Sarah & Josh – Norwich Cathedral

SARAH & JOSH – Norwich Cathedral Sarah & Josh  A wedding extravaganza at Norwich cathedral  TO VIEW THE EXTENDED WEDDING GALLERY CLICK – HERE Norwich Cathedral – A venue draped with history Sarah & Josh chose a Norwich Cathedral wedding for their sunny celebration in late June. Sarah, with a strong connection to the venue is one of a select few who are lucky enough to be allowed to marry inside this magnificent building.  Nestled in the heart of Norwich, Norwich Cathedral is the perfect wedding venue for couples seeking a blend of history and romance. With over 900 years of history, this magnificent Norman cathedral offers a breathtaking backdrop for weddings in Norwich. Constructed in 1096, the cathedral’s stunning Romanesque architecture and intricate Gothic additions create an enchanting atmosphere for your special day. Located within the serene Cathedral Close, Norwich Cathedral is a tranquil oasis amidst the city’s bustle. To marry here, couples must meet specific criteria set by the Church of England, including a connection to the parish or regular worship attendance. For those dreaming of a Norwich wedding, Norwich Cathedral provides a unique and unforgettable setting, combining rich heritage with beautiful gardens and majestic interiors.  The wedding day itself was blessed with stunning sunshine and an abundance of guests. With over 170 people invited, I was busy working all day long. We started at Ashby Hall, Sarah’s parents house for the bridal preparations before driving to the Cathedral. With six bridesmaids I had a very busy preparation room to photograph. After the dress was steamed, details photographed, Sarah was ready to slip into her dress. As she made her way to the chosen car for arrival, an Aston Martin DB6 for pictures I then left to photograph her arrival.  The Cathedral and following drinks The ceremony was very beautiful, with acknowledgement of people who couldn’t be in attendance and also the lighting of the wedding candle. Lasting around fifty minutes the ceremony was filled with hymns, readings and emotions. I chose to photograph around the exterior aisles of the venue making sure to capture everything without being seen. Once the ceremony was concluded guests were invited to the Cloisters for welcome drinks. This gave the bride and groom an opportunity to slip away for a few pictures around the cathedral before we left. Upon leaving the couple chose the Aston Martin DBs, where Sarah had arranged to be taken to the local airfield. This was a complete surprise for Josh as they boarded a helicopter to be returned to Ashby Hall for the reception.  With drinks and canapes on the lawn this allowed time for group photographs and candid before moving to the barn. The barn, decorated exquisitely was dress in white with gold detail with an abundance of flowers. Speeches were emotional with times of humour but generally very upbeat and heartfelt. Cocktail hour soon landed with Espresso Martini’s being the chosen drink for sharing before the first dance. The dance floor was busy, until Sarah & Josh went out to cut their ‘Cheese cake’ before socialising. Sarah then had a change of dress and introduced a cardboard cut out of  a missing usher. This allowed the others to feature him in a couple of compromising positions.     Venue – Norwich Cathedral  Reception – Ashby Hall DJ – DJ Gordon G Catering – Brasteds Catering Dress – Eva Lendel from Boutique of Dreams Bridal Bridesmaid Dresses – Lipsy Brides Shoes – Daniels Make up – Gemma Holiday Hair And Makeup Artistry Hair – Hairsmiths Norwich Nails – Princess Nails Fulham Second Dress – Oceanus Veil & Gloves – Etsy Hair Colour – Dejavu Salons by Claudia Webb    Thank you for all of your helping for capturing these. They look amazing! MORE WEDDING STORIES ROISIN & MALCOLM View Here SOPHIE & FREDDIE View Here Alice & Jules View Here

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Ceremony – Mundesley All Saints Church Reception – The Dial House, Reepham // MUNDESLEY CHURCH, THE DIAL HOUSE REEPHAM, NORFOLK // Francesca & Mark were married at the incredible cliff top church at Mundesley in the beautiful county of Norfolk. With the doorway dressed incredibly with florals as I arrived I knew that this wedding was going to be a very special one.  With majority of the guests arriving on a red route master bus ahead of the bride the church was packed with excited guests ready for the ceremony to begin. Mark appeared cool, calm and collected ahead of Francesca’s arrival but did pose for a picture biting his fingernails to appear anxious of her arrival.  Upon the beginning of the ceremony Mark was excited for the first glimpse of his bride and likewise Francesca was excited to see Mark. The ceremony itself was very traditional, with one reading from a good friend, a good story from the vicar and a signing of the register before heading back down the aisle.  When its was time to exit the church guests were encouraged to join the couple in a very serious group photograph of everyone as a replica of a group photograph that the brides mother and father had taken at their wedding before heading off to the reception on the double decker London bus.  Arrival at the Dial House saw an array of welcome drinks consumed whilst the brides father played so elegantly on the piano in the foyer. These were quickly followed by canapés before the wedding breakfast was served which were very tasty I must say! Following the wedding breakfast gusts were invited out too the front of the building for very touching and emotional speeches from both Francesca & Mark along with a speech from the best man which had Mark panicking a few times…  We then could grab a quick five minutes for couple portraits and then back indoors for the first dance and to party the night away! // FRANCESCA & MARK’S WEDDING GALLERY // SUPPLIERS – Venue Stylist: The Dial House, Reepham Florist: Blush and bloom Cake/Dessert: n/a DJ/Band: Three Mile Hill Hair: n/a Make Up: n/a Catering: The Dial House, Reepham Wedding dress: n/a I wondered if you had an ETA for us on the wedding pictures. We can’t wait to see them and we’d like to use one on our thank you cards so the sooner the better for us. More Weddings BRYONY & SPENSER View Here EMMA & JAMIE View Here TASH & EDDIE View Here