Berkeley Castle Wedding Photos – Brad and George

” Where do we begin…my husband and I were over the moon with Caroline Alexander and the beautiful photos she took leading up to and on our wedding day. I had a few photographers narrowed down but once speaking with Caroline and seeing her work, I knew she was the one! I especially loved all her candid shots and featuring the wedding venues she has done in the past! We also had our pre-wedding shoot with her in the English countryside. Being expats in the UK we looked to her for suggestions on places to shoot and she recommended some lovely places. She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and captured intimate, precious moments during our shoot! We loved how responsive she was and how she catered to our needs during the whole planning process leading up to the wedding day! I especially appreciated our final meeting prior to the wedding to make sure we got all of our bases covered. Caroline delivered on everything she promised and we could not be happier with the outcome! She is very thorough, creative, calming, and professional! None of our guests noticed Caroline on our wedding day as she was so stealthy but present to capture all the fond memories on that day! We highly recommend Caroline Alexander Photography! “ George and Brad

Happy first anniversary to these amazing guys, Brad and George!! Exactly a year ago I was with them at Berkeley Castle photographing their awesome English Destination Wedding. They are both from the USA and after living here for a little while they decided to hold their wedding at the amazing Castle in the South West of England.

If you’ve been onto my blog before you may recognise them as I previously blogged their pre wedding shoot where I took them to a couple of super Englishy places, you can see this here. I love these guys so had the BEST time with them on their wedding day. They got ready in two separate places but then mixed things up a bit and did a first look at Berkeley Castle before their guests arrived. I LOVE first looks (I did one myself) it is so super special to have this private moment, I highly recommend doing one! We then went straight into their couple photos (which is something I also did at my own wedding – it means you don’t have to cram them into the drinks reception and can spend more time with your guests!) While we were doing this they had put on some medieval themed archery for guests, how cool is that?

Their ceremony was performed by a friend of theirs. Even a year on I can remember holding back the tears during their ceremony, it was perfect! The Great Hall looked AMAZING for both the ceremony AND the dining thanks to Sorori Design, Lauren Grey and Napier Catering – they went all out and we were all blown away!

After the meal and speeches they put on gin tasting (!!) in the Castle cellar, a-mazing! Then their DJ (I.am.Will) played their first dance and they also then did two simultaneous Mother-Son dances. And then before I left they had some sparklers with their wedding party giving me some of the best sparkler runs throughs I’ve seen – SO. MUCH. FUN!!

Berkeley Castle Wedding