spring weddings

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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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Lorna & John: Relaxed Spring Wedding at Furtho Manor Farm

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As Lorna’s mum is a close friend of mine, when Lorna & John got engaged I was more than happy to suggest some venues when they began their wedding planning and were looking for a chilled-out, rustic vibe for their day. I was so thrilled to hear they booked Furtho Manor Farm and it was such a treat to return there to capture their wedding.

My day started capturing the pre-wedding excitement as the girls got ready at the farmhouse. It was so special capturing people I’ve known for so long on such an important day and they made me feel so welcome! Meanwhile, my second shooter caught up with John and his best man as they greeted guests before the ceremony. It’s always so lovely being able to capture both stories on the morning of a wedding and I know couples love being able to have a little peek into what the other got up to!

The barn was decked out with sheer fabric draped from the ceilings and a beautiful floral arch, providing the perfect backdrop for their vows. Their ceremony was so personal and lovely, with Lorna’s brother walking her down the aisle, readings from their closest friends and the couple exchanging handwritten vows.

A confetti tunnel kicked off the celebrations, followed by drinks and photos on the lawn. It was such a chilled-out, lovely day - exactly what Lorna and John wanted. Dinner was a relaxed affair too, with guests sharing plates of delicious curry for the wedding breakfast, followed by touching speeches. The barn was every bit as rustic and beautiful as they’d imagined with wooden cross-back chairs and eye-catching arrangements of red and white ranunculus, anemones and tulips on the tables.

For a little break from the wedding madness, we went off with Lorna and John to take couple photos and I was so thrilled to find a beautiful white blossom tree to shoot under. It perfectly encapsulated the season they’d chosen to get married in and it was lovely to laugh with them both as they enjoyed a quiet moment together.

Instead of a traditional first dance, Lorna and John opted for a ceilidh band, which was a hit with everyone and made for some fantastic photos. It’s my favourite wedding entertainment and always gets everyone up and dancing!

Seeing Lorna, John and their daughter start this new chapter was such a privilege - I’m so grateful they asked me to capture their day and it’s definitely one that will stay with me for a very long time. Congratulations you two!

“To the best ninja photographers in the business.. thank you, we absolutely love them and have enjoyed reliving our wedding/ best day ever with a cuppa and croissant!”
— Lorna & John

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Venue: Furtho Manor Farm
Florist: Fieldgate Flowers
Hair: Kate Atalay
Makeup: Ali Kynoch
Jewellery: Lorna Henderson (the bride!)

A group of flower girls in white dresses with Gypsophillia crowns and beautiful spring bouquets.
Lorna and John kiss under sheer fabric draped from the ceiling and a pink floral arch, as they're declared husband and wife.
John, in his kilt, smiles as he walks hand in hand with Lorna as guests shower them in pink confetti.
Furtho Manor Farm wedding reception with rustic chairs, and tables adorned with red and white ranunculus, anemones, and tulips.
Two wedding guests smile as they take a selfie in the barn at Furtho Manor Farm with fairy lights in the background.
Newlyweds laughing at speeches at their Furtho Manor Farm wedding in Northamptonshire.
Lorna snuggles into John as they share a quiet moment beneath a blossom tree at Furtho Manor Farm.
Lorna and John on stage at Furtho Manor Farm with fairy lights overhead and starbursts of light from the side.
A group of wedding guests dancing to the Ceilidh band at Furtho Manor Farm in Northamptonshire.

Are you getting married at Furtho Manor Farm 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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Hannah & Jack: Spring Micro Wedding at Bedford Town Hall

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Sometimes, to have the wedding of your dreams, you have to switch things up a bit and do things differently! In Hannah & Jack’s case this meant getting married at Bedford Town Hall registry office in front of their closest family members before their “proper” wedding the following Saturday. This took care of the legalities so they’d be able to have the ceremony they wanted on the big day: an outdoor celebration officiated by one of Hannah’s brothers in the garden of a countryside home.

I met them outside the hall as they greeted their family members in the spring sunshine before heading inside for their ceremony which was short, sweet and full of smiles. After saying their vows in front of their nearest and dearest, we all took a short walk down to the Embankment for photos alongside the River Great Ouse.

After photos with family, we snuck off for a few minutes to take some joyful couple photos in the sunshine, and shortly after Hannah & Jack headed off to the Embankment Hotel to meet their families for lunch.

It just goes to show that no matter how short the celebration, it’s always a joy having photographs to remember it by! If you’re looking to have a similar registry office wedding, my hourly coverage package is perfect for this. Just pop me an email detailing your plans and I’ll be happy to help!

To see more of this lovely pair you can read about their big celebration on my blog post here.

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Venue: Bedford Town Hall

Jack greets a wedding guest with laughter and a handshake.
Guests in Bedford's Old Town Hall eagerly await the wedding ceremony, entertained by a playful baby.
Close-up as Jack lovingly places the wedding ring on Hannah's finger.
Hannah and jack sit beside each other smiling as Hannah signs the marriage register.
Hannah and Jack walk arm in arm up the aisle post-ceremony, with smiling guests clapping in the background.
Hannah and Jack stroll along Bedford Embankment hand in hand, dressed in their wedding attire.
Hannah and Jack pose with their family for group photographs on the Embankment in Bedford.
Close-up of a guest's phone capturing a photo of the newlyweds.
Hannah and Jack lovingly embrace under the dappled shade beside the river in Bedford, as a swan swims by.

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

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Hannah & Jack: Springtime Outdoor Wedding in the Berkshire Countryside

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One of the best things about my job is being able to reunite with families whose events I have photographed in the past, and this was exactly the case with Hannah & Jack’s wedding. A few years before, I photographed Hannah’s brother Declan’s wedding, and it was just so lovely to see everyone together again for another happy occasion.

Hannah looked gorgeous in a crown of gypsophilia, paired with a show-stopping dress by Rue de Seine, a designer whose creations I had dreamed of photographing for years! Her bouquet was gorgeous and featured an eye-catching white king protea. Jack and the boys looked suave in grey three-piece tweed suits by the Vintage Suit Hire Company.

The venue for their day was a country house nestled in the countryside near Reading. It was the perfect place for a relaxed celebration, starting off with preparations inside the house, followed by a ceremony on the patio and dinner in a stretch tent in the garden.

They said their vows in a ceremony officiated by Hannah’s brother, and started their married life with a joyful confetti run full of smiles and cheers.

Being a crazy flower lady, I just couldn’t resist the field of oxeye daisies for their couple portraits. I’m always keen to give couples a chance to take a step back from the day and catch up with each other, and they did just that as they sat in the daisies for photos.

Dinner proved one of the best wedding meals I’ve ever eaten: a relaxed Mexican buffet by the great Cantina Carnitas. It was the perfect choice for the relaxed vibe of their day, and guests loved the bottles of tequila they had on the table.

After a gorgeous golden hour shoot in a nearby field of buttercups, we photographed some serious dance floor moves and left everyone to party the night away. Congratulations Hannah & Jack! Your day was fantastic and we loved every moment.

“WOW!!! Thanks so much for our photos! It was so lovely to have you there with us on our special day. I’m sure we won’t stop looking at them for a good few months to take it all in.”
— Hannah & Jack

featured suppliers

Venue: Private land in Berkshire
Dress: Rue De Seine via Leonie Claire
Suit: The Vintage Suit Hire Company
Florist: Tarnia Williams
Catering: Cantina Carnitas

Hannah's bridesmaids enjoy bucks fizz and admire the view through the window.
Hannah laughs with her four bridesmaids, all wearing matching robes, while sitting on the bed.
Jack in his stylish 3-piece tweed suit and groomsmen in tweed waistcoats and sunglasses joking around outside.
Hannah and Jack's guests smile during the wedding ceremony. Hannah's mum can be seen wiping away a happy tear.
A stretched tent with festoon lighting showcasing tables set out with rustic wedding decor.
Hannah and Jack sit close in a spring meadow, surrounded by daisies, enjoying views of the Berkshire countryside.
Jack and his groomsmen smile while posing with their arms around each other in their stylish grey tweed suits.
Guests enjoy the speeches whilst sitting at rustic tables under the stretch tent.
Jack and Hannah stroll through a sunlit spring meadow, surrounded by golden buttercups.
Four female guests joyfully dance the night away at Hannah and Jack's lively wedding reception.

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

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