Ben Simmonds Photography

Professional Wedding Photography. He is also a member and Gold Award winner within the SWPP (Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers). Prices From £795

Ben has been Photographing weddings since 2007 and in that time visited some of the most amazing venues and churches in the South West and further afield of which many now recommend our Photography service. You and what you want is the priority on the day and Ben will give 110% to make sure that this happens as well as getting the best images possible.

Photos from Ben Simmonds Photography's post 04/09/2024

In just a few days over 60 amazing small business owners will be loading their vans and trailers with delicious locally produced Food and Drink, Food to Go, Crafts, Clothes, Gifts, and more, getting ready to come to the September edition of the Taunton independent Market which takes place this Sunday, September 8th, on Castle Green in Taunton.

Everyone will be set up and ready to trade from 10am until 3pm.

This month we are super excited that there will be live music throughout the day from The Sound of the Streets, featuring The Little Big Horns, Frome Street Bandits, The Big Noise Street Band, Skintight Samba.

Here's a list of who's booked to come on Sunday. 😃

Parkway Brewing
Somerset Wildlife Trust
BO BOM Gelato
Bumblee's Preservess
Mainline Spirit Co
Rock Gin
Gourmet Poke
Winnie's Bakery
Dough Bros.
Irie 7 Mobile Coffee Shop
Pop's Thai Kitchen
Tricky Cider
Art Food
The Gamekeepers Larder
RSPB
Gallery 59
House of Flavours Taunton
Surf'n'turf Kitchen
Somerset Chocolate Co - Extreme Brownies
Soi 5
Monument Mushrooms
Somerset Silver
A Hint of Grey
Silver Fox Mobile Coffee
Kumbites
The Wife and I Sausage Company
The Funky Anchovy
Tropic with Sue Heyland
Loolabelles florist
LUXELollies
Maggie rose Beads
SB Bakes - Wellington, Somerset
Somerset Natural Soaps
Indo2han
The Record Shack
Ecologie UK
The Grub Hub
Carslake Tea Company
Simply Honey
Tea by The Traybakery
Surf City Cycles
Freshly squeezed lemonade
FUDGE and photos
Pinkie Pie
Baklavaty
Bright and Sparkly
Mermaid Resin
Lady Craftsalot
Sparks body art
Globetrotter Pork Company
Spoon Rings and Trinkets
The Baahtini
Common Loaf

Photos from Ben Simmonds Photography's post 02/09/2024

After almost a month, we can't wait to see you this coming Sunday for the Taunton Independent Market together with The Sound of the Streets.

Join us for a vibrant mash-up of fabulous local shopping, live music and exhilarating rhythms. 🎶🎶

Castle Green will be filled with around 70 sensational stalls selling food, drinks, homewares, gifts, clothing, jewellery and more, and it will come alive with performances from The Big Noise Street Band, Frome Street Bandits, Skintight Samba and The Little Big Horns

What: Taunton Independent Market
When: Sunday 8th September
Where: Castle Green, Taunton
Time: 10am - 3pm

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27/08/2024

Are you a bride or groom looking for inspiration for the perfect wedding? If so this is the event for you.

The show is being held at the beautiful Castle Hotel in Taunton which is the perfect setting for a stylish wedding.

You will be spoilt for choice with over 20 premier local suppliers including local wedding dress designer Kate Walker Bridal Ltd, The fine and dandy groomswear, the latest cocktail bar, or lots of entertainment for your guests you can find it all here.

The British Heart Foundation will also be showcasing a large range of preloved wedding dresses.

Come and see the newly refurbished Penthouse, Garden and Wisteria suites beautifully decorated for an intimate ceremony and wedding breakfast.

FREE ENTRY and FREE WELCOME DRINK for all Brides and Grooms to be.

Stallholder list

Shooting Pixels
DJ At My Wedding
The Castle Hotel
Ben Simmonds Photography
Just Ceremonies
Dan Brazier Magician
Blackdown Photo Booths
Kate Walker Bridal Ltd
The Fine and Dandy Club - Menswear
Fleur Amour - Specialist Wedding Florist
Snooks Photography
LUXELollies
CH MAGIC
Junah Music
Steve Hignett Videography
The Roller DisGoat
The Baatini - Cocktail bar
The British Heart Foundation - Preloved wedding dress sale
Travel Counsellors
Bright and Sparkly Jewellery

Photos from Ben Simmonds Photography's post 25/08/2024

Just two weeks to go until the Taunton Independent Market takes over Castle Green! 🎉🛍️

On Sunday 8 September, from 10am - 3pm, join us for a day of shopping, eating, and enjoying live music with family and friends. With a fantastic line-up of artisan traders offering unique crafts, delicious food, and more, there’s something for everyone. 🥳

Don’t forget to invite your friends and mark your calendars!

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Photos from Ben Simmonds Photography's post 19/08/2024

🎉 The countdown begins! In just under three weeks, the Taunton Independent Market returns to Castle Green on Sunday 8 September.

We will be collaborating again with the amazing The Sound of the Streets music festival who will provide world-class tunes throughout the day.

Expect a day filled with the best local food, drink, crafts, and more from the South West’s top artisan traders. 🛍️

Save the date, and bring the whole family (including your furry friends 🐾) for a day of fun, music, and community spirit. See you there!

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14/08/2024

Are you a bride or groom looking for inspiration for the perfect wedding? If so this is the event for you.

The show is being held at the beautiful Castle Hotel in Taunton which is the perfect setting for a stylish wedding.

You will be spoilt for choice with over 25 premier local suppliers. Whether it's the perfect dress, flowers, suit, the latest gin bar, or lots of entertainment for your guests you can find it all here.

Come and see the newly refurbished Penthouse suite beautifully decorated for an intimate wedding breakfast.

FREE ENTRY

13/08/2024

We have a handful of spaces available for our prestigious wedding show at the Castle Hotel in Taunton on September 1st.

Prices start from £50.

We already have over 80 tickets reserved for this event.

Please email [email protected] for more information.

Photos from Ben Simmonds Photography's post 12/08/2024

What a perfect day with Ben & Elly at Worlebury Weston!

10/08/2024

One more sleep until we hope to see you all at the Taunton Independent Market.

Open from 10am - 3pm tomorrow, Sunday 11th August, on Castle Green and it is going be good one as we now have over 70 brilliant businesses joining us! 😀 🙌

Photos from Ben Simmonds Photography's post 09/08/2024

All across Somerset, over 60 amazing small business owners are gearing up for another fantastic Sunday trading at the Taunton Independent Market.

Food is being prepped, stock is being packaged, musical instruments are being tuned and vans are being filled ready for an early start on Sunday morning.

We will be set up and ready to open from 10am - 3pm, this Sunday 11th August and to add to the amazing shopping and eating opportunities available on Castle Green, we will have live music throughout the day from
The DJ Van, Stevie Nicole Brown, Luís Martelo - Trumpet and Millicent Morgan🎵

We can't wait to see you! 😃

Photos from Ben Simmonds Photography's post 07/08/2024

What a line-up we've got for you this Sunday!😀

All these wonderful small businesses are coming to the Taunton Independent Market this Sunday, so please come into Castle Green between 10am - 3pm and give them a great big warm welcome to Taunton!

ParkwayBrewing
Somerset Wildlife Trust
BO BOM Gelato
Bumblee's Preserves
Mainline Spirit Co
Rock Gin
Gourmet Poke
Winnie's Bakery
Dough Bros.
Irie 7 Mobile Coffee Shop
Pop's Thai Kitchen
Tricky Cider
Art Food
The Gamekeepers Larder
RSPB England
FUDGE and photos
Lulu's Natural Dog Treats
House of Flavours Taunton
Surf'n'turf Kitchen
Somerset Chocolate Co - Extreme Brownies
Soi 5
Monument Mushrooms
Somerset Silver
West Country Dim Sum Company
Silver Fox Mobile Coffee
Tropic Skincare
Small Street Kitchen
The Wife and I Sausage Company
Loolabelles florist
Exmoor Feasting Kitchen
LUXELollies
Maggierose Beads
SB Cakes
Climate Action Taunton
Beauty Glow
White Bee Florist
NHS Somerset
Drydock
Simply Honey
Tea by The Traybakery
Surf City Cycless
Gallery 59
The Pastry Bench
Pinkie Pie
I use Dotty Ms for my craft
Globetrotter Pork Company
Big 5
Bright and Sparkly
GOAT Vinyl
Mermaid Resin
Same, same but different
Indo2han
Somerset Natural Soaps
Lady Craftsalot
Spoon Rings and Trinkets
Reiki Rebel
PrettyLittleUnicorn.co.uk
The Baahtini
The Body Shop

04/08/2024

💥💥A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY💥💥

The next Taunton Independent Market is on Sunday 11th August, on Castle Green in Taunton, and judging by the amazing local businesses already booked to come along, it’s going to be a good one. 😊

Hope to see you there! 🛍️

Photos from St Audries Park Wedding Venue's post 02/08/2024
01/08/2024

1 Month today!

Wedding Fair - The Castle At Taunton 30/07/2024

Are you a bride or groom looking for inspiration for the perfect wedding? If so this is the event for you.

The show is being held at the beautiful Castle Hotel in Taunton which is the perfect setting for a stylish wedding.

You will be spoilt for choice with over 25 premier local suppliers.

Whether it's the perfect dress, flowers, suit, the latest gin bar, or lots of entertainment for your guests you can find it all here.

Come see the newly refurbished Penthouse suite beautifully decorated for an intimate wedding breakfast.

Book your free tickets via

Wedding Fair - The Castle At Taunton Are you a bride or groom looking for inspiration for the perfect wedding? If so this is the event for you.

30/07/2024

📢
Bids end tomorrow (31st July) for this amazing auction lot. 🥊

Two x vip ringside seats for Joshua vs Dubois at Wembley on 21st Sept.

To bid send David or Emma Webber a DM

🙏 please share widely.

All monies will go directly into our beautiful boy’s foundation.
❤️💛💚❤️

Photos from Ben Simmonds Photography's post 29/07/2024

Editing these beauts this week 😍

24/07/2024

Look at all the amazing local businesses booked for the Taunton Independent Market on Castle Green, this Saturday 27th of July!

Please get the date in your diary as with this lovely lot coming along, we just know that it's going to be a fabulous day!

All are open from 10am - 3pm with LIVE MUSIC throughout the day from Luís Martelo - Trumpet, Stevie Nicole Brown, Millicent Morgan as well as tunes all day from The Roller DisGoat.

Parkway Brewery
Somerset Wildlife Trust
Bobom Gelato
Mainline Spirits
Rock Gin
Winnies Bakery
Dough Bros
Dough Bros
Farmhouse Pies and Pasties
RSPB
Surf and turf kitchen
Extreme Brownies
The Pastry Bench
Monument Mushrooms
Moonlight lane
The Wife and I
The Wife and I
Memori Prints
Luxe Lollies
Lulu's Natural Dog Treats
Carolyn Hooper Art
Adam Grose
Andy's Art Market
Christine Dithmar
Samantha Frances Art
Sunshine Graze
Beauty Glow
SB Cakes
Goat Vinyl
Carslake Tea
Drydock
Pets Sweets and treats
Waffle Inn
Tea by The Traybakery
Bumblees
Bright and Sparkly
Pinkie Pie
Same Same but different
Pops Thai Kitchen
Something different Garden Ornaments
Baahtini
Graemes's Art
Tricky Cider
Taunton Flower Show
The Big 5
Goldhill Drinks Company
Bagzz

Photos from Taunton Independent Market's post 23/07/2024
16/07/2024

Awesome day with Chris & Sam and lucky we had a train line next door!!

15/07/2024

A date for your diary.

An end of summer festival to celebrate community, culture and creativity across the town centre, with key hubs at Goodland Gardens, Somerset Square, Somerset County Cricket Club, Taunton Minster at Hammet Street and Castle Green.

09/07/2024

Look at all the amazing local businesses booked for the Taunton Independent Market on Castle Green, this Sunday 14th July!

Please get the date in your diary as with this lovely lot coming along, we just know that it's going to be a fabulous day!

All open from 10am - 3pm with LIVE MUSIC throughout the day from The Sound of the Streets, The Big Noise Street Band and The Little Big Horns.

ParkwayBrewing
Somerset Wildlife Trust
BO BOM Gelato
Bumblee's Preserves
Mainline Spirit Co
Gourmet Poke
Gouda Karma ltd
Winnie's Bakery
Dough Bros.
Irie 7 Mobile Coffee Shop
Pop's Thai Kitchen
Tricky Cider
Art Food
The Gamekeepers Larder
RSPB
Gallery 59
FUDGE and photos
Lulu's Natural Dog Treats
House of Flavours Taunton
Surf'n'turf Kitchen
Somerset Chocolate Co Extreme Brownies
Soi 5
Monument Mushrooms
Real Somerset Silver
The Silver Fox
Tropic with Sue Heyland
Kumbites
Small Street Kitchen
The Wife and I Sausage Company
The Funky Anchovy
Loolabelles
LUXELollies
Hungry Pawz
Maggierose Beads
SB Cakes
Somerset Natural Soaps
Climate Action Taunton
The record Shack
Chunkyblocks
Beauty Glow
Little Oak Farm Pork
Moorwishes
White Bee Florist
Ecologie
Drydock
Simply Honey
Georgina's Handmade Bracelets
Tea by The Traybakery
Surf City Cycles
Globe Trotter Pork
Freshly squeezed
The Pastry Bench
Riverford
Warlock Meadery and Cheese
Islands Finest
Olive and Rosy
Same, Same but different

Photos from Ben Simmonds Photography's post 09/07/2024

Excited to be delivering these today!! what an amazing day in Cornwall we had and thank you Jason & Becky for having us there and being so much fun! i dont think there has ever been more laughs during a ceremony!!



Venue:
Photographer:
Make Up: the beauty spot
Hair:
Videographer

Photos from Ben Simmonds Photography's post 08/07/2024

Cant believe this was a week ago already! what an amazing day!!



Venue: Southdowns Manor
Photographer: Ben Simmonds Photography

07/07/2024

✨ All remaining dates until 31st January 2025 are now just £7,995! ✨

Book any of our remaining dates before end of January 2025 for our Classical 60 guest package for just £7,995, with the first 10 couples that book their special day with us receiving a free upgrade worth up to £2,500.

We have some amazing dates available including Friday 27th December 2024! Could this be your perfect wedding date?

Want to find out more? Contact Sally on 01984 633 633 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) or [email protected].

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07/07/2024

Beach Wedding!! how to have fun on your special day by Rich & Peewee Congratulations, you were awesome!!

12/04/2024

Congratulations and Have a great weekend everyone!

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11/04/2024

Congratulations to Tina & Phil married at St Audries, what a lovely day we had with all kinds of weather! www.bensimmondsphotography.co.uk

Photos from Ben Simmonds Photography's post 27/03/2024

⭐️ 3 days to go! ⭐️

The excitement is real! 💥 In just three days, Castle Green will come alive with the first EVER Saturday edition of the Taunton Independent Market. 🎶🍔

Food, crafts, gifts, and more, all awaiting your arrival. Plus, live music to enjoy to as you explore AND a very exciting new Arts Market, in collaboration with GoCreate Taunton!

Join us on Saturday (30 March) from 10am. ⏰

02/02/2024

Are you a bride or groom looking for inspiration for the perfect wedding? If so this is the event for you.

The show is being held at the beautiful Castle Hotel in Taunton which is the perfect setting for a stylish wedding.

You will be spoilt for choice with over 30 premier local suppliers. Whether it's the perfect dress, flowers, suit, the latest gin bar, or lots of entertainment for your guests you can find it all here.

Come and see the newly refurbished Penthouse suite beautifully decorated for an intimate wedding breakfast.

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