Weddings At Wasing All Year Round…
We are often asked if working in a family business is a good thing; generally the answer is a solid ‘yes’. The wedding industry is a strange place to run a business but a hugely rewarding one at that and it's great to have a team that you can trust. Studio Rouge has been photographing weddings since the late 80’s and is a successful family business. Wasing Park is one of the very rare venues that feels like you are stepping into another family run business, a long line of couples married at Wasing Park will testify to this!
With couples booking weddings all year round our job has become much less seasonal, we can embrace different weather, colours, and lighting! We have taken a snapshot of weddings photographed at Wasing Park from February through to December to give a photographer’s eye view of the venue through the calendar year…
FEBRUARY
The month of romance!
After the frantic festive period and the somewhat quieter month of January, comes the first month we start to get busy with weddings again. Couples that choose a winter month are usually quite laid back about the weather and so often come prepared with umbrellas/wellies & coats, which is never a bad thing!
The one thing we would remind couples thinking of a February wedding is to plan ahead. Bearing in mind the light will fade from 3.30-4pm, planning for a nice early ceremony time will make the most of the short days.
We are huge fans of flower crowns and love this soft gypsophila version Sam picked for herself.
MARCH
The season is changing and the gardens are starting to come alive. Spring time brings the promise of longer days and taste of the warmer weather to come. Chloe and Phil loved the idea of their four wonderful daughters being part of their bridal party. What better way to show off the joy of their special day than to have fun using a smoke bomb to create a gorgeous cloud of springtime colour in front of a dreamy backdrop that made their wedding photos truly unforgettable.
APRIL
A day that had it all! Heavy rain and gorgeous sunshine. April certainly lived up to its reputation on Heather and Darren’s wedding day. As you can see they embraced it all, proving that no matter what happens on your day you can still get all your favourite memories on camera.
If you're lucky, your wedding may fall when Wasing’s famous blossom trees are in flower; never does the venue look so pretty. Nature has it’s own plan though and this two to three week period of bloom is never easy to guess…
MAY
WOW, what a day. These guys were so much fun to work with and the day was so light hearted and relaxed, there were few formalities and the day flowed beautifully.
Large bridal groups can be great fun to work with especially when you have lots of different personalities to create lots of lively photo opportunities. This was certainly the case here with their twelve strong entourage!
May is a great month to get married. The gardens really start to come alive with a huge variety of different plants and flowers, and (fingers crossed) the weather is usually nice and warm.
JUNE
It is impossible to find somewhere at Wasing Park that doesn’t look picturesque. Those that haven’t ventured behind the Stables Lodge will not know of the idyllic gardens and amazing views. We love to take our couples along the gravel path to explore these areas and make the most of the time we have to take photographs.
Jamie & Ellie were blessed with fantastic weather; they held their ceremony in the light and spacious Garden Room but wanted to show off all the exquisite gems the venue has to offer. We love the splashes of purple flowers in amongst the lush greenery in this shot.
JULY
It is such a pleasure photographing a couple that has such great chemistry. This could not be more true of Fran & Martin, so comfortable together, relaxed in front of the camera and keen to get some natural photos. Married in the Garden Room with guests enjoying drinks and canapés on the lawn, this wedding had such a cool summer vibe; the sort of wedding at which you’d rather be a guest…
AUGUST
Statistically August is the most popular month to get married with over 15% of all weddings booked during this month. There are many reasons for this; long days, good temperatures and a lower risk of rain! Hannah & Vito were certainly feeling lucky and opted for an outdoor ceremony in the Victorian Summerhouse with guests seated on the lawn to witness their marriage; such an amazing way to tie the knot.
With the days being so long we took a drive down Wasing’s stunning driveway, past the cows, to get some shots in the low sun. It was the perfect way to let the wedding breakfast settle…
SEPTEMBER
September boasts some of the most fantastic light available all year round! The sun stays fairly low all day creating a soft warm look, if you are lucky enough to get a clear day. The days are just starting get that bit shorter and the evenings slightly cooler, creating that warm cosy feel for the evening party.
Charlotte and Mark opted for a super cool Glastonbury theme incorporating their very own Glasto themed LOVE letters that they positioned facing The Castle Barn up on the grass mound.
And with the sun shining, everything including the ceremony happened outside; the best way to enjoy Wasing…
OCTOBER
By this time, autumn is starting to pick up momentum and the colours are really starting to come through. The most vibrant time of year to get married, we love bringing some autumnal vibes into our photographs; orange leaves and low sun are a big help to us photographers, creating flattering light with a warm glow. Sarah and Josh braved the cooler temperatures and really enjoyed creating this fantastic leaf confetti shot.
The couple also incorporated some Scottish traditions throughout the day with a themed table in the Garden Room as their table plan. It’s really great when couples use personal items and ideas to make their day truly unique…
NOVEMBER
Kim & Clare were married during our favourite time of the year. The weather was kind and the sun was out all day. The girls were a pleasure to work with and had an amazing bond, as you can see from this emotional image in the beautiful grounds.
The grounds always look fantastic at this time of the year with the warm tones and fallen leaves.
Kim and Clare both wanted to walk down the aisle so Wasing created a dual aisle setup (much like the layout of a plane!) so they could both walk down separately. It worked so well and there were tears all round. The ceremony was very emotional; I even had a little cry myself!
DECEMBER
This is probably our most festive wedding to date! Harriet & Rich picked the 23rd December to hold their special day. They chose neutral metallics as the theme for the décor, along with plenty of natural foliage to dress the Castle Barn. Harriet’s bridesmaids all had slightly different toned dresses and fur boleros which all added to the cosy winter atmosphere.
Our most important piece of advice is to make the most of the daylight hours by starting with an early ceremony. The night time, atmospheric photos are great but you’ll ideally want to get the best of both worlds. Also, if you happen to pick a day with a beautiful frost, or even a covering of snow, don’t forget to have something warm to wear, even if it is just between shots!
By Studio Rouge