Mr & Mrs Allen; The Chiltern Hills Extravaganza!

A day in the countryside, the Chiltern Hills for the wedding of Victoria and George.

Sarah started her day with the bridal team and instantly spotted Victoria’s dreamy Dress from Bridal Loved Tring; a vision of beauty. Victoria opted for a long, laced dress with thin straps and elegant, laced detail sleeves. Her shoes were from Charlotte Mills and had a lovely message of ‘something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a sixpence in her shoe’. A lovely old tradition bought right back in to modern times.

Her flowers from Howe Farm Flowers were a stunning bouquet of an array of pink and purple flowers with greenery and eucalyptus in it. The bridesmaids had small versions of this too – fantastically tying it all in together.

Victoria was busy getting ready as were her bridesmaids and there was an air of chill around the room, a lovely relaxed morning from all.

Dan was over with the boys who were dressed, ready and raring to go, enough so that they had time for a swift pint at the Lions of Bledlow pub before heading to the church.

The groomsman all looked very dapper in their navy blue suits and we had some time to get some groups shots of the team outside the watering hole.

Back over with the girls and Victoria was getting into her dress, helped by her bridesmaids wearing elegant white gloves to stop any dirt or make up getting onto the dress.

Last minute touches and it was time to get some pictures of the bride herself. Victoria was so chilled and had such a lovely energy about her. We knew this day was going to be excellent.

The step-father of the bride turned up to get a sneak peek of his daughter; one of our favourite moments to capture on camera. We got some snaps of the pair and then it was time to get in the car and off to the church.

Guests were arriving in their brilliantly, wildly coloured outfits, perfect for a Summer wedding and started piling in to the church.

Trinity Church was stunning and we couldn’t help but get the perfect angles ready to meet the two at the alter.

One of the groomsman kept everyone entertained by playing the piano and then it was time for the bells to ring out and the bride to enter. We had time for some snaps of the bridesmaids and some group shots and then it was time to get Victoria married!

James was waiting nervously at the front of the church, but soon mellowed when he saw his wife to be walking down the aisle. They looked very comfortable in each other’s company.

Vows exchanged, papers signed, introducing the new Mr and Mrs Allen! We grabbed the newlyweds to have some photos outside of the church, with some candid shots and some more staged ones. We know candid shots are the ones everyone wants and it’s definitely our preferred approach too. You can read all about this in our about us section of our website.

Confetti time and Victoria and James opted for dried petals, a lovely touch to a lovely day.

Time to head across to Rackley’s barn, a unique wedding venue in the Chiltern Hills. Guests gathered outside and we got the newlyweds a glass of champagne and took them outside to get some more snaps of the two of them.

Best part of the day? When Goldie turned up; their golden retriever! We LOVE dogs at weddings, it’s always a yes from us. We spent a great amount of time capturing the family and Goldie was on his best behaviour with his best smile and poses for the camera.

Bridal party shots were up next on the agenda so we kept it outside whilst the weather was kind to us. Group shots are so great to capture for memories and make amazing presents for years to come too! We swiftly took Victoria and George away again before the reception to capture them in their newlywed element and then headed inside the venue for the speeches.

All of the speeches were heartfelt and it was so great to hear the bride do a speech too! The guests then took it back outside for playtime including space hoppers and croquet. The couple had thought of it all – there was a glitter station, a board game station for later on in the day to keep the kids (& adults) entertained as well as garden games for the children to play.

The day flew by and it was time for the first dance followed by an epic dancefloor filled with guests throwing all the shapes!

A stunning day, for a stunning pair. Thank you, Victoria & George!

CREDIT WHERE IT’S DUE:

Venue(s): Holy Trinity Church, & Rackley’s Chiltern Hills
Food – Absolute Cuisine Rackleys
Make up – Laura Carroll make up
Band – Entertainment Nation UK
Photobooth – HoofBooth
Dress – Bridal Loved Tring
Shoes – Charlotte Mills Shoes
Veil – Britten Weddings
Flowers – Howe Farm Flowers
Cake – Stephanie J Almedia
Stationery – George Allen Design

A barn dressed for a wedding. There are long tables with white table cloths, wooden chairs and bunting hanging from the ceilings.
A selection of board games on a wooden table
A three tiered, white cake. The top layer has gold foil detail at the very tip of the cake and has purple flowers laid on top. There is also a pink and yellow flower placed neatly between the second and third layer.
Tubs of glitter on a table with paint brushes. The sign says 'glitter yourself silly'
The sole of the bride's shoes. It has "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a sixpence in her shoe" The other shoe has a sixpence in it.
A pair of pearl earrings in a red, velvet box next to the bride's bouquet of flowers.
The bride having her make up done. She is in a white dressing gown and the make up artist is in a black t-shirt. She is applying eyelashes on to the brides eyes.
The brides hands. She has them on top of her white dressing gown and she has her nails painted in a pale pink colour. You can see her engagement ring clearly.
A bridesmaid getting herself ready by doing her make up in the mirror. She has turned to the bride who you can see the back of, out of focus, and is smiling at her.
The groom and his father. They are both wearing navy blue suits and the groom has a small button hole of some flowers and some eucalyptus on his left shoulder.
The bride in her wedding dress. She has a long wedding dress on with thin straps. One of her bridesmaids is helping her in to it. The bride is looking at the camera and smiling.
A bridesmaid in her dress. It is a pale pink colour with white and silver laced flowers on the top. A hairdresser is putting some flowers into her hair.
Guests are arriving. Two ladies, one wearing a yellow dress with large shoulder pads and the other in a blue strappy dress.
A sign on a pub door saying "Sorry, no very muddy footwear, but dirty paws are acceptable'
A photo of the bride. She is in her wedding dress which has laced detailed, off the shoulder sleeves. She is holding her bouquet of flowers which are tones of purples and pinks.
The bride lifting up her bouquet. She is smiling at her bridesmaids off screen. Her lace sleeve is hanging down.
The father of the bride and the bride hugging after he has seen her in her dress for the first time.
The bride and her bridesmaids. They are looking at the bride and the bride is looking at one of them. The bridesmaids are in pale pink dresses with white lace flowers on.
A black and white image of the bride getting in to the wedding car.
A photo of the bride and her father in the car on the way to her wedding. They are holding hands.
A man sitting down, playing the piano in a church. He also has a microphone near his mouth.
A photo of the bridesmaids holding their bouquets infront of the church where the bride and groom are about to get married.
A photo of the groom standing nervously at the front of the alter in the church.
The bride and her father walking down the aisle. The bride is smiling.
A baby boy looking at the camera and smiling with a dummy in. He is leaning over the pews in a church.
The bride and groom at the front of the alter in a church. You can see the stain glassed windows and a golden chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
A black and white image of the bride and groom. She is smiling at the groom and he is smiling looking at the priest.
The bride and groom holding hands. It is zoomed in on their hands only.
A photo of a mother holding her baby in her arms. They have their heads pressed together.
The bride putting the ring on her groom's finger.
The bride and groom and their witnesses signing their marriage papers.
A black and white image of the newlyweds. The groom is looking at his bride and smiling. The bride is looking away.
A shot of the bride and groom smiling with confetti falling down.
The bride and a bridesmaid. The bride is looking at the camera and smiling and the bridesmaid is looking away from the camera and smiling.
The bride and groom standing in front of some greenery outside. They are kissing and holding a glass of champagne in their hands.
A lady in jeans and a white t-shirt. She is smiling and holding a golden retriever in her hands.
The bride, groom and their dog. The dog is a golden retriever. He has his tongue out and looks happy.
A photo of a golden retriever outside in the grass. He is sat down and looks proud.
A close up image of the bride and groom. The bride has her hand on the groom's chest. They are both smiling.
A photo of the bridal party; both groomsman and bridesmaids. The bride and groom are in the middle. They are having a good time and have their hands in the air.
A group shot of the bridesmaids. They have their hands in the air and are smiling and having a good time.
A group shot of the groomsmen. They are all in a variety of navy blue suits with pink ties on. They are surrounding the groom and look happy.
The bride and groom in front of a barn. There is greenery and flowers in front of the camera shot. They are kissing.
A black and white image of a man giving a speech.
The groom standing up giving his speech. He is holding a microphone and his speech on printed paper. The bride is looking up at him and touching his arm with her hand.
The bride giving a speech. She is holding a microphone and is smiling. Her groom is looking at her and smiling.
The bride and groom in a cornfield outside. They are embracing each other and looking at one another.
A little boy holding a croquet stick. He is hitting the ball and looks like he is having a fantastic time.
The groom and some guests on space hoppers. They are bouncing in the air and look like they are having a great time.
The bride and groom for their first dance. This is a black and white image.
Guests on the dancefloor dancing!
A photo of a musician. He is playing guitar and is singing in to a microphone.
The bride and groom on the dancefloor, kissing.
The bride and groom outside. They are holding an umbrella as it is raining. There are fairylight around them and they are looking lovingly at one another.