summer weddings

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Alex & Max: Summer Outdoor Wedding at Kimbolton Castle

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In a lovely sentimental touch, Alex and Max decided to get married at Kimbolton School, the very place their love story began when they met in their schooldays!

On a beautiful July morning, my day started capturing the girls getting ready at a family friend’s home. With bridesmaids in pale blue, Alex in a stunning lace dress by Mori Lee and all carrying bouquets of white roses with pops of blue delphiniums, they looked just perfect for a summer wedding. A particularly lovely moment unfolded when Alex’s bridesmaids and parents saw her in her dress for the first time - there wasn’t a dry eye in the house!

The sun shone down on their ceremony in the courtyard at Kimbolton Castle, and Max waited at the end of the aisle as Alex descended down the grand stone staircase, accompanied by her parents. The ceremony was witnessed by their lovely mums, who stood under the arch as Alex and Max exchanged heartfelt vows.

Afterward, guests enjoyed garden games and drinks whilst we nipped off to make the most of the beautiful castle grounds for their couple portraits. My favourites took place in the Saloon, where light poured through the windows as Alex and Max enjoyed a moment alone together. And of course we had to take photos with their adorable golden retriever Mango!

The White Hall was the perfect setting for dinner, tables decorated in stunning white and blue floral arrangements. The speeches were both funny and heartfelt, the standout moment being the mums performing a duet on the piano which they’d written just for the newlyweds.

Alex and Max’s first dance kicked off the evening, with guests joining them to dance their hearts out. And to make it even better, they surprised their guests with a gigantic order of Domino’s pizza to keep everyone fed as the night progressed.

Thank you guys for having us capture your day! It was wonderful from start to finish and we wish you every happiness for the future.

featured suppliers

Venue: Kimbolton Castle
Florist: Daisy Ellen
Dress: Morilee
Suit: Moss Bros
Hair & Make up: La Powder Box
Band: The Good Times

Kimbolton Castle on a sunny day, with a green lawn and bright blue sky, with a silhoette of a tree in the foreground.
Groom and four groomsmen in light grey three-piece suits with white ties and brown belts.
Kimbolton School on the morning of a wedding day, against a blue sky with clouds.
The courtyard at Kimbolton Castle, filled with wedding guests whilst they wait for the ceremony to start.
Groom waits eagerly with his groomsmen for his bride to arrive for their wedding ceremony in the courtyard at Kimbolton Castle.
A wide angle photo showing the courtyard at Kimbolton School, following the bride as she walks down the steps with her parents to the outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride and Groom join hands during their wedding ceremony at Kimbolton Castle.
Wedding guests enjoy garden games on the lawn at Kimbolton Castle.
The White Hall at Kimbolton Castle dressed for the newlywed's wedding reception with white and blue floral centrepieces.
Bride and groom kiss on a window bench in the Saloon at Kimbolton Castle.
Guests seated at round tables at a wedding reception in The White Hall at Kimbolton Castle.
Bride and groom touch foreheads tenderly in the courtyard at Kimbolton Castle.
Two wedding guests carry boxes of Dominos Pizza.

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

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Jamie & Rob: Summer Wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns

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Jamie and Rob’s wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns was an absolute joy to photograph! Their gorgeous venue, nestled in the Bedfordshire countryside, is one of my all time favourites and I’m so honoured to be one of their recommended photographers.

They chose soft pastels for their day, with the girls in pale blue dresses, carrying bouquets of seasonal wildflowers by the talented ladies at Flowers at 58, and the groomsmen in matching ties. Jamie looked stunning in a lace and tulle dress by Maggie Sottero, and Rob and the boys looked sharp in their navy suits.

Their wedding ceremony took place in the charming Rickety Barn, a cosy and rustic setting which created an intimate atmosphere to exchange their vows under the beams and fairy lights in front of their closest friends.

Guests showered the newlyweds with confetti before heading to the beautiful gardens of Bassmead for a relaxed drinks reception. The gardens made for the perfect backdrop for photos with their family and friends, and we were thrilled to find lots of beautiful wildflowers in the nearby fields for their couple portraits. It was lovely to give them a quiet moment together amidst the whirlwind of the big day.

The celebrations continued with dinner, followed by speeches that had everyone bent over in laughter, moments which were a complete joy to capture. And as the evening set in, Jamie and Rob took to the dance floor with a choreographed first dance, ending in the highlight of Rob picking Jamie up and spinning her around. Everyone joined them on the dance floor and the photo booth props even made their way into the dancing photos!

Thank you guys for having us capture your wonderful day. A huge love and congratulations to you both!

“Thank you SO MUCH for these. We are not posers but you both made us feel at ease and we barely knew you were there. You captured things we weren’t even aware of!”
— Jamie & Rob

featured suppliers

Venue: Bassmead Manor Barns
Florist: Flowers at Fifty Eight
Dress: Maggie Sottero via George James Bridal
Accessories: Love From Becky
Suit: Moss Bros
Hair & Make up: Belles Beauty

Summer wildflower bridal bouquet with pink roses and ivory ribbon.
Bride having her hair curled in the Bridal boudoir at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Groom, in a blue suit with a grey waistcoat and pale blue tie, chats with guests outside before the ceremony.
Bridesmaid in pale blue bridesmaid dress button up bride's lace bridal gown at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Guests in summer wedding attire congregate in the beautiful courtyard at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Newlyweds embrace in a field of pink and white wildflowers at Bassmead Manor Barns in Cambridgeshire.
Bride and groom share a kiss behind pink wildflowers in the Cambridgeshire countryside.
The groom in a grey waistcoat smiles as he gives his wedding speech in the Bridge Barn at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Broom lifts the bride off her feet during choreographed first dance at Bassbead Manor Barns.
The summer sun sets over Bassmead Manor Barns courtyard with beautiful outside ambient lighting.

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

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Mel & Jono: Joyful Summer Wedding at South Farm, Royston

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My first wedding in July took me back to South Farm for the wonderful Mel and Jono’s day, the venue looking absolutely beautiful under the sunshine as everyone got ready for the big day.

My day began with a lovely morning capturing Mel, her sisters and mum getting ready in the Coach House suite and it was just heartwarming to capture the excitement they shared as they all prepared for the day.

Mel looked absolutely stunning in her chic Jesus Peiro dress which she paired with a bouquet of purple roses, sweet pea and eucalyptus - perfect for a summer wedding. Jono looked dapper in his morning suit, with blue cravat and grey waistcoat.

The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for their outdoor ceremony, held in the Summer House nestled in South Farm’s peaceful gardens. Mel walked down the aisle arm in arm with her mum, beaming as she approached Jono.

Their joyful ceremony was such a joy to capture as they said their vows in front of their friends and family, and their married life started walking back down the aisle through a tunnel of bubbles, followed by a confetti run in front of the iconic South Farm blue door.

Dinner and speeches took place in the beautifully decorated Tudor Barn which brimmed with floral arrangements and little iced biscuits as favours for the guests. I was amazed to learn that Mel had made the wedding cake herself - what a talented bride!

A real highlight of the day was taking Mel and Jono for photos with the piglets, a photo opportunity unique to South Farm that’s always a hit with both couples and guests alike! The joy on their faces made for fabulous photos and I’ll never turn down an opportunity to cuddle up with piglets!

After a little detour to take some couple photos in the beautiful golden hour, their evening kicked off with a joyful first dance before friends and family joined them on the dancefloor to dance the night away.

Thank you Mel and Jono for having us capture your wonderful day! We loved every minute and wish you every happiness at the start of this exciting new chapter in your lives together.

“Oh my goodness Cat! You superstar. They are absolutely amazing and we love them. Thank you so so much, you are such an excellent photographer!”
— Mel & Jono

featured suppliers

Venue: South Farm
Florist: Emily Tallulah
Cake: Made by the bride!
Dress: Jesus Peiro via Ellie Sanderson
Hair & Make up: Belles Beauty
Suit: Moss Bros
Videographer: Hushabye Films

Bridal bouquet with purple roses, eucalyptus and sweet pea.
Groom slides wedding ring onto brides finger during wedding ceremony in the Summer House at South Farm, in black and white.
Bride and groom exit the Summer House at South Farm after their outdoor wedding ceremony.
Guests surround newlyweds with bubbles after their South Farm outdoor ceremony.
Three bridesmaids in blue bridesmaid dresses stand next to bride with bouquets of purple roses, sweet pea, and eucalyptus.
Bride and groom kiss by a vintage bike, with a blue window and red roses in the background at South Farm.
Wedding guests in the Tudor Barn at South Farm smile as they listen to the speeches.
Bride in wedding dress crouches to pets four piglets in a sunlit barn at South Farm.
Bride screams with excitement at meeting the pigs at South Farm wedding venue.
Newlyweds by a farm gate; groom kisses bride's forehead as the sun sets.

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

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Jen & Sam: Rustic Summer Wedding at Huntsmill Farm

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With the clearest blue sky and temperatures soaring to 38c, Jen & Sam’s sunny June wedding day was one of the hottest days I’ve ever photographed!

One of my favourite things about Huntsmill Farm is the charming cottage accommodation they have on site, which meant I had the opportunity to flit between both Jen and Sam’s rooms and photograph them both getting ready.

Their ceremony took place at the nearby St Edward’s church in Shalstone, a charming countryside church and the perfect setting for their vows. It was such a joyful ceremony which ended in a shower of confetti as Jen and Sam left the church with beaming smiles as a newly married couple.

We returned to Huntsmill Farm to continue the celebrations, with Jen and Sam arriving in style in a tuk tuk as a nod to their love for travelling. Guests enjoyed drinks under the shade of the trees, along with garden games and canapes.

The barn was transformed for the wedding breakfast, with fairy lights and a big floral installation hanging from the beams. Each table was named after a place they had travelled to, a lovely personal touch which I’m sure had everyone reminiscing about their own adventures! The speeches were a highlight, filled with laughter and heartfelt moments.

With a day this sunny it’s a pretty safe bet we’ll get a fabulous golden hour and that was exactly the case here! I whisked them away for photos in the nearby fields as the sun set, a little serene moment for them in the midst of the excitement of the day.

The celebrations continued as the sun set, with everyone dancing the night away to a fantastic live band. It was a fantastic day through and through and such a joy to capture.

Thank you Jen and Sam for having me along for the ride! Your day was fantastic and I wish you guys a lifetime of happiness.

featured suppliers

Venue: Huntsmill Farm
Florist: Willow & Thyme
Dress: BOA Boutique
Hair and makeup: Frankie Rose
Band: Firing Line

Jen has her bridal makeup applied in the cottage at Huntsmill Farm. Bridesmaid dresses hang in the background.
St Edward's Church in Shalstone, Buckinghamshire on a sunny day with a bright blue sky.
Bride and groom meet at the altar of St. Edward’s church in Shalstone, Buckinghamshire.
Jen and Sam exchange rings during their wedding ceremony at St Edwards Church in Shalstone, Buckinghamshire
Bridesmaids in blue dresses sing from hymnbook during the wedding ceremony at St. Edward’s church in Shalstone.
Bride and groom showered with confetti outside St. Edward’s church in Shalstone, Buckinghamshire.
Bride and groom in sunglasses hold hands beneath the bright blue sky at Huntsmill Farm wedding venue in Buckinghamshire.
Jenga guestbook laid out for a rustic wedding at Huntsmill Farm in Buckinghamshire.
Groom leads bride through field of long grass during golden hour at Huntsmill Farm in Buckinghamshire.
Groom gazes lovingly at bride while walking hand in hand through long grass at sunset.
Three Bridesmaids in pale blue bridesmaid dresses stand alongside the bride holding white and green bouquets.
Newly-weds and their guests dance the night away at Huntsmill Farm wedding venue in Buckinghamshire.

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

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Gemma & Charles: Summer Wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns

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It’s always a joy to return to Bassmead Manor Barns, and Gemma and Charles’ sunny June wedding was no exception. It was a fab day from start to finish and everyone made us feel so welcome and a part of the day.

My day began capturing Gemma, her bridesmaids and mum getting ready in the boudoir. Everyone was buzzing with excitement and I couldn’t get over how stunning Gemma looked in her St Patrick gown, adorned from head to toe in elegant floral embroidery. To complete her bridal look she carried a vibrant bouquet of purple roses, thistles and astilbe which perfectly complemented Charles’ magenta tie and blue suit.

Their ceremony took place in the beautiful Rickety Barn, surrounded by their loved ones and exchanging vows in front of a stunning floral moongate. It was so lovely to capture the start of this new chapter in their lives together, particularly the emotional hug they shared at the end of their ceremony. Such a heartfelt moment!

Glorious sunshine came down as they left the barn as a newly married couple to confetti thrown by their nearest and dearest, and guests spilled out into Bassmead’s beautiful courtyard as we snuck off for couple photos with the newlyweds.

The barn looked fabulous dressed up for dinner with colourful floral arrangements decorating the tables, with jewel-toned bunting hanged from the beams.

As the evening unfolded, Gemma and Charles surprised everyone with an upbeat choreographed first dance that kicked off the party and we left them all to dance the night away.

Huge love and congratulations to you both and thank you for having us capture your day!

“Thank you so much Cat, they are amazing. So many wonderful memories flooding back! We can’t wait to show our friends and family. We hope to see you again soon, maybe at another wedding! ”
— Gemma & Charles
Bassmead Manor Barns wedding venue in the summer sunshine.
Gemma's pink and purple bridal bouquet with summer blooms and vibrant foliage.
Bride in beautiful lace wedding dress puts on earrings in the Bridal Boudoir at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Crouching bridesmaid in burgundy bridesmaid dress helps the bride with her beautiful lace train.
The newlyweds seal their vows with a kiss in the Rickety Barn at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Moat Barn at Bassmead Manor Barns, decorated with multicoloured bunting, hung above round tables with fresh summer flowers.
Father of the bride looks up as groom delivers speech, bride sits between them with a smile.
Bride and groom embrace among the red and white roses at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Wedding guests, in summer dresses, dance during the wedding reception in the Moat Barn.
Bride and groom share a kiss in front a beautiful flower circle in the Rickety Barn at Bassmeand Manor Barns.

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

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