Kent Wedding Photographer - Matt Rock - The Darenth

13 Mar

The Darenth - Kent - Matt Rock Photography

A beautiful September wedding photographed at The Darenth, Shoreham.

This was a beautiful day in September, the weather was great and after meeting them at the venue for their wedding pre-shoot a few weeks before, I knew straight away they were a lovely couple - Being a wedding photographer is even better when you work with friendly, happy couples.

My day started as it often does, by heading over to their home to meet Rebecca & her bridesmaids as they were getting ready for the big day.

Bridal prep is a good place to start your wedding photos and I love capturing everyones excitement, nerves and anticipation for what the day will have in store for us all.

Rebecca & Xavier found me via The Darenth in Shoreham; and booked me back in January 2021 - I’m lucky that Kerry, Jason and the team at The Darenth recommend me to their couples; which means I work there a lot and it’s a perfect place to tie the knot with many options to have your ceremony indoors or out on the lawn.

“Thank you SO much. All our family and friends said how much they loved you!
These are AMAZING thank you so much, you do such fantastic work!
You have made our week!”
Mr & Mrs Tinto

Bride with her Dad at The Darenth - Kent

The Bride and her Dad at the ceremony - The Darenth - Kent

After the ceremony they had a chance to chat with all their friends and family and have some celebration bubbles before going outside. This is a good opportunity for some group photos; which I feel is a small but very important part of the day.

I shoot in a documentary style throughout the day and I candidly capture the moments that happen at a wedding by observing what happens without getting in the way. However I believe it is important to have a small amount of group portraits made of your closest family and friends. I love to get these where ever possible before the wedding breakfast.

There was even a bit of time for Xavier to see the wedding car on the way…

As soon as we were back inside, the wedding breakfast was ready to begin and the food was served. This means only one thing.

The speeches were not far behind - Followed closely by the party and first dance.

Whilst everyone is having fun and eating their meal I am still busy saving and backing up all the images i’ve made up to that point before getting to work again after the meal to capture the wedding party and first dance.