September is always a wonderful time of year to get married, and Harriet and Will’s sunny wedding day at Dodmoor House in Northamptonshire was a perfect example of why.
My day began in the honeymoon suite where Harriet, her bridesmaids and mum were getting ready. One of the things I love the most about Dodmoor is how the honeymoon suite overlooks the courtyard, allowing you to catch glimpses of the arriving guests through the net curtains, adding to the excitement!
This wedding was particularly special as I’d previously met Harriet’s mum Charlotte, a talented artist, when she had hired me to capture photos of her working. It was so touching to see her again on such a special day in her family’s lives and it was lovely to see her creative touches in all of the decorations.
With Harriet in her flowing tulle dress paired with a bouquet of dried gypsophila, and Will in a grey three-piece tweed suit, they were perfectly dressed for the relaxed countryside day they had planned.
The ceremony took place in the Courtyard Barn which had been set up in a unique landscape layout that made for truly lovely photos. Harriet walked arm in arm with her dad across the sunny courtyard, and I loved capturing Will’s beaming smile as she entered the barn. Their ceremony was so emotional and filled with touching readings from their friends and lots of happy tears.
Afterward, everyone gathered on the steps for a group photo, followed by petal confetti showering down on the newlyweds to kick off the celebrations. Guests enjoyed canapés and drinks in the courtyard whilst we headed off to the orchard for family photos, and it was nothing short of magical when a butterfly landed in Harriet’s hands!
The Catesby Barn was adorned with thoughtful, rustic details including jars of dried flowers, screenprinted table decorations and a hand-made paper cut featuring the couple’s names and wedding date.
With perfect timing we were treated to a fantastic golden hour as the speeches finished, and we whisked the newlyweds off for couples portraits not only to make the most of the beautiful light but to give them a quiet moment together too.
It was such a joy to capture your day, Harriet and Will! Thank you so much for having us and we hope you love your photos just as much as we loved taking them.
“Thank you so much! Receiving these was the best Christmas present ever! They are beautiful!! We are so happy with them and you were so amazing on the day. ”
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Venue: Dodmoor House
Dress: Monsoon
Suit: Vintage Suit Hire
Hair: Hair by Dani
Make up: Anne McGulgan Hair & Beauty
DJ: Apex Sounds
