Wedding at Merris Court Farm

Capturing Love at Merris Court

Merris Court isn't just a wedding venue, it's a photographer's paradise. From the moment you step onto the sprawling grounds, you're greeted by a symphony of light, texture, and natural beauty. As a wedding photographer, I recently had the privilege of capturing a couple's special day at Merris Court, and it was an absolute dream come true.

Light that Paints Memories

One of the things that truly sets Merris Court apart is the abundance of natural light. The venue boasts expansive windows, open-air spaces, and lush gardens – all bathed in a soft, ethereal glow. This translates beautifully to photographs, creating a sense of timeless elegance and romance. Whether it's the bride getting ready in a room flooded with morning light, or the first dance under a canopy of twinkling fairy lights, Merris Court provides the perfect backdrop for capturing genuine emotions and candid moments.

A Canvas for Creativity

Beyond the natural light, Merris Court offers a myriad of creative possibilities for photographers. The meticulously maintained gardens, with their vibrant flower beds and winding pathways, provide stunning backdrops for portraits. The grand architecture, with its intricate details and timeless charm, adds a touch of grandeur to any wedding photo. And for those truly special moments, the secluded corners and hidden nooks offer a sense of intimacy and peacefulness that translates beautifully into your wedding album.

A Venue that Feels Like Home

The most striking aspect of Merris Court, however, is the sense of warmth and intimacy it exudes. The venue itself feels less like a grand event space and more like a luxurious home. This translates beautifully into photographs, capturing the genuine joy and relaxed atmosphere of the wedding celebration. From the laughter shared between bridesmaids as they get ready, to the heartfelt tears during the ceremony, Merris Court allows these raw emotions to shine through in every photo.

More than just a backdrop, Merris Court becomes an integral part of the wedding story. It's a place where couples can celebrate their love in a setting that reflects their unique style and personality. As a photographer, it's a place where I can capture not just the beauty of the day, but the essence of the love story unfolding before me.

Have you considered Merris Court for your wedding venue? If you're looking for a place that offers natural beauty, endless creative possibilities, and a warm, inviting atmosphere, then look no further.

How it works…

1 - Let's Chat

Book your call with me by filling out the contact form, and I will be in touch to schedule the meeting via phone,video or if you’re local enough, we can meet for coffee.
2 - Quote

After the call, you will receive a quote from me and you can pay you deposit when you are happy its provides everything you need
3 - The Wedding!

Before your wedding we will have a couple of meetings to align on the timeline and details any changes you may have made since we booked your day.|
then ill see you on your wedding day!
4 - Gallery Delivery

You’ll get your photos back from me within a 28 day delivery lead time, unlike some I only accept a limited number of weddings per month to ensure I never delay your photos coming back to you!

The Party

This Package is for a truely full day capture,
from Bridal and Groom Prep right up until you have poured
your celebration shots in the evening
(lets be honest, no one wants to see photos after the tequila has been poured)

The Package
12+ hours of photography
Pre Wedding consultations
Online gallery of 600+ Hi Res photographs
Digital download within 28 days

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First Dance

My Most booked package
This one really captures the key parts of the day for a more traditional time line
Typically 30 mins before the ceremony through to your first dance

The Package
8 hours of photography
Pre wedding Consultations
Online gallery of 400+ Hi Res photographs
Digital download within 28 days

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I Do

For the shorter, more intimate weddings
Ideal for couples who only want the ceremony and reception drinks captured

The Package
4 hours of Photography
Pre wedding meeting
Online gallery of 200+ Hi Res photographs
Digital download within 28 days

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Engagement Photography

I do things a little different
Pick a location somewhere thats special to you and somewhere we can capture amazing photos
The Package
Online gallery with 10 digital Hi-Res Images included
£25 for extra photos or £180 for the entire gallery
Print store available in gallery

Each session £250

Get in touch

You have seen my work and learned a bit about me. Now, I would love to hear from you and get to know you better.
Whether you are planning a wedding, an engagement, or a special occasion, I am here to capture your precious moments with passion and creativity.
Fill out the form below and tell me more about your story and your vision.

I will get back to you as soon as possible and we can start planning your dream photoshoot together. Don’t be shy, I can’t wait to hear from you!

A few kind words

Mr & Mrs Green

Chris is Awesome!
Chris was a fantastic wedding photographer - neither of us are particularly comfortable in front of a camera, and he made us feel at ease and took loads of amazing photos we’re really happy with! Chris is super friendly, all our guests thought he was great. The planning process was easy, it always felt like he had plenty of time to discuss our plans. Would highly recommend!
Mr & Mrs Pangbourne

Fantastic Photographer
Chris was fantastic throughout the whole process! We booked Chris though Hitched and he was quick to respond to messages. Before we booked Chris came out to see us which was great so we could have a chat about everything. We booked an engagement shoot as my partner isn’t particularly comfortable getting his photo taken so we wanted to get to know how Chris worked so he could feel more comfortable on the wedding day. Chris put my partner at ease and made the engagement shoot lots of fun. We are still so pleased with the results! …Chris had everything sorted as our photographer. Chris is so enthusiastic and when the wedding day came it was great to know it was all in hand. Chris went above and beyond and we absolutely love our wedding photos! He captured everything so beautifully.
Mr & Mrs Dempsey

Our saviour
We can't thank Chris enough for everything that he has done. Chris stepped in at the eleventh hour when we had issues with our previous photographer and took over with only a matter of weeks to go. The amount of communication we received from Chris automatically put us both at ease on the lead up to the day. Changing our photographer to Chris turned out to be the best thing that could of happened - he's professional, puts all guests at ease and you end up feeling like a trusted friend is photographing your wedding. He surprised us with an amazing gift during the wedding reception which was such a lovely touch and our wedding photos are stunning. We have so many wall worthy images of our day that it's hard to choose which ones to display! We can't recommend Chris highly enough, book him as your photographer; you won't regret it!
Mr & Mrs Beasley

Amazing photographer from start to finish
We booked Chris about 7 weeks before the wedding and I am so pleased we did. We had a Zoom meeting before as well as numerous texts. Everyone said how amazing he was and the way that he spots the best place for the photos and the ideas he has are fantastic. I could not be happier with the photos and the service we received professional and friendly, what a brilliant balance to have. Nothing was too much trouble. Would recommend to anyone looking for a photographer.
Mr & Mrs Bowden-Land

Sensational
Chris went above and beyond on our wedding day. Such a professional photographer, captured the best of the scenery, got all of our requests done.
Chris made our day fun when taking the photos, made us and our guests feel at ease. Pete and I are truly over the moon with our wedding photos, the quality, angles, natural and variety that he presented to us.
We are so glad that Chris was apart of our day.
Mr & Mrs Briant

An Outstanding professional humble guy
We instantly took to Chris at the Swan hotel Wedding fair. He was charming and professional and made us feel completely at ease that he could offer us a perfect service on our wedding day. We stayed in touch upto the day and he was always there for us with any questions we had and he also gave us some goods ideas too.
On the day, he went over and beyond to make our guests and ourselves feel so comfortable that sometimes we didn't even notice he was there. He was so professional and captured every moment of the day.
When we first go to see some photos we were blown away by how beautiful they were. Chris has given us and our friends and family memories to keep forever and we are eternally grateful to him. We would highly recommend Chris to everyone who wants to have the perfect memories of there special day
Mr & Mrs Paget

Fantastic and Flawless
Chris did a great job from start to finish, he didn’t miss any of the small touches and was very thoughtful about what we wanted, he was very proffesional, but also fun, kind and caring. He responds quickly and effciently. He asks everything and more about what we wanted and needed. His prices are very reasonable too. I highly recommend him.
Mr & Mrs Wright

Amazing photographer 😍
How do I start. What an amazing photographer we couldn't of asked for anyone better. He was so good at capturing the best moments of our lives. The pictures he captured was so beautiful. I would 100% recommend him to anyone. Thanks again so much
Mr. & Mrs Islam

Amazing Photographer, will indeed use again!
From the start Chris helped us find a suitable package for our wedding day photography. His main focus and mission was to ensure we were comfortable on the day and suggested we met up before the big day to get to know us as a couple as well as the venue surroundings for ideas on photo opportunities.
On our big day, Chris was like a friend, he was smiling and making our guests feel comfortable. He got on with everyone and all our guests has only the nicest things to say about him.
Chris had used a drone during our wedding to capture the best group photos and scenery of our venue. We got lucky on our wedding day, it rained all morning, Chris had promised me, he has the nickname lucky... what do you know, the sun came out in time for our ceremony, family photos and our special couples shoot.
In 3 weeks after our wedding, Chris worked hard to get our photos edited and make them look natural and perfect. Thank you again Chris we absolutely love them, as well as our beautiful photo on a slate gift! You have a natural talent and we are excited to see all your future work online! —— Our love, Kat and Tabs
Mr & Mrs Jarvis

I can not recommend Chris enough as I really hate my photo taken. He put me at ease as soon as I met him and has taken so many lovely picture he was definitely the right man for us as I hardly even knew he was taking them. Everyone found him very friendly and so professional. Don't hesitate to use Chris as you would certainly not be disappointed.
Mr & Mrs Evans

So Glad We Found You
"Captured by Chris" emphases on the name when you live and love in the moment and have it immortalised forever every moment and emotion captured in its purist form, as a now married couple wishing it hadn't gone so fast wanting to relive and be back in our moment once more.... well Chris "he understood the assignment" definitely delivered the full package looking at our jaw dropping pictures and being able to have those moments of heart felt emotion back really impacted us capturing every facial expression meant the world.... I want our word's to hold wait as I value his approach and professionalism so much he is such an easy person to approach amazing with babies and getting them to stop crying an all around genuine upstanding man and were soooo happy to have had Chris for our wedding and wouldn't change a thing..Chris didn't just make an impact on us but all of our guest had nothing but praise to be said , his style , his creativity and originality spoke volumes. Thank you Chris for helping make our day so perfect
Mr & Mrs Gardiner

Incredible Wedding Photographer!
I cannot recommend Chris highly enough!. He recently did the photography for our wedding in the Cotswolds. Every aspect of the day and what Chris did was utterly flawless; the organisation, the planning, the communication, the guest management, the creativity and most importantly, the photos! They completely exceeded our expectations, nothing needed editing, he also incorporated video, drone footage and half way through the wedding day itself he gave us some mini prints. In addition to Chris’ professionalism (which many of the guest have already mentioned), he’s a really nice guy and we had such a laugh. Thank you so much for making our special day so perfect, we will recommend you to everyone , hope to see you again! Greg & Emily
Mr & Mrs Perrett

Amazing everything
Chris reached out to me first to talk through what I wanted and what he can do to fit our budget, he was very accommodating to our anxiousness and gave us so much help along the way - even finding our celebrant! On the day he showed up more than I could have asked for, not only being our photographer but fitting in like a friend and making everyone not just us comfortable.
I had some worries with how I looked during the day and Chris helped calm me down especially when the days chaos started. He took some amazing photos and the candid shots are definitely the reason to hire him as they really do capture how the day really felt.
I appreciate his work and attention to detail, he really knows how to capture you at your best!
Thank you for all the amazing pictures and memories I'm so glad we picked you!
Mr & Mrs Brown

Very professional and personable
Chris is a very passionate and genuine photographer! We had a great mini session at our venue and the photos were stunning! We cannot wait for him to shoot our big day. He will go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and make sure that your are happy with the results.
Mr & Mrs Aster

Fantastic Photographer
Excellent communication both before and during our wedding. He dealt with our requests professionally and provided great insights and experience. The resulting photos were marvellous, leaving us with perfectly captured memories to cherish.
Mr & Mrs Gidially

Made our wedding memorable.
A superb service was provided by Chris. He started with a phone call, followed by a video call to familiarise ourselves with each other. Making sure there was no confusion on the day. On the day Chris brought his ecstatic energy with him along with his professional equipment. All of our pictures were beautiful and memorable. He even chucked in a few surprises you will find out about once you book him.
Mr & Mrs Drury

Super fun, and helped the day go off without a hitch
Chris was friendly, professional & wonderful from start to finish. He went through everything before the wedding. worked out timings and exactly what we wanted and fulfilled it all. The images are perfect and capture the day so well. The best touch was receiving the 5 mini Polaroids! Which were totally unexpected and beautiful.
Can't thank you enough Chris
Mr & Mrs Norton

Oh, I dont know what we would have done without him.

Chris was brilliant from start to finish.Very professional made us feel relaxed on the day and never knew he was there in church.
We reccommend chris always he is brilliant you will not be dissapointed when you book.
Thank you so much chris x
Mr & Mrs West

Absolute Legend!
Darcie and I were so glad that we choose to go with Chris. He was friendly, easy going and we were over the moon with the photos we received.
Chris couldn’t have been more helpful & accommodating of all of our requests. This included preparation photos in two locations. Rounding up the friends and family photos bang on schedule and taking some great candid photos!
Chris clearly had a huge passion for photography and we developed a great rapport over phone calls and then into the day.
Anyone looking for a professional photographer with a friendly and funny personality I would look no further!