Hannah & Sam: Summer Wedding at The Sun, Felmersham

Written By Cat Lane

As lockdown restrictions for weddings started to ease, I was thrilled to be shooting weddings again and Hannah & Sam’s July day feels like a little time capsule of that moment. Looking back on it years later, seeing everyone wearing face masks as they exchanged their vows is a reminder of what we all did to ensure our weddings could go ahead safely!

Their lovely countryside wedding started with Hannah getting ready at her parent’s home, a relaxed morning sharing tea and cake with her bridesmaids before she got into her dress. And what a dress it was - an incredible embroidered gown by Alexander McQueen which remains one of my all time favourite dresses to this day! She paired it with bright red Aquazzura heels that tied in so well with the red poppy motifs on her dress. Sam was equally stylish in a double-breasted suit by Paul Smith.

I’ll always remember her emotional arrival at the church, it’s always one of those pinch-me moments that makes the day feel real. Their ceremony took place at St Mary’s Church in Felmersham, a beautiful village church that made for the perfect setting for their vows. Guests threw confetti and cheered as they left the church and it was wonderful to see so much joy unfolding after all the uncertainty that 2020 gave us!

Everyone took a short walk to The Sun in Felmersham for their wedding breakfast, held in a stretch tent in the pub garden. I’ve always had a soft spot for village pub weddings like these, they always have such a relaxed vibe that makes for the best photos! Their BBQ wedding breakfast suited the vibe of their day perfectly, followed by emotional speeches that had everyone laughing and tearing up in equal measure.

As the evening came in, Hannah and Sam had their first dance outside as everyone watched on. And of course I couldn’t resist grabbing a photo of them with their adorable little dog before I left!

Thank you both so much for having me capture your day. I still look back on it so fondly after all this time and I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

“Thank you so much for taking the photos at our wedding, they were 100% worth the wait! We did a viewing with the whole family - it felt so special and the photos were exactly as we had always hoped they would be. 
 
You truly captured the joy of the day. Everyone looked so happy and we will treasure these forever. Now, it’s the really tough decision of trying to work out which ones we want to frame!”
— Hannah & Sam

FEATURED SUPPLIERS

Ceremony venue: St Mary’s Church, Felmersham
Reception venue: The Sun, Felmersham
Florist: Pick-a-Lily
Dress: Alexander McQueen
Suit: Paul Smith

The bride and groom cuddle up on their wedding day in a garden full of flowers.
Two bridesmaids smile widely as the bride sees them in their dresses for the first time.
The bride in green pyjamas picks up and cuddles her dog. In the foreground the bridesmaids stretch their arms out to stroke the dog.
The groom and his groomsmen laugh together as they walk to the church.
The bride takes a grounding breath before the ceremony. Her dad is in the background checking the time on his watch.
The bride and groom sit down and hold hands during their church ceremony. They look up and smile at the vicar.
A view of the church ceremony from the back of St Mary's in Felmersham, Bedfordshire. The bride and groom face each other as they say their vows.
A black and white confetti photo. The guests smile in the background as the couple laugh walking through falling dried petals.
The groom tightly hugs his mother after the wedding ceremony. She wears pink and he has confetti in his hair.
A detail shot of the couples feet as they walk down the church path. She wears a dress embroidered with flowers and red platform heels. The groom wears a tan suit with checkered pattern and brown leather brogues.
An exterior view of The Sun pub in Felmersham.
An interior view of the stretch tent in the garden at The Sun in Felmersham. Festoon lights hang from the ceiling over wooden tables covered in wildflower arrangements.
A black and white shot of guests chatting during the wedding breakfast.
The bride and maid of honour share an emotional hug after her speech. The bride wears a flower crown.
The bride and groom hold hands as they have their first dance outside. Guests look on in the background.
The bride and groom share a cute look as they hug their little fluffy dog with pink roses in the background.

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

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