weddings

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Sophie & Alan: Chic Spring Wedding at Bedford School

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On a beautiful May day I had the privilege of capturing Sophie and Alan tie the knot, a wedding which I knew would always hold a special place in my heart! Sophie was one of the first people I ever photographed, so being asked to capture her wedding was a full circle moment that meant a great deal to me.

Alan and his groomsmen set the style bar high looking sharp in their tuxedos as they arrived at St Owens Church in Bromham to set up for the ceremony. Sophie wowed us all in a stunning strapless gown by Justin Alexander, accompanied by her bridesmaids looking chic in black floor length dresses. They made for one stylish group!

The sun continued to shine as the ceremony started and it was joyful from start to finish - I don’t think anyone stopped smiling for a second! Confetti thrown by cheering friends and family was the perfect way to kick off their married life before we headed off for the reception.

Bedford School was the setting for the rest of the day’s celebrations. I love shooting there and it’s just around the corner from where I live too! The Great Hall looked fanatstic transformed with festoon lights and flowers for the wedding breakfast.

My favourite spot for photos at Bedford School has to be the huge staircase leading up to the chapel and I loved shooting there with Alan and Sophie, giving them a few minutes to enjoy each others’ company in the middle of the wedding madness.

Their day was such a whirlwind and before we knew it, it was time to party! The room came alive and we loved capturing the shapes everyone pulled as they danced the night away celebrating this exciting new chapter in Sophie & Alan’s life together.

Congratulations you two and thank you for the privilege of capturing your incredible day!

“I knew Cat from when she was first starting out, and said to myself “she’ll photograph my wedding one day”, and lo and behold she did! She was the most professional, wonderful and talented photographer. Our photos are so beautiful, I can’t even believe they’re us! She captured our day to a T, and made us feel so comfortable and we were just us. Thank you, Cat for helping us relive our day all over again.”
— Sophie & Alan

featured suppliers

Venue: St Owen’s Church, Bromham & Bedford School
Dress: Justin Alexander via George James Bridal
Makeup: Lorella Marella Makeup Artist
Suit: Moss Bros
Videographer: Spatz Film

Sophie and Alan join hands as they exchange vows during their wedding ceremony at St Owens Church in Bromham.
Sophie places a platinum wedding ring on Alan's finger during their wedding ceremony at St Owens Church in Bedfordshire.
The Old Hall at Bedford School laid out with festoon lighting and elegant flowers for Sophie and Alan's wedding reception.
Alan and his groomsmen, in tuxedos, rock out with their air guitars outside Bedford School.
The newlyweds, Alan and Sophie, share a kiss on the steps of Bedford School.
Bestman in tuxedo gives speech with microphone in hand in the Old Hall at Bedford School.
Sophie cosies up to Alan with Bedford School in background.
Sophie and Alan share a kiss during their first dance as the black star cloth shimmers behind.
The groom struts his stuff on the dance floor with a pint in each hand.
Guests chat enthusiastically during the wedding reception at Bedford School.

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

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Nicola & James: Joyful Spring Wedding at South Farm, Royston

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Although the British weather had other plans for their outdoor ceremony, the short burst of rain on Nicola and James’ wedding day certainly didn’t dampen their spirits and it was such a joy to return to South Farm to capture their fantastic wedding day.

Given that Nicola is a fashion designer, her outfit was every bit as chic as expected! She looked stunning in a beaded Maggie Sottero dress which she paired with a beautiful bouquet of peach and blue flowers by the talented florist Clare Jones.

One of the most emotional moments was when Nicola's dad saw her in her dress for the first time - there wasn’t a dry eye, including mine behind the camera!

The ceremony took place in the Old Dairy, and James's reaction to seeing Nicola walk down the aisle was priceless. It was such a privilege to capture such a joy filled ceremony and it was clear they are just perfect for each other. And with perfect timing, as the ceremony concluded the rain stopped so we could kickstart the celebrations with a confetti shot!

We had so much fun laughing with the two of them as we shot their couple portraits on the tree-lined path to the venue, before they stopped for a cheeky ice cream on the way to their receiving line.

The Tudor Barn looked gorgeous set up for the wedding breakfast, most notably decorated with a personalised Monopoly board on each table, adorned with their names and each property on the board named after places special to them. It was such a unique and personal touch and made for a great talking point amongst their guests!

After cutting their wedding cake, the dance floor buzzed with serious moves and we loved capturing Nicola and James dancing with their friends and family. As I left I couldn’t resist taking the two of them out for one last portrait in the beautiful golden hour, before leaving them to celebrate the night away.

Thank you both so much for having us capture your wedding day. We loved every minute and wish the two of you every happiness!

“Thank you so much for everything you did for us on our wedding day. Not only did you capture our day with such beautiful photographs, but you made the day feel so relaxed and comfortable for us. You were also so doting to us with everything we needed and went above and beyond your title as photographer - you even did up Nicola’s dress when her mum couldn’t find her glasses! Thanks for being the best photographer, and our friend.”
— Nicola & James

featured suppliers

Venue: South Farm
Florist: Clare Jones Floral Design
Dress: Maggie Sottero via George James Bridal
Suit: Youngs Hirewear
Cake: Two Little Cats

Bride in floral robe applies make up in the bridal prep accommodation at South Farm wedding venue in Hertfordshire.
Father of the bride is overcome with emotion seeing Nicola in her beautiful beaded Maggie Sottero wedding dress.
South Farm ceremony room filled with seated guests and a nervous groom, in black and white.
Nicola and James, hand in hand under a shower of red confetti from bridesmaids in pale blue bridesmaid dresses at South Farm.
Nicola and her bridesmaid outside South Farm with peach and blue wedding bouquets.
James and his groomsmen in navy suits laughing beside the distinctive blue door at South Farm wedding venue in Hertfordshire.
James and Nicola stroll hand in hand along the the tree-lined path at South Farm.
The newlyweds enjoy their ice creams in front of the Farmhouse at South Farm wedding venue.
The newlyweds laugh as the father of the bride delivers his speech in the Old Dairy at South Farm.

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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Hannah & Nick: Intimate Spring Wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns

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Nestled in the Bedfordshire countryside, Bassmead Manor Barns is one of my all-time favourite venues and it was lovely to return there for Hannah & Nick’s wedding day. It was the perfect setting for their intimate celebration, with the Rickety Barn ready for their vows adorned in vibrant wildflowers and fairy lights.

They exchanged heartfelt vows surrounded by their nearest and dearest before starting their celebrations in a shower of petal confetti thrown by joyful guests as they left the barn.

After the ceremony, we wandered the grounds with them and made the most of the beautiful spring blossom for their couple portraits. It was especially lovely to capture their joy not only as newlyweds, but also expectant parents too.

Bassmead’s wedding food is some of the best I’ve ever had, and guests enjoyed a fantastic dinner followed by emotional speeches which we loved capturing. Their night started with a joyful first dance followed by Hannah and her dad dancing a lively jig - a lovely surprise to start the evening’s celebrations.

After sneaking out to take some dramatic night time portraits we left them all to dance the night way. Hannah and Nick, thank you so much for having us capture your wonderful day!

“We’ve been recommending you to everyone! You made us feel so at ease at the wedding and you both really fitted into the day, it felt like you two were guests more than photographers! Thank you for helping make our day so special.”
— Hannah & Nick
Bride having her make up applied in the bridal boudoir at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Bride sits with her bridesmaids, dressed in floral robes, in the Bridal Boudoir at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Bride and Groom join hands to recite their vows in the Rickety Barn at Bassmead Manor Barns.
The newlyweds smile, hand in hand, as guests shower them in pink and red confetti.
Bride in a lace-capped sleeve dress, and groom in a blue suit with pink tie, gaze lovingly into each other’s eyes, smiling.
Two bridesmaids in orange dresses beside the bride, holding colourful spring bridal bouquets.
Groom and best man, hands in pockets, wear blue suits with pink ties and pocket squares.
Newlyweds arm in arm, walking in Bassmead Manor Barns grounds at sunset, with golden light behind them.
Wedding guests smile as they clap and take photos on their mobile phones at Bassmead Manor Barns, in black and white.
The newlyweds share a moment on the bridge at Bassmead Manor Barns as night closes in.

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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Charlotte & Marc: Romantic Springtime Wedding at Rushton Hall Orangery, Northampton

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My wedding season really started off on a high note that year with Charlotte and Marc’s gorgeous spring wedding day! It was a special one for me as Charlotte was a bridesmaid at one of the first weddings I ever photographed, so not only did I get to capture this wonderful day but also catch up with my past couple Martyn and Kate too. It’s always such an honour to be recommended by a past couple and it was so lovely to see them again on another happy occasion.

The day kicked off with a sunny March morning, as I met Charlotte and her bridesmaids as they enjoyed a relaxed morning getting ready at home in matching dressing gowns. Charlotte wowed us all in her Justin Alexander dress, her hair in effortless waves and carrying a bouquet of pink roses, ranunculus and astilbe. I was tearing up behind my camera as I captured her dad seeing her in her dress for the first time - a moment I am sure they’ll never forget.

They had chosen All Saints Church in the picturesque village of Turvey for their ceremony, and Marc looked sharp in his navy check suit as he waited for Charlotte at the end of the aisle. After a joyful ceremony, they left the church to handfuls of confetti thrown by their loved ones before heading to Northamptonshire for the reception.

Rushton Hall and its newly built orangery provided a beautiful backdrop for the rest of their fantastic day, the dining room dressed in white hydrangeas, pink roses and greenery and tables named inspired by Charlotte and Marc’s travels.

After dinner everyone enjoyed heartfelt speeches with laughter and happy tears all around. Their first dance started the evening off with a literal bang as confetti canons went off during their first dance, drenching them in gold confetti as they danced to My Girl by The Temptations (an excellent first dance choice!)

The dancefloor was full all evening and it was so lovely to capture Charlotte and Marc surrounded by so many of their nearest and dearest as they danced the night away.

Thank you both for asking us to capture your fantastic day! We loved every second and wish you every happiness.

“We both LOVE them! We both had the most amazing day and it was a pleasure to have you both there. Everyone has commented how discreet you were throughout the day and that’s just what we wanted. Thank you so much!”
— Charlotte & Marc

featured suppliers

Venue: Rushden Hall
Florist: Julie Anna Flowers
Dress: Justin Alexander via George James Bridal
Suit: Moss Bros
Make up: LS Makeup & Beauty
Hair: Emma Anesi
Cake: Cake and Co
Pianist: The Piano Singer
DJ: Kudos AV

Groomsmen in navy suits outside All Saints' Church, Turvey, under bright blue skies.
Bride Charlotte arrives at All Saints' Church, Turvey, with her father in navy and bridesmaid in pink behind.
Wedding guests gather in the grounds of Rushton Hall in Northamptonshire on a beautiful spring day.
Charlotte and her bridesmaids laugh with their bouquets of pink roses, ranunculus and astilbe.
Charlotte's beautiful spring bridal bouquet with pink roses, ranunculus and astilbe.
Newlyweds smile as they wander the grounds of Rushton Hall hand in hand.
Rushton Hall Orangery styled in pink and white for Charlotte and Marc's wedding reception.
Charlotte and Marc laugh, hand in hand, beneath the sunset's golden glow at Rushton Hall, Northamptonshire.
Golden confetti rains down on the newlyweds as they share their first dance in the orangery at Rushton Hall.

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

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Amy & Ed: Autumn Seaside Wedding at Polhawn Fort, Cornwall

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When it comes to a unique wedding venue, you’d find it hard to do much better than Polhawn Fort. It’s a Napoleonic fort perched on the Cornish coast with fantastic views of the sea, and I was so thrilled to have the opportunity to shoot there again for Amy and Ed’s wedding day.

I was particularly honoured to capture their wedding as Ed’s sister Gemma is one of the most talented venue stylists I know. I’ve had the joy of working with her business The White Emporium on many weddings but I knew this one would be extra special!

November surprised us with unusually warm weather which meant Amy and Ed were able to have their ceremony on the lawn surrounded by a sweeping view of the sea. It was like we were back in summer! Amy looked fabulous in her lace Justin Alexander dress, embellished with delicate white beading and carrying a bouquet of white flowers and greenery. Ed rocked a navy suit with a bow tie, and he looked so proud as Amy walked down the aisle toward him.

After their joyful outdoor ceremony, drinks and mini pasty canapes awaited everyone on the lawn along with cuddles from the family dogs too!

Inside the fort Gemma had transformed it with her beautiful decor: candles and greenery running down the tables, sparklers as wedding favours and handmade signage of some of their favourite song lyrics. A wall of polaroids told their love story across the past decade alongside photos of family and friends they wish had been able to attend. All these personal touches really made their day unique to them and it was such a joy to capture every detail.

The highlight of the day for us had to be heading down to the beach for couple photos. Amy and Ed slipped into matching “Mr & Mrs Lloyd” wellingtons and we captured them enjoying a quiet moment together as the waves lapped on the rocks below.

After heartfelt speeches and a barbecue wedding breakfast, the seaside vibe continued with an ice cream cart serving dessert which was very well received by all! A lively dancefloor continued the celebrations into the evening, and before we left we snuck out with Amy and Ed to finish their photos with a dramatic backlit portrait as the rain came down.

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

“We love them all so much and continuously look through them fondly and will do for years to come. You did an amazing job on the day and went the extra mile to continuously reassure us that everything we had imagined would be captured and taken care of.

We cannot thank you enough for everything and ensuring that the best day of our lives yet is fully captured so we can reflect back on it with the biggest smiles on our faces.”
— Amy & Ed
Ed and his groomsmen in navy suits and brown shoes stand at Polhawn Fort, with the sea and cliffs in the background.
A guest in a green dress catches the bouquet at Amy and Ed's Cornwall wedding, gleefully holding it in the air.
Grand Napoleonic Hall at Porthawn Fort set for Amy and Ed's wedding breakfast.
Amy and Ed don their personalised wedding wellies on the cornish cliffs at Porthawn Fort.
Amy and Ed, in their wedding attire, embrace on the cornish cliffs at Porthawn Fort.
The newly weds smile as the waves crash on the cornish rocks in the background.
Ed smiles in his navy waistcoat as he delivers his groom's speech in the Grand Napoleonic Hall at Porthawn Fort.
Ed and Amy party with their wedding guests in the Grand Napoleonic Hall at Porthawn Fort.
Amy and Ed embrace in the rain as the festoon lighting on the steps at Porthawn Fort comes alive.

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

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