Crisp, still, autumn mornings, the mist like gossamer lies
between the contours of the earth; and the golden rays of sunrise augment the
subtle shades of red, browns and yellows of the autumn leaves as the colours
spill from the woodland; this can be the most spell binding season for a
wedding. When choosing a colour scheme for your wedding it is easy to choose
from the array of beautiful pastel shades that complement the natural autumnal
colours and an ivory wedding dress can help reduce the harsh contrast of white
in autumn sunshine.
Every wedding is of course magical and unique, though there
are elements that that give all weddings a common thread. The flowers, the
dress, even the cake lend a sense of continuity from one wedding to the next,
yet in every wedding the variation of these three simple elements shows the
style and taste of the bride, and allows for the unique personalities of the
bride and groom to shine through. Your wedding is not only magical and unique;
it is an expression of the love and commitment you have for each other.
One of the best wedding venues in Leicestershire is Catthorpe
Manor; where together with the stately ambiance of the old Manor House and the
elegant, mature grounds your wedding photographs will have the elegance and
sophistication you deserve. Although, with such a wonderful setting, any time
of the year will create an atmosphere of serene and composed beauty as a
backdrop for your wedding.
A lot of couples love quirky photographs; but often on the
day the ?happy couple? are not so happy to try out some of those same poses on
the day that they originally wanted because they find they are too embarrassed.
This is natural and if you find that on your wedding day you decide to change the
style of photographs, then your wedding photographer should be understanding
and accommodating, remember, it is your day, and it is your wedding album; you
need to feel happy and comfortable with both the photographer and the
photographs. Above all, enjoy your
wedding and enjoy having your photographs taken.
If you are planning to have your wedding photographs on a
lawn our under the golden canopy of the autumn trees; there are disadvantages
that should be considered by the bride and groom in relation to the great
British weather, regardless of the time of year, but especially in the Autumn
and winter.
The first is that most brides, and indeed a large percentage
of the female guests, choose to wear shoes with heals. With the even the most
well drained garden the tendency is to sink into the soft earth, often ruining
those delicate and expensive shoes. It is advisable if you are planning to have
photographs in the grounds of your wedding venue to have a spare pair of flat
shoes, so not to damage your wedding shoes. Having comfortable footwear to change
into will help keep your feet from becoming painful and will help lessen
fatigue, keeping you happy and full of fun late into the evening.
The second issue is the ever present threat of rain; but
rain need not spoil your day or your photographs. Utilising the internal decor of your wedding
venue is the first and most obvious place to start. But with a little
imagination and the use of umbrellas the photographs can be fun and surprisingly
atmospheric. Remember to use your bride?s maids to, to both hold the umbrellas
and to keep the train of your wedding dress off the wet ground.
One final issue to highlight is ?low light?, Autumn nights
draw in quickly, and if there is cloud cover then the day appears to be even
shorter. In late afternoon the quality of light can be very poor. Try to schedule
in to your day, as early as possible, time to spend getting those all important
images that will last a lifetime. After all, the cake is eaten, the flowers
wilt, and the dress may be worn once, but it is your photographs that will help
carry the memory of your wedding day, and it is those images that will be
shared with your children and grandchildren in years to come.