Brunswick House Wedding Photography: Capturing Every Moment
Choosing Brunswick House in Vauxhall for your wedding has many advantages. Brunswick House is a Grade II 18th century Georgian mansion filled with antique furnishings, beautiful historical art works and many an eclectic decor. It was built for the Duke of Brunswick in 1758. Brunswick House boasts three versatile entertainment spaces including:
1) The Saloon, with its grand piano, huge chandeliers and artworks and is perfect for your formal reception.
2) The Smoking Room which is perefct for smaler more intimate gatherings and
3) The Cellar Room with its own bar and seperate dancefloor, is perfect for cocktails and after-hours partying.
Brunswick House Wedding Photography
Just before the wedding guests were seated i popped into The Saloon upstairs to grab some pictures of the stunning details and table decor..
The Georgian entrance at the front is amazing for confetrti shots and wedding photography in general. A tight squeeze but SO much fun..
Brunswick House Wedding Parties
After the wedding breakfast and speeches were over in The Saloon, we came down to the library for more drinks and the cake-cutting..
Jude's Christening Photography | St Barnabas with Christ's Chapel Dulwich
St Barnabas' Church, Dulwich, is in the parish church of Dulwich, and is dedicated to Barnabas, one of the disciples of Jesus. The original church was built in 1892–95, and the parish church for the new Parish of Dulwich, is now known as the Parish of St Barnabas with Christ's Chapel, Dulwich.
St Barnabas with Christ's Chapel Dulwich is a popular church for Christenings but Christening photographers take note as photography is only permitted before and after the Christening itself.
Christening Photography in St Barnabas with Christ's Chapel Dulwich
As Christening photography is only permitted before and after the Christening, I waited in the wings until the baptism was over, before taking advantage of the wonderful well-lit church for some much-loved family and godparent photographs.
Brenda and Louis' Wedding Photography | Waltham Forest Register Office | Walthamstow
Waltham Forest Registry Office also known as Walthamstow Register Office was the scene for Brenda and Louis’ wedding photography.
Wedding Preparations
Inside Waltham Forest Register Office
The Ceremony!
Outside Waltham Forest Register Office
Jemima and Hayford's Engagement Photography | Victoria Park | London
The beautiful and oh-so-in-love Jemima and Hayford approached Christine Constantine Photography a few weeks back to get some engagement photography, and as the couple hail from East London we chose the stunning Victoria Park for their engagement photoshoot.
Victoria Park or “Vicky Park” as it’s known locally, is Britain’s oldest public park. Opened in 1845 for the benefit of the East End, it has a long and rich history spanning over 170 years.
Victoria Park is the largest park in Tower Hamlets. Its HUGE. 86 hectares to be precise. Every year over 9 million visitors come and enjoy a range of community activities, events, live music and sports.
Victoria Park holds Green Flag and Green Heritage awards. It has held the ‘Green Flag People’s Choice Award’ for nine consecutive years. The Park was also awarded gold medals in the London in Bloom ‘Heritage Park’ and ‘Large Park’ categories.
Honestly, it makes the PERFECT backdrop for your engagement or post-wedding photoshoot.
Check it out..
Leann and Luke's Wedding Photography | St George's Catholic Church | Wembley
It was a total joy to be Leann and Luke’s wedding photographer. An awesome couple that just radiated their joy and feelings for each other. The couple chose St George’s Catholic Church on the Harrow Road in Wembley and the beautiful sunshine we had on the day made their wedding photography outside the church extra special.
Here are my favourite images from the day..
St George’s Catholic Church Wedding Photography
Inside St George’s Catholic Church, Wembley
Wedding Photography outside St George’s Catholic Church
Zara's Fabulous Mehndi Party
A Mehndi party is a pre-wedding party for the bride and her closest female friends and family members. Centering around the application of the bridal mehndi, or henna design, to their hands and feet—it is one of the most colourful and festive celebrations in both Muslim and Hindu cultures.
As a London wedding photographer it was a dream come true to capture this colourful and joyous celebration.
The History and Meaning of the Mehndi Party
Mehndi, also known as henna, is a dye made from Lawsonia inermis, the henna plant. According the culture, mehndi also has medicinal properties. Its cooling properties provides relief from stress, fever, and headaches, so it is said to calm the bride’s nerves when applied to their hands and feet.
For thousands of years, mehndi has also been used as a form of body art. This is why the Mehndi party is often held the day before the wedding—to beautify and bless the bride before her big day. In Hindu tradition, mehndi is part of the sixteen bridal adornments, which is a ritual for the beautification of the bride from head to toe at the time of their wedding. Mehndi is also encouraged in the Muslim tradition as a hair dye or to beautify hands.
Apparently the darker the stain of the mehndi, the more love the bride will receive from their partner and in-laws. Brides were also told that they shouldn’t do any housework for as long as the stain lasts, which can be up to two to three weeks if natural henna is used.
What Happens at a Mehndi Party
A Mehndi party is a night of fun with lots of food, music, and dancing. Traditionally, the bride parents host the party. Intricate henna patterns are applied to the bride’s (and guests) hands and feet during the event. In modern times, the bride often opts to have a henna artist come to her home before the actual Mehndi party.
The event often starts with a grand entrance to drumming. Guests feed the soon-to-be couple all types of sweets. Brides and grooms perform choreographed dance performances with close family and friends that are often rehearsed for months. The dances are a form of friendly competition between both sides of the family. Women often sit on the ground in front of the couple singing songs and playing the dhol (a type of drum) surrounded by colorful throw pillows and decorations. Bhangra music is commonly played and the dancing can continue for several hours.
At Zara’s mehndi party her husband-to-be Jon also joined in the party. The tradition of the groom’s shoes being stolen for a fee on their return, was also incorporated into the celebrations.
Mehndi Party Photography
