Cat Lane

1 February 2017

weddings

Lily & James: 1920s Wedding at Shuttleworth Mansion House

Cat Lane

1 February 2017

weddings

Ahhhhh I have been so excited to share this wedding - Lily & James' wedding day was just beautiful and really testament to the magic that unfolds when there is a strong vision behind a wedding day. Their wedding day was 1920s from top to toe, in everything from Lily's intricately beaded Phase Eight wedding dress, to the groomsmen's straw boaters and striped blazers, and of course groom James' dapper white suit and cane.

They held their ceremony at Providence Baptist Chapel in Bedford, before heading to the beautiful Shuttleworth Mansion House as the setting for their celebrations. It's always a pleasure to return to this stunning location, and it worked so well with their vision for their big day!

Taken whilst second shooting for my favourite lady Faith Dwight <3

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Cat Lane

25 January 2017

weddings

Claire & Matt: Elegant Woburn Sculpture Gallery Wedding

Cat Lane

25 January 2017

weddings

I've shot at the Woburn Sculpture Gallery quite a bit as a second shooter, but never as the "boss" so I was particularly excited for Claire & Matt's big day. It's a stunning venue and the floor-to-ceiling windows make it a photographers dream with lots of beautiful natural light everywhere!

Claire and her girls got ready in one of the Woburn Hotel cottages, which made for a lovely morning together buzzing with excitement. I was so thrilled to turn up to find two of my favourite ladies working their hair and makeup magic: Ali Kynoch & Kate Atalay.

The Sculpture Gallery made for the perfect venue, it has such a big wow factor and it matched Claire's classic, elegant bridal style in such a wonderful way. Claire looked amazing in her Sophia Tolli dress, and she carried a bouquet of pink and white roses and gypsophila.

I just loved the way that Matt looked at Claire as her brother walked her down the aisle, and he looked at her with those same eyes all day, with so much love behind them.

After leaving their ceremony under giant confetti cannons, their guests headed out for drinks and canapés on the patio whilst we disappeared for a drive around the Woburn estate for photographs. No matter how many times I visit, I am always staggered by the beauty of the place with its rolling fields and herds of deer. It's gorgeous!

Thank you Claire & Matt for asking me to capture your beautiful day <3

“Thank you so much for photographing us on our wedding day. You did an amazing job and we can’t thank you enough! You were both excellent to work with and nothing was too much trouble for you when asked and we will definitely be recommending you to others in the future.

Thank you for providing us with a lot more photos than we expected! We really are so grateful. I’m not sure how we will be able to narrow down the ones we want to frame!”

— Claire & Matt

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Cat Lane

11 January 2017

weddings

Steph & Owen: Rustic Pastel Wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns

Cat Lane

11 January 2017

weddings

Returning to Bassmead Manor Barns is always wonderful - it is such a fab venue and is so versatile to each couple's wedding style! Steph & Owen chose a pastel, vintage look for their big day, with pinks, purples and white hues in their flowers and rustic hessian decorations.

Steph's two lovely bridesmaids and niece and nephew lead the way into their wedding ceremony in the Rickety Barn. One of the nicest parts of my job when standing at the front of a wedding ceremony is seeing the faces of the closest friends and family of a bride and groom as they say their vows - there is always so much love in the room and Steph & Owen's big day was no different!

They left their ceremony under a cloud of confetti, and we were so fortunate to have the beautiful roses by the manor in full bloom for their photographs. After this quiet moment together, they returned for their wedding breakfast to a round of applause from everyone they love.

Their evening was a wonderfully relaxed affair with a lovely chunk of silliness thrown in to the mix, with a magician there to entertain everybody and lots of selfie props for fab photos. They danced their first dance under pink lights, and we left everybody to dance the night away.

Thank you so much Steph & Owen! Your day was a joy to photograph and I wish you every happiness for the future.

"Thank you so much for our photos, it was a pleasure having you both there and I'm honestly blown away by what we have received in our album. They are truly fabulous and absolutely perfect - you are both very talented and I couldn't have wished for more!" - Steph & Owen

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Cat Lane

28 December 2016

weddings

Christina & Matt: Shuttleworth Mansion House Wedding

Cat Lane

28 December 2016

weddings

What I love about the Shuttleworth Mansion House is that it always offers a beautiful Plan B in case of rain, and that is exactly what we needed on Christina & Matt's beautiful wedding day. Their ceremony was originally planned for the outdoor Garden Room, but we were so lucky to have the gorgeous Billiard Room as the indoor option when it started to rain and it just looked stunning!

Their small, intimate ceremony was wonderful and there wasn't a dry eye in the room (including the ones behind my camera!). I just love the way they look at each other and their faces as they walked back down the aisle!

We were so lucky in that the rain held up for just enough time after the ceremony for confetti, family photos & portraits, right down to the minute as we ended up having to walk back to the house under umbrellas as the rain poured down. Eek!

Their first dance took place on the sparkliest light up dance floor, and then everybody headed outside for a spectacular firework display - the perfect way to end the night.

Congratulations Christina & Matt! Wonderful couples like you make this the best job in the world.

"My wife and I have been impressed with Cat ever since our first conversation. She is a
true professional and clearly loves her work. Her portfolio is breathtakingly good and we are
happy to say our wedding photos are equally as impressive. Every request we made had
been fulfilled without hesitation. Cat truly captured the essence of our big day and every
time we have looked through our photos it is like reliving our day again and again!" - Christina & Matt

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Cat Lane

24 December 2016

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2016: thank you for a wonderful year

Cat Lane

24 December 2016

personal

I'm sat in lovely Gloucester right now for Christmas, and I'm so happy to sit here with a good cup of coffee and look back upon everything that has happened this year, and it's been a busy one!

It’s been a difficult year in my personal life but photographing weddings has brought me joy, support, love and friendship and for that I cannot be more grateful. So let's look back at 2016...

25 wonderful weddings..

..or 40 if you include second shooting! The most wonderful thing about this year, and every year, is that I’ve had the great privilege of photographing so many fabulous weddings and the stories behind them. And it’s not just about the shooting – I just love getting to know these fab couples as part of the process. I love how every wedding is different and unique, reflecting who these couples are and most importantly, celebrating their love with everybody who has a place in their heart.

2 awards.. and one Finalist!

The year started off with a bang with winning the Bedfordshire Businesswomen Young Achiever Award in January! It was such an honour to win an award amongst so many inspiring women in the my business community.

November brought along the Four Counties Wedding Awards, a great evening out at Knebworth House where I found out I’d won the “One To Watch” award in the photographer category! It was a great night out with so many of my friends in the industry, and I’m so proud of what we have all achieved this year.

And last but not least, wonderful feedback & comments from my couples landed me a place as finalist for Best Photographer in East of England in the prestigious TWIA Awards. A huge honour, and even better was receiving the feedback my couples had left after the awards were over – something I am eternally grateful for.

Features

Blog features in Rock My Wedding, Rock N Roll Bride, Whimsical Wonderland Weddings, Festival Brides, and So You’re Getting Married were a big highlights of my year, and hopefully for my couples whose weddings were featured also! To be able to share a wedding to inspire future brides is always a big honour and I’m so thrilled to have worked with so many great blogs this year. And more are in the works for 2017!

I was also fortunate enough to get a cover on Your Herts & Beds Wedding magazine and a spot on their recent feature of A-Z of wedding photography, sharing my advice alongside other photographers regarding all things wedding photography with future brides & grooms.

Collaborating

2016 saw a record of 4 styled shoots (I still can’t believe I managed to fit that many in!) I feel so privileged to not only meet and work with so many talented wedding suppliers, but to also count many among my friends as well. Our efforts have seen our images published both online and in print, and I hope our photos have inspired brides to do something a little different with their day.

So thank you..

..from the bottom of my heart to every bride, groom, wedding supplier, friend, and family member for your support, inspiration and friendship. Being a wedding photographer is my dream job and I still can’t believe I get to do this for a job every single day. Thank you.

With love,

Cat

Are you getting married in 2017 and beyond? Get in touch!

I’m currently booking up as far as 2019 but still have a some dates left in 2017. So get in touch - I’d love to hear all about your day!

About me

I'm Cat and I'm a wedding & portrait photographer. During every single wedding I photograph, I get this resounding, comforting feeling in my soul that this is exactly where I am supposed to be, and this is what I am supposed to do with my life.

Weddings feel like home.

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