Great Fosters Wedding photography
It was such an honour to shoot at Great Fosters in Egham- the building and grounds are stunning and there is a photo opportunity in every corner.
Couples Photos
I could have taken 1000 more photos but I never want to spend more than 20 minutes taking couples photos because frankly I do not want to take you away from your wedding day for too long and it's not a photoshoot, it's your wedding! So we quickly took a walk around the grounds and got our couple's photos that I was thrilled with and you can see below.
The bridge image I took also allowed all the guests to grab a photo from where I was standing too, which I think was a nice touch for guests too, because everyone wants a picture of the bride and groom themselves too don't they!
Family Formals
I chose the most gorgeous spot for the family formal photos- we had a few guests who couldn't walk to far and this was right around the corner from the bar and allowed us to use the gorgeous lavender in front as some foreground interest and the archways to frame the guests. Choosing a space for group photos is something that I normally do on the day as light is so important. In these shots the sun is behind the group so they aren't being blinded by sun and we aren't getting any nasty shadows in the images.
Great Fosters perspective as a wedding photographer
Let's talk seasonal flowers, in May you'll have Wisteria on this bridge in the photo above, and in June the round-shaped garden is full of lavender by July I think all the climbing white jasmine will all be blooming. At this June Wedding I saw a heron and goslings by the lake and fish swimming in the pond. A true wildlife haven, peaceful and serene and a great spot for wedding photos to boot. Indoor the decor is timeless and tasteful and the staff were all lovely and helpful
The parking is plentiful and access was mostly easy and flat for those with mobility issues with a notable set of steps from the bar that can be circumvented via one of the other exits.
Royal Borough of Maidenhead and Windsor Registry Office
This beautiful intimate wedding was held at the Royal Borough of Maidenhead and Windsor Registry Office on St Ives Road in Maidenhead Town Center. It's a lovely quiet and clean location with a semi-private entrance to the registry office around the rear of the building.
Parking for the Royal Borough of Maidenhead and Windsor Registry Office on St Ives Road can be found in one of many very close public car parks, I parked in The Grove Road car park and it cost me £4ish to park for the length of the ceremony. This wedding was on a Monday and there were plenty of parking spaces left.
The room at the Royal Borough of Maidenhead and Windsor Registry office that the ceremony is held in is surprisingly light and well-lit with true white overhead lighting, the bride and groom face three large windows giving beautiful natural light so you can expect images taken in this space to be even and well-lit without a flash.
The registrars based in the office on the day were some of the most accommodating I've worked with to date, the bride and groom also commented on how lovely the staff were. They were keen to ensure that all the important pictures had been taken and that I as a photographer was happy and helpful when asking about places to throw confetti outside the Royal Borough of Maidenhead and Windsor Registry Office building.
Registry office weddings can be fabulous for smaller weddings. In this case, Jackie & Alex went on to have a gorgeous reception at Great Fosters where they could have their formal pictures and couples shot amongst lush manicured luxury but equally, there were plenty of lovely spaces around the Royal Borough of Maidenhead and Windsor Registry Office that would have been perfect for couples photos.
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Jackie & Alex chose my 4-hour wedding package, you can see here how this package covers ceremony, couples photos and family formals and is a great choice for smaller weddings where you don't want photos of your meal, reception, first dance or any prep photos.
I'd love to be your photographer! Let's have a chat about the right package for you.
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