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Holly & Graeme: Clifton Church & Garden Marquee Wedding

I arrived at the Bedford Embankment Hotel and it didn't take me long to find the boys - they were practicing their bagpipes next to the river and I could hear them as I approached the hotel! They honoured Graeme's Scottish heritage with the groom in a kilt and the best men in tartan trousers, and of course the bagpipes played by friends and family as they left the church and entered the reception!

A red London bus arrived at the hotel to take everybody to the church, so I hopped on and grabbed a ride with them. The bus had such a fun, party atmosphere and buzzed with excitement as they journeyed to Clifton church for the ceremony.

The rain stopped and started whilst we waited for Holly and her father to arrive, and she just looked stunning in a floaty tulle dress and gold leafy headdress by Kelly Spence. She carried orange calla lilies and beamed as they entered the church and saw Graeme for the first time.

After the ceremony which Graeme ended with a fist pump (amazing!) they headed to Holly's parents' home for canapes and fizz on the lawn before going into the marquee for dinner and speeches.

They ended the night with a ceilidh band, my ultimate favourite wedding entertainment! The marquee was just alive with excitement as they swung each other around dancing the night away.

Taken whilst second shooting for Emma Hare.

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Beth & Declan: English Garden Wedding

Beth & Declan's gorgeous wedding took place in the mother of the groom's garden at the beginning of May. Their relaxed celebrations featured a beautifully decorated marquee, lawn games, a piñata and even a surprise flypast courtesy of the nearby aeroplane museum! A truly great day, shared with an intimate guest list of their closest family and friends.

As a baker, Beth baked all of the cakes for the day and they looked absolutely mouth-watering. With mexican food as their wedding breakfast and ice cream for dessert, their day really was a food lover's dream.

The morning rain let up just in time for their ceremony, held in the sunshine under the blossom trees. And when a rainbow popped up later on in the day, we couldn't resist running down the street with them to set it as the backdrop to some of their portraits! 

I'm thrilled to say that Beth & Declan's beautiful day has been featured HERE on my all-time favourite wedding blog, Love My Dress! Thank you so much Beth & Declan for the opportunity to photograph your day - we loved every single moment.


"I'm not great with words so I can't express just how much we love the photos. Everything we wanted and such a beautifully curated collection as well. I think I might end up framing them all, and we really enjoyed your company at the wedding. Thank you so much again - I'll definitely recommend you to everyone I can." - Beth & Declan


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Cat & Graham are a husband and wife wedding photography duo from Bedford in the UK who believe in beautiful, non-intrusive wedding photography that captures the spirit and emotion of your day. www.catlaneweddings.com