Summer Wedding at Lox Lane Farm, Shaftesbury

We believe that a wedding photographer should be a happy and friendly person that makes you feel relaxed, comfortable and enjoy your wedding day - even if you don't normally like being centre of attention.  Most of the couples we meet are not used to posing for the camera and so our whole approach is in getting to know you better, and being that happy friendly face on your wedding day, so you feel more relaxed and confident that you will have beautiful photos.

It's so nice to get a great connection with couples and we have made so many friends over the past six years of photographing weddings.  One couple that I had an immediate connection with were Richard and Emily, so I was really confused why Richard seemed so nervous on their engagement shoot.  It only became apparent when he got down on one knee and pulled out the engagement ring to surprise Emily!  After that he was very relaxed!

For their wedding day, they had a beautiful ceremony at Lox Lane Farm near Shaftesbury. Like a lot of couples, they put in an enormous amount of time and effort to get every detail perfect, from the table decorations, to the bouquets, and of course to the surprise entrance on horse and carriage!  

Here are a selection of photos from their Summer wedding by Jamie McDine of Wiltshire Wedding Photography.

Spring wedding at Leigh Park Hotel, Bradford on Avon

One of my favourite Wiltshire wedding venues is Leigh Park Hotel in Bradford on Avon, and in 2016 I was lucky enough to photograph and film 5 different weddings at the venue between March and July. 

It is always a joy to return, whether it is for the whole day, with the ceremony taking place in the stunning Vine Room, or if it is simply for the reception after a ceremony at one of the beautiful local churches.

Rhian and Elliot enjoyed an intimate Spring wedding at Leigh Park Hotel in May, and it was a pleasure to share their day with them, from the bridal party getting ready until the first dance.   

Such a friendly and natural couple, I always try to make sure my photos really reflect and capture the personalities and emotions of the bride and groom, and their wedding guests.

Here are a selection of their photos, by Jamie McDine, Wiltshire Wedding Photography.

Beautiful Wedding video at Orchardleigh House, Frome

This year I have explored a variety of venues across the Wiltshire, Bath and Somerset countryside, whilst photographing and filming weddings, but in Summer I returned to the first venue I ever captured a wedding: Orchardleigh House in Frome.  Not only is it one of my favourite venues, but it is probably also the closest, being only 5 minutes away from our home in Frome.

Bryony and Dan had such a beautiful Summer wedding at St Mary's Church, on the grounds of Orchardleigh, followed by their reception at the House, and it was a pleasure to film their big day.

We both wanted to say a massive thank you for our wedding video and all of your help on our wedding day! We both love the video, especially the highlights video - we can't wait to show everyone! 
Thank you again, Bryony & Dan x

This is the highlights of their special day, produced by Jamie McDine: http://www.wiltshireweddingvideo.info

A beautiful engagement shoot, free with every wedding booking!

Over the past couple of years we have really enjoyed photographing some beautiful weddings, and sharing the most amazing day with such lovely couples - many of which have gone on to become good friends as well.  We work in a very friendly and discrete way, and it's amazing how quickly the bride and groom feel so comfortable with us photographing them, and relax in front of the camera.

In 2013 we had our first ever engagement shoot, or pre-wedding shoot, with Stephen and Jasmine.  It was such a great way to get to know them better, and for them to pose together for us, all at the setting of a stunning National Trust garden.  As a result they had some beautiful photos that they displayed at their wedding reception, and could use for invites and change of address cards.

When it came to their wedding day, they already felt like good friends and were so at ease and comfortable with us, that the photography was natural and relaxed right from the first moment we arrived for Jasmine's bridal preparations.  In fact, when we arrived at the church we'd never seen such a relaxed and confident groom in front of the camera!

Since Summer 2013, we have had a few pre-wedding shoots at beautiful locations around West Wiltshire and in every case, the photos we've taken on their wedding day have been even more spectacular than usual.  It's the small things like knowing how to stand, or pose whilst in each others arms, without it looking stiff and uncomfortable, and in a lot of cases learning how to smile - to make sure you both look as happy as each other!

Learning these things before the big day just means that you are absolute naturals in front of the camera, right from the start of your day - and you can just concentrate on enjoying your wedding day!

With the big difference that it makes for both the couples and their wedding photos, we decided to give away a free engagement shoot with every wedding booking that is made at the moment.  Just get in touch for more information on 01373 472880 or email: jackie@ivisualise.co.uk

And we're looking forward to take some beautiful photos of some truly wonderful couples in 2015.

Jamie and Jackie McDine, Wiltshire Wedding Photography

Beautiful Wiltshire wedding ceremonies at County Hall, Trowbridge

As you may know, Trowbridge is the county town of Wiltshire, and in County Hall, it now boasts a wonderfully refurbished council building and a spectacular library. Years ago couples would enjoy their wedding ceremony in the building too, and after several years away in a portable building across the road, Wiltshire Council have relaunched County Hall as the new home for beautiful wedding ceremonies.



Reopened in 2014, my first wedding at County Hall was in the smaller ceremony room for a double wedding celebration! Helen and Roger enjoyed their wedding ceremony last June, shortly followed by brother Ray getting married to Jodie! The room is light and intimate for a smaller wedding, and the exterior of the building provides a more spectacular and grand backdrop for photos.

Then in Autumn 2014 I returned to County Hall to see the newly refurbished large ceremony room on the first floor, and to photograph Lexy and Matthew's wedding ceremony.  The decor in the room is very much in keeping with the classic exterior of the building and grand staircase, and their day was made even more special with the groom's father officiating the ceremony!

And finally, I returned on a beautiful winter's day to photograph Leah and André's wedding ceremony in the large ceremony room.  There are so many wonderful backdrops at County Hall, that lend themselves to beautiful photos of your wedding day - so if you're getting married at County Hall in Trowbridge and would like stunning photos to treasure your special day, then contact Jamie and Jackie of Wiltshire Wedding Photography on 01373 472880, or email: jackie@ivisualise.co.uk