Looking back on Patsy & Sam’s day to write this blog post was so much fun. It was an absolute dream: a relaxed, festival-style day with a gorgeous tipi as the heart of their celebrations.

I love how they blended tradition with the laid-back vibes of a festival, kicking the day off with a heartfelt ceremony at All Saints Church in Milton Ernest where they said their vows in front of family and friends. Patsy looked radiant in her lace Justin Alexander gown, and Sam looked smart in a double-breasted three piece suit.

After the “I do’s” and a shower of confetti, the newlyweds hopped into a horse-drawn carriage to take them to their reception. The tipi was adorned with vibrant wildflowers, pink and white paper lanterns and a Krispy Kreme doughnut wedding favour at each guest’s seat on the tables.

Guests enjoyed garden games, barbecue food and fab speeches, and the fantastic weather brought us a gorgeous golden hour that made for some beautiful couple portraits of Patsy & Sam. But the real magic happened on the dance floor, including a show-stopping rendition of the Dirty Dancing dance, with Patsy's daughter joining in for the grand finale moment of the big lift!

From the heartfelt ceremony to the joyous celebrations, Patsy & Sam's wedding was a true reflection of their love story and relationship. It's days like these that remind me why I love being a wedding photographer. Thank you both for having us capture your amazing day!

“I’m speechless... you only made me cry about 50 times! The one with my mum doing up my dress, the one with my dad on the stairs.... Honestly they are just beautiful! Thank you for capturing every special moment.”

— Patsy & Sam

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Venue: Tipi on private land in Bedfordshire
Dress: Justin Alexander via George James Bridal

Mother of the bride kneels in a pool of natural light beside a window, fastening Patsy's bridal gown, in black and white.

Patsy's bridal party, in elegant white and pale taupe bridesmaid dresses, make their way to the church.

Patsy, in a beautiful Justin Alexander strapless lace wedding dress, beams as her father walks her down the aisle.

Patsy and Sam share a kiss as their guests, who are gathered around, shower them in confetti.

Sunlight filters through the trees as guests make their way to the double hat tipi at a festival-themed wedding.

Patsy and Sam's tipi wedding reception with rustic tables, fairy lights and summer wildflower centrepieces.

Sam kisses Patsy's hand as they stroll in the summer sunlight at their festival-themed wedding.

Patsy and Sam embrace as the golden summer sun sets between the trees behind them.

fairy-lit tipi at Sam and Patsy's festival-themed wedding in Bedfordshire.

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Back in August, Elly from E.L Hitched asked if I fancied coming along to photograph a festival wedding with her in the Lake District... well, to put it simply there was no way I was going to turn that offer down!

Helen & Andrew's wedding took place in two incredible venues: the beautiful Lancaster Cathedral and in the Lake District, where they created their very own WedFest, featuring a massive tipi for their celebrations and a village of bell tents for their guests to stay in. Amazing!

With a tug of war (won by the bride's team!), a ceilidh band, camping for everybody and incredible food, they really had thought of everything and the day was just non-stop fun from start to finish.

And to top it all off, their wonderful day was featured in my all time favourite wedding blog, Love My Dress, which you can take a peek at HERE. Congratulations Helen & Andrew, thank you so much for having us as part of your day and I wish you every happiness for the future!