The newly married talking on the bridge under the weeping willow. High House Weddings, Old Heath Rd, Althorne, Chelmsford CM3 6EW

Reanne & Connor: High House Wedding in Althorne

The grounds of High House, illuminated by the soft, warm September light, served as the perfect venue for Reanne and Connor’s wedding day. Surrounded by their friends and family, it was a beautiful, relaxed day.

The newly married couple live in my town, South Woodham Ferrers. Their love of Tolkien inspired their tables’ names for the wedding breakfast, and it just so happens that many streets in South Woodham Ferrers are too inspired by Middle-earth! I love this little coincidence.

Such a happy start to their marriage, their own style and personalities shining through every moment of their day… as it should be.

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  • The white bridge over the pond at High House wedding venue in Althorne near South Woodham Ferrers, with sunlight streaming through the trees. High House Weddings Old Heath Road, Althorne, Essex, CM3 6EW
  • The dressing room next to the pool at High House wedding venue in Althorne.
  • A wedding dress hanging up in the dressing room at High House in Althorne.
  • Makeup by Taylor with the bride, reflected in the mirror.
  • Makeup by Taylor with the bride at a dressing table, a bridesmaid on the right smiling. The Dressing Room at High House.
  • Flowers by Heavenly Petals of Latchingdon at High House wedding venue in Althorne.
  • Bridesmaid with their legs dangling in the pool at High House.
  • Bridesmaids walking past the pool at High House Weddings, Old Heath Rd, Althorne, Chelmsford CM3 6EW
  • Bride sitting at the dressing table during the bridal prep.
  • Makeup by Taylor taking a photo with her phone of the bride.
  • Woman with red hair in a white dressing gown, standing by a pool.
  • Bridal party sitting on the edge of the pool at High House.
  • Bridal party sitting on the edge of the pool at High House.
  • Woman in a white dressing gown with red hair putting her earrings in, sitting on a sofa in the light from the window.
  • Bride taking a selfie sitting on a sofa in the dressing room.
  • Bridesmaid helping fasten the bride's wedding dress. Wed2b FFION a chiffon and matte lace boho gown.
  • Bride in her Wed2b FFION a chiffon and matte lace boho gown choosing her shoes. In the dressing room at High House.
  • In the dressing room the bride is ready wearing her Wed2b FFION chiffon and matte lace boho gown. Her bridesmaids are wearing dark green long dresses.
  • In the dressing room the bride is ready wearing her Wed2b FFION chiffon and matte lace boho gown. At High House.
  • The bride standing outside the dressing room at High House, the wedding venue near South Woodham Ferrers. Wearing her Wed2b FFION chiffon and matte lace boho gown. Red hair and tattooed arms.
  • Flowers by Heavenly Petals of Latchingdon at High House wedding venue in Althorne.
  • The bride has paw prints tattooed on her arm visible as she pets the cat at High House, the swimming pool in the background.
  • A bride in her Wed2B FFION dress, waiting by the pool in the sunshine for her dad to see her before the ceremony at High House.
  • The bride walking past the pool to see for her dad before the ceremony.
  • The groom and friend wearing navy suits and dark green ties wait in the barn for the bride to arrive.
  • A couple in very brightly coloured patterned suits smile at the camera.
  • High House Weddings, Old Heath Rd, Althorne, Chelmsford CM3 6EW Dressed in a rust coloured dress, with many colourful tattoos, a wedding guest sits on a white chair in the barn before the ceremony starts.
  • The bride and her dad walk over the bridge to the ceremony barn.
  • Bridesmaid in a long bottle green dress walking up the aisle.
  • Dad walking his daughter down the aisle of the barn.
  • Dad walking his daughter down the aisle of the barn.
  • Dad walking his daughter down the aisle of the barn. She looks up at him while holding on to his arm.
  • Bride and groom look at each other at the start of the wedding ceremony. Essex registrars. High House Weddings, Old Heath Rd, Althorne, Chelmsford CM3 6EW
  • Exchanging rings, the bride is stood in a bright beam of light from the window.
  • Exchanging rings, the bride is stood in a bright beam of light from the window.
  • Kiss during a wedding ceremony.
  • Six wedding guests sat at the side of the barn. Three bridesmaids on the right all wearing green. Woman on right wearing V Neck Long Wedding Guest Dress with Ruffle Sleeves in dark green.
  • Two women waving hands in air sat down at wedding ceremony.
  • Essex registrars announcing the newly married couple after their ceremony. In the barn at High House wedding venue in Althorne.
  • Essex registrars announcing the newly married couple after their ceremony. In the barn at High House wedding venue in Althorne.
  • Newly married couple stand at the front of the barn as the guests stand up and clap. Bride is wearing Wed2b FFION a chiffon and matte lace boho gown.
  • Newly married couple stand at the front of the barn as the guests stand up and clap. Bride is wearing Wed2b FFION a chiffon and matte lace boho gown.
  • Newly married couple walk down the aisle as guests stand up and clap. Bride is wearing Wed2b FFION a chiffon and matte lace boho gown.
  • Newlyweds leaving the barn.
  • Man in navy suit and rust coloured tie, holding confetti.
  • Bride and groom walk past guests, a confetti tunnel at High House weddings in Althorne, near South Woodham Ferrers.
  • Bride and groom walk past guests, a confetti tunnel at High House weddings in Althorne, near South Woodham Ferrers.
  • Bride and groom walk past guests, a confetti tunnel at High House weddings in Althorne, near South Woodham Ferrers.
  • Bride and groom walk past guests, a confetti tunnel at High House weddings in Althorne, near South Woodham Ferrers.
  • Black and white photograph of a newly married person greeting a guest.
  • A couple both wearing brightly coloured and patterned suit jackets. The High House wedding venue bridge and trees in the background.
  • Wedding guests greeting the bride in the sunshine after the ceremony.
  • Scenes from cocktail hour at High House wedding venue in Essex: A woman taking a photo with her phone while holding a bottle of Corona. A man has his finger in the air as a woman laughs. The man in the middle simply drinks his beer. Documentary wedding photography by local South Woodham Ferrers-based photographer, Tracy.
  • A group photo at a High House wedding, the sunshine through the weeping willow tree backdrop.
  • A group photo, groomsmen and bridesmaids, at a High House wedding, the sunshine through the weeping willow tree backdrop.
  • Cocktail hour scenes under the willow tree.
  • Wedding guests chatting and drinking. Candid moments.
  • Black and white photograph of the bride with her friends, outside in the sunshine.
  • Man in suit drinking beer with hand on his hip.
  • Young woman with long fair hair playing the piano.
  • The barbecue is lit for Valentine Cuisine at High House.
  • Two people playing swingball.
  • Wedding guest taking a photograph with her camera.
  • Valentine Cuisine wedding barbecue.
  • A wedding guest with red and blonde hair, tattoos and wearing a rust coloured strappy dress. An unposed portrait by documentary wedding photographer at High House Weddings, Old Heath Rd, Althorne, Chelmsford CM3 6EW.
  • Newly married couple kiss on the bridge.
  • The newly married couple kiss under the weeping willow at High House wedding venue in Essex, in the Dengie area.
  • The newly married couple standing on the bridge under the weeping willow at High House wedding venue in Essex, in the Dengie area.
  • The newly married couple standing on the bridge under the weeping willow at High House wedding venue in Essex, in the Dengie area.
  • The newly married couple standing on the bridge under the weeping willow at High House wedding venue in Essex, in the Dengie area.
  • Father and brother of the bride in the marquee.
  • Bearded man holding phone and laughing, while stood at the top table in the High House marquee.
  • A Valentine Cuisine member of staff is helping the bride and groom plate up barbecue food at the High House wedding.
  • Tony Valentine of Valentine Cuisine South Woodham Ferrers manning the barbecue at High House.
  • Wedding guests wait in line for food in the sunshine.
  • Valentine Cuisine caterers of South Woodham Ferrers serving food to guests at a High House wedding in Althorne.
  • Valentine Cuisine caterers of South Woodham Ferrers serving food to guests at a High House wedding in Althorne.
  • Valentine Cuisine caterers of South Woodham Ferrers serving food to guests at a High House wedding in Althorne.
  • Bride sitting out on the decking under a tree.
  • Friends sit on the decking at the Dengie wedding venue in Althorne. Seen through the branches of a tree.
  • A bridesmaid wearing dark green with very light blonde hair is laughing, stood next to a tree.
  • Bride and her friend sat on the decking of High House wedding venue. Bride is wearing Wed2b FFION dress, and her friend in a rust coloured dress. They both have red hair.
  • Bride sitting out on the decking under a tree.
  • Bride sitting out on the decking under a tree. High House Dengie wedding venue.
  • Wedding guest with long blonde hair smiles at camera.
  • Bride and guests on the decking of High House wedding venue.
  • Bride and friends walking inside the venue.
  • A man sat at the table wearing sunglasses, woman in long brown dress standing beside him on the decking next to a tree.
  • Father of the bride speech.
  • Father of the bride speech.
  • Groom giving his wedding speech, holding a microphone.
  • Groom giving his wedding speech. bride looking up at him.
  • Groom holding a beer up in the air holding a microphone.
  • The top table at a High House Wedding, they are laughing at speeches.
  • Man giving a speech. Man in white shirt and a yellow tie is laughing.
  • Groom is laughing sat next to his smiling bride.
  • Groom is laughing sat next to his smiling bride.
  • Man sat with guests at the table, he's using a point and shoot camera.
  • Three young men sat at a table during the wedding speeches, smiling and laughing. At High House.
  • Man in navy blue waistcoat holding a microphone.
  • Man with long hair holding a microphone with people at the top table behind him.
  • Best man speech, people at the top table laughing.
  • Flowers by Heavenly Petals on the table at High House. Rivendell table name.
  • Member of the bar staff making cocktails at High House wedding venue.
  • Out on the lawn after dinner the wedding guests enjoy the sunshine.
  • Two people playing swingball.
  • Four women, the bride and her bridesmaids, are sat on a white bench. One woman laughing with her hand covering her mouth.
  • Four women, the bride and her bridesmaids, are sat on a white bench. One woman laughing with her hand covering her mouth.
  • Four women, the bride and her bridesmaids, are sat on a white bench in the grounds of High House.
  • The bridge over the pond, surrounded by trees, a weeping willow. High House Wedding Venue.
  • A group of men at a wedding playing a game where they sit on the grass and throw balls at each other.
  • A cocktail on a table.
  • Man sitting on the grass. Arms out behind him.
  • Two people sitting on a table outside at High House, smiling at the camera.
  • Outside in the grounds of High House, bride and friends sit on a bench, her brother stands drinking a beer. Candid wedding photography.
  • Three people playing giant Jenga at wedding. Woman on right wearing a DLSB Floral Frenzy - Pink Multi Floral Midi Dress
  • With the sun low in the sky the couple kiss on their wedding day in front of a pond. At High House in Althorne.
  • With the sun low in the sky the couple hold hands on their wedding day in front of a pond. At High House in Althorne.
  • In the evening, the bride is walking on the lawn, past the hedges and trees in the grounds of High House. She is wearing Wed2b FFION dress.
  • In the evening, the bride is walking on the lawn, past the hedges and trees in the grounds of High House. She is wearing Wed2b FFION dress.
  • Bride and groom kiss by the duck pond at High House in the evening light.
  • In the evening, the bride and groom are walking on the lawn, past the hedges and trees in the grounds of High House in Althorne. She is wearing Wed2b FFION dress.
  • In the evening, the bride and groom are walking on the lawn holding hands. Sunlight through the hedges and trees in the grounds of High House in Althorne. She is wearing Wed2b FFION dress.
  • In the evening, the bride and groom are walking on the lawn holding hands. Sunlight through the hedges and trees in the grounds of High House in Althorne. She is wearing Wed2b FFION dress.
  • Newlyweds walking through the vineyard at High House during sunset.
  • Newlyweds walking through the vineyard at High House during sunset.
  • Men in trousers and waistcoats playing giant Connect 4 in the garden.
  • Men in trousers and waistcoats playing giant Connect 4 in the garden.
  • Wedding guest in a colourful floral dress sitting on a bench by a tree.
  • Bride and groom first dance on a black & white chequered dance floor.
  • Bride and groom first dance on a black & white chequered dance floor.
  • Bride and groom first dance on a black & white chequered dance floor.
  • Bride and groom first dance on a black & white chequered dance floor.
  • Bride and groom first dance on a black & white chequered dance floor, surrounded by guests.
  • Bride and groom first dance on a black & white chequered dance floor, surrounded by their guests dancing too.
  • Bride and groom second dance on a black & white chequered dance floor, surrounded by their guests dancing too. Under red and purple lights.
  • Black and white chequered dance floor at a wedding reception.
  • A couple dancing together at a wedding reception. LED starcloth ceiling.
  • A couple dancing together at a wedding reception. LED starcloth ceiling.
  • Dancing at a wedding.
  • Mother of the groom dancing with a paper mask of her son's face.
  • Mother of the groom laughing on the dancefloor.
  • Bridesmaid in dark green dress, bright white blonde hair, dancing at busy wedding reception.
  • Wedding guests laughing and dancing at a reception at High House in Althorne.
  • Three wedding guests dancing on the black and white floor at High House in Althorne. One guest is wearing a blue satin dress, one a rust coloured dress, and another a shirt and tie.
  • Bride about to throw flowers.
  • Bride pointing and laughing on the dancefloor.
  • Throwing the bouquet.
  • Woman in a green flutter sleeve jumpsuit, smiling at camera after catching bouquet on a dancefloor.
  • Wedding guests on the decking in the evening sun.
  • Man sitting next to a table outside on the wedding venue decking.
  • The decking at the Dengie wedding venue. Guests enjoying evening drinks.
  • Three women in green downing shots of Tequila Rose.
  • Bridesmaids and friends enjoying evening drinks outside.
  • Busy dance floor at High House. Black and white chequered dance floor
and LED starcloth ceiling
  • Man lying on the dance floor face down.
  • Interesting dance moves from two men at wedding reception at High House wedding venue in Althorne, Essex. Man is bending backwards as another man almost pours two glasses of drink over him.
  • Interesting dance moves from two men at wedding reception at High House wedding venue in Althorne, Essex. Man is bending backwards and laughing.
  • Interesting dance moves on the busy on the wedding reception floor at High House wedding venue in Althorne, Essex. Man is bending backwards while others dance around.
  • Three wedding guests holding hands and dancing at High House reception.
  • Three wedding guests holding hands and dancing at High House reception.
  • People singing along at a wedding. Woman is wearing a chocolate brown asymmetric maxi dress.
  • Busy dance floor at High House. Black and white chequered dance floor
and LED starcloth ceiling
  • Busy dance floor at High House. Black and white chequered dance floor
and LED starcloth ceiling. Guests singing and dancing.
  • Men in suits clapping and singing to music.
  • Busy dance floor at High House. Black and white chequered dance floor
and LED starcloth ceiling. Guests singing and dancing.
  • Busy dance floor at High House. Black and white chequered dance floor
and LED starcloth ceiling. Guests smiling and dancing under yellow lights.
  • Busy dance floor at High House. Black and white chequered dance floor
and LED starcloth ceiling. Guests smiling and dancing.
  • Busy dance floor at High House. Black and white chequered dance floor
and LED starcloth ceiling. Guests smiling and dancing.
  • Two men hug and look delighted at the wedding reception during the dancing.
  • View of the marquee at High House at night.
  • View of the marquee at High House at night.
  • View of the marquee dance floor under purple light at High House at night.
  • View of the marquee dance floor at High House at night.
  • High House courtyard at night.
  • The High House bridge over the pond in the evening.
  • Newly married couple with friends and family sitting outside in the dark.


With a deep understanding of the Maldon and Dengie area, having grown up on its very doorstep in South Woodham Ferrers, I’ve had the privilege of capturing numerous weddings close to home throughout my 14 years as a full-time wedding photographer.

Maldon & Dengie Weddings
Wedding at The Church of St Mary & St Margaret in Stow Maries, near South Woodham Ferrers. Guests chat while bride, illuminated by sunlight, looks at camera. She wears a bespoke long lace wedding dress with sleeves by Louise Sullivan (Louise Bridal) dressmaker.