weddings

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Emily & Robert: Summer Wedding at Chicheley Hall

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Set at a beautiful stately home on a sunny August day, Emily and Robert’s wedding day was nothing short of a dream to photograph! Nestled in the Milton Keynes countryside, Chicheley Hall made the perfect setting for their day and provided a grand and elegant backdrop for their celebrations.

My day started with capturing the girls getting ready at the Hall, with my second shooter photographing Robert and his groomsmen as they got ready at home in a nearby village. Both of their mornings were relaxed yet filled with excitement and it was so lovely to capture them getting ready with family and friends.

Their ceremony took place in the mansion house, with light pouring in through the grand windows as they said their vows against beautiful arrangements of soft pink, lilac and cream roses. Emily made a showstopping entrance she walked down the grand staircase, arm in arm with her father, to meet Robert at the end of the aisle.

What I love the most about stately homes is the endless locations for photos and we really made the most of it. Their confetti run looked fantastic against the grand backdrop of the hall, and guests enjoyed reception drinks in the beautiful gardens behind the house. And of course we had to take photos indoors too, a favourite of mine being a black and white shot of the newlyweds by the staircase windows, taken through the chandelier.

After their wedding breakfast and heartfelt speeches, we sneaked out during the golden hour to capture them against that beautiful warm light that everyone dreams of for their wedding photos! The day ended on a high as instead of a first dance, everyone hit the dancefloor at once to party the night away and celebrate this new chapter in Emily and Robert’s story.

Congratulations you two and thank you for having us along for the ride! We loved capturing your day and wish you every happiness for the future.

“We’ve had a look at our photos (whilst on the beach!) and they look absolutely amazing! Thank you so so much, I know you’ve put so much effort into them and we are so grateful you captured our day so beautifully. We are so happy with them. ”
— Emily & Robert

featured suppliers

Venue: Chicheley Hall
Florist: Ivy Amelia Florals
Hair & Make up: Jema Jakes Makeup Artist & Beauty
Band: Oomphf

The exterior of Chicheley Hall wedding venue in Buckinghamshire on a beautiful summer's day with lush lawn and blue sky.
Mansion House, Chicheley Hall set out for Emily & Robert's wedding ceremony with white Chiavari chairs and soft pink flowers.
Groom and two groomsmen, in blue three-piece suits with pink ties, sit in front of a grand fireplace at Chicheley Hall.
Emily's mother smiles, adjusting her pink mother-of-the-bride hat in a gold mirror.
Emily smiles as her dad walks her down the aisle with Chicheley Hall's beautiful marble columns in the background.
Emily and Robert recite their vows in a sunlit Mansion House at Chicheley Hall wedding venue in Buckinghamshire.
Mansion House, Chicheley Hall set out for Emily & Robert's wedding reception with white Chiavari chairs and round tables.
Emily and Robert hold hands as they walk towards the grand facade of Chicheley hall in their wedding attire.
Newlyweds share a quiet moment in the grounds of Chicheley Hall as the sun's golden glow shimmers behind.
Two wedding guests in suits play football in the grounds of Chicheley Hall in Buckinghamshire.

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

Fareen & Nick: Multicultural Wedding at Bedford Town Hall & Garden Marquee, Bedfordshire

Fareen & Nick’s gorgeous summer wedding was one of those days that stays with you long after it’s over, so it’s been one I’ve been excited to blog for a long time! They chose late August for their day and the weather was absolutely perfect, the sunny weather setting the stage for their garden wedding which proved to be a beautiful blend of both their cultures.

One of best things about having two photographers capture your day is that it allows us to capture both sides of the story, with each moment of your mornings captured on the lead up to the ceremony. Fareen chose to get ready with her bridesmaids and family at a nearby AirBNB - a fantastic idea which gave them the space to share the morning excitement together but with plenty of space to relax in too. Meanwhile, Nick and his groomsmen enjoyed a laid-back morning at his parents’ home as they donned their sharp navy suits and burnt orange ties.

Fareen looked incredible in her Halfpenny London dress, paired with elegant Saint Lauren sandals which highlighted the intricate henna on her feet. With her hair in soft waves and carrying a bouquet of pinks and oranges, it was the perfect summer wedding look.

Their wedding ceremony at Bedford Town Hall was an emotional one and it was so clear how much they both are cherished by their friends and family. As they said their vows the room was filled with an overwhelming sense of love and support and it was a joy to capture.

Afterward, we all headed to Nick’s family home where the celebrations continued in his parents’ garden. They had spent the week setting up for the day, centered around a stretch tent which had been adorned with paper lanterns, vibrant flowers and multicoloured bunting. Musicians played gentle sitar music as guests enjoyed drinks and Indian canapés on the lawn.

Everyone headed into the tent for emotional speeches which had everyone laughing and crying in equal measure. It was so lovely to capture these moments as they unfolded and I loved how they broke with tradition with Fareen’s friends giving speeches as well as Nick’s.

As evening came around, we couldn’t resist sneaking away from the celebrations to take photos with the newlyweds in the beautiful golden hour sun. We sat down in a nearby field and gave them a peaceful moment to reflect on the day as we captured them in the soft evening light.

The night kicked off with cake cutting and some traditional Hindu ceremonies in which Fareen’s family officially welcomed Nick into the fold. And then of course it was time to hit the dance floor, with a fantastic band getting everyone up on their feet and dancing along with the couple as the sun set.

Thank you both for having us capture your day. We truly loved every moment and it will be a memory we hold dear for a very long time. Congratulations!

“The photos are fantastic - thank you! We can’t wait to share them with our friends and family. We know that they will absolutely love them too. We truly appreciate all your hard work and effort both in the run up to the wedding and on the day itself. It really made us so much more relaxed and comfortable knowing that you were our photographer. ”
— Fareen & Nick

featured suppliers

Venue: Bedford Town Hall and Marquee
Marquee: FM Tents
Florist: Skipps Florist
Dress: Halfpenny London
Suit: Tiger of Sweden
Cake: Two Little Cats Bakery
DJ: Shoosh Weddings

Bride and groom share a quiet moment sitting close in long grass.
Bride's mehndi adorned hands and feet in long grass near groom’s brown shoes and orange socks.
Bride in blue robe applies lipstick with hands adorned in beautiful bridal mehndi.
Groom assists in tying tie for laughing best man, in black and white.
Groom drinking with his groomsmen outside, all in blue suits with burnt orange ties and orange buttonholes.
Groom straightens his tie before the wedding ceremony begins in Bedford Town Hall.
Bride wipes away a tear during multicultural wedding ceremony in the Bedford Town Hall.
Bride and groom seal their vows with a kiss in Bedford Old Town Hall as guests applaud in the background.
Wedding guests smile as they take photos during colourful wedding ceremony in The Old Town Hall in Bedford.
Four groomsmen deliver best man speech at multicultural marquee wedding.

Are you having a marquee wedding in Bedfordshire and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.

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Helen & Ben: Rustic Summer Wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns

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The beginning of August brought Helen and Ben’s fantastic wedding day, set at Bassmead Manor Barns near St Neots. Their relaxed countryside wedding was filled with beautiful pastel hues and made for the perfect summer celebration surrounded by their favourite people.

My day started with capturing the girls getting ready, buzzing with excitement in their matching floral dressing gowns, each embroidered with their initials in a lovely gift from Helen. She looked radiant in her Rosa Clara dress, which she paired with a summery bouquet of pastel pinks and blues. I loved capturing her dad hugging her after he saw Helen in her dress for the first time - a really lovely moment and one of my favourite photos to this day.

Their ceremony took place in the Rickety Barn, a gorgeous rustic setting adorned with fairy lights twisting around the barn’s beams. They said their vows in front of their nearest and dearest and it was so lovely to see the joy on their parents’ faces as they applauded at the end of the ceremony.

We braved the blustery weather to capture the newlyweds with their friends and family in front of the iconic Bassmead bridge, and then took a little walk around the grounds with Helen and Ben for their couple photos. We had so much fun shooting as they laughed together and enjoyed each other’s company in a little calm moment amidst the wedding madness.

Before dinner guests enjoyed heartfelt speeches, the highlight of which had to be Helen and Ben delivering a speech together in a wonderful break from tradition. In the evening, they had hired a tuktuk for guests to take photos in as a nod to their love of travelling.

The evening celebrations began as Helen and Ben cut their wedding cake: a stack of chocolate brownies topped with a cake painted with delicate cherry blossoms. Their friends and family joined them on the dancefloor to boogie the night away and we left after capturing their fabulous dance moves.

Congratulations Helen and Ben! We loved your day from start to finish and wish you both a wonderful life together.

“We just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for photographing our wedding on Saturday. You were amazing battling the winds and making us laugh even though it was a bit of a challenge! Your stamina to keep going and energy was fantastic. You also went above and beyond your role for helping with my dress and the button holes. Thank you! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to others.”
— Helen & Ben

featured suppliers

Venue: Bassmead Manor Barns
Florist: Flowers by Suzanne
Dress: Rosa Clará via Morgan Davies
Suit: Moss Bros
Hair & Make up: Izzy Wild
Cake: One Part Love
Band: 2plo
Tuk tuk: Ride my Tuk Tuk

Make-up artist applies eyeshadow to bride in hair rollers and floral robe in Bassmead Manor Barn's Bridal Boudoir.
Groom and his groomsmen cheers in blue suits white shirts and pale blue ties.
Father of the bride hugs his daughter tightly in an emotional moment.
Bride and groom share their first kiss as husband and wife.
Wedding ceremony guests crowd round with their phones to take photos of the bride and groom.
Four smiling bridesmaids stand either side of the bride with pink, white and blue bouquets, and pale blue dresses.
Four groomsmen in blue suits laugh as they pick up the smiling groom at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Groom kisses bride on the forehead during a quiet moment in the grounds of Bassmead Manor Barns.
Bride and Groom wander hand in hand through the grounds of a Cambridgeshire wedding venue.
Bride and groom share magical first dance beneath the fairy light lit beams of Bassmead Manor Barns, in black and white.

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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Catherine & Michael: Rainy Summer Wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns

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On a rainy July morning, I returned to Bassmead Manor Barns to capture the lovely Catherine and Michael tie the knot. Despite rainy showers coming and going throughout the day, it certainly didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits and we had so much fun photographing them celebrate this exciting new chapter with family and friends.

The Rickety Barn was the perfect cosy spot for their ceremony, and Catherine looked radiant walking down the aisle in her floaty lace dress, arm in arm with her dad. She carried a summery bouquet by the Flower Story: pink and white roses mixed with lush greenery and white veronicas. Michael stood proudly beside her, both of them all smiles as they said their vows in front of the most important people in their lives.

Guests threw petal confetti as they walked back down the aisle, and joined them for celebratory cocktails in the gardens as the rain stopped with perfect timing. We made the most of the beautiful grounds for their photos, and one of my favourite shots has to be during their couple portraits when the wind suddenly picked up and lifted Catherine’s veil into the air!

Before dinner, guests enjoyed fantastic speeches that had everyone laughing, before enjoying some of the best wedding food in the business! Later, they put up a wall of Krispy Kremes for evening nibbles whilst the venue got everything ready for the evening’s celebrations.

After a joyful cake cut, everyone hit the dancefloor and we loved capturing their moves before leaving them to dance the night away. It was the perfect end to their fantastic wedding day.

Thank you to Catherine and Michael for not only asking us to capture your day but making us feel so welcome too! We wish you a lifetime of happiness.

“I’m not exaggerating when I say waking up this morning to see an email from you with the photos felt like Christmas morning!

We’ve just sat with a cup of tea looking through them all, feeling like I could laugh and cry seeing each one. We couldn’t be happier with the quality of your work and feel so grateful that we chose you to capture our day.”
— Catherine & Michael

featured suppliers

Venue: Bassmead Manor Barns
Florist: The Flower Story
Decor: White Emporium
Cake: Two Little Cats
Dress: Atelier Emelia via Morgan Davies
Suit: TM Lewin
Hair and make up: Izzy Wild

Pink and white rose bridal bouquet mixed with lush greenery and white veronicas.
Father of the bride escorts his daughter down the aisle at Bassmead Manor Barns, in black and white.
Brides and groom laugh as they join hands during their barn wedding ceremony.
Groom places wedding ring on bride's finger during their wedding ceremony at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Bride and groom walk down the aisle at Bassmead Manor Barns, smiling as guests throw petal confetti.
Three wedding guests enjoy conversation and cocktails after the ceremony.
Outside, two bridesmaids in pale green dresses, stand either side of bride in floaty white lace bridal gown.
Bridge Barn at Bassmead Manor barns decorated in pink and white for the wedding reception.
Bride and groom share a kiss on the bridge at Bassmead Manor Barns surrounded by summer foliage.
In the Bassmead Manor Barns gardens, the bride smiles as her veil is blown into the air by the wind. The groom is standing next to her smiling at her.
Three female wedding guests dance in the fairy light lit Bridge Barn.

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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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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