Fun Dorset Wedding Photography

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Bridal Prep at Beaminster

Beaminster is a civil parish in Dorset. It used to be a linens and woollens manufacturing civil parish, with the raw materials in abundance in the surrounding areas. Beaminster is noted for its beautiful architecture and in particular, its tower.

The bridal party was getting ready at the hair salon in Beaminster. The architecture of the building is very beautiful. The entire bridal party was getting ready when I arrived. They were all in good spirits, with lots of laughter and joking. It was definitely a challenge to photograph the bridal party here. The room was big and so many stories happening at the same time. It’s the type of fun I relish and enjoy photographing!

Toller Porcorum

Toller Porcorum is a civil parish in Dorset, near to Dorchester. The name of the village was taken from the river. The Latin word ‘Porcorum’ means ‘pigs’. In the past, Toller Porcorum has also been known as Swines Toller.

St Andrew & St Peters Church in Toller Porcorum is noted for its amazing drooping chancel (the part of the church near the altar). The church is situated on high ground.

The area also has evidence of a Medieval settlement and earthworks dating from the Prehistoric period.

There are two reserves within the parish boundaries and home to a variety of plants and animals, which include, fallow deer, otters, buzzards, hobby, kestrel, orchids, rare butterflies.

Toller Porcorum is part of the West Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Once the hair and make-up were finished, we made our way to the bride’s parent’s home. Oh, did I mention the reception was in the back garden of the home? Yes, it was, with a marquee.

The bride got ready and then the bride, her father and the rest of the bridal party walked to the Church. Once the service was over we made our way for some portraits, followed by the reception. The speeches were funny and the main table was in hysterics most of the time.

Big thanks to my friend, Thiebauld, for flying over from France to document this fun Dorset Wedding.