Real Wedding Stories

Real wedding photos, stories and real advice

You have landed here either because you are interested in photography, looking for a wedding photographer or even a portrait photographer. This area of the site is for stories of real events I have photographed over the years. Why Stories? I hear you say, well a story has a beginning, a middle and an end just like the photographic service I offer a couple or clients.

Take a little time to look through the entries below and you’ll find real photography, no fake or staged shoots just what you can expect at your wedding or event. Fun, and Natural Photography.

Real wedding photo of the week

A wet wedding stops no bride

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  • Aerial photo of The Italian Villa weding at Compton Acres in Poole

    Sunshine and Rainbows at the Italian Villa

    Megan and Ben’s Summer wedding at St Mary’s Church Followed by The Italian Villa was full of fun, sunshine and rainbows.

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  • Abbots Court in Dorset from the air

    Abbots Court wedding photographer

    Once Upon a Time at Abbots Court: Kevin & Hayley’s Dreamy Dorset Wedding Abbots Court is not just a ‘venue’—it’s like a little hidden treasure at the end of a treasure map. You navigate a…

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  • Night shot under a blossom tree at Highcliffe castle wedding

    Christchurch Priory and Highcliffe Castle wedding

    A stunning wedding ceremony at Christchurch Priory, a historic church with ornate architecture and a rich cultural heritage. Afterwards, a grand reception at the elegant Highcliffe Castle, with its picturesque gardens and breathtaking views of the Dorset coast. Your guests will be delighted by the combination of history and elegance, making your wedding a truly unforgettable experience.

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  • bride and groom walk the beech at Tunnels Beaches Wedding venue

    Tunnels Beaches Wedding venue photographer

    Being a wedding photographer at Tunnels Beaches wedding venue has something special about it. This wedding day was treated with a very special Devon sunset.

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  • inclusivity at Ashley Wood Farm wedding with a rainbow of colour

    A Viking-Inspired Wedding with a Modern Twist: Conor and India’s Special Day

    Connor and India’s Viking-themed wedding at Ashley Wood Farm in Somerset, UK, combined tradition and modernity for a unique and enchanting celebration. The rustic décor, handfasting ceremony, and Viking-inspired feast paid homage to Norse culture, while the rainbow-coloured bridesmaid dresses, bridesman, and best girl showcased inclusivity and individuality. This unforgettable event celebrated the couple’s love and passion for history with a contemporary twist.

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  • Milton Abbey Wedding Photography

    Milton Abbey wedding with a Milborne St Andrew Reception

    The historic Milton Abbey is nestled in the picturesque countryside of Dorset, providing an idyllic backdrop for Annabelle and Michael’s special day.

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  • Brownsea Island wedding Photographer

    Brownsea Island wedding photographer

    A wet Brownsea island wedding followed by a ferry trip to The Hotel Du Vin in Poole. Damp Spirits weren’t invited. Such an awesome and dramatic day

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  • Weddings in the Woods near Burley in the The Forest

    Weddings in the Wood photographer

    In the heart of the New Forest is Weddings in the Wood, a stunning outdoor wedding venue in Hampshire. These beautiful people made the most of it, take a look

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  • Goth wedding a Poole Guildhall with a Black wedding Dress

    Black Wedding Dress at Goth Micro Wedding in Poole

    Epic Black wedding dress at Poole Guildhall Goth, Heavy Metal micro wedding, Only four people. Check out how cool this looks!

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  • Hale Park Dorset618 Real Wedding Stories

    Hale Park Wedding Photographer

    A hot summer’s day at Hale Park House. This was one of my most memorable weddings to date. Two beautiful souls on a stunning Manor estate.

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  • Silchester Farm wedding photographer

    Ross & Sarah’s fantastic history-themed Silchester Farm Wedding

    Oh my word, what can I say, I have a new favourite wedding venue in Hampshire. Silchester Farm wedding photography is like waking from the perfect dream

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  • Italian Villa Wedding photographer at Compton Acres

    Italian Villa wedding photographer

    Italian Villa wedding photographer – Compton Acres Stunning gardens and an Italian Villa Looking for a wedding venue with a bit of a unique style? The Italian Villa at Compton Acres in Poole. Dorset has…

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  • Sopley Mill Wedding Photographer829 Real Wedding Stories

    Sopley Mill Wedding photographer

    Joe and Jess’s colourful Sopley Mill wedding After several postponements, expecting a baby Joe and Jess finally had the day of their dreams, perfect for this Sopley Mill Wedding Photographer. Take three minutes out of…

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  • Tipi wedding photographer735 scaled Real Wedding Stories

    Boho, Travel themed, Wimborne Minster and Tipi wedding

    Oliver and Kelly had an exceptional Tipi wedding on their Farm in Dorset. This wedding was all fun and laughter with the best Cake Topper EVER!

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  • Brympton House Wedding Venue

    Brympton House wedding photographer

    Brympton House Wedding Photographer A wedding in a venue that has standing since 1434. You must be looking at a Somerset Wedding venue and that venue is Brympton House. This has to be one of…

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  • Confetti Toss at Poole Wedding

    How to pull off an environmentally friendly destination wedding

    If you are planning an environmentally friendly wedding here are a few tips from the professionals for you.

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  • North Cadbury Court Wedding photographer

    North Cadbury Court wedding photographer

    North Cadbury Court wedding – A country House wedding venue. Take a look at this amazing two day Somerset Wedding.

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  • Sopley Lake Wedding Photographer | Libra Photographic

    Sopley Lake wedding Photographer

    On 4th May Charlie and Jazz enjoyed their New Forest wedding, I had the pleasure of joining them as their Sopley Lake wedding photographer. Not to be mistaken for Sopley Mill, this is a hidden gem located behind Sopley Farm’s pick your own field near Bransgore, Dorset and really is spectacular.

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  • Smedmore House Wedding Photographer - Libra Photographic

    Smedmore House Wedding photographer

    Smedmore House, what a fantastic venue. Every time I visit I’m blown away with the quality of light in each of the venue’s rooms from the west-facing huge bay windows. Charlie and Jo had a superb time, fun and laughter was the theme of the day.

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  • Same sex wedding Purbeck

    Same Sex Wedding Photographer – John and Martin

    Attention to detail was the mark of this wedding at Kingston Country Courtyard. John and Martin took this venue to new heights. I hope you love these photographs as much as I do!

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    Southdowns Manor wedding Photographer – Ellie & Geoff

    Ellie and Geoff won their Southdowns Manor Wedding Photographer in our Valentines day photography giveaway. A full wedding package. watch their highlights in this short photo film.

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  • Last sunlight at Moorhill House Hotel

    Moorhill House Hotel wedding Photographer – Louis & Rachel

    Rachelle and Louis had an excellent wedding at the Moorhill House Hotel in the heart of the New Forest. Watch the video and view my favourite stills

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  • Kings-Arms-folly and bride

    2018 a Dorset Wedding photographer’s introspective

    My faves from 2018 That’s it, 2018 has come to a close. My favourites from the year are all here neatly in a little slideshow. full screen sound on and enjoy.

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  • Christmas wedding ideas

    Christmas wedding | The Italian Villa

    Planning a Christmas wedding can be exciting. All the fun of a December celebration and a wedding adds to the season. This was at The Italian Villa in Poole. We had so much fun on the day, watch the slideshow (sound on)

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  • Christmas wedding | Bride with rudolph mask

    Christmas weddings are Ace

    Christmas weddings are ACE! The festive season approaches and some brides are planning their most special Christmas ever! I love a good Christmas wedding. Here, the bride is getting festive with a Rudolph mask from last years Christmas wedding, look out for the later full anniversary post.

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  • Kings Arms Christchurch wedding photographer

    Shelley and Rob have a fine wedding at Kings Arms Hotel, Christchurch

    The first visit to Kings Arms Christchurch for me, It did not disappoint. What a lovely venue, Rob and Shelley enjoyed one of the hottest days in 2018 for their spectacular wedding. Take a look at the story here.

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  • Studland Bay House Wedding Photographer

    Studland Bay House wedding – Ben & Justine

    Studland Bay House is a hidden gem of the Purbecks, Ben and Justine had their Anglo-French wedding in May. Blessed with beautiful we made the most of a sunny spring day in these stunning gardens.

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  • Larmertree wedding photography1119 bw Real Wedding Stories

    Larmertree garden wedding

    Imagine yourself in the middle of a quintessentially English country garden with peacocks roaming free a couple of macaws sitting in the trees, live music playing in the background with warm sun glancing your skin, got it? Now you are somewhere near the feeling of getting married at a Larmertree wedding. Ben and Alexis had just this other tan a short, sharp shower just before the ceremony to add a bit of drama to the day.

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  • A christmas Dorset wedding at the Victorian Barn

    Christmas Barn wedding photographer

    As Christmas approaches, I am reminded of this great wedding one year ago today at the Victorian Barn in Dorset. Everything about this wedding said Christmas, from the ties to the shoes, the big guy in Red even made a special appearance (even if his beard did fall off). Alex and Rachel had thought of all the little details for their wedding.

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    Larmer Tree wedding photographer

    On this day exactly one year ago I had the pleasure of spending a day at the Larmer Tree gardens for such a wedding. Happy Anniversary to Aly and Steve. I simply adored this day, a wet afternoon did not dampen the spirits at this wedding. As you will see when Aly arrived from the King John Inn the Brollies were up.

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    Willow Floristry – Libra Recommends

    Willow Floristry is still one of my favourite wedding suppliers, Pip and Tony bring a sparkle to any wedding. Read a bit about them and find out why.

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  • First dance in a tipi in Dorset

    A Dorset tipi Wedding

    I don’t know if it’s just me but doesn’t it seem like time is just accelerating by. Today the clocks have moved back and it is officially the end of summertime. I’ve spent the day…

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  • Langton Arms wedding photographer bride in Ford

    Yolanda and Ashley | A photofilm by Libra Photographic

    Yolanda and Ashley had their marriage in a private chapel in Dorset followed by a beautiful reception in the Langton Arms. This is the first time I’ve shot at this location and the first time I’ve put together a photofilm from one of my weddings. It has to be said it is one of the most emotional things I have done. I cried

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  • Bride and groom pose in an Orchard near Holt, New Forest

    A beautiful wedding in Holt, Dorset

    This was the wedding I had looked forward to all year. Elle is the little sister of one of my closest clients and having already photographed her big brothers wedding I felt totally at ease…

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    Gary & Katy’s Holton Lee Wedding Fete

    Katy and Gary had their very bespoke wedding at Holton Lee in Dorset. I have known Katy for some time as she used to work alongside my wife and when she and her fiancée Gary…

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    Wedding at The Mill – Gordleton

    Graham and Alex contacted me for their Hampshire wedding day while sailing around the world. As a keen sailor myself they grabbed my attention straight away. I’d only photographed one other wedding at The Mill at Gordleton before, I love the details of the venue.

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  • Bride in motion at Milton Abbey wedding

    Milton Abbey Wedding Photographer

    When your wife’s friend asks you if you could photograph their wedding what can you say but yes. Jo and Russell live a terribly hard life in a hot country off the Mediterranean, Jo a…

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  • Hand Fasting at Old Wardour Castle

    Old Wardour Castle Hand Fasting

    A fleeting visit by Kevin and Nicola to the UK from the USA for their military wedding at Old Wardour Castle in Wiltshire. I felt honoured to photograph these crazy people, they had the same…

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  • Englemere wedding venue in Ascot

    Englemere wedding photographer, Ascot

    Adele and Sebastian married at Englemere, Ascot I had a chance to shoot fun work as you’ll see. You won’t believe what they got up to!

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    Civil Partnership: Pennsylvania Castle, Barry and Anthony

    Barry and Anthony had their Civil Ceremony at Pennsylvania Castle in Portland, Dorset. I have to say their choice of venue was perfect. I’d never shot at this venue before and the light in the…

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