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Wedding Planning Tips by Amber Harlow, Essex Wedding Make Up Artist

Bymattharrison November 9, 2023 0 Uncategorized

Wedding Planning? – Here are some helpful bits of advice from Amber Harlow, Essex Wedding Make Up Artist Amber Harlow is a professional make up artist based in Chelmsford Essex. Here are some fantastic snippets of advice to help you on your wedding planning journey. Meet the magic behind the brushes, the maestro of beauty transformations—Amber Harlow, Essex’s enchanting makeup artist extraordinaire. With a passion that ignites like the vibrant hues she effortlessly blends, Amber has carved her own unique […]

Discovering Elegance and History: Gosfield Hall – Essex Wedding Venue

Bymattharrison September 19, 2023 0 Tips & Advice

Gosfield Hall, an enchanting gem nestled in the heart of Essex, stands as a testament to timeless elegance and historical grandeur. This magnificent mansion has been a cherished venue for weddings, events, and celebrations for decades. As we step through its storied halls and gardens, let us uncover the allure and magic that make Gosfield Hall an exceptional destination for any occasion. The History The history of Gosfield Hall dates back to the early 16th century when it was built […]

Top Tips for Perfect Weddings in Essex: Finding the Right Photographer, Hair, and Makeup

Bymattharrison September 11, 2023 0 Tips & Advice

Planning a wedding is an exhilarating journey, and when it comes to tying the knot in Essex, the possibilities are endless. From breathtaking venues to talented professionals, Essex has it all. In this blog, we’ll explore essential tips to ensure your Essex wedding is nothing short of perfect. We’ll focus on finding the right Essex wedding photographer, ideal wedding venues, and top-notch bridal hair and makeup services to make your planning process even smoother. Choosing the Perfect Essex Wedding Photographer: […]

You said “YES”, now how to pop the question to your bridesmaids!

Bymattharrison February 25, 2020 0 Tips & Advice

As an Essex wedding photographer I know that bridesmaids are the ultimate wedding heroes. They fix the Bride’s makeup, fix her dress after partying mishaps, and fix her a prosecco to ease the nerves before walking down the aisle. They plan a killer hen party and keep everything rosy for the Bride at one of the most special but hectic times of her life. It is for all of these reasons that the very act of asking your nearest and […]

Real brides & grooms give their advice – compiled by your Essex Wedding Photographer

Bymattharrison November 8, 2019 0 Tips & Advice

Getting married in Essex? Here is some fantastic advice to help you with your wedding planning. Who better to ask for wedding planning advice than real brides and grooms? The women and men who have gone through the stress of planning, enjoyed the day and come out the other side with a fresh perspective. We asked a handful of couples (who’s wedding I have photographed here in Essex recently and others who have been married a few years or more) […]

Top tips for choosing your perfect Essex wedding venue

Bymattharrison June 15, 2019 0 Tips & Advice

When you spend as much time as I do photographing people’s wedding days in Essex and surrounding counties, you learn a thing or two about the planning process. The wedding venue quite literally serves as the backdrop to your most treasured memories… your guests’ too! So it is important to get it right. Whether you are looking at wedding venues in Essex, Northumberland or Barbados, they are always stunning – so it is worth investing time in the search to […]

Children at weddings: to be or not to be?

Bymattharrison January 11, 2019 0 Tips & Advice

It is a tricky element of wedding planning: Children or no children? As a wedding photographer in Essex and I’ve noticed that some couples prefer to have no children across the board while others want children to be front and centre of their special day. It is entirely down to preference and can be one of the biggest ‘guest list swayers’. Here we have pulled together some tips and ideas for children at weddings – from invitations to the big […]

How to Get the Most Out of Wedding Shows/Exhibitions in Essex

Bymattharrison September 27, 2018 0 Tips & Advice

Engaged?? Congratulations! Now it’s time to start wedding planning. So for many brides the first port of call is a wedding show and we have hundred in Essex alone. With hundreds of suppliers all under one roof, it’s certainly an efficient way to start the planning process. But a lot of people find it quite daunting. They arrive at the venue and realise they have no idea where to start! Fortunately, just a little bit of pre-game preparation can help […]

Wedding advice – Bridal shoes: The ultimate lowdown

Bymattharrison September 14, 2018 0 Tips & Advice

There’s a reason shoes are the known as a girl’s best friend: They can take an outfit from a six to a ten in seconds, help us to run faster, or to look taller and slimmer. When it comes to wedding shoes there are a myriad options: Casual or glam, budget or bank busting, classic or wacky. At Visions of View, Essex wedding photographers we have you covered! Here are some useful things to consider when choosing bridal shoes… and […]

The Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist

Bymattharrison September 11, 2018 0 Tips & Advice

As an Essex wedding photographer I know how important it is to be prepared, I have checklist for everything, just in case! Let’s take the stress out of wedding planning with a simple yet comprehensive checklist. This list breaks down everything you need to do by when you need to do it. It works on a 12-month timeline therefore giving you plenty of time to plan the perfect day. Print it off, hang it on your fridge and enjoy the […]