A Wet September Wedding at Cain Manor

the bride and groom face each other laughing in the long grass, cain manor is seen in the background

The wet weather didn’t dampen the fun and excitement of the day. And as is generally the case in the UK, we had dry spells too. But when booking your wedding venue it’s always worth asking about a wet weather plan for just in case. At Cain Manor it’s not a problem.

the front of cain manor seen from the drive

Getting Ready

The bridal party had access to the getting ready room from 9am. It’s a lovely light and airy space with plenty of mirrors and several make up stations. I started in the Cain Suite photographing the details and then went across to find the girls chatting and having final touch ups to hair and make up.

the bride's dress hangs from the four poster bed in the cain suite at cain manor
apricot pink wedding shoes on the veil with the bride's bouquet in the background
the wedding invitation with a lucky sixpence on the wedding veil with bunny tails and foliage of the bouquet
the bridal bouquet of pale pink roses, dark pink statice, bunny tails and blue sea holly, sits on the wooden window sill next to the diamond lattice window at cain manor

When it was time to move over to the Cain Suite in the main house, the bride was shielded from watching eyes.

the make up artist tilts up the bride's chin as she applies her lipstick
A member of staff at cain manor holds up two large boards to hide the laughing bride as she walks from the getting ready room to the cain suite

Groom Prep

Meanwhile my second photographer was with the groom and his party as they were getting ready.

the groom does his floral tie in the mirror
the groom and his groomsmen in tweed suits make a toast with glasses of whiskey
the groomsmen help the groom with his buttonhole at cain manor
the groom walks his red labrador dog on the drive at cain manor

First Looks

Once the bride was dressed it was time for the first look with her proud father.

the maid of honour wearing white gloves buttons up the bride's dress
the father of the bride sees his daughter for the first time in her wedding dress in the cain suite

And after that the groom and their red Labrador came upstairs for their first look with the bride.

the groom holds the lead of his red labrador dog as he sees his bride for their first look together before the ceremony
bride kneels down and strokes her red labrador which is being held by the groom

The Ceremony

It was a lovely ceremony in the Music Room with all their friends and family watching on. Even the dog was involved, although he didn’t manage to sit still enough for the whole ceremony – it was all just too exciting!

the bride and her father walk down the aisle as guests watch
the red lab dog tries to lick the seated bridesmaid holding the bouquets
the groom reads his vows to his bride during the wedding ceremony in the music room at cain manor
the bride laughs hysterically during the wedding ceremony

After a little shimmy dance of excitement at finally being married, the bride and groom walked down the aisle whilst the guests threw confetti.

the bride does a little dance at the top of the aisle as they're announced husband and wife
the laughing bride and groom exit the music room as guests throw confetti

The Drinks Reception & Group Photos

Unfortunately it was pouring with rain, so we did the group photos in the Music Room before the team did the turnaround for the wedding breakfast. The drinks reception took place in the Library next door.

family formal wedding group photo
the couple's red labrador licks the groom's face as they kneel down by the dog in the music room at cain manor
laughing wedding guests chatting in the library at cain manor
wedding guests in the library at cain manor

Couple Photos

Fortunately the rain did stop and we were able to take the bride and groom out to the front of the house and on the drive for some couple photos. And after the wedding breakfast we did a second short couple photo session in the garden.

the bride and groom look back over their shoulders outside the front door of cain manor
the bride and groom stand together outside the front of Cain Manor
the groom whispers into the brides ear as they stand close together on the driveway
the groom leads his bride along the mown grass path at cain manor

The Wedding Breakfast

The Music Room looked beautiful decorated with a soft pink theme, lots of candles, bud vases and draped fabric. The gorgeous wedding cake had a lovely detail of a small dog eating cake.

the music room at cain manor set for a pink themed wedding breakfast
pale pink taper candles with glass vases of blue sea holly, grasses and bunny tails decorate the wedding breakfast tables
pale pink taper candles with glass vases of dark and pale pink roses, grasses and bunny tails decorate the wedding breakfast tables
a white 3 tier wedding cake made by barnesy bakes, with dried pink foliage and a toy red lab dog
the bride looks up at her father who is making his wedding speech at cain manor
the laughing groom makes his speech and looks at his new mother in law

The Evening Party

After the wedding breakfast everyone went outside and we did sparklers with all of the guests before coming back in for the cake cut and first dance.

the bride and groom do a dip and kiss as their wedding guests stand watching and waving sparklers on the patio at cain manor
the laughing bride and groom cut the 3 tiered wedding cake surrounded by guests
bride and groom enjoy their first dance in the music room at cain manor
wedding guests having fun as they dance during the evening party
dancing wedding guest with raised arms

Are you getting married at Cain Manor? I’d love to photograph your wedding! Pop over to my portfolio to see more of my work or contact me to check my availability for your wedding date. Or visit my Cain Manor Weddings Page.

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