress, train and veil were by Spanish designer Rosa Clara, a real statement gown for a young bride. The bridesmaids were dressed in dark green dresses by Coast. Their hair was by the very talented Leanna Biggs and they all did each other’s make up. The giggles and belly laughs were evident as I arrived and the emotion was building.
Family tears
With everyone dressed and ready, the bride prepared for the first of three reveals. The expressions on her bridesmaids faces were a total picture. Next up her older brother, so lovely to photograph his heartfelt emotion as he opened the door. Hankies to the ready as he reduced the whole room to happy tears! Finally, her father came in and was truly stunned by his beautiful daughter as he saw her only moments before he walked her up the aisle to her waiting husband.
We headed down the decorated main staircase, briefly taking out a few [LED] candles with us! The cemerony took place in the North Hall and the guests lined three sides of the room. As the bride and her father came through the doors, you could feel her husband’s heart skip a beat. After a lovely short ceremony, we headed outside for a combined guard of honour and confetti throw to kick off a mega party.
Party Time
The reception canapes and main meal were provided by The French Kitchen. In between, the sun shone so I took the opportunity to snaffle the bride and groom away for some portraits around the garden. Perfect timing as again the light was on our side so the couple were able to take a breath, relax and reflect before being welcomed into the ballroom by their waiting guests. Let the party commence.
First the wedding breakfast, next some truly funny and emotional speeches and on to cutting their very clever cheese cake, it really was non-stop. Finally an opportunity arose while the band was setting up, we slipped outside to blow up a couple of champagne bottles for the best shot of the day. The finale – a wonderful first dance followed by the whole wedding party piling on to the dance floor.
Can I press the replay button again? If you’d like me to capture the magic of North Cadbury Court for your wedding, do drop me a line.
