Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Wedding Photography - Jack and Kate
The Buckinghamshire Railway Centre and Waddesdon Church wedding of Kate and Jack. Buckinghamshire wedding photography by Sam and Steve Photography, award winning wedding photographers based in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
A Spring wedding in a Buckinghamshire country church and a unique wedding venue
“Amazing pictures! Thank you both so much! We really love them!”
We photographed Kate and Jack’s wedding at St Michael and All Angels Church, Waddesdon, followed by a reception at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre in April 2022. Another wedding rescheduled due to the pandemic, it was wonderful that they were able to finally get married, and what a wonderful early Spring day they had for their big day.
Kate got ready at her parent’s home in Quainton, Buckinghamshire, where we had previously photographed their pre wedding shoot back in February.
Jack and Kate’s pre-wedding shoot in Quainton, Buckinghamshire.
As usual, Sam was assigned the task of photographing Kate and her bridesmaids getting ready. As well as photographing make up being applied and hair being done, Sam always looks for those special important moments; as in the photo below, when Kate’s parents first saw her in her wedding dress.
Steve went to the venue, to meet Jack and his groomsmen. He photographed their final preparations, including those all important button holes, before joining the guys and their wedding guests on a vintage London bus provided by Alphabus.
The bus took us the short journey to the famous Buckinghamshire village of Waddesdon (famed for the Rothchild Manor House), and to the lovely country church of St. Michael and All Angels. This is a beautiful church with fantastic light inside (see the photos below). Kate arrived at the church in a gorgeous vintage car, provided by the great team at Allerston Taylor, whom we meet so often at weddings - they are such a lovely team and a pleasure to work with!
Reverend Caroline Wainman led the service for Kate and Jack’s wedding. She was an absolute pleasure to work with as photographers; she realised that as experienced professional photographers we had a job to do, but also we were respectful of the service and the key religious aspects. We never photograph during prayers, and even sing the hymns if we know them!
After the lovely service, and their confetti run (one of the few things we orchestrate on the wedding day), Jack and Kate made their way to the Railway Centre, whilst their guests got back aboard the bus for their transport to the venue.
The Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is a wonderful place for a wedding. It is a railway museum operated by the Quainton Railway Society Ltd. at Quainton Road railway station. Formerly part of the Metropolitan Railway, it was closed for passenger traffic in 1966. These days it is a fascinating museum, with steam trains running at special times. The station build itself is a light, airy space, ideal for photos, and full of interesting train memorabilia.
The wedding schedule allowed time for guests to explore the museum, and to take a short ride on a steam train. The groom Jack also got the opportunity to ride at the footplate at the train controls!
Jack and Kate’s wedding was a fantastic wedding to photograph and we were delighted the couple chose us to be their photographers. We are looking forward to photographing Kate’s sister Claire’s wedding to Alex in April 2023.
Here are some of their photos.
If you are looking for a Buckinghamshire Railway Centre wedding photographer, or just like the idea of a husband and wife team of wedding photographers photographing your wedding in a relaxed, non controlling way, we would love to hear from you. You can contact us by clicking the button below!
Waddesdon Dairy Wedding Photography - Gemma and Joe.
The St Edburgs Bicester and Waddesdon Dairy wedding photography of Gemma and Joe, photographed by Sam and Steve Photography.
A Christmas Bicester Church Wedding followed by a Waddesdon Dairy Reception
“Sam, Gemma described you the next day as her bridesmaid she never expected.
We are absolutely blown away by the pictures!! And these are just the previews!!.
We definitely need a days notice before all the photos are available because we need to go and stock up on tissues!”
We were thrilled to be the wedding photographers for Gemma and Joe for their Christmas 2019 wedding at St Edburg’s Church, Bicester and the Dairy at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire. As we are Bicester Wedding Photographers, we get to work at St Edburg’s Church regularly. Its always a pleasure to photograph there, with a clergy team that are relaxed about wedding photography, as long as the photographers are respectful to the service (which of course we always are). For Gemma and Joe’s wedding, Ian and Erica Biscoe (another husband and wife team) presided over the service.
As usual, our day started with Sam photographing bridal preparations with me, Steve, covering groom prep. I arrived at the church with the guys, in plenty of time to capture guests arriving. Sam arrived with the bridal party and took care of the arrival photos of the bridesmaids and bride. St Edburgs is a lovely church to photograph in, with lots of gorgeous light. I took up my position at the front and to the side of proceedings, whilst Sam photographed from the back of the church with our Fujifilm 50 to 140 mm lens.
After the church service, we all moved up the A41 about 10 miles to the wonderful wedding venue of Waddesdon Dairy. The Dairy is a beautiful venue, having for over 100 years been part of the Rothchild Family country estate. We had planned to go up to Waddesdon Manor itself for a few relaxed portraits; however this being a Saturday just before Christmas, the place was packed with pre-Christmas visitors! Instead, we used the lovely grounds of the Dairy itself, including its fine Christmas tree.
After the speeches, and a lovely meal, Gemma, Joe and all the guests enjoyed the dancing and partying to a very good band, the Blue Rinse.
It was an absolute pleasure to photograph Gemma and Joe’s wedding; thanks for having us guys!
Below is a small sample of their photos.
If you are planning a St Edburgs, Bicester wedding, and /or a Waddesdon Dairy wedding, we would love to hear from you. You can contact us with the button below.
Notley Tythe Barn Wedding | Josie and Rick
Wedding photography of the lovely spring wedding of Josie and Rick at Long Crendon Church and then at Notley Tythe Barn. Documentary wedding photography by Sam and Steve Photography.
“Thanks for sending the photos through - they are fantastic and I think Rick and I are going to struggle to select only a couple for the folio! ”
A Buckinghamshire barn wedding in the spring sunshine
We are going back to a lovely April Saturday in 2019 for this blog, the lovely Buckinghamshire wedding of Josie and Rick. They got married at Long Crendon Church, with a reception at one of our favourite venues, Notley Tythe Barn. Although both the church and venue are (just )in Buckinghamshire, they are between Bicester and Thame in Oxfordshire, and as Oxfordshire wedding photographers, they are both very close to our home.
As usual, Sam started the day with Josie and the bridesmaids getting ready at Long Crendon Manor whilst Steve joined the guys at a nearby Travelodge in Thame. We were blessed with some lovely spring weather for the church ceremony, after which the guests were transported by a classic London bus to Notley Tythe Barn, a top class wedding venue we know well and love photographing at.
As usual, we stayed throughout the day, well after first dance, to capture the dance floor fun!
Here below is a selection of their photos.
If you are getting married at Notley Tythe Barn, or any other venue where you would like a husband and wife team of two photographers photographing your wedding, we would love to hear from you! You can contact us below.
Notley Tythe Barn Wedding Photography- Nicole and Matt
The story of Nicole and Matt's wonderful wedding, August 2016. A church ceremony in Chinnor, followed by a reception at Notley Tythe Barn. Candid wedding photography by Sam and Steve Photography
Chinnor Church then a rustic barn in Buckinghamshire
Nicole and Matt's wedding in August 2016 was everything an English country wedding should be. A lovely Oxfordshire church, a rustic Buckinghamshire Barn, a gorgeous bride and handsome groom, lots of family and of course, lots of partying. It was a pleasure to photograph.
Our day began as usual, with us working together as a husband and wife wedding photography team. I met up with Matt and his family, whilst Sam headed off to capture the bride and bridesmade preparation.
I got to the church in plenty of time to photograph Matt, his "guys" and the guests arriving. Sam arrived soon later to be in plenty of time for the all important bride arrival photos. Due to some vintage car trouble, Nicole was a little late in arriving, which of course, as a beautiful bride, was her prerogative!
Due to the requirements of the vicar, both Sam and I photographed at the back of the church, rather than with me at the front of the ceremony, and Sam at the back. Whilst disappointing, we always remember that a church wedding is a religious ceremony, and that the vicar/minister/priest is ultimately in charge, so of course we abided by her wishes. It a good idea for any bride and grooms to be reading this, to check with their minister as to their policy on photography, in plenty of time before the wedding day, just in case of any unexpected disappointment.
Once the service was over, we headed off to Notley Tythe Barn, a new venue for us at this time, but one we were extremely impressed by. It's a lovely rural rustic barn, with efficient and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
After some both funny and moving speeches, and some time for some natural, unposed photos of Nicole and Matt, the partying soon got into full swing! As always, we loved this part of the day, which we always ensure we capture lots of photos of.
A sparkler run outside the barn concluded our day.
Our thanks to Nicole and Matt, we loved capturing your day. All the best possible for your future together!
If you are interested Buckinghamshire barn wedding photography, candid wedding photography anywhere in the UK or beyond, we would love to hear from you. You can contact us here.
Steve.
Below are some more photos of their brilliant wedding.
