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Rachel & Ben: Summer Woburn Safari Park & Tipi Wedding

I think it would be impossible not to smile looking back through Rachel and Ben’s wedding day - it was so much fun and Rachel’s laughter is so wonderfully contagious!

This stylish pair didn’t let the wet weather dampen their spirits one bit and we loved every minute of their fab day. Rachel was stunning in a flowing tulle dress, paired with a bouquet of white flowers and greenery, and Ben looked great in his floral jacket and trilby hat.

For their ceremony, they’d chosen the Safari Lodge at Woburn Safari Park which made for a truly memorable venue! They exchanged vows on the veranda, overlooking the meerkat and otter enclosures, their ceremony brimming with joy and laughter.

Afterwards, we headed to a nearby farm where a cosy tipi awaited us for the rest of the day. Rachel and Ben had decorated it after their love of reading, with literature themed table decor and even a book-shaped wedding cake.

With absolute perfect timing, the rain stopped right after the speeches and we seized the moment to get everyone out for confetti and group photos with their nearest and dearest. It dried up so fast that we were even able to get some lovely relaxed shots of Rachel and Ben sat down in the long grass which remain big favourites of my portfolio to this day.

The evening kicked off with a fantastic band, and Rachel and Ben’s first dance to “Are You Ready For Love” by Elton John was such a highlight. As I write this, their wedding was a few years ago now and to this day whenever I hear that tune it takes me right back to their fantastic wedding day!

Thank you Rachel & Ben for asking us to capture such an important chapter in your lives together! It was such a joy and we wish you both every happiness.

Thank you SO SO SO SO MUCH - our photos are amazing and it’s great to have so many! We really appreciate it!
— Rachel & Ben

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Venue: Woburn Safari Park & Tipi on private land
Wedding Planner: Fields & Festoons
Dress: Stella York via The Tailor's Cat
Suit:
Moss Bros
Band: Sons of the Wild

Bride and groom exchange vows during their wedding ceremony at Woburn Safari Park.
Bride and groom with wide grins signing the register during their wedding ceremony at Woburn Safari Park.
Bride's hand displaying a beautiful emerald and diamond wedding band and engagement ring set.
Bride and groom under rustic covered walkway, elated after their wedding ceremony at Woburn Safari Park.
Wedding speeches begin as groom introduces father of the bride on microphone at tipi wedding reception.
Guests shower the bride and groom in colourful confetti outside their wedding reception tipi at Woburn Safari Park.
Bridesmaids line up beside redheaded bride wearing forest green bridesmaid dresses.
Groom's floral patterned suit over a grey waistcoat with a forest green tie and pocket square.
Newlyweds sit in the grass as the groom points to his personalised sock with their faces on.
Bride and groom laughing on the dance floor during their Woburn Safari Park wedding reception.

Are you getting married at Woburn Safari Park and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.