Bar So, Bournemouth

30th Birthday Party Baloons

We arrived before the party started to capture the décor.  The private function room was beautifully decorated with exotic flower arrangements made up of Orange Gerbera Daisies, Bird of Paradise flowers, Black Ostrich feathers and Fig leaves in elegant tall glass vases.

Exotic Floral Decorations

Glamorous goldfish

Orange Gerbera Daisies

Gold Fish decorations

On each table there was a gold fish bowl filled with Andrew’s much loved fish. Andrew had a theatrical themed celebration cake, which took centre stage.  This fabulous cake was designed and made by Pat-a-Cake of Wimborne and was certainly a show piece.

Musical themed celebration cake

Theatrical birthday cake

We returned to the party once it ws well underway to take shots of Andrew’s nearest and dearest.

Andrew and Greg

Friends, Bournemouth Party

Friends, Bar So, Bournemouth

Andrew with his Mum

Family

Friends

As the music was pumping we were very impressed that Andrew’s Grandmother also took to the dance floor.

Dance floor

Candid

We then awaited the ‘Cutting of the Cake’  which was a dramatic moment indeed, everyone gathered round in anticipation.  Andrew gave a short speech, we then left the party to carry on until the early hours.

Cutting the Cake!

Cutting the Cake!

Birthday Cake, Bournemouth

Birthday Wishes

Andrew's family

Photographs with thanks and congratulations to Andrew Harding, ‘Happy Birthday!’

The Barbet Family

We were so pleased to photograph the Barbet family and got to know the family and their guests well.  It was a nice change to recognise the guests and we felt very welcome at all three weddings.

Rachel and Mark

Rachel and Mark’s wedding took place on the 13th February at the beautiful Miramar Hotel in Eastcliff, Bournemouth.  Miramar Hotel is beautifully decorated inside with a country manor house feel.  The hotel is spacious, welcoming and the gardens have a magnificent view of the sea.

Miramar Hotel, Bournemouth

We arrived at the Miramar Hotel to find Mark, his Father, Best Man and Usher. We took a few shots before the guests started to arrive.

Father and Son

Wedding party

Groom and Best Man

It was a chilly morning and so guests soon made their way to the bar and were seated in the warm.  The interiors were decked with romantic red roses and carnation floral displays, we loved the heart details.

Valentines Day Wedding Flowers

Guests at the Miramar Hotel

Rachel arrived with her bridesmaids.  She was beaming and looked stunning in her ivory dress with rose details and a matching rose in her hair.  Her bouquet was bright and romantic, with vibrant red roses.   She looked both classical and modern…an English rose!

Arrival of the Bride

English Rose

Father of the bride and Nephew

The ceremony was filled with laughter and tears, it took place in front of the window with sea views.

Father of the Bride gives Rachel away

Wedding Ceremony, Miramar Hotel

Signing the Register

Once the ceremony was complete and Rachel and Mark were official Husband and Wife they walked back down the aisle, certificate in hand to the sounds of Stevie Wonder….perfect!

Just Married!

Rachel and Mark made their way down the red carpet, champagne in hand, as guests showered them with confetti.

Confetti, Miramar Hotel, Bournemouth

The guests made their way outside to congratulate the couple and drink champagne to celebrate.

Congratulations!

We took some shots of friends and family.

The girls!

The boys!

We then went off with Rachel and Mark for their couple shoot, the sun came out just at the right moment and made for some gorgeous shots.

Couple Shoot, Miramar Hotel

Miramar Hotel Wedding

Bride and Groom

Romance

Hand in hand

Romantic Wedding Photography

Bride and Groom, Miramar Hotel

Bride by the window

A Kiss

Bridal portrait, Miramar Hotel

Bridal Photography

Sea Views

Everyone was seated for the Wedding Breakfast, the table setting were decorated with red hearts, ribbon and roses in glass bowls which looked vibrant. We left the newly weds here to enjoy the rest of their day with their loved ones.

Wedding cake

Roses, table flowers

Cutting the cake

Wedding Photographs with thanks and congratulations to Mr and Mrs Barbet!

Wedding Suppliers

Wedding Photography: Lisa Dawn Photography

Wedding Venue: Miramar Hotel, East cliff overdrive, Bournemouth  http://www.miramar-bournemouth.com/

Wedding Cake: Marks and Spencers

Sheils and Donald

Although Jill and Don live in Salisbury, The Langton Arms is a place the couple come for a pub lunch and an evening meal.  They love the relaxed country atmosphere and surroundings and so know they wanted to marry there.

The wedding was to be relaxed with close friends and family, there was a party of 12, which gave the wedding an intimate feel, which made for a lovely atmosphere!  We arrived at The Langton Arms in time to capture some relaxed shots of the Groom and Best Man at the bar, as well as guests chatting before the ceremony began.

The Groom

Wedding Ring

Groom and Best Man

We then knocked on hotel room number 4, where Jill and her daughter had been getting ready.  Jill was having the final preparations made to her hair before they were ready to go!

Final preparations

Bridal portrait

Mother and daughter

The Langton Arms has a courtyard, which the Bride walks down on her way to the ceremony room, so it is always a good spot to capture some emotional shots.

To the Ceremony

Moments before the Ceremoy

Walking to the Ceremony Room

The ceremony was emotional, full of tears and laughter.  Sheila and Donald exchanged their vows, rings and a kiss and were wed.

Wedding ceremony, The Langton Arms

Wedding Vows

Wedding ring

On camera!

They signed the register, making it official and then chose to mingle with their guests following the ceremony.

Signing the Register

A kiss

Group shot with witnesses

This made for a nice change as close ones were able to congratulate the newly weds in the warmth of the ceremony room.  Drinks were passed around before we made our way onto the courtyard to take some group shots.

Family Group Shot

Relaxed group shot

Father and Son

Father and Daughter

…and of course some pictures of Husband and Wife.

Husband and Wife

Newly Wed, The Langton Arms

Newly Weds

Everyone then made their way inside, where they had a table made up for all the guests to sit around.  People chose to order their meals from the menu (which we might add is delicious!) and looked forward to their meal.

Wedding Cake and Bouquet

Wedding Breakfast

Wedding Breakfast

We left the party to enjoy the rest of their special day together.

Cutting the Cake!

We were privileged to photograph Sheila and Donald’s Wedding Day and we wish them all the best for their future together.

Photographs with thanks and congratulations to Mr and Mrs Percy

Wedding Suppliers

Wedding Photography: Lisa Dawn Photography

Wedding Venue: The Langton Arms

Wedding Flowers: Florabunda, Blandford Forum, Tel: 01258 451824

Wedding Cake: Waitrose

Hotel Du Vin, Poole

On the 23rd January the big day had arrived, we arrived in Poole’s Old Town and made our way to the boutique Hotel Du Vin. Before we went up to the Bridal Suite, Dom Perignon we were sure to make the most of capturing the beautiful interiors and décor at the Hotel.

Wine Tasting

Wine Cellar

Champagne was cooling on ice as the open fire was lit in the Crows nest ready for the arrival of the guests.

The Crows Nest, Hotel Du Vin

Chilled Champagne

We met with Jayne and her mother to take some shots of the final preparations before they made their way to the ceremony in the ‘Port’ Room

Bridal Portrait

Bride, portrait

Ribbon Flower

Bride with Mother

Couples began to arrive and check in to their luxurious rooms and make their way to the cosy Crows nest where they drank Champagne and mingled.  Jazz music played in the dimly lit room, which really created a relaxing and classy atmosphere.

Guests Arriving, Hotel Du Vin

We took some relaxed shots of The Groom, Alan, his Best Man and Sons at the Bar, you can always be sure to find the groom within a short distance of the Bar.

Groom with his sons

Groom and Best Man

Groom moments before the Ceremony

The guests made their way into the ceremony room and awaited the arrival of the Bride. Jayne’s son, Alex walked her down the aisle towards an already tearful Groom!

Exchanging of Rings

Emotions run high!

Signing The Register

The ceremony was filled with emotion, tears and laughter all round, with beautiful readings and vows, Jayne and Alan where now Husband and Wife.

After the ceremony the drinks continues, with canapés, which looked divine.  A guitar player played smooth jazzy tunes whilst everyone laughed, danced and shared their congratulations for the newly weds.

Dancing Shoes

Singing and dancing

We disappeared with Jayne and Alan to make use of the beautiful features the Hotel has to offer for their ‘Couple Shoot’.

A Kiss

Husband and Wife

After more dancing and chatting everyone made their way back up to the Port room which had been transformed ready for the Wedding breakfast.  Here we left Jayne and Alan to enjoy the rest of their evening with their nearest and dearest.

Cutting the cake

Photography with thanks and congratulations to Mr & Mrs Addis

Wedding Suppliers

Photography: Lisa Dawn Photography

Venue: Hotel Du Vin, Poole

Hairstylist: Robin James

Page 41 includes includes an article on Poole’s Wedding Coast, where you can request the Poole Wedding Guide, where you will also find us featured.

Image by Lisa Dawn Photography

The featured photograph above was taken at Hotel Du Vin a stylish boutique in Poole Old Town, for further details about the venue why not visit their website. To request your copy of Poole’s Wedding Guide click here.

The above photograph was taken by us and features a couple on Sandbanks beach, to view our portfolio of Sandbanks Weddings click here.

If you are planning a wedding in Poole or Sandbanks why not Get in touch to find out what we can offer you!

I would recommend the English Wedding Blog for any couple looking for inspiration, tips, suppliers & wedding ideas, especially if you are planning a typically English wedding.

The English Wedding website has everything you need to plan your big day….keep the site bookmarked and watch it grow!

In Claire’s words ‘English weddings should be celebrated.’ and I certainly agree!

Brides Magazine Wedding Ceremony Music

You will also find a directory of recommended suppliers covering various regions in the U.K under different categories. You will find Lisa Dawn Photography featured under Wedding Photographs for the district of Dorset. We are however happy to travel throughout the U.K and more then happy to venture abroad!

Dorset Wedding Photographers

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Lulworth Castle Wedding Venue

Lulworth Castle is certainly a Dream Wedding Venue, available as a Wedding Reception or for your Civil Ceremony. Couples can be wed in the castle itself or applications can be made for the use of St Andrews Church or The RC Chapel of St Mary in the grounds.

Lulworth Castle Wedding Chapel

Lulworth castle offers exclusive use for your celebration and can tailor your special day to your individual requirements.

Lulworth Castle Wedding Venue

With a view of the sea, Lulworth cove is nearby, part of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast land, which would make the perfect spot for some romantic pictures on the beach!

Lulworth Cove

For those looking for a unique venue or for a suitable location for a themed event, such as a medieval banquet, Lulworth Castle would certainly make your special day one to remember!

Medieval Wedding Venue

Contact Paul Pinnock or Jane Pratchett on (01929) 400352 for further information

Address:
Lulworth Castle & Park, Lulworth Castle
East Lulworth, Dorset

w: http://www.lulworth.com
e: trudy@lulworth.com

Peacock, Larmer Tree Gardens

The Larmer Tree Gardens is just down the road from Lisa Dawn Photography and one of our favourite Garden’s to visit. Situated in the beautiful Cranborne Chase on the Dorset/Wiltshire boarder, not far from Blandford Forum. With it’s 11 acre Victorian Pleasure Gardens and is the perfect ‘Country Garden’ wedding venue. Many of the original buildings from its Heyday still exist today, these include a Napalese Room, a Temple and Colonial Style Pavilion, which was originally the Victorian Tea Room!

The Larmer Tree is also famous for its three day festival featuring mainly acoustic folk and world music, but also roots, blues, jazz, Americana, reggae and more. The festival has been held in the Victorian pleasure gardens since 1990. There are camping facilities for guests who may wish to pitch up on your wedding night.

Many couples choose the gardens for it’s charm and relaxed atmosphere, whether you wish to play outdoor games with guests on the lawn with tea and cake or feast in the Pavillion room. The Larmer Tree offers something to suit everyone.

The Larmer Tree are now offering ‘Secret Garden Weddings’ for intimate, small celebrations held during the week on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, for up to a maximum of 30 guests. If you a planning an intimate weekday wedding at the Larmer Tree do Get In Touch with Lisa Dawn Photography to request our special Weekday Prices, we would love to hear from you!

For further details contact Gail:

Gail or Carol direct line: 01725 516971
Main Office: 01725 516225

Wedding Venue:

Larmer Tree Gardens
Rushmore Estate Office
Tollard Royal
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP5 5PT

Email: larmertree@rushmoreuk.com

It is the perfect setting for what we had in mind and will be an impressive backdrop for our wedding photography! Now we just have to wait until June…

If you are also planning a wedding at Old Wardour Castle or an English Heritage property and are searching for your wedding photographers to Get in Touch as we would love to hear from you!

Old Wardour Castle, Wiltshire

Wedding Venue:

Old Wardour Castle

Katie Haines
Hospitality Co-ordinator
Portland and Old Wardour Castles
Direct tel. 01305 820868/07824 416927