Marie Anson Photography

Bridal prep is such an exciting and special time for a bride to be and it also happens to be one of my favourite times during a wedding day.

I love the excitement, the nervous anticipation as everyone is getting ready for the day’s events. It is always an honour to witness and capture this time for my brides.

So do you need a photographer with you for the whole of the morning?
Only today I was reading that a bride to be was expecting the photographer to arrive at the same time as the hair and make up team, which happened to be 6:45am!
This is absolutely not a good idea and here is why I come to that conclusion.

When you are wake up on the morning of your wedding, are you looking at you best? Do you have your hair styled, do you have polished skin, are you suitably dressed and confident?
Will you be happy to have these moments in your final gallery? Or would you rather have photos where your hair is styled, your make up complete and you are wearing something that makes you feel confident?

You have to remember that your photographer is a stranger to most of your bridal party and having photos taken for most people is anxiety inducing, so why increase that by having them there too early
Do you really want the nervous energy and overthinking that comes when someone is taking photos at a point in the day when you really are not ready?

Having them arrive a few hours ahead of your ceremony start time is more than enough and if you have any concerns, speak to them ahead of the day.
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FIND YOUR TRIBE!

It’s true what they say, ‘surround yourself with the people you love’.
On your wedding day it’s so important to have fun and enjoy yourselves.

If your energy is high, your guests’ will be too.
What you give out is what you will receive, so be fun and fabulous, it will reflect well on your guests, your overall experience and your photos/video.

Thank me later! 😊

Amy & Tom were married mid July at the beautiful .
It was a stunning Summer’s day and everything was perfection for this fabulous couple.

The season’s warmth and extended daylight ensured we were able to get out for some portraits both before and after the wedding breakfast, providing a more diverse portfolio of images for the newlyweds.

It’s not always possible to capture portraits later in the day, especially as the nights draw in, but where possible, allocating some time later in the day, especially when the light is softer and less harsh, will provide more flattering results.

If your wedding is in the Autumn, or Winter and daylight is limited, having 2 hours between the ceremony and wedding breakfast (if all at one location) will help fit everything nicely so that you don’t feel rushed and have the time to spend with your guests.

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If you are unsure of any timings for your wedding day, please get in touch and I can certainly help you get it right on the day.



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Ten images from Mr & Mrs Key’s recent wedding at

It was such a beautiful wedding for Callie and James, and despite the very wet weather the couple had the most perfect day.

As always, Swancar Farm provided spacious interior options for photographs during inclement weather, which isn’t always the case elsewhere. This meant that we didn’t have to step outside at all and nothing was lacking.

It was such a special wedding, with this adorable couple!



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These recent photographs are from the beautiful bridal preparations for Samantha.

Preparations can be such a special time for a Bride to be. It is certainly one of my favourite elements of the day!

During your preparations I capture so much, including those special details.
I will always begin by capturing the details, including: dress, shoes, perfume, flowers (please try and have them there for my arrival) and any other items that are of sentimental importance to you.

Once these are documented I am then capturing the final stages of make up application and any other moments that are happening.
Once dressed (which I also document), it’s really important to plan time for some portraits.

Timings at bridal prep can easily overrun, so it is a really good idea to have them set out so you know when you need to be complete with hair and make up, and the time you have to be in your dress.

The last thing you want to be ahead of the ceremony is rushed or stressed and being organised will help stop this happening.

If you are in any doubt of timings, please get in touch.

Mr & Mrs Eldridge

What an incredible wedding day at Peak Edge Hotel and Red Lion Restaurant for Bianca & Curtis.

It was such a fun and fabulous wedding for this lovely couple and both Dean and myself had such great day.
Always a pleasure to capture weddings at this beautiful venue with an awesome wedding team.

I am behind on sharing some teasers on social media, but i'm slowly starting to trickle them through, so keep your eyes peeled if you are waiting for a specific couple/wedding.

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Such a wonderful wedding day for Daniel and Sophie recently married at Mosborough Hall Hotel

Blue was the colour, but definitely not the mood, especially considering it was the day when England qualified for the next round of the Euros (but enough of that)!

I also photographed Sophie's Sister's wedding last year and was delighted and honoured to be booked once more and have the opportunity to spend more time with their wonderful family and friends.

This couple were such good fun and thoroughly enjoyed their day at this beautiful venue.

Lots of love and best wishes to this fantastic couple.

A little throwback to this glorious August wedding from Bryony and Alex at .
Such a magical evening too as the couple wanted to watch the sunset out on the Peak District, giving some glorious moments to capture.
It was such a special day and a pleasure to work with such lovely people.
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I love this detail photo so much!
I wanted to get a photo of Sam’s engagement ring and bracelet, then little Quinny came to lay beside her and made it even more special!

Please can we have more fur babies at prep?

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I have been a recommended wedding photographer at Peak Edge for 12 years, which is a real honour!

I’ll be at their showcase tomorrow to chat all things wedding, plus I have a brand new album of recent weddings from this beautiful venue, so be sure to come over and take a look.

See you there!

Best of both worlds for everyone this Sunday🙈

Explore our beautiful wedding venue and speak with our dedicated team followed by England in the final🎉

Come and join us anytime between 11am and 3pm.

It’s quite normal for me to turn up to a wedding having never met the couple before.
As most of my couples are busy professionals it isn’t always possible to find times in our schedules to meet up and even Zoom can be tricky to organise.

So when you arrive on the day and meet two of the most wonderful individuals, with such a great and positive outlook, you wish they were in your life for more than just one day!

Claire and Jody were just that couple and I had an absolute blast with them at the beautiful

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Robyn & James (and Joey).
What a beautiful family you make and I just wanted to say that your wedding day was simply perfect, in every way!

It’s always an honour when fellow photographers ask you to work with them and I was so pleased to have been chosen to capture the love on their wedding day.

It was also lovely to return to Whitley Hall.

It’s always tough choosing 10 images for my grid, but hopefully the ones I have selected show just how much love and laughter there was on the day, and long may it continue.




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Congratulations Mr & Mrs Lee.

The sun was certainly shining down on this couple. After an atrocious week of weather, they were gifted a perfect day.

It was also a please to return to Cuckney House for preparations and then on to Hazel Gap Barn for their wedding ceremony and celebrations.

I have lots of weddings at Hazel Gap this year, which is wonderful and I am also really excited to meet lots of couples at their open day on the 23rd June this year.
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I can’t believe this wedding was over a year ago!
The memory popped up on my feed today, so I decided to take another peek inside the wedding of Gareth & Amy in the incredible setting of Grangefields.

And if there’s a dog at the wedding, then you can guarantee it is going to be on my feed.

Don’t miss out this wonderful opportunity to see this beautiful venue.

Book your slot early, as it IS going to be very busy.

HAZEL GAP OPEN DAY

Come and join us at the Hazel Gap Barn open day on 23rd June.

With lots of scrummy food, drinks and a handful of our trusted suppliers, we’d love for you to come and see our space, and see if this is the wedding venue for you.

Time slots are free to book, but please ensure you book the right amount of spaces so we know how much grub to cook up.

Tickets can be booked on our website (link in bio) - can’t wait to see ya there!

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Wedding day gold on my feed this evening, in the form of Abbey & Jj.

What a gift this wedding was. Perfection from start to finish!

I'm truly honoured to have been part of this wonderful wedding and to have met such a fabulous couple, who I wish a lifetime of love and happiness.

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Anna + Jacob
An exquisite wedding at the stunning Staunton Harold Hall, which is a brand new venue for me, but it was worth the wait to photograph there. It’s absolutely beautiful!

It was the perfect Spring wedding and I am so happy sharing ten teasers from this magical day.

I'm super thrilled that the daylight hours are longer and the golden light is back, bad news if you are wanting sparklers! 🤣

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More love and happiness on my feed this evening.
What a fabulous and fun time last weekend spent with Dean and Shanice at
Luckily we had good weather (considering how dire it’s been recently) and the sun hung around, gifting us some wonderful golden light.





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What an incredible start to 2024!
Mr & Mrs Garrett, you were the most chilled and easy going couple and it was such an honour to share the day with you and your wonderful friends and family.

I can’t stress how important it is to actually let go of all the worry about your day and simply be present and in the moment!
Let the professionals you have hired take the reins, ensuring you have a far happier experience with many amazing memories, just like Hayley & Ben.

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Getting ready to go and meet a lovely couple who are getting married at later this year.

I love to share images from weddings here, so I make no apologies for revisiting my final wedding of 2023, for Ally and Chris.

What a fabulous festive wedding day and what a fabulous backdrop this setting provides, both during the day and into the night.

What a dream it was to work with Georgina and Kurtis on their .priory wedding last year.
I seriously believe Georgina was channelling a Disney princess and Kurtis was definitely her handsome Prince!

Such a gorgeous wedding day!

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Yep, I love capturing the details on a wedding day.
Always have, always will!

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Have you started dreaming of those long, lingering warm evenings with a dash of golden light thrown in for good measure?
I know that I have!

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Looking to arrive in style on your wedding day?
The team at .carriages Mansfield have some of the most beautiful classic cars, including Lady Janie which I had the pleasure of photographing recently at a shoot for Cuckney House.
She is an original 1937 Rolls Royce, a real classic, so sit back in pure luxury and enjoy the ride!

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Such a great day spent at today chatting to lots of lovely couples about their big day.
I’m delighted to be collaborating with and and look forward to more exciting events in the future.





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Winter weddings can be tricky for many reasons.
Lack of natural light, bad weather, limited alternate indoor space for photography etc.
However, if I get an enquiry for a Winter wedding at , then 100% i’m all in!

This venue has it all, at any time of the year and in any weather!

More recently Sean and Georgia were married at HGB and yes it was Winter, it was chilly and the light was fading fast, but did this limit any of their photography requests? Hell no! This is because their chosen venue has more than just a picturesque outdoor setting. They have stunning spacious interiors, great natural indoor light and beautiful features that enhance the internal photographic opportunities.

I can’t lie, has always been a favourite since my first visit in 2017 and this is because I know I can always deliver here and meet a couple’s expectations, no matter what the conditions.

So if, like Sean and Georgia you are planning a wedding at the time of year when the weather’s unpredictable and daylight is short, please bear this in mind and check out what alternatives your venue is offering if you are unable to go outside for any photos.

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Currently editing the last handful of 2023 weddings, which begins with Rebecca and Matthew at .

It was a fantastic day, made all the more special by the inclusion of little Luna, who was such a good girl all day.

I have lots more weddings booked for this year at Peak Edge, but firstly I will be attending their January Showcase on the 20th and 21st January, so if you are free and looking for a great venue, come along and see for yourself how stunning it is!

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