Wedding! Owen and Jane at Clearwell Castle.
A couple of Saturdays back saw the wedding of Owen and Jane at Clearwell Castle in the Forest of Dean, just a short drive from Bristol.
As you've probably noticed, I'm often at Clearwell Castle so I'm really getting comfortable there.
It's a beautiful venue with some massive rooms, beautiful art, furniture and grounds.
The grounds look extra special for Owen and Jane's wedding. Things are looking much more green and mature now!
I could say this about every Bride that I shoot, but Jane made a fantastic Bride. She really enjoyed it!
I hope that you'll be able to see that from the images. Owen was very laid back and was also a pleasure to shoot.
Well Owen is a concept artist who has worked on projects for some small companies like Disney and Atari.... No, I've never heard of them either.
Jane designs websites for CBBC and CBeebies.
I think that classifies them as cool, and those are just their jobs!
Thank you Owen and Jane for letting me be with you (literally) all day. You and your guests made me feel so welcome.
Owen created these designs. Very impressive!
This is the cottage where Jane got ready, And yes, I was very nervous bringing the dress outside!
Nice to see a keen groom like Owen and suited up already!
Jane's twin sister Sam and friend Nerys made brilliant bridesmaids and multitaskers.
I loved how Jane and Sam shared their mannerisms!
Jane's Mum loved seeing Jane get ready, and she was a great help too...in-fact she was a pro!
Molly just getting in some practise for her big job!
Jane's Dad was thrilled to see Jane looking so stunning!
Owen looks more relaxed than his best men! That's a first for sure!
Wearing a hat as smart as this one, you can't help but smile, I think.
This amazing string quartet really set the mood!
Nobody knows how to play, but everybody likes a shot at it!
Good friends of the family and real gentlemen; Roy and Steve were very pleased to be at the wedding.
Rhydian looking a little nervous before his speech! I hate that feeling. Alcohol usually does the trick.
The soup really was that good!
I've not included the images here, but there was a pretty ugly riot at the wedding a little later on when the guests realised they weren't give fish and chips like Molly!
This here was the leader of the riot.
How good does this look though?!
In the same room was the secret meeting of hat wearing ladies. SShhhh!
A quick costume change! Very pretty!
Jane's fathers speech was brilliant and is physically congratulated by pretty much everybody!
"Yep...let's rip Owen to pieces"
7:43 to be exact! I'm not too sure who won the sweepstake, but I did hear some heavy bribery going on!
We popped out whilst the light was just fading. All my couples, Owen and Jane included love this time when they can just relax and get some fresh air!
...and have a lie down!
I love a well beered-up group of stags, this lot though were especially tricky to work with. I loved it!
I challenge anyone to find me a picture of a freshly married groom with a fat cigar in his mouth, rocking a pair of aviators with a castle in the reflection.
This lady is either heading for the dance floor, or the bar. Either way, she's going the right direction!
If you're not using your fingers to point in every direction, you're simply not dancing!
I liked watching Jane hold on tight to her husband!
You made me feel very relaxed and welcome and I thank you for that.
I hope you've enjoyed your honeymoon in San Francisco and I also hope that you really enjoy the rest of your lives together, you're a wonderful couple!
Avatar quip - "I see you"
Lovely set of pictures - I like the one of the two old chaps with their pints.
Lovely images as always Joseph. I particularly like the moments caught with the father and daughter in the bridal suite. Lovely work.
What a lovely couple! They look so completely relaxed and at ease throughout the entire day, they are truly enjoying themselves. I particularly love that last image where the bride is whispering something in her groom's ear - you can feel the contentment.
You did great! Love the group shot and the dancing ones. Nice work.
Excellent work Joseph! I love every bit of it. Especially the characiture shot, it made me smile!
Lovely work, Joseph. I love your descriptions! And the bride's dress and veil were completely stunning!
wow... Dad's expression is priceless!
Nice work! I love her dress!!! And the getting ready shots were awesome as was the rest!
Love how each photo tells a story. The one with the bride lying on the grass looks awesome!
Love the preparation shots, especially the ones of the FOB and Bride & dress outside keeper's lodge; the image of the 2 best men is priceless! Well Done Joseph :-)!
beautiful work. the whole set is great, but i especially love the getting ready shots. outstanding!
Your black and white processing is yummy!!