Wedding guests are chatting to each other but the bride is looking at the camera, illuminated by the sunlight. The door of The Church of St Mary & St Margaret in Stow Maries is behind her. She is wearing a long lace wedding dress with long sleeves.

James & Anna’s Stow Maries Wedding

A glorious marquee wedding in the garden of the Essex family home.

I was over the moon when Anna got in touch to let me know she was getting married and I realised I was available for that day.

After photographing her sister Jess and her brother Adam’s weddings I knew this would be an unmissable event.
And I love seeing how their families have grown, little cousins were playing together all day.

Anna and James got married in Stow Maries, near South Woodham Ferrers, in The Church of St Mary & St Margaret and then a reception in the beautiful garden of Anna’s family farm home.

Even the menu was a family affair, with pumpkin soup from Jim’s patch (all the tables were named after pumpkins), beef from Morris farm, a one-off unique dress created by a friend, and lemon drizzle wedding cake made by Cat the bridesmaid!

It was a beautiful September day with stunning wedding details; the transparent marquee set amongst the trees was decorated with lots of beautiful green foliage. Bringing the outside in.

There was a very enthusiastic party to wrap it all up.
Entertainment was provided by local live band Winston and the Lads of course.

  • A sunlit transparent marquee set up for a wedding reception. In a garden near South Woodham Ferrers.
  • A table set for a wedding breakfast.
  • Glasses on a table. In a sunlit transparent marquee set up for a wedding reception.
  • A menu on the table at an Essex farm wedding.
  • View of wine glasses on a table, set with plates and cutlery for a wedding breakfast. In a clear marquee on a sunny September day. There are trees and green foliage. The table name is Sweet dumpling after a type of squash.
  • A transparent marquee surrounded by trees on the morning of a wedding. In a garden in Stow Maries near South Woodham Ferrers.
  • A boy on the swings in a yellow t-shirt.
  • Bride having her makeup done, bridesmaid's hair in rollers.
  • Children play on a sofa bed while a man polishes his shoes.
  • Three small children playing outside in the garden.
  • A woman in rollers and a dressing gown holding her baby.
  • A boy standing in a dining room looking out a window.
  • A green 1958 Land Rover dressed for a wedding.
  • Bride's nephews are sitting on a sofa together. Candid wedding photography near South Woodham Ferrers.
  • Mother of the bride and the make up artist seen through a doorway.
  • A woman in a pink dressing gown scrunching up her face while the hairdresser sprays her hair.
  • A man sewing his waistcoat on the morning of a wedding in Stow Maries near South Woodham Ferrers. Reportage Essex wedding photography.
  • Bride and friend drinking wine in the garden.
  • The bride looks past the camera as her mum and sister help with the dress.
  • Bride in full length lace dress and veil stands in bedroom with sunlight streaming through window, holding purse. Custom-made by Louise Sullivan of Louise Bridal, Stow Maries near South Woodham.
  • Bride with her dad and sister in a bedroom, her friend fixing her veil.
  • View from above a bride going down the stairs.
  • Wedding guests crossing Church Lane in Stow Maries.
  • Man putting a buttonhole on a small boy.
  • Bride's sister looks at the camera with the wind blowing her hair.
  • Three children waiting in the graveyard for the wedding to start.
  • Bride's mum stands outside the church in Stow Maries, where she also got married. She is wearing a lilac dress and hat, she is smiling.
  • A man waits for the bride to walk up the aisle.
  • Bride walking up Church Lane in Stow Maries towards the church for the wedding ceremony.
  • The bride and groom look at the camera and smile at the photographer during their wedding ceremony in Stow Maries.
  • The groom, the bride and her father stand in front of the vicar in The Church of St Mary & St Margaret in Stow Maries. They are all smiling.
  • Stow Maries church wedding near South Woodham Ferrers. Essex wedding photography.
  • The rings are exchanged during a wedding ceremony in The Church of St Mary & St Margaret in Essex. The best man is giving the rings to the vicar.
  • The view from behind the bride and groom during a wedding ceremony.
  • The bride and groom walk down the aisle after getting married in the St Mary & St Margaret church in Stow Maries, Essex.
  • Outside the church in Stow Maries the bride and groom greet their family in the sunshine after the wedding. Reportage wedding photographer from South Woodham Ferrers.
  • A miniature pony and some small children wait outside The Church of St Mary & St Margaret in Stow Maries at a wedding.
  • A small boy outside a church after a wedding. There are people and a pony behind him. Essex wedding photography.
  • Wedding photography of the mother of the bride talking to people. Behind is the church of St Mary & St Margaret in Stow Maries near South Woodham Ferrers.
  • A bride leaving The Church of St Mary & St Margaret in Stow Maries. By local South Woodham Ferrers Wedding photographer Tracy. The sunlight catches her veil and dress. The wedding guests are lined up along the path.
  • A group wedding guests outside. A woman with a walking stick is wearing sunglasses. A man has his hand on his chin and finger on his mouth as if he is thinking.
  • 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.
  • A bridesmaid is standing on the right of the photograph. On the left the groom talks to guests.
  • Family and friends throw confetti at a newly married couple outside The Church of St Mary & St Margaret in Stow Maries near South Woodham.
  • Family and friends throw confetti at a newly married couple outside The Church of St Mary & St Margaret in Stow Maries near South Woodham.
  • Family and friends throw confetti at a newly married couple outside The Church of St Mary & St Margaret in Stow Maries near South Woodham.
  • Family and friends throw confetti at a newly married couple outside The Church of St Mary & St Margaret in Stow Maries near South Woodham Ferrers. Natural Essex wedding photography.
  • A woman in a red dress and black hat standing outside Stow Hall in Stow Maries.
  • People leaving the church after a wedding walk across Woodham Road in Stow Maries. It's a sunny day and they cast shadows on the road.
  • A woman in a blue dress and a white in a garden.
  • Men laughing at a wedding reception in a garden
  • The bride is chatting to guests and the dappled sunlight lands on her lace dress
  • Three children playing on the swings in the garden.
  • Men at a wedding in a garden eating canapes.
  • The transparent marquee is all set for the wedding breakfast. There are long tables set for dinner. Foliage hangs from the ceiling. The trees outside can be seen. The September sunlight pours in.
  • A bride talks to a guest wearing a pale blue dress, drinking champagne in a garden near South Woodham Ferrers.
  • Bride and groom in a garden in Essex talking to their wedding guests in the sunshine.
  • Bride looks at the camera while surrounded by wedding guests in a garden reception. Essex wedding.
  • Bride wearing a long sleeves lace dress and holding her flowers. Her dad is smoking in the background, they are in a garden.
  • Mother of the bride wearing a hat from Get Ahead Hats in Latchingdon. She's in a garden at the reception holding her baby granddaughter. There are trees and a pond. A wedding on an Essex farm.
  • On the steps under a pergola in a family garden a bride and groom kiss. They are surrounded by trees and plants. The bride is wearing a long lace wedding dress with long sleeves. The groom is in a morning suit with a blue waistcoat. A garden Essex wedding near South Woodham.
  • On the steps under a pergola in a family garden a bride and groom kiss. They are surrounded by trees and plants. The bride is wearing a long lace wedding dress with long sleeves. The groom is in a morning suit with a waistcoat.
  • A man in a morning suit with a blue waistcoat and pink patterned tie, holds hands with a woman in a wedding dress. They got married earlier today. They are walking outside with trees in the background. It's a sunny September day.
  • Groom fixing his tie, the bride laughing with her dad and friend.
  • The bride looks up at her new husband while he makes a speech. There is greenery behind her.
  • A man sat at a table is laughing.
  • People on the top table at a wedding in Stow Maries.
  • Wedding speeches being delivered by the best men.
  • People toast the wedding speeches.
  • A firepit and marquee at a wedding in a garden near South Woodham Ferrers.
  • The father of the bride sticks his tongue out at the photographer behind the camera. He is sat next to the groom at the top table. The trees are behind them.
  • Winston and The Lads wedding band's instruments are set up on stage before the performance at a wedding.
  • People are sat at long tables, you can see the trees through the roof. They are drinking and talking to each other.
  • Sisters chatting at the reception at night. The wedding cake is on the right.
  • A woman hitches up her wedding dress as her new husband wields the knife to dramatically cut the cake. A marquee Essex wedding near South Woodham Ferrers.
  • A woman drinking a cup of tea at a wedding.
  • A black and white photograph of a bride and groom kissing during their first dance. It is nighttime and they are in a clear marquee. You can see the trees outside and the wedding guests around the dance floor.
  • The woman in a wedding dress is dancing with a man in a suit. They got married today and are at their reception, in a transparent marquee in the family home garden. There is a tree in the middle of the marquee that is lit up. The other guests also dance.
  • First dance at a wedding at home in the garden in Stow Maries. The couple are laughing and the wedding guests have their hands jubilantly in the air.
  • Wedding photography in Essex of a kiss at the end of the first dance. Stow Maries. at a
  • Bride and groom dancing at reception.
  • Wedding guest dancing and drinking.
  • Nick from Winston and the Lads looks right at the camera while singing at wedding reception.
  • A woman in pink floral dress hugs a man in a suit at a wedding reception.
  • Winston and The Lads wedding band
  • Photograph of people dancing enthusiastically at a wedding reception in Essex, near South Woodham.
  • Tom pointing at the camera at wedding reception.
  • Woman in a green dress on the dancefloor at a reception in a clear marquee. Trees outside, in Essex.
  • Lots of people dancing and laughing at a wedding reception.
  • Outside at night there are trees illuminated by lights surrounding the transparent wedding marquee.
  • Bride and groom dancing and drinking.
  • Man with glass of wine watching Winston and the Lads.
  • A bridesmaid doing up her converse shoes at reception. A bottle of becks on the floor.
  • People dancing at wedding.
  • Outside at night there are trees illuminated by lights surrounding the transparent wedding marquee.
  • Man resting on a bar at a wedding reception.
  • Man eating a burger by the bar at a wedding reception in Essex.
  • Women dancing and drinking.
  • A bride has her hand on her chest as she smiles at someone on the dance floor in the transparent marquee at night.
  • People around the fire pit at night.
  • It's dark at night, you can see the fire pit and the transparent marquee amongst the trees.

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This wedding took place just a few minutes drive from my home town near Chelmsford. I’ve lived here for 40 years, so I have little page on my website with a few pictures of my town.

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