An Autumnal Tudor Inspired Shoot at Sudeley Castle

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An Autumnal Tudor Inspired Shoot at Sudeley Castle
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An Autumnal Tudor Inspired Styled Shoot at
Sudeley Castle

• Crisp, cold Autumn mornings, woolly jumpers,
  layering clothes and the lovely hues that this
  season provide us with are just a few of the
  reasons why I am so truly, deeply in love with
  this time of year. I think that its sad to know
  that Autumn is often a season (in the wedding
  world) that is forgotten about due to cooler
  days. Its such a shame as its a beautiful
  season full of wonderful colours, textures and
  followed by long, cosy evenings. If you dont
  agree, or perhaps your planning an Autumn wedding
  then todays styled shoot will tell you exactly
  why an Autumnal celebration could be the pretty
  path for you.

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• Lisa, from Lisa Lucas Photography very kindly
  send me over this sensational shoot after
  weddinghour one evening and the images certainly
  not did not disappoint.

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• A fusion of  hugely talented, hand-selected
  suppliers, Lisas love for history and a stunning
  setting makes this a gorgeous Tuesday morning
  read.
• So without further adu, Ill pass it over to Lisa
  with some pearls of wedded wisdom and her
  inspirations behind the styled shoot. Oh, and not
  forgetting the lovely snaps from the day, either.

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• I have always enjoyed photography, since a young
  age, and over the years Ive taken great pleasure
  in taking photographs at the weddings of family
  and friends.  But despite that it never occurred
  to me to make photography a career or
  profession.  Instead I became a secretary, and
  thats been my job ever since.  However, a few
  years ago, I came to realise that I wanted to do
  more with my life and thats when I decided to
  turn my hobby in to my new career path. 
• I did a year-long distance learning
  wedding photography course, working with some of
  the top wedding photographers in the country,
  and Lisa Lucas Photography was born.One of my
  professional highlights to date was being awarded
  a Licentiate qualification with the Royal
  Photographic Society, something I was
  exceptionally proud to receive.

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• And, organising this styled wedding photo shoot
  at Sudeley Castle is another proud moment.  Ive
  taken part in other peoples styled shoots, but
  this was the first one I organised myself.  There
  were a few hiccups along the way, but on the day
  all the suppliers came together, and we worked
  hard to produce these gorgeous images, which I
  for one am extremely proud of.

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3 Tips for couples planning their special day

• 1.  Always meet the photographer you plan to
  book.  You will spend a lot of time with your
  photographer, not just on the day but during the
  planning too.  You need to make sure that you get
  along together, that you feel comfortable with
  them.  You shouldnt select your photographer
  just because they have an amazing portfolio of
  images on their web site, or their price point
  meet and talk to them first.

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• 2. Always take up the opportunity to have a
  pre-wedding shoot.  Almost every couple will say
  they dislike having their photographs taken so
  they dont want to have a pre-wedding shoot.  But
  if you think about it, on your wedding day you
  will have a camera pointed at you for most of the
  time.  Consider the pre-wedding shoot as a
  practice run.  Just you and your photographer,
  theres no pressure or time constraints, get to
  know your each other a little better and see how
  your photographer works.  Take the opportunity to
  learn some tricks of the trade when it comes to
  getting the best images.  In amongst the chaos of
  wedding planning, why not take a few hours for
  yourselves and most importantly have some fun.

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• The team behind the look on the two ladies, Sian
  and Louella were Charmagne Berry for hair and the
  Susan Hunter Hair Makeup Academy.

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• 3. Take the time to plan ahead with your
  photographer.  If you have the option, do a venue
  visit together.  It will give you a chance to
  look around together, discuss where are the best
  places to do the group shots and the couple
  portraits, to formulate a plan B in case of bad
  weather.  I ask my couples to complete a wedding
  planner with as much information as possible.  We
  can discuss the group shots that they want are
  there any special requirements are they planning
  any surprises for their guests are there any
  particular details they want photographed etc. 
  It might seem like more work, but it will be
  worth it in the end so you can enjoy your day,
  the photographer can get on with their job and
  present you with a set of amazing images.

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What Type of Venue did you choose, the style
of Photography, and a bit of background to the
shoot

• With my love of history, the Tudors especially,
  I adore the prospect of shooting weddings in any
  one of the UKs amazing stately homes, castles
  and historic venues.  We are so blessed in this
  country to have so many to choose from.
• Top of my wedding photography bucket list is to
  shoot a Tudor/medieval themed wedding. Sudeley
  Castle, although not local to me, is one of my
  favourite places to be.  With its Tudor
  connections, I find it peaceful walking around
  and the grounds are simply gorgeous.  Ive been
  lucky enough to have walked the grounds dressed
  as a lady of the Tudor Court, at a number of
  events there.

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• My idea behind the shoot was to show that a bride
  can wear a contemporary gown but still have a
  gorgeous themed wedding.  Although the bridal
  gowns for the shoot are relatively simple in
  their design, they have beautiful detailing, and
  with the addition of an amazing floral crown and
  matching loose bouquet, you can achieve a
  beautiful look, as we did here.  And wouldnt a
  bride love to be escorted to her wedding by a
  knight in shining armour riding his trusty horse,
  in this case the magnificent Asgard.

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• With the backdrop of the Castle in autumn, and
  being able to enlist the services of The Cavalry
  of Heroes for our knight and horse, and the
  Ladies of the Tudor Court who can entertain your
  guests (if you ask very politely, you may be
  honoured with the presence of one of Henry VIIIs
  queens!!) this was a vision I couldnt let go of
  and I needed to see it come to life.
• On the day we had a brilliant time, everything
  went smoothly, the weather behaved, everyone got
  on so well together and the suppliers worked
  miracles for me.  The bridal gowns were
  perfect and the flowers were exactly what Id
  imagined but had struggled slightly to explain to
  the florist, but she read my mind.The blooming
  beautiful flowers were sourced from Kerry of
  Cottage Garden Weddings. Im sure you will agree
  on just how lovely they are.

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What are your Plans and Where do I see myself in
5 years

• I want to continue to expand my photography busin
  ess, so I can continue to live my life on my
  terms.  I adore my photography, it brings me to
  life when I have a camera in my hands, and the
  more I do the more I learn and the more I love
  it.
• I love weddings, but I also enjoy learning and
  adding to the types of photography I do.  The
  continued partnership with The Cavalry of Heroes
  to photograph their jousting shows gives me the
  opportunity to indulge my love of history and to
  photograph fast action events, involving horses.

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• Meeting new clients and getting to know them
  before I even pick up a camera is important to me
  and so enjoyable.  Im looking forward to
  expanding my personal branding photography package
  .  Its so much fun meeting ladies in business
  and helping them create beautiful images for
  their social media platforms.
• The gowns were from Nina Furness Couture, a
  bespoke designer. We loved the romantic accents,
  lace detailing and flowing fabrics that
  complimented the venue so well.

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What do you love about Wedding Photography

• Its so satisfying to see the fruition of my
  couples plans on their big day.  We spend quite
  a bit of time together before the day, putting
  plans in place etc, and I enjoy getting to know
  them and hearing all about whats happening.  At
  the beginning of the day, during the bridal prep
  and while everyone is running around, I almost
  feel like a fly on the wall, capturing the
  activity on my camera and listening to the
  conversations the excitement and anticipation
  for the rest of the day.  I feel privileged to be
  a part of a couples wedding day and I simply
  love the whole experience.
• This years weddings have seen a guard of honour
  by the brides Rainbow group, from the church
  the cutest otter cake toppers the grooms mother
  tripping, hurting her ankle and an unexpected
  appearance by paramedics (she was just fine) and
  a zipper emergency with a bridesmaids gown,
  thankfully sorted out in the nick of time.

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What Makes you Different

• My mission for my wedding couples is to make the
  wedding photography process as painless as
  possible for them.  Im here to help them, every
  step of the way, and to take the stress of
  organising the photography away from hem.  With
  planning ahead of time, I can do my job and they
  can enjoy their day.  They are creating their own
  moments in history with their wedding photography,
  and its one of the very few elements to remain
  after the day, and I want them to feel happy and
  comfortable when we work together.

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The Talent Behind The Shoot

• Photography Planner Lisa Lucas Photography
  Venue Sudeley Castle Gardens Knight Horse
  The Cavalry of Heroes Models Sian Jocelyn,
  Louella VeeJay Jenkinson, Marc Lovatt Asgard
  Ladies Of The Tudor Court Elle MacPherson
  Karen Bowman of The Living History Group Hair
  Charmagne Berry Make Up Susan Hunter Hair
  Makeup Academy Bridal Gowns Nina Furness
  Couture Floist Cottage Garden Weddings
• A huge thank you to Lisa for allowing me to blog
  this lovely shoot, what a gorgeous day it looked.
  Also, a huge thank you to everyone that was
  involved! X

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