I wonder if you remember Ellie & Justin? The couple who chose St Martha’s Hill as the location for their engagement session and then insisted on wrapping the shoot with a little Champagne party for the three of us? Well, you know the kind of people that are so ferociously considerate and caring themselves that you can’t help but wanting to do anything for them? That’s Ellie and Justin all over and that is why their wedding was a joy to shoot and is a very happy memory for me of 2011.
A large part of their celebration took place at the new and very exciting venue of Shilstone House, Devon. On the Friday evening they arranged an intimate black tie supper for their closest friends and family. It was a wet and blustery day outside so it was fun to see their guests arriving and being bowled over by the house and the gorgeous Mr & Mrs to-be.
The day that followed was, of course, Wedding Day! Their celebration was jam packed with all the things that they love as a couple; gorgeous countryside, top-notch food & drink, fun cars, dancing and music… Lots and lots of music from very talented people. One of my favourite moments was when Ellie & Justin’s opera singing friends (Chris & Shona) wowed the guests with a surprise rendition of ‘Brindisi’ from ‘La Traviata‘ parting the crowd in the middle of the room to make way for their performance. Bravo!
Venue – Shilstone House
Bride’s Dress – Cymbeline at Blackburn Bridal
Flowers - Emma Vowles
Make Up - Rachael Gaunt - 07976 387086
Shoes – Jimmy Choo
Bridesmaids Dresses – Anoushka G
Opera Singer – Chris Elliott
Guitar Player – Will Shakleton
Evening Singer – Senab Adekulne
Cake - Rosanne Hollowell
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