Claire & Terry's Wedding Harbour Heights Hotel 20/08/22


 On Saturday we headed out to the Harbour Heights Hotel – https://www.harbourhotels.co.uk/christchurch to photograph Claire and Terry’s harbour side wedding. 

 We met Claire and her bridal party in the adjoining cottage to photograph the wedding morning. The girls were stress free as they prepped for the big day with the help of sapphire styling - https://www.sapphirestyling.co.uk/

Black and white sequence of relaxed moments on a striped couch.
Series of candid shots through a window showing joyful expressions.
Sequential photos showing playful interactions between people in white and green outfits.
Series of close-up shots showing handwritten notes being held up.
Outdoor sequence of formal gathering on stone steps with people in navy suits.
Indoor sequence showing animated conversations in formal attire.

The Harbour Heights cottage is really nicely decorated with a lot of room to shoot in so it was great to have such a chilled-out group of happy people to photograph.

Series of intimate moments against a dark blue wall background.
Artistic close-up sequence showing tender interactions in dramatic lighting.
Row of white wine glasses arranged in a line against a dark background.
Tan colored high heels arranged in sequence on a white surface.
View through circular windows showing people in mint green clothing.
Series of photos showing people in white robes through circular window frames.
Looking down a spiral staircase with people in green and white outfits.
Sequence of someone having a boutonniere pinned to their grey suit jacket.

Shortly after we went over to the hotel to capture the guests arriving and to meet up with Terry and his best man. We were also greeted by Chris the Toastmaster www.toastmasteronline.co.uk 

As the guests gathered for the ceremony, Terry kept busy to steady his nerves by helping people to their seats.

Series of candid moments showing people in formal attire at an event.
Group wearing formal suits with yellow ties gathered in a bright room.
Wedding dress with intricate lace train captured through circular mirror reflections.
Series of photos showing someone in a grey suit and yellow tie in different poses.

Terry looked emotional as Claire and her bridesmaids walked down the aisle.

Emotional reactions during an indoor wedding ceremony with natural lighting and decorative greenery.
Wedding ceremony guests seated in rows watching a special moment unfold in an elegant venue.

The ceremony was short and sweet, and was followed by photographs in the Harbour Heights grounds.

Intimate wedding ceremony moment captured in a warmly lit indoor venue with decorative elements.
Close-up of hands during a wedding ring exchange ceremony.
Wedding ceremony in progress inside a beautifully decorated venue with hanging greenery and warm lighting.
Candid moments from an indoor wedding ceremony with natural light streaming through windows.
Black and white photo of wedding guests lined up outside for a celebration.
Outdoor wedding gathering on a sunny day with guests celebrating under blue skies and trees.

 The guests were joined by local magician Alfie - https://magicbyalfie.com/  who put on a great show, and were also treated to candyfloss – www.eventscarhire.co.uk

Wedding details featuring pink cotton candy and floral arrangements with white blooms.
Wedding reception candid moments captured during daytime celebrations.
Large group of wedding guests gathered outdoors under trees for a celebratory photo.
Wedding party poses together outdoors in formal attire with white and green floral bouquets.

It was back upstairs for the Wedding Breakfast and speeches, then group photos on each table.

Elegant white wedding reception table setup with floral arrangements and draped fabric backdrop.
Wedding reception table decor with illuminated letters and greenery garlands on white tablecloth.
Wedding reception candid moments captured at dining tables with guests interacting.
Wedding guests seated at long tables during reception dinner service.
Candid moments of wedding guests dining and conversing at reception tables.
Wedding reception guests sharing intimate moments at decorated dining tables.
Black and white candid shots of emotional wedding reception moments.
Wedding reception speakers reviewing documents at formal dinner event.
Wedding reception table decorated with elegant white floral centerpieces and glassware in a bright indoor venue.
Black and white candid reception photos showing joyful moments during wedding speeches.

While the wedding party was in full swing, we took Claire & Terry away to take some pictures of them together.

Outdoor wedding portraits taken in a natural wooded setting with decorative lighting.
Dramatic black and white waterfront wedding photos with coastal scenery.
Panoramic waterfront wedding photos with boats and harbor views in the background.
Romantic sunset portraits of newlyweds against blue sky backdrop.

we headed back to the Hotel or a few pictures in the bridal suite.

Creative wedding photography series with Just Married banner in hotel room setting.
Intimate wedding couple portraits taken in an elegant indoor setting with textured wallpaper.
Artistic black and white wedding portraits in minimalist room with banner decor.
Dramatic vignette style wedding photography with creative lighting effects.

The first dance followed together with photo booth pictures by the lovely https://www.217events.com/ then it was back outside for a group sparkler shot on the sea wall.

Wedding reception dance floor scene with twinkle lights and romantic atmosphere.
Black and white panoramic view of wedding guests dancing at reception.
Sparklers create magical light trails against dark sky at outdoor celebration.

Claire & Terry are a really lovely and genuine couple and we wish them our best with their new life together.

S & D

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