Aldwick Estate Wedding Photography
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Super Relaxed Micro Wedding at Valentines Mansion and Gardens
My first wedding back post-lockdown was this intimate micro wedding at Valentines Mansions in Ilford on a beautifully sunny day in May. The wedding date, like many others in 2020/21, had been changed numerous times due to the pandemic so it was extra special that the day had arrived and the wedding ceremony went ahead!
Laura and Derwin were joined by their immediate families, and their daughter Joni. The intimate ceremony was held in the Morning Room on the ground floor with large bay windows overlooking the gardens, letting in an abundance of natural light. I was only allowed to photograph from one fixed place during the ceremony due to the venues photography rules. I usually like to quietly move around the room to get a variety of angles, but it felt good not to be a distraction, especially as it was such a small wedding.
Laura and Derwin didn’t want the ceremony to be too traditional and kept the day very relaxed which made it a joy to photograph.
After the ceremony, we took a few group photos outside and let Joni run around. I then took Laura and Derwin on a walk around the stunning walled garden to take relaxed and informal couple portraits. They were complete naturals and it was easy to capture the love between them.
This was my first micro wedding after the pandemic and it just proved that an intimate and teenie wedding can feel just as special.
Congratulations Laura and Derwin! x x x
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Coastal Wedding, Cornwall // Hannah and Ben
It was a joy to photograph Hannah and Ben’s wedding in Cornwall this month, my first beachside wedding! (of many I hope!)
Their intimate ceremony was held at Truro Methodist Church. Hannah and Ben then clambered into a (very clean) Land Rover and we headed off to Porthcurnick, one of their favourite beaches for the couple portraits. I spend such a lot of time photographing couples in rural settings in Somerset, which I love, but it was a real treat to be on the windy beach and doing something a little different.
They then joined guests at the Gerrans Parish Memorial Hall for a relaxed buffet reception some cracking speeches, and so much love in the room for Hannah and Ben. As soon as the sun broke through again we were back down on the beach again for games in the evening sunlight. Heaven.
This was such a lovely wedding to capture, thank you for having me there xxx
DIY Wedding Photography
Splotts Moor Farm Wedding, Somerset
In August I worked alongside the wonderful Emma Stoner as her second shooter for the beautiful wedding of Jenny and Gavin. They were married at the St John the Baptist’s Church in Pilton, and went on to celebrate at Splotts Moor Farm in Somerset.
Guests enjoyed a drinks reception in the shady orchard (it was a scorcher of a day!) with a view of Glastonbury Tor before moving through to the custom built timber marquee which they had colourfully decorated with lanterns, sunflowers and photos.
It is always a joy to second shoot and have the time (and slightly less pressure!) to find the special moments, different angles and creative shots. Here is a selection of my images from Jenny and Gavin’e wedding, and you can also view Emma’s website here
Cadhay House Wedding, Devon // Sara and Tom
Tom and Sara got married in the grounds of Cadhay House in Devon, in the most beautiful garden ceremony set beside a lake. Tom and Sara live in Singapore and had already had a small legal ceremony in Singapore, but they considered this to be their main event! The ceremony was conducted by the grooms brother in law, who being a vicar was a total pro!
Following the ceremony they enjoyed drinks and canapés on the lawn to the sounds of Skedaddle as the guests meandered around the lake and grounds. I also took this opportunity to explore the beautiful secret gardens with Tom and Sara.
The guests then moved through to a large marque in another part of the garden for a BBQ feast and hilarious speeches. As the light started to fade and the temperature dropped the fire pit them became a popular spot, especially when someone whipped out the marshmallows!
This was one of my favourite wedding of the summer, a gorgeous super chilled couple, fun and friendly family and friends and the most beautiful wedding venue to take pictures in! Magic combo!
Venue : http://cadhay.org.uk
Furniture and prop hire: www.virginiasvintagehire.co.uk
Music: https://skedaddle1.bandcamp.com/releases
If you are planning a country house wedding and would like natural and informal, documentary-style wedding photography then please get in touch! I would love to photograph your day,
For more country house wedding venue ideas check out Pennard House and Sparkford Hall on my wedding venue list.
Llyn Gwynant Wedding // Charlotte and Matt
Matt and Charlotte got married at Llyn Gwynant Barns which lies in the most beautiful valley in North Wales at the foot of Snowdon.
This was a full weekend affair and guests arrived the night before to camp, swim in the lake, set up and be merry!
The humanist ceremony, performed by Matt’s brother, was held outside in a magical spot overlooking the lake. It was so personal and creative with readings from close family and their own personal vows.
The ceremony was followed by a drinks reception and hilarious games by the lake. Guests then moved into the barns for a BBQ dinner and some fab speeches.
Shortly after dinner (and a dip in the lake), the tables were cleared and the dance floor filled, just in time for the big surprise of the night! A (welsh) Mariachi Band! Matt and Charlotte’s wedding seriously rocked!
If you are planning a humanist wedding and would like laid back, fun, documentary-style wedding photography then please get in touch! I would love to photograph your day.
And if you are looking for a barn wedding venue in The South West then check out Over Barn on my venue feature list.
Venue: Llyn Gwynant
Copeland Gallery London Wedding // Camilla and Andy
It was a true honour to photograph my friends' Mills and Andy's wedding at the Copeland Gallery in Peckham, London.
The Copeland Gallery is essentially a big- blank canvas- warehouse space, and with their creative eye and a team of friends and family, they set it up to be a super-stylish wedding venue.
Camilla and Andy had an intimate ceremony conducted by a family vicar. They were blessed with remarkably good weather for mid-April and enjoyed canapés and bubbles in the courtyard. We took informal and relaxed couple portraits around the Bussey building before they heading inside for dinner, hilarious speeches and a rocking party!
Congratulations Mills and Andy you beautiful pair xxx
If you are looking for laid back, informal, documentary style wedding photography for your wedding then please get in touch! I’d love to photograph your day.
And for tips on planning a creative DIY wedding, check out my blog post.
Snowy London Wedding // Hsu and James
Hsu and James got married on the 3rd March, the anniversary of their first date. This was clearly a special date for them, and when planning their spring wedding they never could have anticipated that the beast from the east would hit the UK bringing snow storms, freezing temperatures and causing havoc across the country!
At home in Somerset on the Friday I was completely snowed in! The trains were cancelled and only 4x4's were chancing the snowy roads. I was getting nervous! In the end I hitchhiked to Bath with some lovely policewomen and made a train to London in good time for the wedding. Phew!
With a few guests sadly unable to attend the show went on! And what a fun wedding it was. This was wedding part 2 of 3! James and Hsu were legally married in the week with close family. The second part of the wedding trio was an intimate celebration at Forth Floor Studios in London with a blessing ceremony conducted by a close friend, followed by a mad hatter style tea party with cocktails in teapots and dancing into the night! It was a joy to photograph such a creative and personal wedding celebration with a couple who have so much fun together and are clearly so right for each other.
And they still have one more wedding to go!
If you are looking for fun, laid back wedding photography then please get in touch! I’d love to photography your day.
And if you are looking for a wedding venue fit for a good party then check out Sparkford Hall on my wedding venue page. It has a night club in the basement!