Elisabeth & Simon’s wedding day started off very close to home for me as the church they married in was less than a 5-minute drive away! It’s always lovely shooting in my home town and their day was of course no exception.

On the run up to the day, I always ask couples about any particular details that are important for us to capture. I’m always a girl for detail photos, but knowing the context is always important and I hear so many wonderful stories as a result! Elisabeth had chosen a beautiful satin Justin Alexander dress with a statement bow on the back for her wedding day, but the most important detail of all was the top she paired with it. She told me that her talented mother had made it from scratch, made from sheer organza adorned with lace. I love touches like this and it made her outfit all the more special.

We headed to St Andrew’s Church in Bedford for their ceremony which featured singing from her choir friends, a truly lovely touch which made it even more joyful and emotional! One of my favourite shots has to be Simon and his dad laughing aloud as they wait for the ceremony to start. It’s always stuck in my mind when I think of this day and it was lovely to see it again whilst choosing photos for this blog post.

The Sculpture Gallery in Woburn Abbey hosted the celebrations for the rest of the day. It’s one of my favourite venues and it was such a joy to return after Alex & Dean’s day just a few months prior. The gallery looked gorgeous with pink roses and white hydrangeas on the tables setting the scene for dinner and speeches later on.

A beautiful golden hour got us out and exploring the gardens after dinner, and as night approached the Pasadena Roof Orchestra took centre stage for Elisabeth & Simon to start the evening celebrations with their first dance.

Thank you both for having us photograph your incredible day! We loved every moment. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the Sculpture Gallery opens its doors again one day soon for more magical days like yours.

“We are both so happy with our photos, there are so many we will treasure forever. We both loved seeing all the moments from each others mornings as well. They were all absolutely worth the wait and have brought back so many happy memories of our day! ”

— Elisabeth & Simon

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Venue: Woburn Sculpture Gallery
Dress: Justin Alexander via George James Bridal
Suit: Allen’s of Olney

A pearl hair comb is carefully added to the bride's textured updo.

Simon's face beams as Elisabeth joins him at the altar of St Andrew's church in Bedford for their wedding ceremony.

Simon holds Elisabeth's veil and dress as they explore the grounds of Woburn Sculpture Gallery in Bedford.

Simon embraces Elisabeth amidst lush foliage, their eyes locked in a tender gaze at Woburn Sculpture Gallery.

Wedding guests gather inside Woburn Sculpture Gallery, featuring grand paintings and impressive columns. In black and white.

Wedding guests enjoy outdoor games on the lawn at Woburn Sculpture Gallery, with one raising his arm in victory.

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I've shot at the Woburn Sculpture Gallery quite a bit as a second shooter, but never as the "boss" so I was particularly excited for Claire & Matt's big day. It's a stunning venue and the floor-to-ceiling windows make it a photographers dream with lots of beautiful natural light everywhere!

Claire and her girls got ready in one of the Woburn Hotel cottages, which made for a lovely morning together buzzing with excitement. I was so thrilled to turn up to find two of my favourite ladies working their hair and makeup magic: Ali Kynoch & Kate Atalay.

The Sculpture Gallery made for the perfect venue, it has such a big wow factor and it matched Claire's classic, elegant bridal style in such a wonderful way. Claire looked amazing in her Sophia Tolli dress, and she carried a bouquet of pink and white roses and gypsophila.

I just loved the way that Matt looked at Claire as her brother walked her down the aisle, and he looked at her with those same eyes all day, with so much love behind them.

After leaving their ceremony under giant confetti cannons, their guests headed out for drinks and canapés on the patio whilst we disappeared for a drive around the Woburn estate for photographs. No matter how many times I visit, I am always staggered by the beauty of the place with its rolling fields and herds of deer. It's gorgeous!

Thank you Claire & Matt for asking me to capture your beautiful day <3

“Thank you so much for photographing us on our wedding day. You did an amazing job and we can’t thank you enough! You were both excellent to work with and nothing was too much trouble for you when asked and we will definitely be recommending you to others in the future.

Thank you for providing us with a lot more photos than we expected! We really are so grateful. I’m not sure how we will be able to narrow down the ones we want to frame!”

— Claire & Matt