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MARIA & CLIFF – THE GRAND EASTBOURNE

Guests arriving for Wedding at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Maria and Cliff had a lovely intimate wedding at The Grand Eastbourne. Surrounded by a small group of family and friends, they spent the afternoon and early evening at the hotel before moving on to their local pub for their evening reception.

The Grand is a beautiful 5 star hotel built in 1875 and known locally as the White Palace. I arrived in good time to have a coffee and catch up with Cliff and a few of the hotel staff before any guests arrived. He was calm and relaxed and we chatted about the order of things, the hotel and which rooms things would be happening in.

My only instruction from Maria and Cliff was simply to document the day with no staged or posed photographs. I always feel both inspired and privileged to work with such a level of trust and my relationships with my clients are absolutely critical to my way of working.

When the couple’s guests started arriving they gathered in the bar before making their way through the hotel to the ceremony room. I’d had a good walk around the room before the ceremony – I say walk rather than look because old buildings have a habit of surprising you with creaky floorboards. I like to move as quietly as possible and stepping on a really squeaky floorboard at a critical part of the ceremony is the last thing anyone wants!

Following the ceremony, everyone had plenty of time for drinks and the couple had a nicely understated ‘red carpet moment’ which was a great opportunity for their guests to take lots of photos in much easier outdoor light. There was plenty of time for the wedding breakfast to naturally dissolve into relaxed chatting and laughter before everyone made their way a few minutes round the corner for the evening reception at the pub. It was a lovely combination of venues which I think worked really well.

The Grand Eastbourne by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Wedding guests at The Grand Eastbourne wedding by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Wedding guests taking phone pics at The Grand Eastbourne wedding by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Wedding guest at The Grand Eastbourne wedding by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Wedding guests in mirror at The Grand Eastbourne by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Groom and guests at The Grand Eastbourne wedding by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Bridal party arriving for ceremony at The Grand Eastbourne wedding by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Bridal party at The Grand Eastbourne wedding by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Couple seated at The Grand Eastbourne wedding by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Couple standing at The Grand Eastbourne wedding by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Couple taking ring at The Grand Eastbourne wedding by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Couple taking vows at The Grand Eastbourne wedding by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Couple kissing at The Grand Eastbourne wedding by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Couple signing register at The Grand Eastbourne wedding by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

View down the isle at The Grand Eastbourne wedding by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Couple leaving ceremony at The Grand Eastbourne wedding by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Drinks reception at The Grand Eastbourne wedding by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Newley weds outdoors at The Grand Eastbourne wedding by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Wedding party outdoors at The Grand Eastbourne wedding by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Wedding party in lobby at The Grand Eastbourne wedding by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

The bar The Grand Hotel Eastbourne by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Post wedding drinks at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Guests at wedding breakfast at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Looking at groom's wedding ring at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Guests leaving wedding at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

Bride greeting guest at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

First dance at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne by Sussex wedding photographer James Robertshaw

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